1、1Unit 3 Computers I 教学内容分析本单元的中心话题是“计算机” 。 Warming up 部分用图片呈现了计算机发展的历史，让学生通过看图讨论的方式了解计算机的发展和演变过程。Reading 部分编者采用了拟人化的手法向读者介绍了计算机的发展历程。Comprehending 部分包括三个练习，分别从事实层面、分析层面和拓展层面考察学生对文章的理解和运用情况。Learning about language 部分的活动突出了形容词和副词用法的区别，并扣本单元的语法点（现在完成时的被动语态） 。Using language 部分的听力材料中谈论的是信息技术的几种形态或载体（包括收音
2、机、书籍、电视和电脑；在读说活动中，通过智能机器人参加足球赛的经历向读者介绍了计算机运用的另外一个例子。Learning Tip 部分鼓励学生利用图书馆，网络等课外资源学习英语，有利于学生使用资源策略。Reading for Fun 部分是一首活泼风趣的小诗，以拟人的方法让机器人自述了心声：尽管日夜忙碌，为人服务，但它相信自己和真实的人类没什么两样。II教学重点和难点1教学重点(1) 本单元的生词和短语；(2) 通过学习本单元，使学生了解计算机的发展历程，及其在当今社会的广泛运用；(3) 鼓励学生用英语表达自己的观点，进行简单的推理和做出决定。2教学难点(1) 教会学生通过时间的先后顺序来表达
3、一件事；(2) 使学生了和掌握现在完成时的被动语态的用法；(3) 指导学生按类别归纳整理词汇，让学生学会有效地记忆词汇的方法；(4) 引导学生发现本单元重点语言结构，让学生自己发现并感悟相关的语言规律，在学习过程中培养语感。III教学计划本单元分六课时：第一课时：Warming Up, Pre-reading, Reading第二课时：Language points第三课时：Learning about language第五课时：Speaking, Reading, WritingIV教学步骤：Period 1 Warming Up, Pre-reading, Reading2Teaching
4、 Goals: 1. To know something about computers.2. To learn and talk about computers. Teaching Procedures:Step 1. Leading-inPurpose: To activate the Ss and arouse them to talk about the importance of computers in modern society.Ask Ss whether they have a computer or not and what they use it for. Let th
5、em talk as much as possible.Step 2. Warming Up Purpose: To get Ss to think about the different ways computers can be made.Pair workGet Ss to look at the following pictures, and then ask them to answer the questions.A huge computer A PCA notebook computer A calculator 3An abacus1. What are they?2. Wh
6、at do they have in common?3. What is a computer?Suggested Answers:1. a huge computer, a personal computer, a notebook computer, a calculator, an abacus2. (1) to be used to calculate;(2) operate by human beings;(3) they are all artificial;(4) show figures in a certain way.3. A computer is a machine w
7、hich stores knowledge in its memory and does calculations on that knowledge. This knowledge is stored in symbols; it is called data. A computer usually has a monitor to show results. However, some computers can speak; these computers can be used for voice mail.A computer is now almost always an elec
8、tronic device. It usually contains materials which are toxic; these materials will become toxic waste when disposed of. When a new computer is purchased in some places, laws require that the cost of its waste management must also be paid for. This is called product stewardship.Step 3. Pre-readingPur
9、pose: To activate Ss interest about computers.Group workAsk Ss the following questions and encourage them to say more.1. How have computers changed our lives ?2. What do you know about computers ?Suggested Answers:1. Theyre a much more useful and humane tool than the phone , and with corporate Ameri
10、ca behind them the networks will be everywhere- changing our lives more than any technology since the automobile.2. A multi-function electronic device that can execute instructions to perform a task.A device that accepts information, processes it, and supplies an output. A computer usually contains
11、memory, a control unit, arithmetic and logical units, and a means for input and output.A programmable hardware component that is controlled by internally stored programs and that can perform substantial computations (including arithmetic and logic operations) without human intervention. A computer t
12、ypically consists of one or more processing units, memory units, and associated peripheral input and output devices.4Step 4. Reading1. SkimmingPurpose: 1. To get a brief understanding of the text.2. To train the students listening ability.First, let Ss skim the text and then listen to the recording
13、of the text. Pay attention to the pauses and pronunciation.2. ScanningPurpose: To get Ss to have some details in the text.Now we are to read the text again and underline all the expressions in the text. Write them down in your notebook.3. Further ReadingPurpose: To get Ss to get more details about t
