Apersonalcomputer(PC)Unit 3 Computers ReadingPre-reading1. Do you know in what ways computers are used today? 1. use a computer for school work2. play games on the computer3. send e-mails to friends4. download music and films5. surf the web for fun6. take part in chat groups7. use the Internet to search information for school tasks8. buy things on line9. look at photographs on the computer10. read news both at home and abroad, read books and magazines Tick the information mentioned in the passage 1.an abacus2. a calculating machine3.change of my size4.share ideas with people5.the Analytical Machine made by Charles Babbage6.transistor 7. CD-ROM8. connected by a network9. chat room 10. serve the human raceDiscussion1. Which type / style does the text belong to ?2 . Why does the writer use the title WHO AM I ? What kind of literary devices (修辞修辞)does the text use? A. Description(描写描写) B. Narration(叙述叙述)C. Exposition(说明说明) D. Argumentation(议论议论)Personificationthe first person simple, vivid, interesting, understandable.164218221940s1970sNowReading the passage and finish the information belowThe “analytical machine” was made by Charles Babbage.The first family of computers was connected to each other.16421822The “analytical machine” was made by Charles Babbage.The computer began as a calculating machineThe computer grew rapidly both in size and in brainpowerPlease fill in the table19361940sThe first family of computers was connected to each other.1970s now1960sMany new applications have been found for the computer.Computers connect people all over the world together.The computer had grown as large as a room.Para 1Para 2Para 3Topic sentenceSupport-ing details1.calculating machine1.Tube1.communitions2.FinanceCareful reading: read the passage and complete the chartCAREFUL READING: READ PARAGRAPH ONE AND COMPLETE THE CHARTParagraph one Topic sentenceSupportingdetails1.Over time I have been changed quite a lot.1._machine2.analytical machine3.universal machine4.pc5.laptopcalculatingA PCl( ) analytical machinel( ) calculating machinel( ) laptopl( ) universal machine( ) robot123456CHANGES IN SIZE 1._ (earlier) 2._ ( in the past) 3._ (modern)not very bighugesmaller and thinnerREAD PARAGRAPH TWO AND COMPLETE THE CHARTParagraph two Topic sentenceSupportingdetails1.These changes only become possible as my memory improved.5. world Wide Web1.tubes2. transistors3. small chips4. networkParagraph threeTopic sentenceSupportingdetails1.Since the 1970s many new applications have been found for me.READ PARAGRAPH THREE AND COMPLETE THE CHART1. communications2 finance3. trade4. robots5. mobile phones6. medical operations7. space rockets1.The computer began as a calculating machine in 1742.2.The Analytical Machine was made by Charles Babbage in 1822.3.Computers had new transistors and became smaller in the 1960s.4.Alan Turing wrote a book to describe how computers could be made smaller.5.In the past people thought the computer was simple-minded.6.In the 1960s the first family of computers was connected to each other.7.Computers could share information and express their feelings.8.Computers connect people all over the world together.True or falseTrue or falseTFTTTTFFIwas born as a _ machinein 1642. When I was young, I was good at_ difficult sums. About 2 hundred years had passed before I could think _ and produce_ answers. At that time, I was called an _ machine. In 1936, I was built as a _ machine . I had the ability to _any mathematical problem. From then on, I grew rapidly both in _ and memory. After I stored my memory on _instead of in _. I became _ in size but _in intelligence. simplifyinglogicallyquicker solvesizetransistorstubessmallercleverer calculatinganalyticaluniversalSummaryIn the 1960s, I could be connected with other computers by a _. From then on, I was able to share my knowledge with