Unit 3
Computers

Using language
高一人教新课标版必修二
1. The 21st century will be the century of Information Technology. Before you listen, discuss in pairs what IT consists of.
computers and Mp5, TV, camera, radio…
Listening and speaking
2. Listen to the whole text and write
down the main idea in one sentence.
Two students are talking about information technology.
3. Listen to Part A and fill in the chart.
computers, books, radio
and TV
books
Listen to Part B and fill in the chart.
TV
Computers
What is information technology?
L=Laura D=Dave
Part A
D: Hi, Laura. It’s good to see you because
I’m so bored. My homework is about
Information Technology but I know
everything there is to know about IT.
LISTENING TEXT
L: Come off it, Dave. I think I might know
more than you.
D: OK. Let me test you! Here’s the first
question. What’s information
technology?
L: Gosh, that’s easy! It’s computers, of
course.
D: Ah! That’s just where you’re wrong.
It includes books, radio and TV as well.
L: Really! Well, I never.
D: Question number 2. Which is the most
popular form of IT in the world?
L: Well, that must be computers this time.
D: No, it’s books. Think of all those
people in developing countries without
computers. Their only form of IT is
books!
L: Oh dear! I’m not doing very well.
Part B
D: Here’s the third question. Which form
of IT is the best for describing the
skills of a sport?
L: It must be the radio.
D: Actually, it’s not. The best describing
are on the TV because you can not
only hear the technical language, but
also see how it happens.
L: Goodness! Wrong again!
D: Here’s the last question? Which form
IT has the most functions?
L: This time I must be right. It’s the
computer, of course.
D: Yes. You can watch a film, replay a
match, communicate with friends
through the Internet, get information
and find out what’s going on in the world.
L: Oh dear! Three questions wrong
out of four. Perhaps I don’t know
as much about IT as I thought I did!
The advantage/ disadvantage is …
I think /don’t think that…
Give me your reasons
What makes you think so?
I think…because of … Let’s decide…
As/ Since…, I think …
I agree /don’t agree…because…
First… Second… I believe that…
I’ve decided that… Let’s make a decision
4. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of each form of IT?
You can both listen and watch．
You cannot write to friends．
You can find
information.
It is not always accurate．
You can listen to English．
You cannot
watch a film．
You can get
information.
Sometimes it is out of date．
Welcome to our world!!
android
different kinds of android
types
waiter
fire-fighter
dancer
explorer
fire-fighter
With the help of the android, ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
it will be unnecessary for humans to do some dangerous work.
waiter
With the help of the android, ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
it will be more convenient for
humans to live.
explorer
With the help of the android,
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
it will be easier for humans to
explore space.
With the help of the robot/android,
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
…
it will be more convenient for humans to live
it will be necessary for humans to do …
it will be easier for humans to explore space
Andy-the Android
Reading
Who is Andy?
He is an android.
2. What does he work as in the team?
He works as a striker.
Fast-Reading
Name: Andy
Appearance(外貌):
_____________________
Size: __________________
Ability: ___________________________
Job: _______________________
Character(个性): ___________________
Andy's File
looks like a human
as big as a human
can move and think like a human
works as a striker
Careful-Reading
Para 1
competitive, co-operative
1. What is Andy’s opinion about the match
in Seattle?
2. What did Andy think they should do?
Careful-Reading: Para 2
He thinks that the team who
won the first place cheated.
They should improve their intelligence
and create an even better system(系统).
3.What did their programmer do to help them?
First she _________ them ______ all the
possible moves ;
Then she prepares _______ moves to use if
a new situation ______________.
4. What is Andy’s wish?
To play against human team.
programs
with
reliable
arises/
happen
1. The androids can be often used to
play games together.
2. I am a striker, so I must run very
fast.
3. In the game, I sometimes speak
to my teammates in English.
True or False
F
T
F
4. Our team won the match last year in
Seattle.
5. I thought the result of the match
Nagoya was unexpected.
6. I can make any move in the game
just like a human.
F
T
F
Let’s learn
1.和人一样大小
2.在足球队里
3.用计算机语言
4.获第二名
5.在某种程度上
6.编造,补足
7.毕竟
8.在…的帮助下
as big as a human
on the football team
in computer language
win second place
in a way
make up
after all
with the help of
1. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of each form of IT?
1) advantage n. 优点; 优势; 有利条件
都市生活有几个优点。
There are several advantages in city life.
2) disadvantage n. 缺点, 劣势; 不利条件
take advantage of 利用
be to your advantage 对…..有利
Language Points
2. I’m part of an android football team.
a. part of …[u]n. 部分
Part of the building was destroyed in the fire.
We spent part of the time in the museum.
b. … 的成员
You need to be able to work as part of a team.
3. I have learned to signal to my teammates
in computer language to give me the ball
when I’m open and have a good shot
for a goal.
当我的对面没有人防守, 可以好好射它
一个球的时候, 我需要用计算机语言向
队友发出信号把球传给我。
signal v. 发信号
The thief signalled his friends that the
police were coming.
n. 信号
A red lamp is often used as a danger signal.
4. Personally, I think the team that won
first place cheated.
1)personally 就个人而论/言
Personally, I like the red coat.
Personally, I am against his suggestion.
2)cheat sb (out) of sth. 骗取某人某物
person (n)--personal (adj.)—
personally (adv)
5. They had developed a new type of
program just before the competition.
type: n. kind, sort 种类/类型
a different type of bicycle，
John is a fine type of school boy.
约翰是学生的典范。
type v. 打字 typist n. 打字员
typewriter n. 打字机
typical adj. 典型的
6. We are determined to create an
even better system.
1) create (vt.) 创造; 创作
An artist should create beautiful things.
2) even用于修饰形容词, 副词的比较级。
Yesterday was cold, but today is even colder.
Although she is in her forties now, she
seems to be even more beautiful than before.
尽管她现在四十多岁了, 但她看起来
好像比以前更漂亮了。
Notice:
much, far, a lot,a little等也可以修饰比较级。
This apple is much smaller than that one.
He is far more excited than I expected.
7. in a way 在某种程度上
eg:从某种程度上来说,他的英语有进步。
In a way, his English has improved.
从某种程度上来看, 他为我们国家做出了
巨大的贡献。
In a way, he made a great contribution
to our country.
= in one way/in some ways
in the way 挡道
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
by way of 通过…方法 / 经由
eg. 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。
By the way, where is the hospital?
He arrived in Beijing by way of Shanghai.
I’m afraid your bike is in the way．
看来你的自行车挡着道了。
Fill in the blank：
1) ________, it was one of our biggest
mistakes.
2) You can finish your work
_____________.
3) Your bike is _____________.
Move it away.
In a way
in this way
in the way
8. Then she prepares reliable moves to use if
a new situation arises.
vi. 出现
How did the problem arise? (vi.)

