必修2 Unit 3 Computers 教案
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Unit 3 Computers
Teaching & Learning Objectives/ Aims:
I Language knowledge:
Topics: Information technology; history and basic knowledge of computers; robots.
Vocabulary: calculate, universal, simplify, sum, operator, logical, logically, technology, technological, revolution, artificial, intelligence, intelligence, solve, reality, personal, personally, tube, total, totally, network, web, application, finance, mobile, rocket, explore, anyhow, goal, happiness, download, virus, signal, type, coach, arise, electronic, appearance, character, mop, niece, from…on, as a result, so…that…, human race, in a way, with the help of, deal with.
Functions: Making decisions and reasoning.
Grammar: The Present Perfect Passive Voice.
II Language Skills
Listening: Listen to the materials about the information technology, identify different kinds of information technology, learn to conclude the main idea and do the listening exercises. Do the listening exercises in WB and practising catching up the detailed information while listening.
Speaking: Talk about the computers, information technology and robots. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of IT by using making decisions and reasoning. And also practise describing an imaginary robot.
Reading: Read the texts to get some information about the development of computer. Learn the way the writer organizes the passage according to the time order and the process of technological development. Learn to catch up the main idea and topic sentences to understand the text structure and contents. Meanwhile, learn the new words, phrases and sentence structures in the texts to improve the Ss’ language ability.
Writing: Get the Ss to read and study the sample writing and then write a description of their android by using the structure and some sentence patterns in the sample writing. Create a story about one’s interests and career and learn to use the transitional words and phrases showed in the original story. Learn the writing style and structure of the sample writing in Writing Task in WB and learn to write an article for the newspaper.
Integrating skills: Get the Ss to develop the four skills comprehensively by completing the teaching materials and by using the language. Learn the new words by using word formation knowledge. Get the Ss to grasp the grammar item the Present Perfect Passive Voice by observing and analysing the sample sentences. Do the grammar exercises in the textbook and workbook to consolidate and grasp the grammar item. Learn to describe a procedure or a story in time order.
III Emotion & Attitudes: Have the Ss to know the development and usages of the information technology and have the right attitudes to using computers in proper ways. Get to know the advantages and disadvantages of the information technology.
IV Learning Strategies: Learn the new words by using the word formation knowledge such as composition and affixation and remembering them in categories or word webs. Learn to read and write in time order. Learn to conclude the grammar rules by observing the sample sentences.
V Cultural consciousness: Get to know the civilization of the IT and the development of it.
Main Points: new words, language points and language skills listed above, the reading comprehension of the text, the grammar items, the description of something in time order.
Difficult points: new words and language points, the reading comprehension of the text, expressing one’s own ideas and writing in time order. .
Teaching Mode: Task-based Teaching
Time: Period (45min×8 )
Teaching Aids: Multi-media teaching system
Period 1
Teaching & learning contents: Warming up and Listening & Talking in WB.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Introduce and talk about the development of computers. Introduce some words about computers.
2. Listen to the materials about robots in WB, do the listening exercises and get to know some information about robots.
3. Talk about the robots they choose and give reasons.
Main points: Warming up and listening.
Difficult points: Some words and information about computers, listening exercises.
Class type: Warming up, listening and talking
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Lead-in
Introduce this unit: Hello, everyone. Today we are going to start a new unit, the topic of which—Computers is very popular today. I think that all of us know a lot about computer. In this unit, you will learn more about computer in English. We’ll talk about information technology, the history and basic knowledge about computer and robot. They are all so interesting topics that most of you could not wait any longer to talk about. Now, let’s start.
Step 2 Warming up
Task 1: Tell the parts in English by looking at the pictures in PPT.
Computer Vocabulary:
机箱 the computer tower
主板 mother board
显示器
CRT/ LCD monitor
键盘 keyboard
鼠标 mouse
key 键、关键码
keyboard 键盘
CPU
CD/DVD-ROM
hard disk
chips/ mother board
hardware modem硬件调制解调器
disc\disk 磁盘
scanner
printer
speaker
USB-flash disk
CD/ VCD/ DVD
MP3/4 player
display unit 显示装置
floppy disk 软磁盘
floppy disk drive软磁盘机
bit 比特、二进制的一位
calculator 计算器
clock 时钟
code 代码
to code 编码
coder 编码员、编码器
command 指令、命令
computer language 计算机语言
console 控制台
control unit 控制部件、控制器
counter 计数器
data 数据
data processing 数据处理
drum 磁鼓
field 字段、信息组、域
file 文件
flow chart 流程图
information 信息
input 输入
inquiry 询问
instruction 指令
Task 2 Name the parts of a computer on P56 in WB.
Answers: 1. floppy disc 2. chips 3. monitor 4. modem 5. DVD-ROM 6. scanner 7. keyboard 8. printer
Task 3 Look at the pictures, learn the new words, talk about what they have in common and arrange the development steps of computers.
Some common characters: to help people to do some work more efficiently and to make life much easier and more convenient.
Development: abacus, calculator, huge computer, PC, laptop, PDA, robot
Task 4 Ask the Ss to work in group of four to talk about the next development of computer with their imagination, and then choose a most imaginative and creative one to give a report to the class.
Notes: in common : for or by all of a group 共同的; 共有的; 共用的
have something/a lot/ nothing/ little in common
eg. You know, Mary, you and I have one thing in common.
Although they were twin sisters, they had nothing in common.
In common with other children, I went to school at six.
Step 3 Listening in WB
Task 1 Look at the listening exercises and the pictures and guess the content of the listening.
(The listening is about robots.)
Task 2 Listen to the tape twice, do the listening exercises and check the answers.
Answers to Exercise 2: Picture1: No3 Picture3: No2 Picture4: No1
Answers to Exercise 3:
Robot 1 Robot 2 Robot 3
Height 35cm high 10 cm high 2m tall
Appearance has 5 arms to hold all tools like a real bird large
Ability can do all the work around the house can jump and sing can play guitar and sing
Price only 5,000 yuan 500yuan
Step4 Talking
Task 1 Talk bout the advantages and disadvantages of the robots mentioned in listening. Choose one they like best and give reasons.
Task 2 Give a report to class.
Homework:
1. Try to remember some words about computer.
2. Preview the new words in the text.
3. Surf the internet to know more about computer.
Period 2
Teaching & learning contents: Pre-reading, fast reading of the text and exercises in comprehending.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Talk about the question in Pre-reading and try to predict the content of the text.
2. Read and understand the contents of text and do the reading comprehension exercises.
3. Learn about the organization of the text such as describing the development in time order and using topic sentences and details to form paragraphs.
Main points: The reading comprehension of the text and the text structure and organization.
Difficult points: The reading comprehension of the text and the text structure and organization.
Class type: Reading
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task Revise some words about computer.
Step 2 Pre-reading
Task 1 Look at the pictures and the title of the reading passage. Predict the content of the text and tell the reason.
Suggested answers: The passage is about the development of computers.
Task 2 List the ways that computers are used today.
Possible answers: for storage of information; for presentation of information; for skilled operations in factories or hospitals; for words and information process; for information management; etc.
Task 3 Put the inventions in time order. Go through some new and technical words. (Some nouns.)
Step 3 Fast Reading
Task 1 Scan the text as quickly as possible. Find out the main idea of the text and the way in which the text is organized. By the way, check whether their predictions are right.
(Tell the Ss to guess the new words while reading.)
Main idea of the text: The development/ history of computers.
The text is organized in time order. And it is presented in first person “I”.
Task 2 Read the text again to get more information to fill in the blanks in Exercise 1 in Comprehending and pay attention to the organization of the text.
Answers to Exercise 1:
1642 The computer began as a calculating machine．
1822 The analytical machine was made by Charles Babbage.
1936 The computer grew rapidly both in size and in brainpower.
1940s Computers had grown as large as a room.
1960s The first family of computers was connected to each other.
1970s Computers were used in offices and homes.
Now: Computers connect people all over the world together.
Task 3 Read each paragraph carefully, find out the topic sentences and supporting details and pay attention to how the paragraph is plete the chart in Exercise 2 in Comprehending. (Tell the Ss how to find out the topic sentence.)
Answers:
Paragraph 1 Over time I have changed quite a lot.
Supporting details: * calculating machine; * analytical machine, * universal machine, * PC
* laptop
Paragraph 2 These changes only became possible as my memory improved.
