Unit 3 Computers Reading 1-- Who am I ?
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| 名称 | Unit 3 Computers Reading 1-- Who am I ? |
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| 版本资源 | 人教版（新课程标准） | ||
| 科目 | 英语 | ||
| 更新时间 | 2010-12-21 00:00:00 | ||
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课件19张PPT。Computers I am very old now. I was born in China. Many people used me for calculating in the past, but now I am a bit lonely because they don’t like me now.
Do you know who I am?abacusWord Puzzle I am very small. I can be used for calculating. In China, a lot of students use me when solving mathematical problems.
Do you know who I am?calculator I can be used for calculating. Besides, I can also be used for watching DVD, sending e-mail and communicating through the Internet. However, I am not a PC, because I’m small enough for you to take me with you.
laptopDo you know who I am?What’s next?abacus calculator laptophuge computerPCPDArobotPersonal computerPersonal digital assistantWhat about in the future?virtual keyboards
虚拟键盘Nose-top
keyboard-vest
马甲Only time will tell1.Look at the title of the passage and the two
pictures, try to predict what the passage is
about.Who am I ?(Learning tip: Predicting before reading is an
important skill in English learning. It is quite
useful to increase the efficiency of your reading,
and meanwhile , you can be more interested and
active in the following study by guessing .
Remember:Any guess is ok,and you can check
your answer by reading the passage then.
Why not have a try?)Predict to learn 2.Work in pairs. Try to put these inventions in an order according to the time when they appeared. Then read the passage quickly and check to see if you were right.
( ) analytical machine
( ) laptop
( ) calculating machine
( ) robot
( ) PC
( ) universal machine
2 516431. Who is the speaker in this story?What figure of speech is used here? Why?
A computer.
2. What’s the main idea of the passage?
The passage is mainly about the history
and development of computers. It is also
about the relationship of computers and
humans.Skim to knowSlowly, the city began to breathe again.personificationRead to findRead the passge and
finish the timeline below.The computer began as a calculating machine．1842The computer grew rapidly both in size and brainpower．Computers had grown as large as a room.1960sMany new applications have been found． Computers connect people all over the world
together.In which order is the text organized?
In pairs guess the meaning of the following new words from the reading passage. Then check your guesses using a dictionary.Guess to learn A
simplify
technological
universal
reality
happiness B
logically
revolution
artificial
application
finance
1.根据构词法猜测词义
The meaning of the words in group A can all be guessed from their formation. Each pair of words has the same root（词根）.
simple simplify
technology techonological
universe universal
real reality
happy happiness
How to guess?
2.根据上下文猜测词义
The meaning of the words in group B can all be guessed from context(上下文）.
Example:
revolution: From the previous sentence we know that after the work of the operator, “‘I’ could ‘think’ logically and produce an answer quicker than any person”, which indicates a great improvement, so “revolution” here may mean “a complete change”.
Read the passage again and complete the chart below.Reread to fill: laptop transistors chips network World Wide Web trade robotsmobile phones medical operations space robotsOver time I have been changed quite a lot.These changes only … as my memory improved.Since the 1970s many new applications
…for me. analytical machine PCuniversal machine2.3.4.5.2.3.4.5.3.4.5.6.7. 1.Discuss how computers have changed our lives.
2.Think about what you would have to do if you could not use computers any more.Compare to report:
I think/don’t think that … Please give me your reasons.
What makes you think so? I think … because (of) …
As/Since …, I think … First … Second …
I agree/don’t agree … because…
I believe that …
3. Make a dialogue about what you have discussed,
you can use the following expressions for help .
Making decisions& reasoning: (做出决定&说明理由) Thank You !Some people say computers are good, while the
others say they are bad, what’s your opinion?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
the computers,and then write a composition
about your opinion.Homework:
Do you know who I am?abacusWord Puzzle I am very small. I can be used for calculating. In China, a lot of students use me when solving mathematical problems.
Do you know who I am?calculator I can be used for calculating. Besides, I can also be used for watching DVD, sending e-mail and communicating through the Internet. However, I am not a PC, because I’m small enough for you to take me with you.
laptopDo you know who I am?What’s next?abacus calculator laptophuge computerPCPDArobotPersonal computerPersonal digital assistantWhat about in the future?virtual keyboards
虚拟键盘Nose-top
keyboard-vest
马甲Only time will tell1.Look at the title of the passage and the two
pictures, try to predict what the passage is
about.Who am I ?(Learning tip: Predicting before reading is an
important skill in English learning. It is quite
useful to increase the efficiency of your reading,
and meanwhile , you can be more interested and
active in the following study by guessing .
Remember:Any guess is ok,and you can check
your answer by reading the passage then.
Why not have a try?)Predict to learn 2.Work in pairs. Try to put these inventions in an order according to the time when they appeared. Then read the passage quickly and check to see if you were right.
( ) analytical machine
( ) laptop
( ) calculating machine
( ) robot
( ) PC
( ) universal machine
2 516431. Who is the speaker in this story?What figure of speech is used here? Why?
A computer.
2. What’s the main idea of the passage?
The passage is mainly about the history
and development of computers. It is also
about the relationship of computers and
humans.Skim to knowSlowly, the city began to breathe again.personificationRead to findRead the passge and
finish the timeline below.The computer began as a calculating machine．1842The computer grew rapidly both in size and brainpower．Computers had grown as large as a room.1960sMany new applications have been found． Computers connect people all over the world
together.In which order is the text organized?
In pairs guess the meaning of the following new words from the reading passage. Then check your guesses using a dictionary.Guess to learn A
simplify
technological
universal
reality
happiness B
logically
revolution
artificial
application
finance
1.根据构词法猜测词义
The meaning of the words in group A can all be guessed from their formation. Each pair of words has the same root（词根）.
simple simplify
technology techonological
universe universal
real reality
happy happiness
How to guess?
2.根据上下文猜测词义
The meaning of the words in group B can all be guessed from context(上下文）.
Example:
revolution: From the previous sentence we know that after the work of the operator, “‘I’ could ‘think’ logically and produce an answer quicker than any person”, which indicates a great improvement, so “revolution” here may mean “a complete change”.
Read the passage again and complete the chart below.Reread to fill: laptop transistors chips network World Wide Web trade robotsmobile phones medical operations space robotsOver time I have been changed quite a lot.These changes only … as my memory improved.Since the 1970s many new applications
…for me. analytical machine PCuniversal machine2.3.4.5.2.3.4.5.3.4.5.6.7. 1.Discuss how computers have changed our lives.
2.Think about what you would have to do if you could not use computers any more.Compare to report:
I think/don’t think that … Please give me your reasons.
What makes you think so? I think … because (of) …
As/Since …, I think … First … Second …
I agree/don’t agree … because…
I believe that …
3. Make a dialogue about what you have discussed,
you can use the following expressions for help .
Making decisions& reasoning: (做出决定&说明理由) Thank You !Some people say computers are good, while the
others say they are bad, what’s your opinion?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
the computers,and then write a composition
about your opinion.Homework: