Lesson One Computers

To enable students to do the following:

1.      talk about computers and the Internet

2.      express ability with be able to

3.      express obligation with ought to

4.      use modal verbs

Words and expressions:

From the text

From the reading

ought to

be connected to

get familiar with

access

control

order

type in

book

do word processing

enable

in one word

Structures:

be able to

ought to

Revision of modal verbs

Sentence patterns:

What can you do with…?

What’s the use of…?

We use it for…

1.      to learn new words, tuning in and discovering language

2.      to learn text and notes

3.      to learn listening and speaking

4.      to learn reading and writing

5.      to check workbook

My favorite football hero

Label the different parts of the computer and complete the following sentences.

Teach these new words according the pictures: main unit, monitor, keyboard, mouse, electronics, type in, do word processing

Answer the questions

1.      What are the main parts of the computer?

2.      What can you do with the mouse?

3.      What’s the use of the keyboard?

be able to 的用法

Look at the table and complete the dialogues below with be able to in its proper form.

1.      What does be able to mean?  It means can.

2.      What is the past / future / question form of be able to?

The past form is was able to.

The future form is will be able to.

3.      What’s the negative form of be able to in the future tense?

The negative form in the future is won’t able to.

Do language focus Ex. 1 on WB.

Copy the new words

Recite the new words

Preview the text

What does a monitor of a computer do?

What does a keyboard do?

What helps to control the computer?

What can we do on the computer?

Where is the electronics?

Spell the new words

Step 1

Answer the question according to the pictures:

1.      Who’s the man?

2.      What are they doing?

3.      What lesson are they having?

Step 2

Finish the comprehension check on WB after the tape

Step 3

Read after the tape

Step 4

Role-play the text

Step 5

Read the text by the students themselves

Notes to the text (Page 127 ?128)

Additional notes

get familiar with 熟悉

We must get familiar with our new neighbors.

The teacher is doing his best to get familiar with the new textbook.

control 控制

Now we can use the computer to control the public transport.

Can we use the keyboard to control the computer?

type in 打字输入

You need to type in the information yourself.

Type in your password.

do word processing 进行文字处理

We can do word processing on the computer.

Can you show me how to do word processing on the computer?

What can you do with…? 用……你可以做些什么？

A: What can you do with the computer?

B: A lot.  I can do word processing, surf the Internet and send e-mail.

Copy the text

Recite the text

Do comprehension check on SB

Daily talk: Computer

Read the text

Recite the text

Do comprehension check in pairs

Do language focus Ex. 2 on WB

1.      Listen to the dialogue between Julia and David, and find out about their use of computers. Tick the right boxes.

2.      Work in pairs and talk about your computer skills after the model.  Use the word cues below.

3.      Suppose one of your classmates’ parents has written a letter to your headmaster or headmistress.  Read the letter and complete the two tasks below.

Task 1 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet in groups of four after the model.  Use the word cues

Task 2 Complete the following reply to Mr. Green’s letter according to your discussion.

Do language focus Ex. 3 4

Period Four

Present your reply in class.

1.      Read the passage

2.      Complete the sentences.

3.      Notes

be connected to 与……连接

That computer is connected to the Internet.

The line is connected to that machine.

access 接近 (v.) 享有权；接近权 (n.)

Can you access the central data bank?

Now we can access modern technology.

The students have access to many foreign books.

order 订购；点（菜）

Let’s order some fish and chips.

Tom has ordered a table in the restaurant.

book 预定

I’d like to book two seats London.

Paul booked a room for two nights.

enable 使能够

The Internet enables us to get more information.

The computer enables us to do a better job.

in one word 简而言之

In one word, the Internet has made our lives more convenient.

In one word, the computer is a useful machine.

4.      Questions

a.       Do you like computers?

b.      What can you do on the computer?

c.       How long do you use the computer every week?

d.      Do your parents often use the Net?

e.       How do they like the computer?

Write six to eight sentences about your computer skills.

Read out the composition.

Do skill focus on WB

A children’s rhyme

netizen 网民

Net surf 网络漫游

computer virus 计算机病毒

cyber 计算机的，网络的

browse 浏览

cyberspace 网络空间

scroll 滚动显屏

access charge 接入费

cursor 光标

BBS 公告板服务

backer 黑客

chat room 聊天室

click 点击

Do skill focus (Listening)

Go over the lesson