Supporting details: *tubes; *transistors; *chips; * network; * World Wide Web
Paragraph 3 Since the 1970s many new applications have been found for me.
Supporting details: *communications; *finance; * trade; * robots; * mobile phones; *medical operations; * space rockets; * providing a life of high quality
(Remind the Ss to learn the way the writer organised paragraphs. We should have a topic sentence in a paragraph and supporting materials to support the main idea.)
Step 4 Listening and Comprehending
Task Listen to the tape to the tape to get a better understanding of the text, paying attention to the text structure and organization.
Homework:
1. Listen to the tape and read the text.
2. Preview the new language points in the text.
Periods 3--4
Teaching & learning contents: Language focus, discussion in Comprehending and the vocabulary exercises in TB and WB.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Learn the new words and new language items in the text and their usages to get a better understanding of the text. Use the word formation knowledge to guess, learn and remember the new words.
2. Do the vocabulary exercises to consolidate use and consolidate the new language items.
Main points: New language points and language items, vocabulary exercises.
Difficult points: Learn and use the new language points and language items.
Class type: Language Focus
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task 1 Revise the meaning of some new and technical words.
Task 2 Revise the content, organization and structure of the text.
Step 3 Language focus
Notice: In this step, teacher encourages and guides the Ss to discover the usages of some new words, new phrases and new sentence structures in the context by discussion. If the Ss have difficulties, teacher gives a complete and clear explanation of the text, including the word formation, word usages, phrases, sentence structure, the meaning of some difficult sentences, the background information, the organisation of the paragraph and so on. It is a good chance for the Ss to improve their language abilities in all aspects and enlarge their vocabulary. To each language item, perhaps only one or two aspects are focused on. Teacher can use different ways, such as answering questions, making sentences, comparing and contrasting, summing up, etc. to make the students active in language learning. Teacher can choose some of the items according to the Ss’ language level. In all, this teaching step is a comprehensive teaching and it is very important in each unit. While teacher is giving explanation, the Ss should be active and cooperate with the teacher as well as take notes.
Task 1 Go through the text, focus on the new language points, try to fin out the usage(s) of the new language items and relate them to some of the usages learned in the past to get a full view of the language items. At the same time, try to use the language points by making sentences, make comparison with related items and so on. Try to use the word formation knowledge to guess, learn and remember the new words.
Main language points:
1. calculate v. 1) to use numbers to find out a total amount, distance, etc.计算; 核算
2) to guess sth by using all the information available 推测; 估计
eg. We haven’t really calculated the cost of the vacation yet.
It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life.
calculator n.计算机, 计算器 以or结尾的词: visitor, survivor, competitor
calculating adj. 斤斤计较个人得失的; 自私的
calculation n. 计算
calculate on = depend on 指望
eg. We are calculating on having fine weather for the sports meeting.
2. universal adj. 普遍的, 全体的, 通用的, 宇宙的, 世界的
a universal remedy普遍治疗 universal language/ machine/ principle
3. Although I was young I could simplify difficult sums.
尽管当时我还年轻, 但是我能简化一些复杂的数学题。
1) simplify vt. make simpler 简化；使简易；使单纯
2) sum n. 总数；算术题；金额
4. analytical adj.分析的, 解析的 analyse vt. 分析;研究
analysis n. 分析;研究 analyst n. 分析家
5. After I was programmed by an operator who used cards with holes, I could “think” logically and produce an answer quicker than any person. 在操作员用穿孔卡为我设计程序后，我能进行逻辑“思考”，并且能够比任何人更快地算出答案。
1) programme n. 程序表；节目单， (演出)节目；要目，大纲; 规划，计划，打算
programme vt. 为…编制程序，使按程序工作
2) operate vt. 操作operator n. 操作员；接线员 operation n.
3) logic n.逻辑 logical adj.合逻辑的；合情理的 logically adv. 合逻辑地；逻辑上
6. technological revolution 技术革命
technology n. 工艺；科技；技术 technological adj. 科技的
7. artificial intelligence 人工智能
artificial adj. 人工的,人造的 artificial flowers/limbs/pearls 假花/假肢/假珍珠
intelligence n. 智力；聪明；智能 intelligent adj. 智能的；聪明的
8. solve vt. 解决, 解答; 调停 solution n. find a solution to this problem
solve a riddle 解答一个谜语 solve a problem
9. from…on 从……起
eg. I have never been there from then on.
10. reality n.真实；事实；现实 real adj. really adv.
the objective reality 客观现实
in reality = in fact 事实上，实际上；实在，真正
make sth. a reality 实现某事，落实
11. As tome went by, I was made smaller.
go by/ on = to pass 逝去；过去
eg. As time goes by/ on, everything here will disappear.
Things will get easier as time goes by.
The weeks went slowly by. 时间一周周的慢慢过去。
12. tube n. 管, 管子, [英] 地铁, <美> 电子管, 显象管 an electron tube电子管
13. person n. personal adj. 私人的；个人的；亲自的
personally adv. as far as I am concerned 就个人而言；亲自
eg. This is my personal affair/interest.
Personally speaking, I don’t care about who will go there.
Personally, I am against his suggestion.
14. As a result I totally changed my shape.
1) as a result 结果 as a result of 作为……的结果（接原因）
eg. It rained heavily last night. As a result, the village was flood.
The village was flooded as a result of heavy rain last night.
2) totally adv. = completely整个地;完全地 totally blind 全盲
eg. They come from totally different cultures.
The town was totally destroyed in the earthquake.
total adj. 完全的; 整个的; 全部；总额 in total 总共 total silence 寂静无声
eg. The room was in total darkness.
The repairs came to over $500 in total.
15. Over time my memory had developed so much that, like an elephant, I never forget any thing.
And my memory became so large that even I couldn’t believe it!
句型：so… that… 如此……以致于……（可以与 too…to… 句型的相互转换）
eg. He is so old that he can’t carry the box.
= He is too old to carry the box.
The stone is so heavy that no one can lift it.
此结构中的that从句表示结果。
比较: so that 既可以表结果,也可以表目的。
so...that...结构的so+形容词/副词位于句首时,句子用倒装结构。
eg. I got up early so that I could catch up the first bus.
So hard does he work that he seldom goes home.
work n. net+ work n. 网络；网状物 web n. 网 World Wide Web (www.)
17. I was able to share my knowledge with others through the World Wide Web.
share with: to have or use something at the same time as sb else 共用；合用
eg. Mary shares a house with three other students.
There isn’t an empty table. Would mind sharing (with others)
share in 分享；分担
eg. His daughter did not share in the happiness.
18. application n.应用；用途；申请 application form申请表apply vt. 应用；申请
19. finance n.财政, 金融, 财政学 financial adj. 财政的, 金融的
20. I have also been put into robots and used to make mobile phones as well as help with medical operations.
1) mobile adj.可移动的, 易变的, 机动的n.运动物体 mobile phone
2) help (sb) with sth 协助(某人)做某事
eg. A man is helping the police with their enquiries.有一男子在协助警方进行调查。
3) as well as 也，还，而且
eg. He grows flowers as well as vegetables.
She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer
4) 这个句子是现在完成时被动语态，其结构是 (have/has +been + 过去分词）
eg. The radio has been repaired when we phoned the shop.
21. explore vt. & vi.探险, 探测, 探究 exploration n.
eg. Scientists have explored every possibility. 系统地研究每一个可能性
China has made a plan to explore outer space.
These are the scientists who have been known to explore in this region of the earth.
They lunched rockets to explore space.
22. Anyhow, my goal is to provide humans with a life of high quality.
1) anyhow 无论如何
eg. Anyhow, you can try. 无论如何你可以试试。
I don’t care what you say; I’m going to do it anyhow.
比较: somehow 意为“以某种方式;不知 怎么地”
2) goal n. 目的, 目标, 守门员, 球门, (球赛等的)得分 achieve one’s goal/aim
23. happy adj. happiness n. 幸福；快乐 unhappy adj. unhappiness n.
24. human race 人类 humans human being(s)
Task 2 Go through the text and the language points to see if there are still some difficult points and ask the teacher for help.
Step 4 Comprehending
Task 1 Discuss the question: how computers have changed our lives
Task 2 Talk about the way the writer organizes the text. Why does the write use first person “I” to present the history development of the computer
Step 5 Discovering useful words and expressions
Task 1 Check the answers in Exercise I to see if they wrote down the right words and expressions with the right spelling.
