新起點(diǎn)修訂版Book2 Unit7

1、Text ACan You Speak Technology in a Wired World? Unit Seven1. a group of scientists一群科學(xué)家一群科學(xué)家一群大學(xué)生一群大學(xué)生 college students2. test a computer檢測(cè)一臺(tái)電腦檢測(cè)一臺(tái)電腦 檢測(cè)一臺(tái)機(jī)器檢測(cè)一臺(tái)機(jī)器 a machine3. from that day on從那天起從那天起從那個(gè)月起從那個(gè)月起 that month .4. the original bug原來的那只蟲原來的那只蟲句子原來的結(jié)構(gòu)句子原來的結(jié)構(gòu) structure of the sentence5. swi

2、tch on a computer打開電腦打開電腦打開空調(diào)打開空調(diào) an air-conditioner6. computing system計(jì)算機(jī)系統(tǒng)計(jì)算機(jī)系統(tǒng) 文字處理系統(tǒng)文字處理系統(tǒng) word-processing . 7. be responsible for the spread of viruses對(duì)病毒的傳播對(duì)病毒的傳播負(fù)責(zé)負(fù)責(zé) 對(duì)孩子的教育負(fù)責(zé)對(duì)孩子的教育負(fù)責(zé) the childrens education8. spread through document files通過文件傳播通過文件傳播 通過空氣傳播通過空氣傳播 the air 9. meet in person親自見面

3、親自見面 親自開車親自開車 drive .10. The last few decades過去幾十年過去幾十年 最近幾周最近幾周 weeksMain Ideas Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or expressions according to the above reading passage. A large number of “tech-speak” words from the world of _ have passed into the English language. For _, the word “bug” mean

4、s an error in a computer _. It got this meaning from an _ which had become _ in an early computer which _ the machine from working properly. With personal computing now _, more and more such language has been _ , such as “surf”, “hacker”, “virus, and “emotion. As communications companies bring more

5、technology _ our daily lives, the language of _ has become an important part of real life. computingexampleprograminsecttrappedpreventedwidespreadintroducedintotechnologyDetailed Understanding Answer the following questions according to the text.1. How big was the early computer? _.2. In what way do

6、es “surf the Internet” have to do with California? _ _.3.What will viruses probably do to computer? _.It was so big that a man can walk in it.It probably came from California because the state lies on the Pacific Ocean.They will alter the way in which computers work.4. What has contributed to the sp

7、read of tech-speak in our everyday lives? _ _. 5. What is the difference between face-to-face communication and computer communication? _ _The increased use of personal computer and the Internet.When people speak face to face, they often use facial expressions to help convey meanings. In computer co

8、mmunication, people sometimes use “emotions” to show their feelings.1.From that day on, any fault stops a computer working properly has been known as a “bug”. A. of B. from C. at D. to2.It is sometimes called “tech-speak”, a large vocabulary of words in laboratories and now across the English speaki

9、ng world by everyone who switches on a computer. A. inventing, using B. invented, using C. invented, used D. inventing,usedBC3. personal computers now widespread, there is increasing concern about the activities of “hachers”. A. With B. Of C. That D. In4. Hachers are also responsible the spread of “

10、viruses”. A. of B. with C. to D. for5. After a statement, they will add to show that something makes them happy. A. make B. making C. made D. makesADB One day, a group of scientists found an insect in the computer they were building. Since then people have used the word “bug” for computer errors. “T

11、ech-speak” probably started in California because most of the early work on computing was done there. Perhaps the fact that we “surf the Internet is evidence of a California connection. Other examples of tech-speak are hacker, virus, imoticon, and face-time. The widespread of personal computers and

12、the increased use of the Internet have introduced innovations of computing language. Communications companies have brought more technology into our lives. That is why technological language has become an increasingly important part of English. One day, a group of scientists found an in the computer

13、they were building. Since then people have used the word “ ” for computer errors. “Tech-speak” probably started in California because most of was done there. Perhaps the fact that we “ the Internet is evidence of a California connection. Other examples of tech-speak are , , , and . The widespread of

14、 personal computers and the increased use of the have introduced innovations of computing language. Communications companies have brought more into our lives. That is why technological language has become an increasingly important part of English. Unit SevenText BThe Web Lifestyle1. communicate with

15、 their friends與他們的朋友交流與他們的朋友交流 與專家交流與專家交流 experts2. an integral part of life一個(gè)生活中不可或缺的部分一個(gè)生活中不可或缺的部分 一個(gè)學(xué)習(xí)中不可或缺的部分一個(gè)學(xué)習(xí)中不可或缺的部分 study3. pick up the telephone拿起電話拿起電話 撿起地上的錢包撿起地上的錢包 a wallet on the ground4. incredible interest難以置信的興趣難以置信的興趣 難以置信的數(shù)量難以置信的數(shù)量 amount5. in its early stage of development在其發(fā)展的

