节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2012-08-06
难易度:Low
关键字:fun, touch, mouse, type, keyboard, tablet, app [application]
Lights.
Camera.
Let's Talk in English.
Well hello, everyone, and welcome to LTE TV.
I am Gabe.
And I am Andrea.
And we are glad that you joined us for a new week of learning together.
Today we are talking about A Tablet Computer.
That is the title of our lesson today.
Now tablet computers are very popular right now.
They are fun.
You just have to touch the screen, and you can do many things on your tablet
computer.
Tablet computers are also convenient.
You don't need to use a mouse and a big keyboard to type the things you want to
find out more about.
Well, I want to find out more about today's lesson.
I hope you do too.
So please open your magazine and let's begin.
Hi, Ken. Look at this computer!
A tablet! Tablets are fun!
I really like this one.
It's so small! I can hold it in one hand.
I have a tablet computer too.
You can do many things on it.
The screen is great.
I know.
Can you show me some things on this one?
Sure! That's easy.
Well, look at this, Andrea! Look at this!
Oh, wow! That's a cool game, Gabe.
I know. And... and look at this.
This is really cool.
Oh. I like that picture.
Yeah. Yeah, thanks.
This is a wonderful tablet.
Just look at this tablet.
Wow, that is very cool, Gabe.
Tablets are fun.
Yes, that's what we are talking about in our conversation.
Carol has a tablet computer.
And she says, "Look at this computer!" When you want to show something to
another person, you can use this phrase.
Look at this...
Look at this picture.
Look at this book.
Look at this magazine.
Look at this tablet.
It's a lot of fun.
And Carol has a tablet.
She calls it a tablet computer.
I have a tablet computer here.
But I just call it my tablet.
Yes. So you can say "tablet computer" or "a tablet." And Ken says that tablets
are fun.
Let's talk about this key word.
fun.
When something is fun, you enjoy it or you find it very interesting.
What kind of things do you think are fun?
Well, I think that learning English is fun.
What about you, Gabe?
I think playing games is fun.
I like playing board games and outdoor games, like Ultimate Frisbee.
That is a fun game.
But this word "fun" is different from the word "funny." If something is funny,
it makes you laugh, like a joke or a funny person.
But don't say, "This game is so funny." Basketball is so funny.
No, no, no, don't say that.
You can say basketball is fun.
Yes. So you can say, "Tablets are fun," or "The picture on this tablet is
funny." Well friends, we are having fun learning together with you today.
And there is still more fun to come.
Get ready for Conversation B.
I just touch the screen. Then I can do things.
Is that right?
Yes. You don't need a mouse.
What are all of these little pictures?
They're apps. Touch this one.
Then you can play Angry Birds!
Is that a fun game?
Yes! It's my favorite game!
How many apps are there?
There are thousands!
Well Andrea, do you like my tablet?
Well, yes. You know, tablets are fun.
But I want to play this game.
Can I have the mouse?
Um, this mouse?
Yeah, thank you.
How do I play the game?
I need the mouse to... to turn.
No, no, no. I'm sorry, Andrea.
Andrea, you do not need the mouse for the tablet.
No, no, no. Give me the mouse.
Oh, I don't?
No, you just need to touch the screen to do things with the tablet.
Really?
Yes.
Well, that's fun.
I can do that. I can touch the screen.
Look at that! Look at that!
That's amazing, Andrea.
You know how to touch a tablet's screen.
That is wonderful.
Well friends, we do want to talk about this key word that Andrea is doing.
touch.
When you touch something, you put your finger on it.
And with a tablet computer, you don't need a mouse.
You can just touch the screen to do things.
Yes, you just touch the screen to do things.
Well, I'm learning about tablets.
I don't have my own tablet.
But it's fun to use Gabe's tablet.
And you just touch the screen, and then the tablet does what you want it to do.
Now yes, we can use this verb when we are talking about tablets.
You touch the screen.
