1、Before the classYou are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class, not necessarily thinking about getting down every word that I say.Id like you to take active notes rather than passive notes. Write down what can make you feel or learn something.Bet
2、ter attention, better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.Better attention, better understanding of the material if you are actively engaged.You are supposed to be engaged in the material and in whatever it is that we are discussing in class, not necessarily thinking about gett
3、ing down every word that I say.Id like you to take active notes rather than passive notes. Write down what can make you feel or learn something.Unit 3ComputersRead the explanation and speak out the word it explains.to make sth. less complicated and therefore easier to do or understand vt. 简化simplify
4、the whole number or amount when two or more numbers or amounts have been added together; a calculation, esp. a simple one, using such processes as adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing; an amount of money; n. 总数；算术题；金额sumn.（电脑）操作员；接线员operatorsomeone whose job is to use and control a machine o
5、r vehicle; a person who helps to connect people on a telephone system adj. 合逻辑的；合情理的logicaladv. 逻辑上；合逻辑地；有条理地 logicallyusing reason the adverbial form of logical n. 工艺；科技；技术technology(the study and knowledge of) the practical, esp. industrial, use of scientific discoveries adj. 科技的technologicalrelat
6、ing to, or involving, technology n. 革命revolutionadj. 人造的；假的artificiala change in the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war made by people, often as a copy of sth. natural adj. 智能的；聪明的intelligentvt. 解决；解答solven. 真实；事实；现实realityshowing intel
7、ligence, or able to learn and understand things easily to find an answer to a problem the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be; a fact n. 智力；聪明；智能intelligencethe ability to learn, understand and make judgments or have opinions that are based on reason adj. 私人的；个人的；亲自的p
8、ersonalprivate or relating to someones private life; relating to your body or appearance; a personal action is one which is done by someone directly rather than getting another person to do it adv. 就个人而言；亲自personallyused when you give your opinion; done by you and not by someone else n. 管；管子；电子管tube
9、adj. 总的；整个的totaln. 总数；合计a long hollow cylinder made from plastic, metal, rubber or glass, esp. used for moving or containing liquids or gases; including everything the amount you get when several smaller amounts are added together adv. 完全地；整个地totallycompletely n. 网络；网状物networkn. 网weba large system c
10、onsisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts or between the parts and a control centre a fixed net used to catch insects, which is made by a spider from the sticky thread that its body produces n. 应用；用途；申请applicationn. 金融；财
11、经financen. 可移动的；机动的mobilea way in which sth. can be used for a particular purpose; an official request for sth., usually in writing (the management of) a supply of money able to move freely or be easily moved a large cylindrical object which moves very fast by forcing out burning gases, and which is
12、 used for space travel or as a weapon vt. & vi. 探索；探测；探究exploreto search and discover (about sth.); to think or talk about sth. in order to find out more about it n. 火箭rocketadv. 无论如何；即使如此 anyhow/anywaywhatever else is happening; not considering other things n. 目标；目的；球门；(进球)得分goaln. 幸福；快乐happinessan
13、 aim or purpose; an area on a playing field, that usually has two posts with a net fixed behind them, where players try to send the ball in order to score in sports such as football and hockey; a point scored in some sports, such as football or hockey, when a player gets the ball into this area the
14、feeling of being happy from onas a resultso thathuman race从到如此以致于人类从时起结果MatchWHO AM I?Reading1. To summarize and remember the main idea of the passage.2. To speak out the detailed information of the passage.3. To know more about the development of computers.4. To learn some useful words, expressions
15、 and patterns in the passage.ObjectivesWords: simplify, sum, solve, reality, finance, explore, anyhow, goalExpressions:from on, as a result, so that Patterns:At that time I wonder if As time went by, Skimming to get general ideas1. Who is the speaker in this story? 2. Whats the main idea of this pas
