Unit12 Reading You're supposed to write quickly!

1. Unit12 Reading You're supposed to write quickly! Mary

2. Dear Mary, How R U? I C UR busy. But I really nd your hp. BTW,I’ll go 2 CU next week. I want 2 have a talk wiz U F2F. CUL8r. Dear Mary, How are you? I see you’re busy. But I really need your help. By the way, I’ll go to see you next week. I want to have a talk with you face to face. See you later.

3. how are you for see tonight By the way See you!

4. How R U? How are you? OIC 4ever CU2morrow ASAP B4 IDK PLS Oh I See . forever see you tomorrow as soon as possible before I don’t know please ... Please write more expressions like the one above!

5. You’re supposed to write quickly! Para.1 1.E-mail English is used a) to have fun b) to save time c) to study faster. 2.E-mail English is supposed to be used a) on mobile phones b) in class c) in tests. Para.5

6. 1. What is e-mail English? E-mail English is a new kind of written English that is being used to save time. meaning Para.1

7. Guess the meaning of a word from the context(上下文). 1.Such experiences are usual for the conchologists who collect shells. You are supposed to use them to show the emotion you are feeling. 2.His father despises him, but his mother loves him very much. It looks like this:) and it is made with a colon and a right bracketbeside it.

8. Guess the meaning of a word from the context(上下文). 3.She often felt sad and sorrowful when she heard bad news. A. excited B. happy C. sad 4.She bought a telescope to see the stars that are far away. A. 望远镜 B. 显微镜 C.老花镜

9. 1.Where does e-mail English words come from? 2.For what reason are people supposed to write quickly when they talk on computers? They come from a computer program called ICQ, which means I seek you. sought, sought A. look for B. look after C. look up D. look like They are supposed to type quickly so the other person doesn’t get bored. background Para.2

10. e-mail English How many types are used to write e-mail English? Can you give an example for each type? Name _________ Name ________ Name_______ abbreviation homophone emoticons gr8,CUL8r :) Example ________Example _______Example______ BTW,CSL formed by using the first letter of each word in the phrase types Para.3 Para.4

11. emotion punctuation marks emoticon The happy face:) is made with a colon and a right bracket beside it. is made with a colon and a left bracket beside it. The sad face :(

12. You’re supposed to write quickly! • 1.WBQ would mean • a) with best wishes b) which queue c) write back quickly. • 2.“Great” sounds most like • late b) get c) seat. Para.3 Para.3 Para.4 3.In e-mail English, punctuation marks are used a) Normally b) instead of letters c) to show feelings.

13. When is e-mail English (not) supposed to be used? e-mail English is supposed to be used______________. is not supposed to be used____________. on mobile phones in class and in a test It is important to use it only at the proper time. situations Para.5

14. True or false. 1.We are familiar with e-mail English. 2.People are supposed to write quickly when they have online conversations. 3.A homophone is formed by using the first letter of each word in the phrase. 4.Punctuationmarks can only be used in the traditional way. 5.It is difficult for us to learn e-mail English.

15. Two brains can usually think better than one, and faster too. Share your ideas. Co-operative Time! Complete the chart and discuss your answers with your partner. Whose e-mail English do you prefer? Was it easier and faster by working together?

16. Cooperative learning We can do things faster with a partner We are supported when we work with another. It is more enjoyable to do the task with someone else rather than alone.

17. A short message from my friend . I’d like to share with you. iTz NoT HoW cLoZe oR FaR We R 2DaY.. iTz HoW MucH We VaLuE EacH oTHeRs.. FoR Me u R HeaVeN’s GiFT, A sPeciaL PeRSoN i WuD KeeP cLoSe 2 My HeaRT 4eVeR.. TCaRe..

18. Homework • Find more information about e-mail English. • Write a note to some friends using e-mail English.

19. Thank you!