大学英语读写教程第一册Unit4 The Computer Is Down

1、大学英语读写教程第一册Unit Four The Computer Is DownTeaching aims and demands: Understanding the passages about study, listening for the main idea and the important details, learning to take notes while listening.Talking about English study Important teaching points: To memorize new words and phrases in this u

2、nit. To master the grammatical structure “ Present Participle ” and “ the InvertedOrder” Difficult teaching points: To improve students reading skill of finding out word meanings.To learn to write a paragraph of cause and effect. Teaching aids: Blackboard and text-bookTeaching methods: Pair work;Gro

3、up discussion.Procedure: New words of Unit 4.New words airport n. a place where aircraft can land and take off, often with several buildings where paying passengers wait, go through customs, etc. 例 I live near the airport. 例 airport security allow vt. let (someone) do something without opposing them

4、 or trying to prevent them; let (something) be done; permit 例 We allow smoking only in this area. 例 Walking on the grass is not allowed. issue vt. produce (especially something printed and/or official) 例 This stamp was issued 10 years ago. 例 issue a statement n. 1. C a subject to be talked about, ar

5、gued about, or decided upon 例 a key issue in the election 例 I didnt want to make an issue of it. 2. C something that is produced so as to be publicly sold or given out 例 This is the latest issue of Time. 例 the Christmas issue counter n. 1. C a narrow table or flat surface at which customers are serv

6、ed in a shop, bank, etc. 例 This counter is closed now. 例 under the counter 2. C a person or especially an electrical apparatus that counts 例 Set the counter to zero. 例 geiger counter v. move or act in order to oppose or defend oneself against (something) 例 She countered that she was too busy to comp

7、lete the job. 例 He countered my plan with one of his own. adv. (in a manner or direction that is) opposed or opposite 例 run counter to ones will 例 He acted counter to his promise. stare vi. look steadily for a long time (e.g. in great surprise or shock) 例 He stared at the word, trying to remember wh

8、at it meant. 例 stare into the distance screen n. 1. C the front glass surface of an electrical instrument 例 Using a computer, one can change the text on the screen. 例 This show will be back on your screens again next year. 2. C a surface on which a cinema film is shown 例 a screen actor 例 She first a

9、ppeared on the screen ten years ago. vt. shelter or protect 例 She screened her eyes with her hands. 例 screen somebodys faults backup n. C; U a thing or person ready to be used in place of, or to help, another 例 This is a backup computer. 例 technical backup main adj. of greater size, importance, or i

10、nfluence than all others; chief 例 the main road into town 例 Id like to introduce the main point of my argument. pilot n. C a person who controls an aircraft or spacecraft, especially one who has been specially trained 例 an airline pilot 例 It is very hard to get a pilotslicense. suggest vt. 1. mentio

11、n as a possibility; state as an idea for consideration; propose 例 She suggested that we take a walk. 例 He suggested going out for a walk. 2. give signs (of); make clear, perhaps indirectly; indicate 例 a silence that suggests disagreement 例 That girls red face suggests excellent health. receipt n. 1.

12、 C a written statement that one has received money (or sometimes goods) 例 When you have paid for something, a receipt is given to you. 例 make out a receipt 2. U the fact of receiving 例 We are in receipt of your letter. 例 pay the money on (the) receipt of goods proof n. C; U (a) way of showing that s

13、omething is true; facts, information, documents, etc., that prove something 例 give proof of 例 There is no proof that he was on the crime spot. 例 scientific proof charge v. 1. ask in payment 例 charge ten dollars for a haircut 例 The caf did not charge for the second cup of coffee. 2. bring a criminal

14、charge against; accuse 例 The police charged him with car theft. 例 He was charged with stealing a wallet. n. 1. C; U the price asked or paid for goods or a service 例 a charge for the use of the telephone 例 The charge for a ticket is $3. 2. U a position of care, control, or responsibility for a person

15、, group, organization, etc. 例 take charge of a department 例 The mayor put him in charge of the school. fare n. C the price charged to carry a person by bus, train, taxi, plane, etc. 例 a bus fare 例 How much is the single fare? moment n. 1. C a particular point in time 例 I am busy at the moment. 例 He

16、was not here at that moment. 2. C a very short period of time 例 Ill be with you in a moment. 例 Just a moment. spread v. 1. make or become (more) widely known 例 spread the news 例 The word spread fast. 2. (cause to) open, reach, or stretch out, so as to cover or include a greater area; (cause to) be l

17、onger, broader, wider, etc. 例 spread out the tablecloth 例 The bird spread its wings. n. (singular) the act or action of spreading 例 the rapid spread of the disease 例 We are trying to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. whilst (also while) conj. while 例 Whilst I read, she sang. 例 I met her whilst

18、I was at school. kick vt. strike with the foot 例 Dont kick the ball into the road. 例 The baby was lying on its back, kickingits legs in the air. n. C an act of kicking 例 If the door wont open, give it a kick. 例 Give him a good kick. luggage n. U the cases, bags, boxes, etc., of a traveler 例 My lugga

19、ge has already arrived. 例 four pieces of luggage go about 1. go around 例 Dont go about in such clothes. 例 Youd better go about to relax yourself. 2. perform or do 例 He is not going about it the right way. 例 How shall we go about the job? write out write (something formal) 例 write out a cheque 例 writ

20、e out a report go down fail or stop (working) 例 My computer went down this morning. 例 Youd better back up these files before the computer goes down. go down with catch (an infectious disease) 例 go down with a bad cold 例 It is very likely to go down with colds in offices. no way impossible, no possib