14、he text.Read the text again and find the information to complete the table, which describes the development of computer.1642: _ 1822: The Analytical Machine was made by Charles Babbage._: _1940s: _: The first family of computers was connected to each other.1970s: _Now: _Step 5. RetellPurpose: To hav
15、e a deep understanding of the text.Ask Ss to use the chart above to retell the development of the computer.One possible version:I, a computer, was a calculating machine in 1642 in France. Then I was built as an Analytical Machine in 1822, which was a technological revolution. I became a “universal m
16、achine” in 1936 to solve any mathematical problem. I was not very big at first then I became huge, the size of a large room before I was made smaller and smaller.Getting new transistors, later very small chips I changed my shape. I was connected with other computers and turned out to part of a netwo
17、rk in the early 1960s. In 1970s I was brought into peoples homes, and came the Internet.Step 6. Homework1. Write a short passage about the development of computers.2. Finish Ex1 (P19), Ex2 (P20).Period 2 Language points Step 1 Word studyGroup workDivide Ss into four groups and ask them to discuss th
18、e following words.51. common （1） most widely known; ordinary:Eg He is a common sailor.（2） have nothing/little/something/ a lot in commonEg At first, I think we only had one thing in common, but suddenly I felt we had a lot in common.Eg The two brothers had everything in common in their manners, but
19、the two sisters have little in common.Eg They have nothing in common with one another.2. analytical 分析的Eg The scientist analyzed the milk and found it contained too much water. 3.technology 科技；技术Eg With the development of technology, we will cure AIDS sooner or later.4.calculate(v.)1) to use numbers
20、 to find out a total amount, distance, etc. 计算； 核算We havent really calculated the cost of the vacation yet.2) to guess sth by using all the information available 推测，估计It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life.5.As time went by, I was made smaller.随着时间的推移，我被弄得越来越小。go by : to pas
21、s 逝去，过去Things will get easier as time goes by. 随着时间的推移，情况会有所改善。6.totally:completely 完全地； 全部地； 整个地They come from totally different cultures.他们来自完全不同的文化。7.share with: to have or use sth at the same time as sb else 共用，合用Mary shares a house with three other students. 玛丽和另外三个学生合住一间房子。Share in 分享，分担8.expl
22、ore (v.)1)to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it 勘察； 探索； 考察The city is best explored on foot. 最好是徒步考察这个城市。2）examine sth completely or carefully in order to find out more about it. 探究，调查研究These ideas will be explored in more detail in Chapter 7.这些想法将在第七章里作更详细地探讨。9.in a
23、 way: to a certain extent 在某种程度上In a way you are right, but this new textbook is too boring. 从某种程度上说你是对的，但是这本新教材是很枯躁的。In the way 阻碍，妨碍Step 2. HomeworkUse the words above to make sentences and check them with your partner.Period 3 Learning about Language6Step 1. Learning about Language1. Fill the bla
24、nks and check the answers altogether.(1) Snow is _(常见的) in cold countries.(2). Can you _(估计)the cost of this journey?(3). The _(分析) of the samples on the murder spot showed some valuable cluesto the police.(4) I shall go and see him _(无论如何)(5) Hes some kind of _(数学)genius.(6). He is too s_ to work o
25、ut such a difficult problem.(7). He asked his fathers o_ about his plans.(8). How are you going to d_ with the letter?(9). I _(完全) agree to your plan.(10). This is a t_ beautiful picture.2. Change the following sentences with the meaning not changed.(1) I like a lot of what she likes.We have a lot_
26、_.(2) Harry helped me with my English, so I learnt a lot.I made great progress in English_ Harrys _.(3) Time passed quickly. Peter grew into a tall young man.With the time _ _, Peter became a tall young man.(4) You said it was very special. I dont think so.I_ with what you said.(5) In my opinion, Mi
27、ckey is the kind of person we need._, Mickey is the very man we need. 3. GrammarPurpose: To get Ss to have knowledge of this grammar point: present perfect passive voice.(1) Presentation Revise the grammar: the present passive voice.am / is / are + done Revise the grammar: the present perfect voice.