He arose and walked to the window. (vi)

They are talking about problems arising out of communication. (vi)

Several new industries arose in the city. (vi)
出现

起身
arise out of/from sth. 因某事而产生, 引起

发展; 出现; 产生
rise 增长, 升高, 升起
House prices are likely to rise next year.
The sea level will rise.
The sun rose and the sea turned gold.
9. In this way, I can make up newmoves.
make up 组成; 构成; 编造; 弥补;化妆
In this way, I can make up new moves.
( )
She spent an hour making herself up
before the party. ( )
补充; 弥补
化妆
Sixty students make up our class.
( )
Society is made up of people of different
abilities. ( )
The criminal made up a story about
where he was when the crime happened.
( )
Please make up a new dialogue
according to the text.
( )
形成, 构成
由…组成
捏造; 虚构
编制; 编出
10. I would really like to play against a
human team sometimes.
play against = compete against/with
play with
与… 玩耍
Don’t play with fire, it’s too dangerous.
11. After all, with the help of electronic
brain which never forgets anything,
using intelligence is what I’m all about.
1) intelligence is what I’m all about
智慧就是我的一切。
2) after all 毕竟; 到底; 终究
above all 首先; 最重要的是

at all 根本

first of all 首先

in all 总共; 总计
他非常调皮, 但毕竟他还是个孩子。
He is very naughty, but after all he is a child.
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。
eg: 在老师的帮助下, 我的英语进步很大。
With the help of the teacher, I have
made great progress in my English
study.
3) with the help of 在……的帮助下
12. deal with
1)处理, 解决, 安排
2)对待, 对付, 宾语是人

3)谈论, 涉及
We must deal with this problem as
soon as possible.
Deal with a man as he de