Unit 3
Computers

workbook
高一人教新课标版必修二
play guitar, strong, happy
4 arms, a good helper
sing, voice, …
5 arms, work hard, housework
Listening(P55)
2 Listen to the tape. Identify the
three robots and number them.
3
2
1
Robot 1
35cm
has 5 arms to hold all the tools
can do all the work around
the house
5, 000 yuan
Part 1. Ladies and gentlemen, why not buy
a personal robot that can do all the work
around the house? It is only 35cm high and
fits easly into a small cupboard. It has five
arms to hold all the tools and is very easy to
use. It works on its own until all the jobs are
finished. You type your orders into the
computer keyboard and the robot will do
the rest. Only 5000 yuan for the latest model.
Robot 2
10cm
like a real bird
can jump and sing
500 yuan
Part 2. Here is a personal pet that does
not need feeding or cleaning. This bird-like
robot sings beautifully and is only 10 cm
high. It can jump around the cage just
like a real bird. You can choose any
colour you like and any repair in the
first year will be free. Only 500 yuan,
why not choose one today?
Robot 3
2m
large
can play guitar and sing
/
Part 3. I am a large. Hard-working android,
I feel lonely and would like to meet another
robot for friendship after work. I am 2m tall.
I like playing my guitar and singing, however
my family say I am too noisy. So if you would
like a kind-hearted android to sing karaoke
with . I am your mate. Please call me on my
program at ROM-1234.
Words and expressions
1. personal 私人的, 个人的
store 存放，存储
enter…into a keyboard 把…输入键盘
2. cage (鸟) 笼
have a new computer chip fitted
请人安装上新的电脑芯片
3. Karaoke 卡拉OK录音, 自动伴奏录音
mate 伙伴
Talking(P55)
Work in groups of three and form a
family ( Father, Mother and Son/
Daughter), then discuss the question:
Which of the three robots will
your family choose to buy? Why?
Personal robot
Bird-like android
Lonely android
Remember to discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of each android. Then make
your choice and give reasons. Try to use the
following expressions in your discussion.
The advantage/disadvantage is…
I don’t like this one because …
What is your reason? In my opinion…
I believe that… I’ve decided…
I think this one is better because…
Let’s make our decision.
S /D: Dad, I want a bird-like robot.
F: Oh, why?
S /D: I believe that a bird-like robot would
bring us a lot of fun. I like bird song.
D: But I think the lonely android is better
because he can play the guitar besides
singing. In my opinion, it may be the best
friend in the world.
M: Really? But I’ve decided to buy the
personal android.
F : What’s your reason?
M: The advantage is that it can do all the
housework as well as climbing mountains and
singing.
F & S/D: Good idea! Let’s make our decision.
M, F & S/D (together):
Ok, our family has chosen the personal android
because he can do many things to make our life
more convenient and interesting.
3 Translation
Using words and exprssions(P56)
Ben loves football and his greatest
happiness is whenever he scores a goal.
2. With the help of a computer, you will
not find it hard to deal with and share
information.
3. Jack failed his exams last term and from then
on his parents stopped him playing computer
games.
4. I don’t like to watch over my naughty niece
every weekend , but my mother insists that I do.
5. When I was yong, I didn’t like to help my
mother with the cooking, but in a way it has
been useful as I am now able to make delicious
food.
6. A coach who can train world class athletes
will be universally popular.
7. The signal to the rocket going into space
went wrong, and as a result it exploded and
fell into the sea.
Listening Task(P58)
Listen and fill in the form.
look after children
work in
a factory
The programmer
They can not laugh, taste,
smell or eat food.
They can work, talk and play football. (They can feel busy
and tired and they have wishes).
Brenda=B.
Sally=S
B: Hey, Sally, how are you today?
S: Oh, Brenda, I have been so busy and tired this week looking after the children. I wish my programmer would let me work in a factory like you.
B: No, you wouldn’t , it is so boring. We aren’t allowed to talk while we work.
S: But at least you don’t have five children to run after every day. They are so naughty.
LISTENING TEXT
B: But at least every day is different. I do
the same thing for eight hours every day.
I sometimes feel as if my arm is going to
break.
S: Oh, Brenda, you make me laugh, you
sound like a real person. Come on, it is a
lovely day! Look at those flowers! They
look so pretty!
B: I see people put the up to their noses.
Why is that?
S: They say that they have a wonderful smell,
but I don’t know what that means.
B: Well, don’t cry again. It made your chips
go funny last time. Just understand that we
will never be able to laugh, taste, smell or
eat food. But don’t feel sad, it is a lovely day.
S: Yes, the weather is nice nd I have been
invited to join the othe androids for a game
of footbal. Would you like to come?
B: Yes, I would. Running after a ball is
better than running after five children!
Let’s go!
Reading task
Android DIY
Design your own android
Let your imagination fly!
What kind of android do you wish to have?
Homework
1. Try to remember the words and
expressions.
2. Finish the exercises in your
workbook on Page56-57.
thank you