大学英语教程4（南方版）读写译UNIT 6 Technology and Our Life.ppt

* They worked in the computer center, which has no windows or clocks just like the gambling casinos of Las Vegas. Students are addicted to computers just like the gamblers addicted to gambling their addiction to computer overshadowed every other part of their lives. 2. They design and play games; they delve into the computers memory bank for obscure tidbits of information; like ham radio operators, they communicate with hackers in other areas who are plugged into the same system. They even do their everyday chores by computer, typing term papers and getting neat printouts. By breaking the code, they can cut into other programs, discovering secrets in computerized systems or making mischievous changes to other peoples programs. * They realized that the hacker phenomenon is already very severe. They have been aware of the implications of the hacker phenomenon. They sensed that hackers are going to make mischievous changes to their computer programs. * Many of them are likely to work full time programming computers.(L37-42) The invention of the printing press made it possible for people to exchange information much easier and the Industrial Revolution brought people not only the richness of life but also means to learn about the world they live in. With computer, people can have access to worlds of information within a fraction of a second. And the computer has created immense job, business and education opportunities. Industrial revolution produced many industrial productions that make our life easier while the computer does not produce commodities. It is an invented world. * 1. They have a strong sense of belonging and have their own subculture. Their language is full of computer terminology. They don’t socialize much with other classmates. 2. Yes, interaction through computer is more convenient. You can contact people all over the world through the computer. No, interaction through computer can’t establish genuine human relationship since yo