28、Have/has + done Explain the grammar: the present perfect passive voice.Have/has been +done(2) PracticePurpose: To get Ss to have knowledge of the grammar through exercise. Fill the blanks with the correct tense.A. The window is dirty. It _ _ (not clean) for weeks.B. -George and Lucy got married last
29、 week. Did they have a big wedding?7-No, I _ (not invite).Did they have a big wedding?. C. -Have you moved to your new apartment? -Not yet, it _(paint) at the moment.D. too much. The students have been made _(not play) computer games E. Since then, all different kinds of information _(处理)by computer
30、s.F. He doesnt mind the story _(编造) in this way.G. Do you know how many websites there are _(连接)?Suggested Answers: A. hasnt been cleaned B. hadnt been invited C. is being painted D. not to play E. has been dealt with F. being made up G. to be connecte Translating following sentences into Chinese an
31、d pay attention to the present passive voice. A. A new personal computer has been bought.B. Many problems ahs been found with our new computer.C. A PC has been built the way we wanted.D. Our computer has just jointed to the Internet.E. The computer ahs been used every day since we bought it.F. A lot
32、 of e-mails have been written on the computer in the past year.Step 2. Homework Finish Ex1 (P21), Ex2 (P21) and Ex3 (P21).Period 4 Listening To train Ss to make a summary.Step 1. Listening (Using Language)1. Show the fours pictures to Ss and let them talk about them.TV DVD8BOOKS CD-ROM 2.Listen to t
33、he tape3. Listening task (Workbook P58)Step 1. Speaking1. Group workGet two Ss to be a group and tell each group do as follows. Then let some of the groups present their reports.You and your partner have been asked to help choose computers for your school. You have looked at several computers. Talk
34、about the special things each computer can do. Make a decision about which kind of computer to buy and explain why. Write a report about your choice. Then read your report to another group as if they are a teacher or the headmaster. Below is a list of things your computer could have. Try to use the
35、present perfect passive voice in your report.A faster PC the monitor is smallerImproved disc storage used recycled materialsInternet a flat screen2. Individual workSuppose every student have a chance to get a computer and they can choose any kind of computer. Let them think about the reasons they ch
36、oose the computer. Then ask them to present their reasons. Step 2. Reading (Using Language)Purpose: To train Ss reading ability.1. Listen to the tape and get the main idea of the passage.2. read the passage carefully and ask Ss to answer the following questions.(1) What does he act as on the team?(2
37、) What helped him to move and think?(3) Why does he think the team who won the first place cheated?Suggested Answers:(1) On the team, Im a striker, so I can run very fast.(2) My computer chips help me to move and think like a human.(3) Because they had a new kind of program, which had just been deve
38、loped before the competition.Step 3. WritingOne possible version:Hello everybody, my name is Liu Yan. I am a 321 model android. I work for the Li family and I look after their library. My job is to store all the books that they borrow from their school or 10friends in my brain. Of course my brain is
39、 as large as a mountain so work like that is no trouble to me. I really eat books just like people eat food.The Lis have a child who needs me to remember all his school textbooks so I can do his homework for him. He just gives me the information on the subject, what has to be done and the page numbe
40、rs and I get on with it while he enjoys himself with his friends. Sometimes I dont think it is right to do his homework for himits somewhat cheating. However, his parents are very concerned at the pressure of work in school these days. The child has too much homework to do. They like him to go to th
41、e key school but they also want him to be able to have hobbies, learn to swim and keep fit! Poor child!Mr and Mrs Li work very hard too. Mr Li is an architect and designs great tall apartment blocks. Mrs Li is a doctor and has to look after many patients. I remember all the plans for Mr Lis projects
42、 and can tell Mrs Li which drugs are the best to give any particular patient. Mrs Li no longer has to read all those medical journals because I can do it for her. She and her husband have sometime together to enjoy life too.So they consider me the most important person in the family after themselves
43、. I am always introduced to their friends and play with visiting children. I am the perfect family academic aid and, although I was not cheap to buy, Mr Li says I was worth every yuan!2. HomeworkNow computer games become more and more popular among students. Write an article on this topic to show th
44、eir views.One possible version:Computer Games1Theres a famous saying, “Everything has two sides, the ad-vantages and disadvantages. “ Computer games are no exception. In its development computer games have brought both advantages and disadvantages. Now, heres an example: A racecar game Need For Spee
45、d III is absolutely a fantastic game. Imagine this: You sit in-front of the screen with wheels in your hands and eyes fixed on the screen. You can feel the powerful roaring of the 3600ml engine from Porsche 911 Turbo as you drive up to 290km/h without any real danger. You can also hear the wheels sc
46、reaming as a sharp turn was being made. And if you have a 3Dfx card you can really feel what is realistic. The road, the raindrops, the snowflakes and other racecars seem as real, which give us a great pleasure and satisfaction. Apart from it, they can train us to respond to things quickly. Moreover
47、, computer games can stimulate our imagination and interest in electronics and computer sciences. On the other hand, computer games also have its disadvantages. First, it is harmful to our eyes and health, which is one of the most serious disadvantages about computer games. And sec-only, we are still middle school students, playing games is not our destination. If we play games too much, we may forget those things that we should do, because we lack th