Answers: 1. revolution 2. network 3. simplify 4.calculate 5. mobile
6. solve 7. explore 8. totally 9. anyhow 10. finance
Task 2 Complete the passage and read the short passage.
Answers: explore; Web; technology; artificial; applications; intelligent; logically; reality
New word: download
Task 3 Read the story and pay attention to the words in bold, learn to tell a story in time order and then follow the example to make up their own stories.
Task 4 Tell their stories to the class. (And develop it into a written passage after class.)
Step 6 Vocabulary exercises in WB (if time is enough)
Do Exercise 2 in class.
Homework:
1. Remember the language points in the text and arrange notes after class.
2. Do the rest vocabulary exercise both in WB.
3.Write a short story of their own.
Period 5
Teaching & learning contents: Discovering useful structure in Learning about language & grammar exercises in WB.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Get the Ss to learn and conclude the grammar item—the Present Perfect Passive Voice by discovering and analysing given samples. Learn more about the grammar items.
2. Use and consolidate the grammar items by doing the grammar exercises.
Main points: grammar items and grammar exercises
Difficult Points: grammar items and grammar exercises
Class type: Grammar learning and exercises
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task 1 Revise the language points in the text.
Task 2 Tell the story of their own.
Step 2 Discovering useful structures
Task 1 Revise the grammar items learned in the previous unit.
Task 2 Study the given sample sentence and fine the similar sentences in the text. Try to find out the rule/structure of the Present Perfect Passive Voice: have/ has been done.
Task 3 Learn more grammar materials about the Present Perfect Passive Voice to have a clear idea of this grammar item. Teacher explains the grammar rules as well as offers more examples with the help of grammar PPT. (This grammar item is easy, so the teacher can add some other elements about passive voice.)
Grammar explanation:
现在完成时的被动语态have/has +been+V(p.p)
I现在完成时的被动语态表示动作发生在过去, 到现在已经完成或对现在仍有影响, 其构成是: have/has been + done。例如：
The dirty clothes have been washed. 脏衣服都已经洗了。
The plan has been studied by the experts for three times.
这项计划已经由专家研究过三次了。
The child has been taken care of by Grandma Wang all these years.
这些年来, 这个小孩一直由王奶奶照料。
II现在完成时被动语态的用法：
现在完成时的被动语态： have / has + been + 动词过去分词
现在完成进行时的被动语态： have / has + been + 动词现在分词
它们的构成的区别在最后的动词上, 被动态接的是过去分词形式, 现在完成进行时接的是现在分词形式。
1. 主语是行为动作的承受者。如：
The Temple of Zhang Fei has been rebuilt. 张飞庙已经过重建。
2. 说话时已经完成的动作或出现的结果。如:
The door has been locked. 门已经被锁上了。
3. 动作或状态始于过去, 持续到现在, 并可能持续下去。如：
He has been told about it for many times. 有人告诉他这事很多次了。
4. 用在时间和条件状语从句中, 表示将来某时已完成的动作。如：
We’ll start as soon as the work has been finished. 工作一完成我们就立即动身。
III注意事项：
1. 副词的位置
often, usually, always, never, hardly, seldom等副词置于have/has和been中间。如:
[误] Such a man has been hardly believed.
[正] Such a man has hardly been believed.
2. open, break, drop等不强调动作发出者时常用主动语态。如：
[误] The door has been opened of itself.
[正] The door has opened of itself.
3. 短语动词不可分割或省略其中的介词或副词。如：
The SARS patients have been taken good care of.
4. 一些特殊动词, 如borrow, finish, begin, buy, start, return, marry, open, join等构成的现在完成时的被动语态不能与表示一段时间的状语连用。若要表达相应的意思， 则需改换动词或时态。如：
My brother has had(不能用has bought) this bike for almost four years.
How long has this book been bought (wrong)
How long ago was this book bought (right)
IV被动语态的用法:
1. 不知道或没有必要说明动作的执行者是谁。如:
Some new computers were stolen last night.
一些新电脑在昨晚被盗了。(不知道电脑是谁偷的)
This book was published in 1981. 这本书出版于1981年。
2. 强调动作的承受者, 而不强调动作的执行者。如:
The window was broken by Mike. 窗户是迈克打破的。
Task 4 Question time. Give Ss sometime for them to ask any questions about the grammar item.
Task 5 Do the grammar exercises in TB to check the Ss’ understanding and consolidate the grammar.
Answers to Exercise 2:
1. A new personal computer has been bought by my friend.
2. My computer has been repaired by the shop very quickly.
3. My computer has just been attacked by an unknown virus.
4. The problem has not been solved by us yet.
5. The computers have been given away to a local school by the company.
6. A kind of intelligent robot has been developed by the scientists.
New word: virus n. 病毒
Task 6 Read the short poem, find out its structure and write their own with rhythem. Then read it to the class. (Or ask the students to write their poems after class. Show the sample if necessary. )
Sample version:
Look at the way the table has been laid
Look at the way the glasses have been placed
Look at the way the food has been cooked
You’d better do them again.
Look at the way your bad has been made
Look at the way your carpet has been swept
Look at the way your shoes have been tidied
I hope you will come here again
Step 3 Grammar exercise in WB
Task Do the Grammar exercises in WB if time permits.
Homework:
1. Read the grammar items in Appendices.
2. Do the grammar exercise in WB.
Period 6
Teaching & learning contents: Using Language—Listening & speaking, and listening in WB.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Practise listening to the materials about IT and do the listening exercises in TB.
2. Listen to the tape and complete the listening exercises in WB.
3. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of IT and give reasons using the useful communication expressions.
Main points: Listening, reading and discussing.
Difficult Points: Listening and reading.
Class type: Listening & reading.
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task 1 Revise the grammar items briefly and check the answers to the grammar exercises in WB.
Task 2 Read their poems to the class.
Step 2 Listening in TB
Task 1 Before listening, talk about to discuss in pairs what IT consists of and make a list.
The list may conclude computer, radio, e-book, TV, mp3, mp4, digital cameral, etc.
Task 2 Go through the listening exercises, listen to the tape once and try to get the main idea, and listen to the tape again to complete the chart.
Answers to the listening exercises:
Exercise 2: Main idea: Two students are talking about information technology..
Exercise 3 The Chart
Part A Part B
What does IT include Books, radio and TV Which form of IT decides the skills of a sport best TV
What is the most popular form of IT books Which form of IT has the most functions computers
Step 3 Listening in WB
Task 1 Go through the listening exercises and use the information given in the exercises to predict the listening contents.
Task 2 Listen to the tape twice to complete the form.
Answers:
Sally Brenda
What are their jobs look after child work in factory
Who decides their future the programmer
How are they different from people They can not laugh, taste, smell or eat food．
How are they the same as people They can work, talk and play football.
Task 3 (Optional) Make a list of what rights you think androids should have.
Step 4 Speaking
Task 1 Go through and learn the reasoning expressions. Pay attention the usages of these expressions.
The advantage/ disadvantage is… As/Since…, I think…
I think/don’t think that… I (don’t) agree…because…
Give me your reasons. First…. Second….
What makes you think so I’ve decided that…
I think…because (of)…. I believe that….
Let’s decide…. Let’s make a decision.
Task 2 Ss brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of each information technology and fill in the form. Work in groups to give their opinions and give reasons to support the opinions with the above expressions.
Task 3 Ask few students to report their opinions and give reasons.
Homework:
1. Learn to give opinions and reasons properly.
2. Preview the passage on P23 and fill in the files.
Period 7
Teaching & learning contents: Using Language—Reading, Speaking and Writing
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Read the short story, understand it and learn the new language points in it.
2. Create and talk about their own android.
3. Read and study the sample writing to learn to write a description of their android and what it can do.
Main points: Reading and writing practice
Difficult Points: new language points and how to write a description
Class type: Reading and writing
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task 1 Revise the reasoning expressions.
Task 2 Check the students’ reading comprehension of the story.
Answer:
Name: Andy Appearance: looks like a human
Size: as big as a human Character: competitive, cooperative
Ability: can move and think like a human Job: striker
Step 2 Reading
Task 1 Listen to the tape to get a better understanding of the text. (Ask some questions if necessary.)
Task 2 Go through the text and learn the new language items in it.