others through the _ _ _. After that, I had many new_. Now, I am glad to serve human beings as a _ _ and a pleasant _. networkWebapplicationsdevotedhelperAs time went by, I became even smaller, for I put my memory on a very small _, which made me become PC and laptop.chipWorld WidefriendDISCUSSIONWith the development of computer technology, the internet had become more and more popular among students. However, just as a saying goes, a coin has two sides. The internet brings both advantages and disadvantages to students. Work with your partners to list some advantages and disadvantages of the internet. advantagesdisadvantages 1.资源丰富资源丰富,查询资料方便查询资料方便 2.节省时间节省时间 3.方面交流和沟通方面交流和沟通 4.结交世界各地的朋友结交世界各地的朋友1.内容良莠兼有内容良莠兼有2.沉迷网络游戏会影响学业沉迷网络游戏会影响学业3.过多使用会影响健康过多使用会影响健康4.减少与现实中朋友家人交流的时间减少与现实中朋友家人交流的时间. With the development of computer technology, the Internet has become more and more popular. Some students consider it as a great helper. However, other students think that . Therefore, we should make proper use of the Internet. It is of great importance for us to separate good plants from wild weeds. 上网上网浏览: surf the internet方便的方便的 : it is convenient to 对对有不好的影响有不好的影响 have a bad effect on对对有害有害 do harm toI was born in_in France. In_, I was built as an_, following instructions from cards with holes. In_, my real father, Alan Turing, described how computers could be made to work in a book and solved any mathematic problem by_ a _machine. People were surprised at my artificial_ . At first, I was the size of a large room. As times has gone by, I have been made smaller and smaller. In the_, I got new transistors. My memory became_ and_, but I got _and_, quicker and quicker. 16421822Analytical Machine1936buildinguniversalintelligence1960slargerlargerclevererclevererI could share information with others and talk to each other by a net. It was in the_ that my family and I have been used by billions of people. I am happy that I have truly been built to serve _ _since my birth.1970s human race1. Discuss what they have in common.have a lot / much / little / nothing in common with这两个图片之间有什么共同之处这两个图片之间有什么共同之处?What do the two pictures have in common?They _ _ _ _ _ one another.他们彼此毫无共同之处他们彼此毫无共同之处.have nothing in common withcommon 多表示多表示”普通的普通的;常见的常见的;共有的共有的”指符合或指符合或具有全体所共有的特征具有全体所共有的特征.normal 多表示多表示”标准的标准的;正常的正常的”强调在正常范围内强调在正常范围内.ordinary 多表示多表示”普通的普通的;平淡无器奇的平淡无器奇的”,强调无特别强调无特别之处之处.usual 多表示多表示”习惯性的习惯性的;遵守常规的遵守常规的”general 多表示多表示”公众的公众的;普遍的普遍的”1.It has become a _ flower. You can find it here and there.2.It is _ to start a speech by introducing oneself.3.Although she was rich, she was always in _ dress.4.The _ temperature of human body is 37.5.The _ public believed that it was unfair to refuse a disabled young man to do the job.6.I havent a thing _ common _ my father. A. in, about B. in , with C. on, of D. with, incommonusualordinarynormalgeneralB2. What do you think will be the next development?1._ be sent to work there?A.Who do you suggest B.Who you suggest that shouldC.Do you suggest who shouldD.Do you suggest whom should2. - We havent heard from Jane for a long time. - What do you suppose _ to her? A. was happening B. to happen C. has happened D. having happened3. _ is going to marry Lily? A. who do you think B. Do you think so C. who you think D. Does you think whoACA3. Although I was young I could simplify difficult sums.n. / adj. + ify v.beauty + ifyclass+ ify glory + ify pure + ify beautifyclassifyglorifypurify4. I began as a calculating machine.5. It took nearly 200 years before I was built as an analytical machine by Charles Babbage.It didnt take / was long beforeIt will take / be long beforeIt wont take / be long before . 过了不久就过了不久就要过很久才要过很久才不久就会不久就会.The _ girl was dancing in the _ hall happily.A.danced, dancing B. dancing, dancing C. danced, danced D. dancing, dancedB1. 要过要过5年我们才会见面年我们才会见面.2. 