16、sage? A. The development of computers. B. The development and use of computers. C. A machine which is simple-minded. D. Computers may replace human beings.A computer.Reading Comprehension ISkimmingCareful reading to solve difficult points1. intelligence n. 智力；聪明；智能intelligence quotient 智商an intellig
17、ence test 智力测验an intelligence agent 情报员; 谍报员intelligent adj. 智能的；聪明的an intelligent reader 理解力强的读者intelligent reply 巧妙的答复He is an intelligent person.他是一位有才智的人。2. solve vt. 解决；解答(1) I cant solve the problem. 我解答不了这个难题。 (2) Help me to solve my financial troubles.请帮我解决经济困难。 (3) The greatest scholar cann
18、ot solve this difficult problem. 再伟大的学者也没有办法解答这个难题。 3. as a result 结果 He was caught in the traffic jam. As a result, he was late for work. 由于交通阻塞，他上班迟到了。as a result of 作为.的结果 He was late as a result of the snow. 由于大雪他迟到了。 4. explore vt. & vi. 探索；探测；探究(1) He had an itch to get away and explore. 他等不及要
19、动身去探险。 (2) Can you explore the market possibility for us? 您能为我们考察一下市场前景吗？ exploration n. 勘察；考察 Tips for teacherLet the word fly 板块是帮助学生学习一些一词多义、熟词生义的词汇。通过此环节，学生可以对一些常见词的用法、意思有一个全面的了解。在翻译过程中体会词汇使用的丰富多彩。To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. Winston Churchill提高就是要改变，而要达到完美就要不断改变。 试
20、着翻译下面的英文，注意单词change的用法。1. On second thoughts he changed his mind. 2. We changed seats in the interval. (使)改变; 更改; 使变化 vt. 换; 交换, 互换(+for)进一步考虑后, 他改变了主意。 中间休息时, 我们交换了一下座位。 3. She changed the baby often. 4. Let me change the dollar bill for coins. 5. Youll have to change planes at Seattle. 换(衣服); 替(婴孩
21、)换尿布或衣服兑换(钱)(+for/into)她不时地给婴孩换尿布。 让我把这张美元的纸钞换成硬币。换乘(车等)你得在西雅图换乘另一架飞机。1. Many changes have taken place since then. 2. I think a change might do you good. 3. Heres your change, said the saleswoman. n.变化; 变更改变一下自那以来, 发生了许多变化。 我想换换环境也许对你有好处。这是你的找零,女店员说道。 零钱; 找零 现学现用Work in pairs, one of you make up sen
22、tences with change in English, the other make up sentences in Chinese.Then you exchange and translate them.Scanning to get detail information Look at these inventions. Can you put them in an order according to the time when they appeared? ( ) analytical machine ( ) laptop ( ) calculating machine ( )
23、 robot ( ) PC ( ) universal machine 123456Reading Comprehension IIScanning1. My real father was Charles Babbage, who wrote a book and built me in 1936.2. I began as a calculating machine in Japan in 1642. 3. After 1936, I grew rapidly both in size and in brainpower.4. As time went by, I was made big
24、ger.Reading Comprehension IIIScanning1. When was the “universal machine” built? A. In 1822. B. In 1642. C. In 1936. D. In 1970. 2. When was the computer the biggest? A. In 1642. B. In 1936. C. In the 1940s. D. In the 1970s.Reading Comprehension IVScanning3. Which of the following is in the right ord
25、er of time?a. The computer was connected with other computers.b. Alan Turing wrote a book about the computer.c. The computer has been sent to explore the Moon and Mars.d. The computer began to simplify difficult sums. A. a. b. c. d. B. b. c. a. d. C. d. a. c. b. D. d. b. a. c.16421822The analytical
26、machine was made by Charles Babbage.The computer began as a calculating machine.1936The computer grew rapidly both in size and in brainpower.Finish the table below.Reading Comprehension VScanning1940sThe first family of computers was connected to each other.1970s Now1960sComputers were used in offic
27、es and homes.Computers connect people all over the world together.The computer had grown as large as a room.Complete the chart below. Para-graph 1Para-graph 2Para-graph 3Topic sentenceSupporting detailstubescommunica-tions financeReading Comprehension VIScanningParagraph 1Topic sentenceOver time I h
28、ave been changed quite a lot.Supporting details1 calculating machine2 analytical machine3 universal machine4 PC5 laptopParagraph 2Topic sentenceThese changes only became possible as my memory improved.Supporting details1 tubes2 transistors3 chips4 network5 World Wide WebParagraph 3Topic sentenceSinc
29、e the 1970s many new applications have been found for me.Supporting details1 communications 2 finance 3 trade4 robots 5 mobile phones6 medical operations7 space rockets8 providing a life of high qualityBrainstorm a list of things that you, your school and your familyuse computers for.Think about wha