Some phrases and new words:
1. signal n. 信号 vi.& vt. = give a signal 发信号
eg. She made a signal with her arm for a left turn. 她用手臂作了个向左转的信号。
A red lamp is often used as a danger signal.
The policeman signalled the traffic to move forward slowly.
The thief signalled his friend that the police were coming.
2. Personally, I think the team who won first place cheated.
我个人认为得冠军的那个队作弊了。
personally adv. 就自己而言; 就我个人来说 person (n)--personal (adj.)--personally (adv)
eg. She didn’t like the plan, but personally I see nothing wrong with it.
她不喜欢这项计划, 但我本人觉得没什么不好的。
3. They had developed a new type of program just before the competition.
type n. 类型v. 打字
eg. This is a new type of machine, with lots of meters on it.
这是一种新型的机器, 上面有许多仪表。
Will you please type this letter for me 你帮我打一下这封信好吗
4. We are determined to create an even better system.
1) create vt. 创造; 创作
eg. An artist should create beautiful things.
2) even用于修饰形容词, 副词的比较级，much, far, no, still, a lot, a little
5. In a way, our programmer is like my coach.
1) in a/one way 在某种程度上, 从某种意义上说与in a way同义的词组有in one way 和in
some ways。in a way（=in one way）,在某种程度上，从某种意义上来说in some way 在某方面，在某种程度（意义）上，以某种方式; in some ways 在某些方面，在某种程度（意义）上，以某种方式。这两个词组意思基本上是一样的。
eg. In a way he is right.
In a way I agree with your estimate of the situation.
He is a clever man in some way.
In some ways this job is quite difficult -- in other ways it's simple
In a way, his English has improved. 从某种程度上来说, 他的英语有进步。
In a way you are right, but this new textbook is too boring.
容易与之混淆的词组是in the way意为“造成阻碍”， “挡道”，请比较：
In a way, I like this new textbook very much．从某种程度上说, 我很喜欢这本新教材。
I’m afraid your bike is in the way． 看来你的自行车挡着道了。
…way phrases:
in the way 挡道; 造成阻碍 on the/one’s way (to) 在(去…)的路上
by the way 顺便提一下 in no way 决不
all the way 自始自终;完全地 in this way 用这种方法
2) coach n. 四轮大马车, 长途汽车, 教练 v. 训练, 指导
6. She programs us with all the possible moves she has seen while watching human games.
1) move (n.) 行动; 步骤 (可数)
make a move 动身, 采取行动 be on the move 在活动, 在行进中
eg. What’s our next move
2) while watching… = while she watches…
eg. While he was doing his English homework, he fell asleep. = While doing his ….
7. arise vi. 1) to happen 发生；产生；出现
2) to get out of bed; to stand up 起床；起身
eg. A new problem has arisen.
A storm arose during the night. 夜间暴风雨大作。
He rose at dawn.
arise; rise; raise
8. After all, with the help of my electronic brain which never forgets anything, using my intelligence is what I’m all about!
不管怎样，在我过目不望的电子脑的帮助下，运用智能就是我的一切。
1) after all 毕竟; 到底; 终究
有“别忘了”的意思; 放在句末, “虽然有前面说过的话”或“与预料中的情况相反”的意思。
eg. After all, what does it matter 归根结底, 那又有什么关系呢？
After all, he is a child. Don’t be so angry.
So you made it after all! 你毕竟成功了！
She should have offered to pay — she’s a millionaire, after all．
她应该主动提出付款 ── 别忘了, 她是个百万富翁
all-phrases:
above all 首先; 最重要的是 first of all 首先 in all 总共; 总计
at all 根本 (用于加强语气) 用于否定句, 疑问句和表示条件的从句
2) with the help of 在……的帮助下
eg. With the help of the teacher, I have made rapid progress in my English study.
在老师的帮助下, 我的英语进步很快。
3) electronic adj. 电子的
9. appearance n. 外观；外貌；出现 appear v.
10. character n. 性格；特点
Step3 Speaking
Task 1 Create a n imaginary android and fill in the second file.
Sample:
Name: Andy Appearance: small woman with four arms
Size: same height as a ten year old Character: patient and kind
Ability: can finish reading some books in a few minutes and print out the information when needed.
Job: homework helper
Task 2 Ss work in pairs to talk about their own android. Try to use the following questions and expressions for help. (Show the sample if it is needed.)
Questions:
1) What would you like it to look like
2) What are some of the things you would like it to do
3) Do you want it to be like a man or a woman, or neither
4) How much would it cost
Expressions:
I think that… In my opinion…
I believe that… What’ s your reason
I have decided that…
Sample dialogue:
A: What kind of robot have you decided to make
B: I've decided that we should have a homework android. It could do all our work after class and leave us more time to do football．
A: OK. But what do you think it should look like
B: In my opinion, it should have four arms to carry the books, a large head to remember all the lessons and a printer to write out the answers. What do you think
A: Well, that sounds sensible. Perhaps it could also put all the exercises into specially marked boxes for each subject so we could find them quickly. What about putting that in its stomach area
B: Do you want it to be a man or a woman You can choose．
A: I’ve decided it should be a girl．
B: What’s your reason
A: Girls are so hard-working．
B: Sounds good to me! Let’s draw it now!
Task 3 Ask a few students to describe his/her android.
Step 3 Writing
Task 1 Go through the sample writing and learn the new words and phrases.
New language points:
1. mop n. 拖把(俗称地拖), 洗碗
v. 用拖把拖洗, 擦, 抹, 扫荡 mop the floor
2. deal with sth 处理某事
eg. He dealt with a difficult situation very successfully.
How do you deal with this kind of situation
What have you done with it
3. watch over 看守; 监视; 照看
eg. They were watched over by three policemen.
Could you watch over my dog while I am on holiday
watch out (for) 当心; 注意 watch for sb./sth. 观察等待
keep a watch on 监视 under the close watch 在严密的监视下
4. niece n, 侄女；甥女
Task 2 Analyse the elements described in the paragraphs if the description covers the questions above in speaking. Try to find out some disadvantages of the description. (For example, divide the description into several parts.)
Task 3 Show another sample. Make a comparison and organized their own description in their mind.
Sample Writing 2:
My robot’s name is Yanyan. It is a 321 model android. It works for me and looks after my library. Its job is to store all the books that I borrow from the library or from school. Of course Yanyan’s brain is as large as mountain so work like that is no trouble at all. Yanyan really eats and remembers books just like people eat food. (What can it do )
I need Yanyan to remember all these books, so it can help me do my homework. I want to go to a key university but finding the information I need is hard work. So Yanyan can help me. This leaves me more free time to play sports and talk to my friends. It is the most important thing for me and my family. (How does it help me )
My father says my robot may not be cheap but it really helps me with my homework. (How useful it is!)
Homework:
1. Revise and summary the language items learned in this unit.
2. Write a description of the android.
3. Do the rest exercises in WB.
Period 8
Teaching & learning contents: Speaking, reading and writing tasks in WB
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Read the story and do the comprehending exercises.
2. Try to have an interview according to the contents of the story.
2. Learn to write an article for newspaper following the given example.
Main points: reading and writing practice
Difficult Points: organizing and writing an article
Class type: Reading and writing
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task Revise several words and expression learned in the last period.
Step 2 Reading
Task 1 Read the story as quickly as possible to get the information to fill in the form and then check the answers to see if they have comprehend the story.
RECORD CARD HUA FEI
Ability Expert at high flying exercises: Olympic standard
Performance in 78th Olympics Wonderful turns, dives, circles and dances
Prize won Silver medal for high flying exercises
Performance in 79th Olympics Began very well but failed through no fault of his own
Reason for failure Parachute failed to open.
Treatment Two new legs and a new bigger head
Task 2 Listen to the tape and imitate the liaison and incomplete explosion.
Step 3 Speaking
Task 1 Work out some questions in pairs for your interview.
For example:
1. How did you feel when the parachute failed to open
2. What was your most anxious moment
3. Do you think you will do high flying exercises again
Task 2 Have an interview in pairs.
Step 4 Writing Task in WB
Task 1 Get the Ss to study the structure and organization of the sample writing.
Task 2 Work out their own outline and write the first draft following the writing tips..
Step 5 Summing up and learning tips on P24
Homework:
1. Revise and summary the language items learned in this unit.
2. Revise this unit and do the related exercises.
Teaching & Learning Objectives/ Aims:
I Language knowledge:
Topics: Information technology; history and basic knowledge of computers; robots.
