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1、Period 1Word PuzzlenAn old calculating machine used in China until now.An abacusv It is built to solve some mathematical problems. But it is too big. A huge computernIt is a new calculating machine which can solve a large number of mathematical problems.A calculatornIt is a personal computer which c
2、an solve all kinds of problems and is used widely now.A PC (personal computer) nIt is a kind of computer which can be taken conveniently like a notebook.A notebook computerWhat do they have in common?nHave the computer and Internet become part of your life?nHow have computer changed our lives? (What
3、 can you use them to do? )I use the computer or Internet to:ntype my homeworkndraw picturesnplay gamesncommunicate with my friends.ngather related information for my lessonsnbuy the things I like, nlisten to musicnwatch movies.What else do you think the computer and Internet will help you to do ?Thi
4、s is a short _ of the _ of computers.The main idea of the passage:history developmentPredicatingWho am I ? Find out three sentences to support who the speaker is in the story. 1.Then in 1822 I was built .(Itself was the first design of a computer)2.My real father was Alan Turing. (He designed the fi
5、rst real computer.) 3.However, people thought I was simple-minded until., (It has artificial intelligence.)True or False? 1. In 1642 I began as a calculating machine and could solve any mathematical problem. 2. My real father was Charles Babbage, who wrote a book and build me in 1936. 3. After I got
6、 my new transistors in the 1960s, I became smaller but cleverer and quicker. 4. I was brought into peoples homes in the 1970s. 5. Since my birth I have been built to take the place of human race.FFTTFA chain of events showing the development of computerChanges of the machineTimeline 1642: _ _ _: the
7、 Analytical Machine was Made by Charles Babbage. 1936:_ _ _ 1960s:_ _ _A calculating machine was used in France. 1822Alan Turing wrote a book to describe how computers could be made to work. Computers have new transistors and becamesmaller._: the first family of computers was connected to each other
8、. 1970s: _ _ Now:_ _ _1960sComputers were brought into peoples homes.Internet -Computers connectpeople all over the world together.Explain how the computer technology has been developing and complete the following chart. Then give a brief oral presentation on the development of computer technology w
9、ith the help of the chart.Changes of the machineCalculating machineAnalytical machineUniversal machineartificial intelligencePC (desktop/ notebook)Internet?Group discussion and individual(个体的) report1.What will computers look likein the future? 2. What can they do?a short essay with 80 to 100 words(
10、use metaphors(比喻) if possible)The computer of the futureThe computer is the most exciting invention of the 20th century. Over the years it has changed a lot. I think the future computer will look like a pocket book which can be carried everywhere with the owner. It will have no keyboard or mouse. Wh
11、at the owner needs to do is to tell the computer his or her wishes.What the future computer will look likeThe computer of the futureThe computer will act as the owners best friend. It will share joy and sorrow with the owner and help overcome difficulties. Besides, it is also a doctor that will take
12、 very good care of its owner.Certainly the future computer will be of different shapes and kinds and there will be more functions.What the future computer can domakes a conclusion common1. most widely known; ordinary:He is a common sailor.2. have nothing/little/something/ a lot in commonAt first, I
13、think we only had one thing in common, but suddenly I felt we had a lot in common.They have nothing in common with one another.The two brothers had everything in common in their manners, but the two sisters have little in common.In common with (like) many educated people he prefers classic music to
14、jazz. 4. in common : equally with or by all.He and his bother own the firm in common.In common with many other classmates, I like sports.3. have. in common (with), share withWe just had nothing in common with each other and I couldnt communicate with his dull business friends.5. in common with : =li
15、ke2. I followed instructions from cards with holes. follow: take or acceptI followed my teachers advice and paid more attention to my spoken English.You will spend a lot if you always follow the fashion.We should follow the example of the students who behave themselves.Follow the road signs while driving.Can you follow what I am saying