过了很久我们才到达村庄过了很久我们才到达村庄.It will be five years before we meet again.It took long before we arrived at the village.6. Until in early 1960s they gave me a family connected by a network.1). It is not rare in _ that people in _ fifties are going to university for further education.A. 1990s , the B. the 1990s ; / C. 1990s ; their D. the 1990s ; theirD2). In _ he began to learn Spanish, when he was in _. A. 1970;the 40s B. the 1970; his 40s C. the 1970s; his 40 D. 1970; his forties7. As time went by, I was made smaller.- Didnt you have a good time at the party?- Of course I did. As a matter of fact, I had such fun that time seemed to _ so quickly.A. go by B. go away C. go out D. go overDA1) Two years _ without our knowing it.A.went by B. passed by C. went on D. passed on2) Dont go _ that clock. Its fast.A. to B. on C. from D. byAD8. As a result I totally changed my shape.in the resultwithout resultresult in result from结果是结果是毫无结果毫无结果结果为结果为;导致导致因为因为;源自源自1._ _ _ _ his hard work, he got a pay rise.2.He worked hard, _ he got a pay rise.3.My friend Martin was very sick with a strange fever; _, he could neither eat nor sleep.A.as a result B. after all C. anyway D. otherwise4. She was unable to walk _ the fall from the bike.A.because B. as C. as a result D. as a result of5. The terrible accident _ his carelessness.A.resulted from B. resulted in C. as a result of D. us a resultAs a result ofsoADA9. Over time my memory has developed so much that , like an elephant, I never forget anything I have been told.1)sothat引导结果状语从句，其结构是：引导结果状语从句，其结构是：so+ adjadv.+that-c1auseso+ adj+ a (n)+单数可数名词单数可数名词+that-clauseso+ manyfew+可数名词复数可数名词复数+that-clauseso+ muchlittle+不可数名词不可数名词+that-clause2)suchthat也可引导结果状语从句，其结构是：也可引导结果状语从句，其结构是：such-+ a(n)+ adj+单数可数名词单数可数名词+that-clausesuch+ (adj.)+不可数名词不可数名词+that-clausesuch+ (adj.)+可数名词可数名词复数复数+that-clauseHe works so hard that he seldom goes home.So hard does he work that he seldom goes home.so + 形容词形容词(副词副词)+ that.结构中结构中so + 形容词形容词(副词副词)在句首时在句首时,句子用倒装结构句子用倒装结构1._ that Morie was able to set up new branches elsewhere.A.So successful her business was B.So successful was her businessB.So her business was successful C.So was her successful business2. _ about wild plants that they decided to make a trip to Madagascar for further research. A.So curious the couple was B. So curious were the coupleB.How curious the couple were C. The couple was such curiousBB10. Anyhow, my goal is to provide humans with a life of high quality.1) Im certain Davids told you his business troubles. _, its no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank.A.However B. Anyway C. Therefore D. Though2) Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the British Museum?A.Thanks anyway B. It doesnt matter C. Never mind D. No problemBA11. But I was always do lonely standing there by myself, until in early 1960s they gave me a family connected by a network. 12. simple-minded: showing very little intelligenceadj. + n + ed = adj. 复合形容词复合形容词absent-mindedopen-mindednarrow-mindedsingle-mindedstrong-mindedweak-minded心不在焉的心不在焉的虚心的，思想开朗的虚心的，思想开朗的心胸狭窄的心胸狭窄的一心一意的一心一意的;诚实的诚实的意志坚强的意志坚强的低能的，愚蠢的低能的，愚蠢的;优柔寡断的优柔寡断的1. Are Mary and Susan _ names for girls in English-speaking countries?A. usual B. common C. ordinary D. normal2. The twin sisters have _ with each other except that they look alike.A. a lot in common B. little in commonC. nothing in common D. no commonBB3._ he grew older, he lost interest in everything except gardening. A. As B. When C. While D. Since4. The young mother was worried because her baby was ill, especially _ her husband was away. A. as B. that C. during D. if5. _ time going by, we have been good friends. A. AS B. With B. By D. For6. I feel that one of my main duties _ a teacher is to help the students to become better learners.A. for B. by C. as D. withAABC7. As time_, she became more and