Vocabulary: calculate, universal, simplify, sum, operator, logical, logically, technology, technological, revolution, artificial, intelligence, intelligence, solve, reality, personal, personally, tube, total, totally, network, web, application, finance, mobile, rocket, explore, anyhow, goal, happiness, download, virus, signal, type, coach, arise, electronic, appearance, character, mop, niece, from…on, as a result, so…that…, human race, in a way, with the help of, deal with.
Functions: Making decisions and reasoning.
Grammar: The Present Perfect Passive Voice.
II Language Skills
Listening: Listen to the materials about the information technology, identify different kinds of information technology, learn to conclude the main idea and do the listening exercises. Do the listening exercises in WB and practising catching up the detailed information while listening.
Speaking: Talk about the computers, information technology and robots. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of IT by using making decisions and reasoning. And also practise describing an imaginary robot.
Reading: Read the texts to get some information about the development of computer. Learn the way the writer organizes the passage according to the time order and the process of technological development. Learn to catch up the main idea and topic sentences to understand the text structure and contents. Meanwhile, learn the new words, phrases and sentence structures in the texts to improve the Ss’ language ability.
Writing: Get the Ss to read and study the sample writing and then write a description of their android by using the structure and some sentence patterns in the sample writing. Create a story about one’s interests and career and learn to use the transitional words and phrases showed in the original story. Learn the writing style and structure of the sample writing in Writing Task in WB and learn to write an article for the newspaper.
Integrating skills: Get the Ss to develop the four skills comprehensively by completing the teaching materials and by using the language. Learn the new words by using word formation knowledge. Get the Ss to grasp the grammar item the Present Perfect Passive Voice by observing and analysing the sample sentences. Do the grammar exercises in the textbook and workbook to consolidate and grasp the grammar item. Learn to describe a procedure or a story in time order.
III Emotion & Attitudes: Have the Ss to know the development and usages of the information technology and have the right attitudes to using computers in proper ways. Get to know the advantages and disadvantages of the information technology.
IV Learning Strategies: Learn the new words by using the word formation knowledge such as composition and affixation and remembering them in categories or word webs. Learn to read and write in time order. Learn to conclude the grammar rules by observing the sample sentences.
V Cultural consciousness: Get to know the civilization of the IT and the development of it.
Main Points: new words, language points and language skills listed above, the reading comprehension of the text, the grammar items, the description of something in time order.
Difficult points: new words and language points, the reading comprehension of the text, expressing one’s own ideas and writing in time order. .
Teaching Mode: Task-based Teaching
Time: Period (45min×8 )
Teaching Aids: Multi-media teaching system
Period 1
Teaching & learning contents: Warming up and Listening & Talking in WB.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Introduce and talk about the development of computers. Introduce some words about computers.
2. Listen to the materials about robots in WB, do the listening exercises and get to know some information about robots.
3. Talk about the robots they choose and give reasons.
Main points: Warming up and listening.
Difficult points: Some words and information about computers, listening exercises.
Class type: Warming up, listening and talking
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Lead-in
Introduce this unit: Hello, everyone. Today we are going to start a new unit, the topic of which—Computers is very popular today. I think that all of us know a lot about computer. In this unit, you will learn more about computer in English. We’ll talk about information technology, the history and basic knowledge about computer and robot. They are all so interesting topics that most of you could not wait any longer to talk about. Now, let’s start.
Step 2 Warming up
Task 1: Tell the parts in English by looking at the pictures in PPT.
Computer Vocabulary:
机箱 the computer tower
主板 mother board
显示器
CRT/ LCD monitor
键盘 keyboard
鼠标 mouse
key 键、关键码
keyboard 键盘
CPU
CD/DVD-ROM
hard disk
chips/ mother board
hardware modem硬件调制解调器
disc\disk 磁盘
scanner
printer
speaker
USB-flash disk
CD/ VCD/ DVD
MP3/4 player
display unit 显示装置
floppy disk 软磁盘
floppy disk drive软磁盘机
bit 比特、二进制的一位
calculator 计算器
clock 时钟
code 代码
to code 编码
coder 编码员、编码器
command 指令、命令
computer language 计算机语言
console 控制台
control unit 控制部件、控制器
counter 计数器
data 数据
data processing 数据处理
drum 磁鼓
field 字段、信息组、域
file 文件
flow chart 流程图
information 信息
input 输入
inquiry 询问
instruction 指令
Task 2 Name the parts of a computer on P56 in WB.
Answers: 1. floppy disc 2. chips 3. monitor 4. modem 5. DVD-ROM 6. scanner 7. keyboard 8. printer
Task 3 Look at the pictures, learn the new words, talk about what they have in common and arrange the development steps of computers.
Some common characters: to help people to do some work more efficiently and to make life much easier and more convenient.
Development: abacus, calculator, huge computer, PC, laptop, PDA, robot
Task 4 Ask the Ss to work in group of four to talk about the next development of computer with their imagination, and then choose a most imaginative and creative one to give a report to the class.
Notes: in common : for or by all of a group 共同的; 共有的; 共用的
have something/a lot/ nothing/ little in common
eg. You know, Mary, you and I have one thing in common.
Although they were twin sisters, they had nothing in common.
In common with other children, I went to school at six.
Step 3 Listening in WB
Task 1 Look at the listening exercises and the pictures and guess the content of the listening.
(The listening is about robots.)
Task 2 Listen to the tape twice, do the listening exercises and check the answers.
Answers to Exercise 2: Picture1: No3 Picture3: No2 Picture4: No1
Answers to Exercise 3:
Robot 1 Robot 2 Robot 3
Height 35cm high 10 cm high 2m tall
Appearance has 5 arms to hold all tools like a real bird large
Ability can do all the work around the house can jump and sing can play guitar and sing
Price only 5,000 yuan 500yuan
Step4 Talking
Task 1 Talk bout the advantages and disadvantages of the robots mentioned in listening. Choose one they like best and give reasons.
Task 2 Give a report to class.
Homework:
1. Try to remember some words about computer.
2. Preview the new words in the text.
3. Surf the internet to know more about computer.
Period 2
Teaching & learning contents: Pre-reading, fast reading of the text and exercises in comprehending.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Talk about the question in Pre-reading and try to predict the content of the text.
2. Read and understand the contents of text and do the reading comprehension exercises.
3. Learn about the organization of the text such as describing the development in time order and using topic sentences and details to form paragraphs.
Main points: The reading comprehension of the text and the text structure and organization.
Difficult points: The reading comprehension of the text and the text structure and organization.
Class type: Reading
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task Revise some words about computer.
Step 2 Pre-reading
Task 1 Look at the pictures and the title of the reading passage. Predict the content of the text and tell the reason.
Suggested answers: The passage is about the development of computers.
Task 2 List the ways that computers are used today.
Possible answers: for storage of information; for presentation of information; for skilled operations in factories or hospitals; for words and information process; for information management; etc.
Task 3 Put the inventions in time order. Go through some new and technical words. (Some nouns.)
Step 3 Fast Reading
Task 1 Scan the text as quickly as possible. Find out the main idea of the text and the way in which the text is organized. By the way, check whether their predictions are right.
(Tell the Ss to guess the new words while reading.)
Main idea of the text: The development/ history of computers.
The text is organized in time order. And it is presented in first person “I”.
Task 2 Read the text again to get more information to fill in the blanks in Exercise 1 in Comprehending and pay attention to the organization of the text.
Answers to Exercise 1:
1642 The computer began as a calculating machine．
1822 The analytical machine was made by Charles Babbage.
1936 The computer grew rapidly both in size and in brainpower.
1940s Computers had grown as large as a room.
1960s The first family of computers was connected to each other.
1970s Computers were used in offices and homes.
Now: Computers connect people all over the world together.
Task 3 Read each paragraph carefully, find out the topic sentences and supporting details and pay attention to how the paragraph is plete the chart in Exercise 2 in Comprehending. (Tell the Ss how to find out the topic sentence.)
Answers:
Paragraph 1 Over time I have changed quite a lot.
Supporting details: * calculating machine; * analytical machine, * universal machine, * PC
* laptop
Paragraph 2 These changes only became possible as my memory improved.
