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Unit 4.What High Technology Has Brought The arrangement Part 1 Leading in Part 1 Leading in Science and technology is power, revolution, civilization. --- Karl Marx Science may set limits to knowledge, but should not set limits to imagination. ---Bertrand Russell science has great beauty. A scientist in his laboratory is not only a technician: he is also a child placed before natural phenomena which impress him like a fairy tale. --- Marie Curie Thinking Question What is the negative points which the science and technology brings? Section A The Computer Is Down 1.Introduction 2.New words 3.General Reading 4. Intensive Reading 5. Exercise 6. Homework Introduction In the early of 20th century, the invention of the computer open a new era of science and technology The father of the computer --- Von Neumann 1.the Eight Diagrams in Chinese mythology 2.Binary Code 3.Abacus Look at these signs and match them: 1 A. sad face 2 B. a hug 3 C. smile 4 { } D. I’m smoking 5 :-Q E. crying Questions : 1.What does the internet mean to you? 2.How many other emotive icons do you know? Give some examples. What do they mean? New Words 1.allow: let sb do sth, let sth be done, permit e.g.The government doesn’t allow smoking in public places. His parents allow him to watch TV only on weekends. New words spread: 1) vt. make or become more widely known e.g. Because of the devices, ideas and news of events spread quickly all over the world. 2) vt. to open, stretch out, reach so as to cover or include a greater area, cause to be longer, broader, wider, etc. e.g. He unfold a large map and spread it on the desk 3) n. the act or action of spreading. e.g. the spr