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
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