Supporting details: *tubes; *transistors; *chips; * network; * World Wide Web
Paragraph 3 Since the 1970s many new applications have been found for me.
Supporting details: *communications; *finance; * trade; * robots; * mobile phones; *medical operations; * space rockets; * providing a life of high quality
(Remind the Ss to learn the way the writer organised paragraphs. We should have a topic sentence in a paragraph and supporting materials to support the main idea.)
Step 4 Listening and Comprehending
Task Listen to the tape to the tape to get a better understanding of the text, paying attention to the text structure and organization.
Homework:
1. Listen to the tape and read the text.
2. Preview the new language points in the text.
Periods 3--4
Teaching & learning contents: Language focus, discussion in Comprehending and the vocabulary exercises in TB and WB.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Learn the new words and new language items in the text and their usages to get a better understanding of the text. Use the word formation knowledge to guess, learn and remember the new words.
2. Do the vocabulary exercises to consolidate use and consolidate the new language items.
Main points: New language points and language items, vocabulary exercises.
Difficult points: Learn and use the new language points and language items.
Class type: Language Focus
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task 1 Revise the meaning of some new and technical words.
Task 2 Revise the content, organization and structure of the text.
Step 3 Language focus
Notice: In this step, teacher encourages and guides the Ss to discover the usages of some new words, new phrases and new sentence structures in the context by discussion. If the Ss have difficulties, teacher gives a complete and clear explanation of the text, including the word formation, word usages, phrases, sentence structure, the meaning of some difficult sentences, the background information, the organisation of the paragraph and so on. It is a good chance for the Ss to improve their language abilities in all aspects and enlarge their vocabulary. To each language item, perhaps only one or two aspects are focused on. Teacher can use different ways, such as answering questions, making sentences, comparing and contrasting, summing up, etc. to make the students active in language learning. Teacher can choose some of the items according to the Ss’ language level. In all, this teaching step is a comprehensive teaching and it is very important in each unit. While teacher is giving explanation, the Ss should be active and cooperate with the teacher as well as take notes.
Task 1 Go through the text, focus on the new language points, try to fin out the usage(s) of the new language items and relate them to some of the usages learned in the past to get a full view of the language items. At the same time, try to use the language points by making sentences, make comparison with related items and so on. Try to use the word formation knowledge to guess, learn and remember the new words.
Main language points:
1. calculate v. 1) to use numbers to find out a total amount, distance, etc.计算; 核算
2) to guess sth by using all the information available 推测; 估计
eg. We haven’t really calculated the cost of the vacation yet.
It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life.
calculator n.计算机, 计算器 以or结尾的词: visitor, survivor, competitor
calculating adj. 斤斤计较个人得失的; 自私的
calculation n. 计算
calculate on = depend on 指望
eg. We are calculating on having fine weather for the sports meeting.
2. universal adj. 普遍的, 全体的, 通用的, 宇宙的, 世界的
a universal remedy普遍治疗 universal language/ machine/ principle
3. Although I was young I could simplify difficult sums.
尽管当时我还年轻, 但是我能简化一些复杂的数学题。
1) simplify vt. make simpler 简化；使简易；使单纯
2) sum n. 总数；算术题；金额
4. analytical adj.分析的, 解析的 analyse vt. 分析;研究
analysis n. 分析;研究 analyst n. 分析家
5. After I was programmed by an operator who used cards with holes, I could “think” logically and produce an answer quicker than any person. 在操作员用穿孔卡为我设计程序后，我能进行逻辑“思考”，并且能够比任何人更快地算出答案。
1) programme n. 程序表；节目单， (演出)节目；要目，大纲; 规划，计划，打算
programme vt. 为…编制程序，使按程序工作
2) operate vt. 操作operator n. 操作员；接线员 operation n.
3) logic n.逻辑 logical adj.合逻辑的；合情理的 logically adv. 合逻辑地；逻辑上
6. technological revolution 技术革命
technology n. 工艺；科技；技术 technological adj. 科技的
7. artificial intelligence 人工智能
artificial adj. 人工的,人造的 artificial flowers/limbs/pearls 假花/假肢/假珍珠
intelligence n. 智力；聪明；智能 intelligent adj. 智能的；聪明的
8. solve vt. 解决, 解答; 调停 solution n. find a solution to this problem
solve a riddle 解答一个谜语 solve a problem
9. from…on 从……起
eg. I have never been there from then on.
10. reality n.真实；事实；现实 real adj. really adv.
the objective reality 客观现实
in reality = in fact 事实上，实际上；实在，真正
make sth. a reality 实现某事，落实
11. As tome went by, I was made smaller.
go by/ on = to pass 逝去；过去
eg. As time goes by/ on, everything here will disappear.
Things will get easier as time goes by.
The weeks went slowly by. 时间一周周的慢慢过去。
12. tube n. 管, 管子, [英] 地铁, <美> 电子管, 显象管 an electron tube电子管
13. person n. personal adj. 私人的；个人的；亲自的
personally adv. as far as I am concerned 就个人而言；亲自
eg. This is my personal affair/interest.
Personally speaking, I don’t care about who will go there.
Personally, I am against his suggestion.
14. As a result I totally changed my shape.
1) as a result 结果 as a result of 作为……的结果（接原因）
eg. It rained heavily last night. As a result, the village was flood.
The village was flooded as a result of heavy rain last night.
2) totally adv. = completely整个地;完全地 totally blind 全盲
eg. They come from totally different cultures.
The town was totally destroyed in the earthquake.
total adj. 完全的; 整个的; 全部；总额 in total 总共 total silence 寂静无声
eg. The room was in total darkness.
The repairs came to over $500 in total.
15. Over time my memory had developed so much that, like an elephant, I never forget any thing.
And my memory became so large that even I couldn’t believe it!
句型：so… that… 如此……以致于……（可以与 too…to… 句型的相互转换）
eg. He is so old that he can’t carry the box.
= He is too old to carry the box.
The stone is so heavy that no one can lift it.
此结构中的that从句表示结果。
比较: so that 既可以表结果,也可以表目的。
so...that...结构的so+形容词/副词位于句首时,句子用倒装结构。
eg. I got up early so that I could catch up the first bus.
So hard does he work that he seldom goes home.
work n. net+ work n. 网络；网状物 web n. 网 World Wide Web (www.)
17. I was able to share my knowledge with others through the World Wide Web.
share with: to have or use something at the same time as sb else 共用；合用
eg. Mary shares a house with three other students.
There isn’t an empty table. Would mind sharing (with others)
share in 分享；分担
eg. His daughter did not share in the happiness.
18. application n.应用；用途；申请 application form申请表apply vt. 应用；申请
19. finance n.财政, 金融, 财政学 financial adj. 财政的, 金融的
20. I have also been put into robots and used to make mobile phones as well as help with medical operations.
1) mobile adj.可移动的, 易变的, 机动的n.运动物体 mobile phone
2) help (sb) with sth 协助(某人)做某事
eg. A man is helping the police with their enquiries.有一男子在协助警方进行调查。
3) as well as 也，还，而且
eg. He grows flowers as well as vegetables.
She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer
4) 这个句子是现在完成时被动语态，其结构是 (have/has +been + 过去分词）
eg. The radio has been repaired when we phoned the shop.
21. explore vt. & vi.探险, 探测, 探究 exploration n.
eg. Scientists have explored every possibility. 系统地研究每一个可能性
China has made a plan to explore outer space.
These are the scientists who have been known to explore in this region of the earth.
They lunched rockets to explore space.
22. Anyhow, my goal is to provide humans with a life of high quality.
1) anyhow 无论如何
eg. Anyhow, you can try. 无论如何你可以试试。
I don’t care what you say; I’m going to do it anyhow.
比较: somehow 意为“以某种方式;不知 怎么地”
2) goal n. 目的, 目标, 守门员, 球门, (球赛等的)得分 achieve one’s goal/aim
23. happy adj. happiness n. 幸福；快乐 unhappy adj. unhappiness n.
24. human race 人类 humans human being(s)
Task 2 Go through the text and the language points to see if there are still some difficult points and ask the teacher for help.
Step 4 Comprehending
Task 1 Discuss the question: how computers have changed our lives
Task 2 Talk about the way the writer organizes the text. Why does the write use first person “I” to present the history development of the computer
Step 5 Discovering useful words and expressions
Task 1 Check the answers in Exercise I to see if they wrote down the right words and expressions with the right spelling.