16、早期在其發(fā)展的早期 在教育的早期在教育的早期 in the education6. at least once a day每天至少光顧一次每天至少光顧一次 每月至少兩次每月至少兩次 twice a month7. broaden at an amazing rate以驚人的速度擴(kuò)大以驚人的速度擴(kuò)大 以驚人的速度發(fā)展以驚人的速度發(fā)展 develop . 8. fairly interesting material相當(dāng)有趣的材料相當(dāng)有趣的材料 相當(dāng)舒適的房子相當(dāng)舒適的房子 a comfortable house 9. many of these sites許多這樣的站點(diǎn)許多這樣的站點(diǎn) 許多那樣的包

17、裹許多那樣的包裹 those packages 10. the cheapest way of getting to Florida去佛羅里達(dá)最便宜的去佛羅里達(dá)最便宜的方式方式 到達(dá)紐約最快的方式到達(dá)紐約最快的方式 the fastest New York 11. the computer screen電腦屏幕電腦屏幕 電視屏幕電視屏幕 the television . Main Ideas Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or expressions according to the above reading passage. Nowad

18、ays people still depend on telephone and television for communication and entertainment. But soon it will be _ for people to turn to the Internet _shopping, education, entertainment and communication. The _ of technological development is so fast _ more and more people will make the Web _of their ev

19、eryday lives. Even today, people can find on the Web interesting _ on almost all _. That is why Americans, _ young ones, will spend less time in _ of a television screen, _on the web. naturalforspeedthatpartmaterialstopicsparticularlyfrontmoreDetailed Understanding Complete the following chart and f

20、ill in each blank with no more than 3 words.The Web Life Within a decade, the Web will be an integral part of life. People will turn to it for _, _, _ and communication. Possible reasons for people to turn to the Web: 1) The technology and the speed of response are about to _. 2) The variety of acti

21、vities on the Web is broadening at _. shoppingeducationentertainmentleap forwardan amazing rate Ways to get time to live with the Web:1) The Web will save time because it will make doing things _ than in the past.2) People will _ the time they now spend reading the paper, or watching television, _ i

22、nformation or entertainment they will find on the _.Although the Web is still in its _ of development, it will attract _ people in the near future. more efficienttradeforcomputer screenearly stage more and more1. They would look at you as if you crazy. A. were B. was C. are D. is2. These things have

23、 become an integral part of life they are no longer noticed. A. so, that B. so, to C. such, that D. such, toAC3. Today in the United States, there are over 22 million adults using the Web, about half of access the Internet at least once a day. A. which B. that C. who D. whom4. Or finding out . A. ho

24、w much is your used car worth B. your used car is worth how much C. how much your used car is worth D. how much used car worth isDC1. Text sentence: After making a statement, they will add :-) to show that something makes them happy.Your sentence: finishing the assignment, the children will go downs

25、tairs to watch TV.2. Text sentence: With personal computers now widespread, there is increasing concern about the activities of “hackers”.Your sentence: his left leg badly injured, he cannot walk normally. 3. Text sentence: “Tech-speak” probably stated in California, the place where most of the earl

26、y work on computing was done. Your sentence: We will go to the Great Wall this autumn, thousands of people go every year.4. Text sentence: These things have become such an integral part of life that they are no longer noticed, let alone remarked upon. Your sentence:This is a difficult question no on

27、e can answer it.5.Text sentence: Today in the United States, there are over 22 million adults using the Web, about half of whom access the Internet at least once a day. Your sentence: The old couple have five girls, three of whom are nurses.III. Rewrite the sentences according to the models.Model A:

28、Original sentence: It was a huge machine which was built by experts for thousands of dollars.New sentence: It was a huge machine built by experts for thousands of dollars.1. Scientific experiments which were carried by students without the teachers instruction can be dangerous. _ _2. Many people enj

29、oy the films which were directed by Zhang Yimou. _ Scientific experiments carried by students without the teachers instruction can be dangerous.Many people enjoy the films directed by Zhang Yimou.Model B:Original sentence: So we are not surprised to find that technological language has become an inc

30、reasingly important part of English.New sentence: So it is no surprise that technological language has become an increasingly important part of English.3. They are not excited to learn that their team has won the match. _4. Nobody was surprised to find that the experiment ended in failure. _It is no excitement that their team has won the match.It was no surprise that the experiment ended in failure. Model C:Original sentence: There are over 22 million adults who are using the Web.New sentence: There are over 22 million adults using the Web.5. I