more anxious about her sons safety. A. passing B. going by C. passed D. goes by8. With the time_, our anxiety grew.A. goes by B. going by C.has gone by D.had gone by9. Three months_ before we knew it. A. passed by B. went C. went by D. past10.As the wealth of the country increases, more and more waste will be produced. _the wealth of the country_, more and more waste will be produced.CBCWith increasing11. There is_ much work to do and he was_ worried about finishing it in time that he was quite nervous all day long. A. so; so B. such; such C. so; such D. such; so12. It was_ that we went camping in the mountains. A. such nice weather B. such a nice weather C. so nice a weather D. too nice weather13. She has_ she remembers all the names of the students she has taught. A. so good memory B. good memory C. such a good memory that D. such good memory thatAAC14. So large_ that I couldnt believe it. A. did my memory become B. my memory became C. my memory did become D. became my memory15 This is such an interesting film that we all want to see it. This is_ that we all want to see it.Aso interesting a film16._that this one will meet our need. A. In my opinion B. I believe C. I think in mind D. I seemA17.What he has said_. A. sounds interesting B. sounds interested C. sounded like interesting D. is sounded interesting18. The soup tasted_. A. good B. well C. badly D. terriblyAAReading and SpeakingUnit 3WHO IS ANDY?Andy is part of an android football team.Andy is as big as a human. In fact, Andy looks like one too.Andy is a striker on the football team.Andy can run very fast.Andys computer chips help him to move and think like a human. Language points:1.I have learned to signal to my teammates in computer language to give me the ball when I am open and have a good shot for a goal.2. Personally, I think the team that won first place cheatedpersonally1) 就个人而言就个人而言2) 亲自地亲自地,作为个人作为个人1) Personally, Im extremely well satisfied.2) Personally, I am in favor of the new law.n. person adj. personal adv. personally1.Having good _ relationship is the most important thing for me.2.I prefer the second way _.3.The mayor will in _ visit the school in the _ of the government.personalpersonallypersonpersonin person in the person of亲自亲自代表代表,体现体现3. So we need to encourage our programmer to improve our intelligence too.4. In a way our programmer is like our coach.in the way of 挡挡的道；妨碍的道；妨碍 on the/ones way (to) 在在(去去)的路上的路上by the way 顺便提一下顺便提一下 in no way 决不决不all the way 自始自终自始自终;完全地完全地in this way 用这种方法用这种方法5. She programs us with all the possible moves she has seen while watching human games.6. In this way I can make up new moves using my “ artificial intelligence.”7. After all, with the help of my electronic brain which never forgets anything, using my intelligence is what Im all about.1. _, I see no objection to your leaving at once, You can ask the teacher for advice_.A.Personal , personal B. Personal, personallyC. Personally, personal D. Personally, personally2. - I think he is taking an active part in social work. - I agree with you _.A. in a way B. on the way C. by the way D. in the wayDA3.- Shall we go and help them with their work? - Wed better not. They said wed just be _ if we tried to help.A.in the way B. by the way C. on the way D. off the way4. It wont do any good, so we can _ allow it to continue.A.in the way B. on the way C. in no way D. in many ways5. They _ in the dark, but they didnt give up and went on. A.did their way B. took their way C. came their way D. made their wayACD6. “ You cant catch me!” Janet shouted, _ away.A.run B. running C. to run D. ran7.He glanced over at her, _ that though she was tiny, she seemed very well put together.A.noting B. noted C. to note D. having noted8. He hurried to the station only _ that the train had left.A. to find B. finding C. found D. to have foundBAA