Answers: 1. revolution 2. network 3. simplify 4.calculate 5. mobile
6. solve 7. explore 8. totally 9. anyhow 10. finance
Task 2 Complete the passage and read the short passage.
Answers: explore; Web; technology; artificial; applications; intelligent; logically; reality
New word: download
Task 3 Read the story and pay attention to the words in bold, learn to tell a story in time order and then follow the example to make up their own stories.
Task 4 Tell their stories to the class. (And develop it into a written passage after class.)
Step 6 Vocabulary exercises in WB (if time is enough)
Do Exercise 2 in class.
Homework:
1. Remember the language points in the text and arrange notes after class.
2. Do the rest vocabulary exercise both in WB.
3.Write a short story of their own.
Period 5
Teaching & learning contents: Discovering useful structure in Learning about language & grammar exercises in WB.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Get the Ss to learn and conclude the grammar item—the Present Perfect Passive Voice by discovering and analysing given samples. Learn more about the grammar items.
2. Use and consolidate the grammar items by doing the grammar exercises.
Main points: grammar items and grammar exercises
Difficult Points: grammar items and grammar exercises
Class type: Grammar learning and exercises
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task 1 Revise the language points in the text.
Task 2 Tell the story of their own.
Step 2 Discovering useful structures
Task 1 Revise the grammar items learned in the previous unit.
Task 2 Study the given sample sentence and fine the similar sentences in the text. Try to find out the rule/structure of the Present Perfect Passive Voice: have/ has been done.
Task 3 Learn more grammar materials about the Present Perfect Passive Voice to have a clear idea of this grammar item. Teacher explains the grammar rules as well as offers more examples with the help of grammar PPT. (This grammar item is easy, so the teacher can add some other elements about passive voice.)
Grammar explanation:
现在完成时的被动语态have/has +been+V(p.p)
I现在完成时的被动语态表示动作发生在过去, 到现在已经完成或对现在仍有影响, 其构成是: have/has been + done。例如：
The dirty clothes have been washed. 脏衣服都已经洗了。
The plan has been studied by the experts for three times.
这项计划已经由专家研究过三次了。
The child has been taken care of by Grandma Wang all these years.
这些年来, 这个小孩一直由王奶奶照料。
II现在完成时被动语态的用法：
现在完成时的被动语态： have / has + been + 动词过去分词
现在完成进行时的被动语态： have / has + been + 动词现在分词
它们的构成的区别在最后的动词上, 被动态接的是过去分词形式, 现在完成进行时接的是现在分词形式。
1. 主语是行为动作的承受者。如：
The Temple of Zhang Fei has been rebuilt. 张飞庙已经过重建。
2. 说话时已经完成的动作或出现的结果。如:
The door has been locked. 门已经被锁上了。
3. 动作或状态始于过去, 持续到现在, 并可能持续下去。如：
He has been told about it for many times. 有人告诉他这事很多次了。
4. 用在时间和条件状语从句中, 表示将来某时已完成的动作。如：
We’ll start as soon as the work has been finished. 工作一完成我们就立即动身。
III注意事项：
1. 副词的位置
often, usually, always, never, hardly, seldom等副词置于have/has和been中间。如:
[误] Such a man has been hardly believed.
[正] Such a man has hardly been believed.
2. open, break, drop等不强调动作发出者时常用主动语态。如：
[误] The door has been opened of itself.
[正] The door has opened of itself.
3. 短语动词不可分割或省略其中的介词或副词。如：
The SARS patients have been taken good care of.
4. 一些特殊动词, 如borrow, finish, begin, buy, start, return, marry, open, join等构成的现在完成时的被动语态不能与表示一段时间的状语连用。若要表达相应的意思， 则需改换动词或时态。如：
My brother has had(不能用has bought) this bike for almost four years.
How long has this book been bought (wrong)
How long ago was this book bought (right)
IV被动语态的用法:
1. 不知道或没有必要说明动作的执行者是谁。如:
Some new computers were stolen last night.
一些新电脑在昨晚被盗了。(不知道电脑是谁偷的)
This book was published in 1981. 这本书出版于1981年。
2. 强调动作的承受者, 而不强调动作的执行者。如:
The window was broken by Mike. 窗户是迈克打破的。
Task 4 Question time. Give Ss sometime for them to ask any questions about the grammar item.
Task 5 Do the grammar exercises in TB to check the Ss’ understanding and consolidate the grammar.
Answers to Exercise 2:
1. A new personal computer has been bought by my friend.
2. My computer has been repaired by the shop very quickly.
3. My computer has just been attacked by an unknown virus.
4. The problem has not been solved by us yet.
5. The computers have been given away to a local school by the company.
6. A kind of intelligent robot has been developed by the scientists.
New word: virus n. 病毒
Task 6 Read the short poem, find out its structure and write their own with rhythem. Then read it to the class. (Or ask the students to write their poems after class. Show the sample if necessary. )
Sample version:
Look at the way the table has been laid
Look at the way the glasses have been placed
Look at the way the food has been cooked
You’d better do them again.
Look at the way your bad has been made
Look at the way your carpet has been swept
Look at the way your shoes have been tidied
I hope you will come here again
Step 3 Grammar exercise in WB
Task Do the Grammar exercises in WB if time permits.
Homework:
1. Read the grammar items in Appendices.
2. Do the grammar exercise in WB.
Period 6
Teaching & learning contents: Using Language—Listening & speaking, and listening in WB.
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Practise listening to the materials about IT and do the listening exercises in TB.
2. Listen to the tape and complete the listening exercises in WB.
3. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of different types of IT and give reasons using the useful communication expressions.
Main points: Listening, reading and discussing.
Difficult Points: Listening and reading.
Class type: Listening & reading.
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task 1 Revise the grammar items briefly and check the answers to the grammar exercises in WB.
Task 2 Read their poems to the class.
Step 2 Listening in TB
Task 1 Before listening, talk about to discuss in pairs what IT consists of and make a list.
The list may conclude computer, radio, e-book, TV, mp3, mp4, digital cameral, etc.
Task 2 Go through the listening exercises, listen to the tape once and try to get the main idea, and listen to the tape again to complete the chart.
Answers to the listening exercises:
Exercise 2: Main idea: Two students are talking about information technology..
Exercise 3 The Chart
Part A Part B
What does IT include Books, radio and TV Which form of IT decides the skills of a sport best TV
What is the most popular form of IT books Which form of IT has the most functions computers
Step 3 Listening in WB
Task 1 Go through the listening exercises and use the information given in the exercises to predict the listening contents.
Task 2 Listen to the tape twice to complete the form.
Answers:
Sally Brenda
What are their jobs look after child work in factory
Who decides their future the programmer
How are they different from people They can not laugh, taste, smell or eat food．
How are they the same as people They can work, talk and play football.
Task 3 (Optional) Make a list of what rights you think androids should have.
Step 4 Speaking
Task 1 Go through and learn the reasoning expressions. Pay attention the usages of these expressions.
The advantage/ disadvantage is… As/Since…, I think…
I think/don’t think that… I (don’t) agree…because…
Give me your reasons. First…. Second….
What makes you think so I’ve decided that…
I think…because (of)…. I believe that….
Let’s decide…. Let’s make a decision.
Task 2 Ss brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages of each information technology and fill in the form. Work in groups to give their opinions and give reasons to support the opinions with the above expressions.
Task 3 Ask few students to report their opinions and give reasons.
Homework:
1. Learn to give opinions and reasons properly.
2. Preview the passage on P23 and fill in the files.
Period 7
Teaching & learning contents: Using Language—Reading, Speaking and Writing
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Read the short story, understand it and learn the new language points in it.
2. Create and talk about their own android.
3. Read and study the sample writing to learn to write a description of their android and what it can do.
Main points: Reading and writing practice
Difficult Points: new language points and how to write a description
Class type: Reading and writing
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task 1 Revise the reasoning expressions.
Task 2 Check the students’ reading comprehension of the story.
Answer:
Name: Andy Appearance: looks like a human
Size: as big as a human Character: competitive, cooperative
Ability: can move and think like a human Job: striker
Step 2 Reading
Task 1 Listen to the tape to get a better understanding of the text. (Ask some questions if necessary.)
Task 2 Go through the text and learn the new language items in it.
