BAI 5.

Welcome to our class
presented by
Pham Thi Hong Huong
Monday, November , 2006.
Unit 5
TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
Period 1: Reading




I. Warm up Exercise
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1 D [ Visual Display Unit (VDU) ]
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2 E (Mouse)
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3 G ( Printer)
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4 C (Key board)
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5A [ Central Processing Unit (CPU) ]
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6F( Floppy Disks)

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7B( CD Roms)
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8H( Speakers)
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II. Pre –reading
* Vocabulary :
- calculating machine (n) : a machine used for adding , subtracting, multiplying , and dividing
hardware (n) : the physical part of the computer system
software (n) : programmes performed by the computer

interact (v): link or act on each other
be capable of = can , be able to
E.g. : Computer is capable of doing almost anything you ask it to
III. While – reading
1. Reading the passage silently

2. Answer the questions:

a. Are Computers used in many fields in our daily lives ?
=> Yes , they are

b. Can Computer be used to replace humans in the future ?
=> No , they can’t

c. Are Computers used for working , studying , entertainment and other daily activities ?
=> Yes, they are


Task 1: Matching the words in A with the definitions in B.
A
magical
places of scenic beauty
interact
software
hardware
B
a. link or act on each other
b. programmers performed by the computer
c. in a strange or mysteries way
d. the physical part of the computer system
e. places where the scenes are interesting and beautiful
1C ( in a strange or mysterious way )
2E ( places where the scenes are interesting and beautiful )
3A ( link or act on each other )
4B( programmes performed by the computer )
5D( the physical part of the computer system )

Task 2: Decide which of the three options below is the best title for the passage.


A. Computer – A New Invention.
B. The Computer has become part of our life.
C. What can the computer do ?


Task 3: Answer these question,using the cues below.
1. What can a computer do to help us in our life ?
visit , pay , read ,receive , send , learn , do, listen , play , connect ,…so on .
It helps us : + visit shops , offices , or many interesting places such as: museum ,pagoda
+ pay bills
+ read newspapers, magazines
+ send letter to your friends
+receive message, mail from friends
+ teach and learn foreign languages on computers
+ listen to music or news
+ play games

2. Why is a computer a miraculous device ?
=>It is a miraculous device because it is capable of doing anything you ask such as : studying , listening to music , news, doing the calculations….so on.
( Or Because it is not only capable of providing information but also is used as :
+ a calculating machine: It can add, subtract, multiply, and divide , with lightning speed and perfect accuracy
+ an electronic store for examples: It manages or stores the data, programs , games
+ a magical typewriter: it types letters and print any kind of document, letters, memos or requests for leave
+ a personal communicator: it helps you to interact with other computer and with people around the world
+ For entertainment: If you want to entertain , you can relax by playing games, listening to music
IV. Post- reading
Task 4: Discuss other uses of the computer in our daily life.

It help us :
-get information
-design houses, buildings
-listen to music or news
- play games
- connect computer to internet
- teach or study not only languages but also other subjects like geography and history
- watch a film or read newspapers
- allow you to type and print documents
-do the calculations



Task 4: Discuss other uses of the computer in our daily life.
It help us :
-get
-design
-listen to
- play
-connect
- teach or study
- watch or read
- allow you to type and print
-do
V. Homework:
- Memorize the words ( learn by heart ).
- Read and translate the learned passage.
- Prepare the new lesson for the next period.
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