But you touch other things too.
I often touch my hair to make sure it looks OK.
You touch your hair.
And um, Andrea, can you touch my hand?
I can touch your hand. Look...
Don't... Don't touch me.
Don't touch me. Oh, yeah.
OK, well...
Sometimes people say, "Don't touch me." And I just wanted to practice that.
Don't touch me.
Don't touch me.
That's true.
I also often hear people say, "Don't touch this." A mom might tell her child:
Don't touch that. It's hot.
Or, don't touch the computer. You might break it.
Don't touch anything in the store.
Well, I am holding and touching a big mouse right here.
Well, it's not the animal.
But it is our key word.
This kind of mouse you use with a computer.
But with a tablet computer, you don't need a mouse.
But I do need your help to play Angry Birds, Gabe.
Oh, Angry Birds is a fun game, Andrea.
Let me help you play this.
OK, so do I touch this?
Yeah, yeah, you touch that. OK, good.
Now you can start right here.
Boom!
Excellent! This is a great app.
Friends, it's time for us to continue now with Conversation C.
How do I type something?
You type on a keyboard.
Where is it?
Right here.
Oh! It appears on the screen.
Yes. So when did you get this computer?
This afternoon.
Was it expensive?
I don't know.
Why not?
It's not mine. This is my friend's computer!
So Gabe, what are you doing on your tablet now?
Well Andrea, I am typing a letter to my friend.
I'm on Facebook here with my tablet.
I'm typing a message.
You're typing a message?
Yes.
Well Gabe, don't you need a keyboard to type a message?
Here you go. Here's a keyboard.
No, Andrea, I don't need a keyboard to type a message on my tablet.
You see, there's a keyboard in the tablet.
Oh.
Yeah.
Yes, that's a lettle keyboard.
It's a little keyboard, but it's enough for the tablet.
I don't need this big keyboard for my tablet.
Well then, I'll... I'll take the keyboard again and use it on my big, old
computer.
That's good.
But now we can talk about this key word.
keyboard.
keyboard.
Now you use a keyboard when you are writing a message or using a computer...
well, not a tablet computer.
A tablet computer has its own keyboard.
A keyboard has all the letters and numbers and other symbols that you need to
make a message.
Do you use a keyboard with your computer?
Well, if you have a tablet computer, you don't need a special keyboard because
the keyboard will appear on your tablet.
But what can you do with a tablet?
You can type with the tablet computer.
Ah, so you can type with the computer.
You can type using a keyboard.
"Type" is also a key word.
Now when you type, you use your fingers to touch the numbers, to touch the
letters, to use your keyboard.
And when I was in school, I remember taking a typing class.
It was a keyboard class.
And basically, we just had to see how fast we could type.
The teacher wanted us to type as fast as we could.
You know, typing class is important.
You use that skill every day.
Well, we have more to talk about right now.
But we'll let you go to the Jungle Cafe and see Mr. Monkey Man and Ginger.
Ginger, tablets are fun.
Look! I can hold it with one hand!
Can I try that?
No. I just touch the screen and I can do many things.
Can I try that?
No, no. I don't need a mouse.
And look! I can play Angry Birds!
Can I play Angry Birds?
No. And look! My tablet has thousands of apps on it!
Can I see the apps?
No. Look. The keyboard appears on the screen.
Ooh. Can I type something?
No, no. Look...
Hey! I want to play with the tablet too.
Sorry, Ginger. This is too expensive.
And it doesn't belong to me.
I know. It's mine.
Yours? Oh.
Practicing key words is fun.
Please say them with us.
fun.
fun.
I like this game. It's fun!
touch.
touch.
Don't touch the stove. It is very hot!
mouse.
mouse.
You need a mouse for your computer.
type.
type.
Just a moment. I'm typing a letter to my boss.
keyboard.
keyboard.
Janet types on a small keyboard.
Great job, everyone!
Now let's take abreak.