Some phrases and new words:
1. signal n. 信号 vi.& vt. = give a signal 发信号
eg. She made a signal with her arm for a left turn. 她用手臂作了个向左转的信号。
A red lamp is often used as a danger signal.
The policeman signalled the traffic to move forward slowly.
The thief signalled his friend that the police were coming.
2. Personally, I think the team who won first place cheated.
我个人认为得冠军的那个队作弊了。
personally adv. 就自己而言; 就我个人来说 person (n)--personal (adj.)--personally (adv)
eg. She didn’t like the plan, but personally I see nothing wrong with it.
她不喜欢这项计划, 但我本人觉得没什么不好的。
3. They had developed a new type of program just before the competition.
type n. 类型v. 打字
eg. This is a new type of machine, with lots of meters on it.
这是一种新型的机器, 上面有许多仪表。
Will you please type this letter for me 你帮我打一下这封信好吗
4. We are determined to create an even better system.
1) create vt. 创造; 创作
eg. An artist should create beautiful things.
2) even用于修饰形容词, 副词的比较级，much, far, no, still, a lot, a little
5. In a way, our programmer is like my coach.
1) in a/one way 在某种程度上, 从某种意义上说与in a way同义的词组有in one way 和in
some ways。in a way（=in one way）,在某种程度上，从某种意义上来说in some way 在某方面，在某种程度（意义）上，以某种方式; in some ways 在某些方面，在某种程度（意义）上，以某种方式。这两个词组意思基本上是一样的。
eg. In a way he is right.
In a way I agree with your estimate of the situation.
He is a clever man in some way.
In some ways this job is quite difficult -- in other ways it's simple
In a way, his English has improved. 从某种程度上来说, 他的英语有进步。
In a way you are right, but this new textbook is too boring.
容易与之混淆的词组是in the way意为“造成阻碍”， “挡道”，请比较：
In a way, I like this new textbook very much．从某种程度上说, 我很喜欢这本新教材。
I’m afraid your bike is in the way． 看来你的自行车挡着道了。
…way phrases:
in the way 挡道; 造成阻碍 on the/one’s way (to) 在(去…)的路上
by the way 顺便提一下 in no way 决不
all the way 自始自终;完全地 in this way 用这种方法
2) coach n. 四轮大马车, 长途汽车, 教练 v. 训练, 指导
6. She programs us with all the possible moves she has seen while watching human games.
1) move (n.) 行动; 步骤 (可数)
make a move 动身, 采取行动 be on the move 在活动, 在行进中
eg. What’s our next move
2) while watching… = while she watches…
eg. While he was doing his English homework, he fell asleep. = While doing his ….
7. arise vi. 1) to happen 发生；产生；出现
2) to get out of bed; to stand up 起床；起身
eg. A new problem has arisen.
A storm arose during the night. 夜间暴风雨大作。
He rose at dawn.
arise; rise; raise
8. After all, with the help of my electronic brain which never forgets anything, using my intelligence is what I’m all about!
不管怎样，在我过目不望的电子脑的帮助下，运用智能就是我的一切。
1) after all 毕竟; 到底; 终究
有“别忘了”的意思; 放在句末, “虽然有前面说过的话”或“与预料中的情况相反”的意思。
eg. After all, what does it matter 归根结底, 那又有什么关系呢？
After all, he is a child. Don’t be so angry.
So you made it after all! 你毕竟成功了！
She should have offered to pay — she’s a millionaire, after all．
她应该主动提出付款 ── 别忘了, 她是个百万富翁
all-phrases:
above all 首先; 最重要的是 first of all 首先 in all 总共; 总计
at all 根本 (用于加强语气) 用于否定句, 疑问句和表示条件的从句
2) with the help of 在……的帮助下
eg. With the help of the teacher, I have made rapid progress in my English study.
在老师的帮助下, 我的英语进步很快。
3) electronic adj. 电子的
9. appearance n. 外观；外貌；出现 appear v.
10. character n. 性格；特点
Step3 Speaking
Task 1 Create a n imaginary android and fill in the second file.
Sample:
Name: Andy Appearance: small woman with four arms
Size: same height as a ten year old Character: patient and kind
Ability: can finish reading some books in a few minutes and print out the information when needed.
Job: homework helper
Task 2 Ss work in pairs to talk about their own android. Try to use the following questions and expressions for help. (Show the sample if it is needed.)
Questions:
1) What would you like it to look like
2) What are some of the things you would like it to do
3) Do you want it to be like a man or a woman, or neither
4) How much would it cost
Expressions:
I think that… In my opinion…
I believe that… What’ s your reason
I have decided that…
Sample dialogue:
A: What kind of robot have you decided to make
B: I've decided that we should have a homework android. It could do all our work after class and leave us more time to do football．
A: OK. But what do you think it should look like
B: In my opinion, it should have four arms to carry the books, a large head to remember all the lessons and a printer to write out the answers. What do you think
A: Well, that sounds sensible. Perhaps it could also put all the exercises into specially marked boxes for each subject so we could find them quickly. What about putting that in its stomach area
B: Do you want it to be a man or a woman You can choose．
A: I’ve decided it should be a girl．
B: What’s your reason
A: Girls are so hard-working．
B: Sounds good to me! Let’s draw it now!
Task 3 Ask a few students to describe his/her android.
Step 3 Writing
Task 1 Go through the sample writing and learn the new words and phrases.
New language points:
1. mop n. 拖把(俗称地拖), 洗碗
v. 用拖把拖洗, 擦, 抹, 扫荡 mop the floor
2. deal with sth 处理某事
eg. He dealt with a difficult situation very successfully.
How do you deal with this kind of situation
What have you done with it
3. watch over 看守; 监视; 照看
eg. They were watched over by three policemen.
Could you watch over my dog while I am on holiday
watch out (for) 当心; 注意 watch for sb./sth. 观察等待
keep a watch on 监视 under the close watch 在严密的监视下
4. niece n, 侄女；甥女
Task 2 Analyse the elements described in the paragraphs if the description covers the questions above in speaking. Try to find out some disadvantages of the description. (For example, divide the description into several parts.)
Task 3 Show another sample. Make a comparison and organized their own description in their mind.
Sample Writing 2:
My robot’s name is Yanyan. It is a 321 model android. It works for me and looks after my library. Its job is to store all the books that I borrow from the library or from school. Of course Yanyan’s brain is as large as mountain so work like that is no trouble at all. Yanyan really eats and remembers books just like people eat food. (What can it do )
I need Yanyan to remember all these books, so it can help me do my homework. I want to go to a key university but finding the information I need is hard work. So Yanyan can help me. This leaves me more free time to play sports and talk to my friends. It is the most important thing for me and my family. (How does it help me )
My father says my robot may not be cheap but it really helps me with my homework. (How useful it is!)
Homework:
1. Revise and summary the language items learned in this unit.
2. Write a description of the android.
3. Do the rest exercises in WB.
Period 8
Teaching & learning contents: Speaking, reading and writing tasks in WB
Teaching & learning goals:
1. Read the story and do the comprehending exercises.
2. Try to have an interview according to the contents of the story.
2. Learn to write an article for newspaper following the given example.
Main points: reading and writing practice
Difficult Points: organizing and writing an article
Class type: Reading and writing
Teaching & learning procedures:
Step 1 Revision
Task Revise several words and expression learned in the last period.
Step 2 Reading
Task 1 Read the story as quickly as possible to get the information to fill in the form and then check the answers to see if they have comprehend the story.
RECORD CARD HUA FEI
Ability Expert at high flying exercises: Olympic standard
Performance in 78th Olympics Wonderful turns, dives, circles and dances
Prize won Silver medal for high flying exercises
Performance in 79th Olympics Began very well but failed through no fault of his own
Reason for failure Parachute failed to open.
Treatment Two new legs and a new bigger head
Task 2 Listen to the tape and imitate the liaison and incomplete explosion.
Step 3 Speaking
Task 1 Work out some questions in pairs for your interview.
For example:
1. How did you feel when the parachute failed to open
2. What was your most anxious moment
3. Do you think you will do high flying exercises again
Task 2 Have an interview in pairs.
Step 4 Writing Task in WB
Task 1 Get the Ss to study the structure and organization of the sample writing.
Task 2 Work out their own outline and write the first draft following the writing tips..
Step 5 Summing up and learning tips on P24
Homework:
1. Revise and summary the language items learned in this unit.
2. Revise this unit and do the related exercises.