高一英语第三单元课文理解课件 人教版必修2.pptVIP

Unit 3 Fast Reading 1.I began as a analytical machine in France. F 2.I began to think logically because I was programmed. T 3.The start of my artificial intelligence was at the time of technological revolution. T 4.Since 1980s I have been used in offices and homes. F 5.In early 1970s,I was connected by network. F * Read the passage quickly. What is the main idea of the passage? This passage is about _________________________. the development of computers Read the passage quickly and finish the timeline below. 1642: ___________________________________________ 1822: The analytical machine was made by Charles Babbage. ____: ___________________________________________ 1940s : __________________________________________ _____:The first family of computers was connected to each other. 1970s: __________________________________________ Now : __________________________________________ Post -reading The computer began as a calculating machine. The computer grew rapidly both in size and in brainpower. 1936 The computer had grown as large as a room. early1960s Computers were used in offices and homes. Computers connect people all over the world together. Read the passage again. Find the topic sentence of each paragraph and the supporting details. Paragraph 1: Over time I have been changed quite a lot. 1. calculating machine 2. analytical machine 3. universal machine 4.PC 5. laptop Paragraph 2: These changes only became possible as my memory improved. 1. tubes 2. transistors 3. chips 4. network 5. World Wide Web * * *