Unit 2 In Love with a Cell Phone
“Sorry for keeping you waiting. I left my cell phone at home, so I went back to get it,” Adam said as he apologized (vi.道歉apology n.[C]道歉) to Vicky after arriving an hour late for their first date. Vicky tried to be polite, so she forced a smile and replied, “It’s all right. Let’s order something to eat.” While they were waiting for their food, Vicky discovered that Adam had been checking his cell phone. Just as she got the chance to talk to him, Adam’s cell phone rang and he answered it without delay (n.[U]耽擱，延誤vt.耽擱，延誤). He talked continuously (adv.持續不斷地continuous adj.頻頻的，一再發生的continual adj.持續不斷的，不間斷的) and totally ignored (vt.忽視，不注意) his date, who was sitting right next to him.
Twenty minutes
later, when Adam finally hung up
(掛斷(電話)) and
turned back to Vicky, he saw nothing
but (只有) a furious (adj.狂怒的，暴怒的) face. “Why don’t you date your cell
phone?” said Vicky. Then, she stood up and shouted, “Don’t ever call me again!”
Obviously,
Vicky felt insulted
and believed that
Adam had a greater crush (n.[C]迷戀n.
[C] (usu. sing.)擁擠的人群vt.壓扁，壓碎) on his
cell phone than he
had on her. In fact, like Adam, many people who have cell phones in modern society
can’t stand to be separated (vt.分隔，分開adj.分開的，單獨的separation n.[C]分離，離別) from their cell phones. With their cell phones, they talk to others, listen to music, check
e-mail, and download (vt.下載) applications
as well as
photos. Their dependence (n. [U]依賴，依靠) on this technological (adj.科技的technology n.[U]科技) device has become so great that the cell phone is now often considered (to be) a necessity rather than (而不是) a luxury
(n.[C]奢侈品n.[U]奢侈，奢侈的享受luxurious
adj.奢華的，極為舒適的)
.
.
Some cell phone addicts (n. [C]沉迷於…的人，對…上癮的人；有毒癮的人addiction n.[C]沉迷，上癮) cannot even imagine life without their cell
phones. As a result,
a psychological (adj.
(關於)心理學的；心理的，精神上的psychology n. [U]心理學psychologist n.
[C]心理學家) term (n.[C]用語，術語) known as “disconnect anxiety” (n.離線焦慮disconnect n.[U]中斷anxiety n.[U]焦慮，憂慮) was born.
According
to psychologists,
when these addicts are not using their phones, they may start to feel uneasy. Some feel socially isolated
(adj.孤單的，感到孤立的isolate vt.隔離，孤立isolation
n.[U]隔離，孤立) when they can’t get
access (n.[U](使用某物、見到某人的)機會vt.存取(電腦資料、數據等)) to their cell phone contacts (n.[C]聯絡人n.[U]聯繫，聯絡vt.聯繫，聯絡). Others worry about not being able to respond to emergencies (n.[C]緊急狀況) promptly (adv.迅速地，即時地prompt
adj.迅速的，立即的). Still others are so psychologically influenced by their cell phones that they often believe their
phones have been ringing
without their
knowledge. Those who
suffer (vi.受苦；遭受，承受) from
disconnect anxiety frequently (frequent adj. 常常的，頻繁的 adv. often 常常地，頻繁地) check
their cell phones for
any missed calls or
messages (n. [C]訊息，消息messenger n.[C]送信人，信差). In addition,
they like to keep
contacting their
friends—even just to kill time
(打發時間，消磨時光). What’s more, if these heavy cell phone
users discover that
they have forgotten to bring their cell phones along with them, they will insist (vi.堅持，執意) on
returning home to
get their “cells.”
It’s nice to have a cell phone, and it makes sense (合乎情理，明智；說得通，易於理解), of course, to enjoy all the advantages this clever (adj.好用的，巧妙的；機靈的，聰穎的) product has brought. However, we need to use it wisely. For
example, when we are doing something important, we should turn off (關掉(電源、水等)) our cell
phones to concentrate
(vi.專心，集中注意力concentration n.[U]專心，專注) on our
work. As for Adam, he had better
(最好…，還是(做)…好) leave his
cell phone at home on his next date with Vicky—if he gets another chance to go
out with her!
—Ian Fletcher
Comprehension Check
Choose the correct answer to each question or statement.
( )
1. “Disconnect anxiety” is a kind of ____________.
