吉林大学：《大学英语泛读》课程电子教案（PPT课件）02 Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension

1.Push-button English Very soon a computer will be able to teach you English. It will also be able to translate any language for you too. It's just one more incredible of the development of microprocessors---those tiny parts of a computer commonly known as"silicon chips".So give up going to classes,stop buying more textbooks and relax.In a couple of years you won't need the international language of English. Already Texas Instruments in the United States is developing an electronic translation machine.Imagine a Spanish secretary,for example,who wants to type a letter from the boss to a businessman in Sweden.All he or she will have to do is this:first type the letter in Spanish

1. Push-button English Very soon a computer will be able to teach you English. It will also be able to translate any language for you too. It’s just one more incredible of the development of microprocessors---those tiny parts of a computer commonly known as “silicon chips”. So give up going to classes, stop buying more textbooks and relax. In a couple of years you won’t need the international language of English. Already Texas Instruments in the United States is developing an electronic translation machine. Imagine a Spanish secretary, for example, who wants to type a letter from the boss to a businessman in Sweden. All he or she will have to do is this: first type the letter in Spanish

The letter will appear on a television screen.After a few seconds the translated letter will appear on anther television screen in Stockholm in perfect Swedish.And that's not all.Soon a computer will be able to teach you English,if you really want to learn the language.You'll sit in front of a television screen and practise endless structures.The computer will tell you when you are correct and when you are wrong.It will even talk to you because the silicon chips can change electrical impulses into sounds.And clever programmers can predict the responses you,the learner,are likely to make

. The letter will appear on a television screen. After a few seconds the translated letter will appear on anther television screen in Stockholm in perfect Swedish. And that’s not all. Soon a computer will be able to teach you English , if you really want to learn the language. You’ll sit in front of a television screen and practise endless structures. The computer will tell you when you are correct and when you are wrong. It will even talk to you because the silicon chips can change electrical impulses into sounds. And clever programmers can predict the responses you, the learner, are likely to make

So think of it.You will be able to teach yourself at your own pace.You will waste very little time,and you can work at home.And if after all that,you still can't speak English you can always use the translating machine.In a few years, therefore,perhaps there will be no need for BBC Modern English,or BBC English by Radio programmesno more textbooks or teachers of English.Instead of buying an exciting new textbook,the computer will ask you to replace it with microprocessor one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four.Fast,reliable and efficient language learning and translating facilities will be available to you.Think of that no more tears or embarrassing moments.One little problem is that a computer can't laugh yet---but the scientises are working on it.Happy learning!

So think of it. You will be able to teach yourself at your own pace. You will waste very little time, and you can work at home. And if after all that, you still can’t speak English you can always use the translating machine. In a few years, therefore, perhaps there will be no need for BBC Modern English, or BBC English by Radio programmes—no more textbooks or teachers of English. Instead of buying an exciting new textbook, the computer will ask you to replace it with microprocessor one thousand nine hundred and eighty-four. Fast, reliable and efficient language learning and translating facilities will be available to you. Think of that no more tears or embarrassing moments. One little problem is that a computer can’t laugh yet--- but the scientises are working on it. Happy learning!

Comprehension Exercise 1.Silicon chips are microprocessors b.the result of the development of microprocessors c.the computer itself d.parts of microprocessors

Comprehension Exercise 1. Silicon chips are_______. a. microprocessors b. the result of the development of microprocessors c. the computer itself d. parts of microprocessors

2.According to the writer,"you needn't the international language of English"because a.learning English will no longer be a difficult task b.textbook are no longer necessary c.it's better to buy a computer than to go to classes the computer will be able to translate any laaguage for you

2. According to the writer, “ you needn’t the international language of English ” because _______. a. learning English will no longer be a difficult task b. textbook are no longer necessary c. it’s better to buy a computer than to go to classes d. the computer will be able to translate any language for you

3.If a Spanish secretary wants to translate a letter, all he or she have to do is a.push a button and wait h.use any kind of typewriter to type the letter type it for the machine to do the translating d.type the letter and tell someone else to do the translation

3. If a Spanish secretary wants to translate a letter, all he or she have to do is _______. a. push a button and wait b. use any kind of typewriter to type the letter c. type it for the machine to do the translating d. type the letter and tell someone else to do the translation

4.You will if you use a computer to learn the language. a.waste much of your time b.speak better English c.need no translating machine do everything at your own pace

4. You will _____if you use a computer to learn the language. a. waste much of your time b. speak better English c. need no translating machine d. do everything at your own pace

5.This passage is mainly about a.someone who learns English with the help of a computer b.the computer teaching the language c.fast,reliable and efficient language learning what language learning could be like when computerized

5. This passage is mainly about_____. a. someone who learns English with the help of a computer b. the computer teaching the language c. fast, reliable and efficient language learning d. what language learning could be like when computerized

2.Smart Credit Cards Some commuters in Manchester,Britain,will soon be paying for goods and services with so called "smart" credit cards.Theses cards are more secure than traditional magnetic-stripe version and can be used to travel on buses,check bank accounts and do shopping. The Manchester project is one of the biggest smart card schemes in the world.Every time participants use the cards on a bus or train the fare is deducted from the value of the card.When they have no credit left,the cards can be recharged at a local shop

2. Smart Credit Cards Some commuters in Manchester, Britain, will soon be paying for goods and services with so called “smart” credit cards. Theses cards are more secure than traditional magnetic-stripe version and can be used to travel on buses, check bank accounts and do shopping. The Manchester project is one of the biggest smart card schemes in the world. Every time participants use the cards on a bus or train the fare is deducted from the value of the card. When they have no credit left, the cards can be recharged at a local shop