30、t you wouldhave to do if you could not usecomputers any more.Discussion List of use of computersWhat people did before computersemailwrite lettersword processingwrite by hand or typewritersearch for informationlook in encyclopedia, library, etcwatch DVDsgo to the cinemastore informationwrite everyth
31、ing down into files and folderspalmtop smaller desktop convenient laptop What are todays smaller computers like?virtual keyboard 虚拟键盘1. What can we do by computer in the future?2. What can the future computer be like?You are given a chance to design a computer for yourself. Draw a picture about it a
32、nd describe (描述) what functions it has. You will be asked to introduce (介绍) your computer. (appearance & functions)DebateWhat are advantages and disadvantages of computers?1. Each side has four students (debaters).2. The first student states your viewpoint.3. Then move onto the free talk part.4. The
33、 last student concludes your opinion with some sentences.Rules for debating Individual activity注: 另附 word 文档。点击此处链接I began as a _ _ in France in 1642. In 1822 I was built as an_ _. Then in 1936 Alan Turing wrote a book and built a _ _. As the years have gone by, I have been made _ and _ but I became
34、 _ and _. calculating machineanalytical machinemachineuniversalsmallersmallerclevererquickerQuiz I: Retell the text by filling the following blanks.In the early _ they gave me a family connected by a _. Now people call it the _. I have been used in _ and _ since the 1970s. So I became PC. Since my _
35、 I have truly been built to serve the _ _. network1960sInternethuman raceofficeshomesbirthQuiz II: Multiple choice. In the lecture, I can only give you a purely _ view of how we can live life to the full and make some suggestions about the future. (2010湖北) A. private B. personal C. unique D. differe
36、nt He seems to be giving the impression that he didnt enjoy himself in Paris. _, he had a wonderful time. (2012江西) A. Above all B. Whats more C. As a result D. On the contrary Quiz III: Fill in the blanks. 1. He tried to _ (简化) the story for the younger audience.2. The _ (amount) of thirteen and eig
37、ht is twenty-one.3. Students need the ability to construct a _ (opposite: illogical) argument.4. Modern _ (工艺) is amazing, isnt it?5. Its the in_ of her writing that impresses me.simplifysumlogicaltechnologyintelligence6. Just calm down - shouting wont _ (解决) anything!7. Her childhood ambition becam
38、e a _ (= happened in fact) when she was made a judge.8. The letter was marked P_. Strictly confidential. 9. We made 700 in _ (altogether), over three days of trading.10. The design has many _ (用途).solverealityPersonaltotalapplications11. You need to speak to someone in the fi_ department.12. The bes
39、t way to _ (discover) the countryside is on foot.13. It may snow, but _ (anyway) I will go to town. 14. Do you think Ill be able to achieve my _ (aim) of losing 5 kilos before the summer? 15. Her eyes shone with _ (joy). financeexploreanyhowgoalhappinessQuiz IV: Translation._ folk music was popular
40、among college students. 1. 那时在大学生中流行的是民间音乐。 _ you can work on your own. 2. 从现在起你可以独自工作。3. 不知你同不同意我的意见？ _ my opinion. At that timeFrom now onI wonder if you would agree withThe programme has been _ _ none of the talks overlap. so organized thatHe didnt work hard, _ he failed his exam.4. 他不用功，结果考试不及格。
41、5. 日程做了精心安排，以使每一讲都没 有重复内容。as a result6. 随时光流逝我忘记很多童年时代的事 情。 I forgot many things of childhood _. 7. 我高兴得不得了。她居然没有生我的 气。 _. She was not mad at me. as time went byI was filled with happinessThings I can doEvaluationI can understand the reading passage. 5 4 3 2 1I have learned the development of comput
42、ers.5 4 3 2 1I can understand and spell the new words and expressions and can use them in new situation. 5 4 3 2 1I can understand the sentence patterns and write new sentences with them.5 4 3 2 1I need more practice in _.Think about what weve just learnt today.Study without reflection is a waste of time.After the classIts time to stop the class for you to look back in silence.Homework1. Look for more information about the development of the computer and its applications.simplify, sum, solve, from on, as a result, so that , finance, explore, anyhow, goal.2. 发挥想象，连词成文 (50-100字)。