21、le means 例 There is no way we can finish it on time. 例 No way will I give you that money. find out learn or discover (a fact that was hidden or not known) 例 The police are trying to find out the truth of the matter. 例 find out ones telephone number what/how about 1. used to find out information or t

22、o ask someones opinion 例 What about going for a walk? 例 What about spending our holiday in Japan? 2. used to introduce a suggestion 例 How about asking him? 例 How about another cup of coffee? at the moment at the present time; now 例 He is reading at the moment. 例 She is busy at the moment. (stand/be/

23、wait) in line a group of persons or things arranged in a row or series 例 put the shelves in line 例 stand in line get over find a way to deal with 例 How shall we get over this difficulty? Washington 华盛顿（美国首都）Detailed Study of Text A1. The Computer Is Down Meaning: The computer does not work.down: adj

24、. (of computer systems) not in operation Our computers have been down for a few hours. 2. The most frightening words in the English language are:Our computer is down. Meaning: The last words I want to hear in the English language are: Our computer is down. 3. I hear it more and more as I go about tr

25、ying to do my business. Meaning: I often hear Our computer is down when I travel on business.it = Our computer is down. 4. It just doesnt work well. Meaning: Something is wrong with the computer. It has simply stopped working.It = the computer 5. Then just write me out a ticket. Meaning: In that cas

26、e, please write a ticket for me.write out: write (something formal) The doctor wrote out a prescription for his patient. 6. The computer is the only one allowed to issue tickets for the plane. Meaning: The computer is the only thing that is given the right to sell tickets for the plane.the only one

27、allowed to = the only thing that is allowed to 7. So when it goes down, you go down with it. Meaning: So when the computer doesnt work, you dont work either because of the computer.it = the computergo down: fail (to work)My business has been going down recently. go down with: catch (an infectious di

28、sease) Many students have gone down with the flu. 8. Thats very good, sir. I havent heard it put that way before. Meaning: How well youve put it, sir. I havent heard such an expression before. Here the word it refers to the expression So when it goes down, you go down with it. 9. There is no way we

29、can find out without asking the computer, and since its down it wont answer us. Meaning: If we dont ask the computer, it is impossible to know how long it will be down, and since it doesnt work, it cant tell us.Notice: The expression no way is used when one wants to express strong refusal or opposit

30、ion. no way 10. Dont you have a backup computer when the main computer goes down? Meaning: Is there any other computer ready to be used when the main computer (主机) doesnt work? 11. I doubt it. Meaning: I am not sure whether we have a backup computer when the main computer goes down. it = whether we

31、have a backup computer when the main computer goes downPlease notice:1) In negative and interrogative statements, doubt is followed by that-clause (在否定陈述句和疑问句中doubt 后接 that引导的从句):I have no doubt that he can fix your tape recorder. Do you doubt that she will win the first prize? 2) In other statement

32、s, doubt is often followed by if/whether-clause or that-clause (在其他陈述句中doubt 后常接 if/whether或 that引导的从句):I doubt that hell come.12. Lets forget the computer. Meaning: Lets stop talking about the computer. 13. What about your planes? Meaning: Now tell me something about your planes. what/how about: 1)

33、 what news or plans have you been concerning The present century has produced no great statesmen. What about Winston Churchill?Where shall we go for our winter vacation? How about Hainan?2) (making a suggestion) What about drinking a cup of coffee? How about going for a walk? 14. I couldnt tell with

34、out asking the computer. Meaning: I couldnt tell you anything before asking the computer no (not) without: We cannot survive without water. No one can read it without crying. They dont meet without quarrel.15. I wouldnt know what gate to send you to. Meaning: I am afraid I cant tell you which entran

35、ce is the right one you should go to.Please notice the subjunctive mood used in the sentence to indicate uncertainty. There are some more in the text:I couldnt tell without asking the computer, and as I told you We wouldnt know what to charge you.I wouldnt know, he said, pointing to the dark screen.

36、 Only IT knows. 16. Why dont I give you the money, you give me a receipt, and Ill show it to the pilot as proof that I have paid? Meaning: How about this? I give you the money and you give me a written statement that says I have paid for the ticket, and then Ill show it to the pilot and let him beli

37、eve that I have paid. why not:（used for making suggestions用于提出建议）Why not open the window and air it? 17. How about my credit card? Meaning: May I use my credit card to pay for the ticket? 18. it cant tell the credit card computer to charge the fare to your account. Meaning: but our computer cant ord

38、er the credit card computer to charge you on your credit card. 19. Only IT knows. Meaning: Only the computer knows.IT = the computerNote that the capitalization(大写)of IT means that IT should be stressed in speech. So is the case with the next sentence:And at the moment IT knows nothing. 20. The word

39、 soon spread and some people started to cry, whilst others kicked their luggage. Meaning: Soon, many people learned the news that something had gone wrong with the computer system, and some people began to cry, while others struck their luggage with their feet.the word = the news that something had

40、gone wrong with the computer system 21. But as soon as it gets over its problem, its going to buy everyone who missed their plane a free drink. Meaning: But once we solve the problem, we are going to offer a drink, free of charge, to everyone who missed his/her plane.it = the computerget over: find a way to deal with They will find ways to get over the difficulties. He had not completely gotten over his nervousness. Summarize the lecture.The second time.Section B simply. ( Students explain it mainly)Reading Skill: S