人教版模块二第三单元reading.ppt

Unit 3 Computers Reading Fast reading Go over the story to find out who the speaker is and the main idea of the text. Who is the speaker in this story? It is a computer. What’s the main idea? A. The development of computers B. The development and use of computers C. A machine which is simple-minded D. Computers may replace human being Careful reading Listen to the tape and find out the topic sentence Para1. Over time I have been changed quite a lot. Read and finish the timeline on p19 Exe1. Careful reading Listen to the tape and find out the topic sentence and supporting details in Para 2. These changes only became possible as my memory improved. Supporting details: First → tubes Then → Later → Connected by → Share knowledge through → Careful reading Listen to the tape and find out the topic sentence and supporting details in Para 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 What can you infer from the text? A. The computer has artificial intelligence. B. The computer changes greatly over the years. C. The computer was not connected by a network until in the early 1960s. D. Now the computer can only be used to deal with information. Homework 1. Find out the language points in the text by yourself. 2. 双语报13期 B1版 “课文理解”,B2版 3. 《大讲堂》p29~32 * * With the development of science and technology, many new things appear in human being’s life. Let’s guess what they are: 1. With me you can watch different programs just at home. I’m a machine that has a screen with moving pictures and sounds. But watching me too much is bad for your eyes. The TV set 2. I am a machine which moves very fast on four wheels. You need a license(执照) and must be very careful when you drive me. Rolls Royce, Benz and BMW are some famous kinds of me. The car 3. I am a machine which is a good helper in doin