Unit 5. Technology and you

Warmly welcome to our English lesson today!
Warm-up
Who is he ?



What is he
famous for?
Bill Gates
rich
microsoft
Discuss the question:
What machine is used to type/ watch a film / listen to music / do caculations / play games?

The computer

Game show: lucky number
+ You have ten numbers from 1 to 10
+ After you choose a number, you will have to give the name of one part of a computer, one correct answer will be given 1 point. Especially, if your number is lucky number.
+ You will not only get 2 points but also a nice present from your teacher.
Lucky Numbers
Choose the number!
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Can you name this part of a computer?
Visual display unit(VDU) or computer screen
1
This part is used to type documents / letters
=> keyboard
2
You are very lucky today!
Your present is a nice eraser.
3
Can you call the name of this part?
4
Oh, you are right. I’m a mouse
This is the most important part of a computer.
=> Central processing unit (CPU)
5
These parts are used to store data or document.
=> Floppy disks
6
Like the floppy disks, but this type can be used to set up programs into CPU
=> CD ROMs
7
This machine is used to print documents /books/ newspapers
=> The printer
8
you cannot listen to music or other sounds if this part is not used.
=> Speaker(s)
9
You are very lucky today!
Your present is a big hand from your classmates.
10
Friday November 2nd , 2018

Unit 5: Technology and you
Lesson1: Reading
the appearance of a place
scenery (n) [`sɪnərɪ] => scenic (a)
the quality of being near to the true value
- accuracy (n)  [`ækjʊrəsɪ]
=> accurate (a), accurately (adv)
the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system
hardware (n)  
/`hɑ:dweə/
the programs, etc. used to operate a computer
- software (n)   /ˈsɔːftwer/
to communicate with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them
- interact (v) /ˌɪntərˈækt/
like a miracle; completely unexpected
and very lucky
miraculous (a)
/mɪˈrækjələs/
= amazing,
marvelous
Vocabulary
scenery (n) => scenic (a)
accuracy (n) => accurate (a)
=> Accurately (adv)
3. Hardware (n)
4. Software (n)
5. Interact (v)
6. Miraculous (a)
= amazing (a),marvelous (a)
A . Listen to your classmate’s reading.
B. Read the whole passage silently and do Task 1: work in pairs.
While you read
Task1: work in pairs: the words in A appear in the reading passage. Match them with the definitions in B
Task 2: discuss in groups then decide which of three opinions below is the best title for the passage.
The Computer – A New Invention
The Computer Has Become Part of our life.
What Can the Computer Do ?
Task 3: Work in pairs: Answer the questions use the cues below.
What can a computer do to help us in our daily life ?
Visit, pay, read, receive, send, learn
* Suggestion:
The computer can help us:
+visit shops, offices and places of interest,
+ pay all kinds of bills,
+ read newspapers and magazines.
+send and receive mails in a very short time,
+learn not only languages but also other subjects like biology, geography and history.
2. Why is a computer a miraculous device?
Capable of, a calculating machine, an electronic store, a magic typewriter, a personal communicator, for entertainment.
* Suggestion:
It is a miraculous device because it
+ is capable of doing anything you ask
+ can speed up calculations
+ can manage large/ collection of data
+ allows you to type and print
(or it is not only capable of providing information but also is used as a calculating machine.)
Discussing the questions:
What do people use computers for?
What can be other purposes of using computer in the future?
After you read
Now: - to get information
to send or receive mails
To type documents
To store facts/ documents
To entertain
To teach and study
Future: - to do the shopping
to design houses, bridges, buildings...
To give advice
To cure diseases
Homework:
Translate the passage into Vietnamese
Write a paragraph about 70 words telling about the advantages of computers
Thank you for your listening !
See you later!
Short tests: Choose the best answer.
1. The data has been .......on the floppy disks
a. packed b. stored c. lost d. hidden
2. it is a magical ..........which allows you to type and print any kind of document – letters, etc..
a. typewriter b. mouse c. machine d. part
3. Pronunciation: find out the sounds that different from the others
a. A. data B. capable C.magical D. game
b. A. central B. computer C. become D. conditioner