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Module 6 The Internet and Telecommunications What do these text messages mean Do U wnt 2 g 2 th cnma tnite? Whr hv U bn? Iv bn wtng hr fr a cll T_T ^_^ \^o^/?? (╯^╰)? ^_^|||? (～?o?～)~zZ? crying smiling cheering sad embarrassed asleep Read and answer the questions. 1. How can we make the text messages cheaper? You can make it cheaper by shortening the words that you use. Emoticons are a series of symbols to show how they feel. Take out “unimportant” letters that you use. Use numbers instead of words Avoid using punctuation like inverted commas 2. What are the emoticons? Master the sentences 1. You can make it even cheaper by shortening the words that you use. by + doing sth. 通过…… instead of + n/doing sth. 代替,而不是 a series of 一系列的 Eg: We can learn a foreign language well ________ (practice) speaking it. Eg: He advised to do something _______ (来取代)watching TV. Eg: I don’t want to set down ________(一系列的) facts in a diary as most people do. by practicing a series of instead of 3. Mobile phone users have developed a series of symbols to show how they feel. 2. You can do this using numbers instead of words List as many as the advantages and disadvantages of having a mobile phone. send text messages make calls communicate listen to music take photos watch movies… relax oneself advantages disadvantages use it in class can’t concentrate on one’s study waste a lot of money make a call when driving cause an accident Read the passage and answer the questions. Why do people use text messages and emoticons? They are cheaper. 2. What do you think the text messages in the passage mean? Where have you been? I’ve been waiting hours for a call. Do you want to go to the cinema tonight? I got a text message from my friend. She’s having a party on Saturday. Do you want to come? Do Chinese mobile phone users use this similar way of text messages? Discuss in groups about the advantages and disadvantages of using this kind of way to communicate with others. Free Talk