(A) mental problem (B) luxurious product
(C) necessity of life (D) technological invention
( )
2. In the reading, readers are advised (建議) to ____________.
(A) check cell phones secretly
(B) use cell phones wisely
(C) throw cell phones away immediately
(D) check cell phones for missed calls frequently
( ) 3. From the reading, we can infer that
those who suffer from disconnect anxiety ____________.
(A) turn off their cell phones at bedtime
(B) use their cell phones for chatting only
(C) cannot live without their cell phones
(D) seldom notice their cell phones ring
Word
File
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I.
Terms Related to Cell Phones
earpiece 聽筒 USB connector USB連接器 signal strength 信號強度 battery status 電力狀態
memory card slot 記憶卡插槽 wall paper 桌布 application icon 應用程式圖示 keypad 按鍵
speaker 喇叭 back cover 背蓋 touch screen 觸控螢幕 camera lens 相機鏡頭
headset jack 耳機插孔 charger 充電器 battery 電池
SIM card 用戶身分識別卡
memory card 記憶卡 call log 通話紀錄 message 訊息
ringtone 鈴聲 Bluetooth 藍芽
USB cable USB傳輸線 SIM card tray SIM卡槽
II. The prefix “dis-”
The prefix “dis-” is put at the
beginning of a word. It means “not” or “the opposite (相反) of.”
connect → disconnect honest → dishonest
approval → disapproval
appear → disappear satisfied → dissatisfied advantage → disadvantage
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Patterns in Use
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1 S + have + been + V-ing
Examples:
‧While Vicky and Adam were waiting for
their food, Vicky discovered that Adam had
been checking his cell phone.
‧Some cell phone addicts often believe their phones have been ringing
without their knowledge.
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Exercise A:
Complete the following sentences by using the given words and the
above pattern. The first one has been done for you.
1. The soldier feels hot and thirsty. He has been standing (stand) in
the sun for hours.
2. The man ______________________ (drink) the whole night until
he was too drunk to drive home.
3. Shelly looks so tired. She ______________________ (study) all night long for the
last three days. I’m afraid that she will get sick if she doesn’t rest soon.
4. Oliver is getting very angry because he ______________________ (wait) for his girlfriend for
more than two hours and she still hasn’t showed up.
5.
Angela ______________________ (feel) sick for the
past few days, so she finally decided to go to see a doctor yesterday.
Exercise B:
Luke (“L”) is talking with Ray (“R”), Jeff (“J”), Sarah (“S”), Mike (“M”), and Daisy (“D”). Complete their conversations by using the given words and the
above pattern.
1. L: Ray! You look terrible. What’s the
matter?
R: I 1__________________________ (work) on my report all night,
and I haven’t finished it yet.
L: I see. Well, you’d better
start doing your homework earlier next time.
2. L: Jeff, you got a C in math again. How
come?
J: Well, I didn’t have
enough time to prepare for the math test. I had to prepare for the upcoming
baseball game, and I 2__________________________ (practice) all the time over
the last couple of days before the test.
L: That doesn’t sound good.
You have to learn to manage your time more effectively.
3. L: Is everything all right, Sarah? You
look very nervous.
S: I 3__________________________ (look) for my keys and purse
all morning, but I still can’t find them.
L: How about your locker?
Did you take a look in it?
4. L: My goodness, your room smells!
M: I have an important exam
this Friday. I 4_____________________________ (prepare) for it over the last
few days.
L: Well, you could at least
take out the garbage.
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2 some . . . others . . . (still others . . . )
some. . . the others . . .
Examples:
‧Some cell phone addicts feel socially
isolated. Others worry about not
being able to respond to emergencies promptly. Still
others are psychologically influenced by their cell phones.
‧Some of my
classmates have a cell phone; the others
do not.
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Exercise A:
Complete the following
sentences by using the above patterns. The first one has been done for you.
1.
There are twenty students in Mr. Berg’s class. Some passed the exam, but the others did not.
2. New
movies come out every year. ________________ are exciting. ________________ are
boring. ________________ are funny.
3.
There are many paintings in the museum. ________________ are originals, while
________________ are copies.
4.
Twenty-five mechanics work in this factory. ________________ are married; ________________
are single.
5. Many
people around the world have started to learn Mandarin Chinese recently.
________________ are Americans; ________________ are Europeans.
________________ are Northeast Asians.
Exercise B:
Jack (“J”) and his mom (“M”) are shopping for a new cell phone in a phone shop now. Complete
their conversation with the clerk (“C”) by using the given words and the patterns on page 38. The first one
has been done for you.
M: My son needs a new cell phone. Could you
.
. .
C: Oh! Great! You must take a look at this one—it’s
the latest model from this famous brand. It is very popular among teens.
M: Mmm . . . I
don’t think . . .
J: Tell me! What’s so special about it, and
why is it so popular?
C: This phone has so many functions. 1Some
are the basic functions
(some/be/basic/function),
of course. Others have been changed from the last model. 2___________________________________________ (other/be/excellent/function)
that other phones don’t have.
J: Really? Show me!
C: Look at the apps on this page. Some of them require
the Internet; 3_____________
________________________________ (other/can/work/without/it).
And now you can . . .
M: Wait! We don’t need the Internet! What’s more, I
can’t see any reason for a phone to have so many functions. Some kids will
spend more time on the Internet because of it. 4______________________________________________________ (other/will/spend/more time/play/game/one’s phone). Still
others will waste time and money downloading new apps all the time.
C: Well, ma’am, having a phone like this is quite
helpful. Take this app, for example. It can be used as a map. Better still,
with the Internet, it can guide you to the place you want to go.
J: I know this one! 5_____________________________________________________ (some/my friend/own/smartphone), and they never get lost because of using
it. The others, who are still
using traditional cell phones, really envy (羨慕) them.
M: Dear me, we don’t need a phone that is as smart as
this one. Sir, just give me a traditional cell phone, which can only make and
receive calls.
Writing
Hands-on
Subject-Verb
Agreement: Part I
1. All
singular subjects, except for “I”
and “you,” take a singular
verb, while plural subjects always take plural verbs.
Examples:
‧This item is very expensive but
useless.
‧In Chinese, pigs are traditionally seen as
clumsy animals.
2.
Collective nouns (集合名詞), such as “class,” “family,” “group,” and “team,” are used to name
groups. When a collective noun is thought of as a group, the subject takes a singular
verb. On the other hand, when a collective noun is thought of as the group’s
members, the subject takes a plural verb.
Examples:
‧My family has decided to take a trip to Russia
‧The Churchill family have different
plans for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Churchill are going to go camping, while
their son would like to see a movie with his friends.
3. Some
nouns, such as “clothes,” “goods,” and “pants,”
are always plural in form and take only a plural verb.
Examples:
‧The clothes in this shop don’t
cost much.
‧The pants I wore today were
dirty and needed to be washed.
4. Some
nouns, like “police,” “children,” and “people,”
are plural nouns. They take a plural verb.
Examples:
‧The police promise
that they will try their best to find the killer.
‧The parents believe that children who have learned music tend
to have a good memory.
5. Some
words that end in “s,” such as “the United
States
Examples:
‧The United
States
‧The news that three
men were killed in one night was really shocking.
6. Some
nouns, such as “Chinese,” “sheep,” “means,” can be singular or plural.
Thus, whether this kind of noun takes a singular or a plural verb depends on
its number.
Examples:
‧The black sheep stands out in a flock of
white sheep.
‧The missing sheep were caught and returned
to their owner.
7.
Numerical (數字的) expressions of
time, money, distance, and calculations are taken as a single whole and usually
go with singular verbs.
Examples:
‧Ten minutes is not
enough for Jacob to finish his breakfast.
‧Five hundred dollars is the price of the book.
8. An
adjective following the definite article “the” refers to all people who have the characteristic described,
so it should take a plural verb.
Examples:
‧The rich are not always happy.
‧The young today know how to fight for their rights.
Exercise:
Fill in each of the following blanks with the correct form of the
verb. The first one has been done for you.
1. Helen is (be) always willing to offer help, and she wants
(want)
to be a doctor in the future.
2. Fried chicken ________ (be) my favorite dish when I
was little.
3. Peterson and his wife ________ (own) a Chinese restaurant,
and they spend lots of time managing it.
4. Tim’s glasses ________ (be) broken when he fell out
of a tree.
5. Vegetables ________ (be) good for your health.
6. The blind usually ________ (have) better hearing than
those who can see.
7. The basketball team ________ (be) growing more and more
excited before the game began.
8. Do you know what Japanese ________ (like) to eat?
9. Two times eight ________ (be) sixteen.
10. Five minutes ________ (be) enough of a
break for me.
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