I. WARM-UP
English 10- Unit 5
This machine is used to type letters / to watch films / listen to music / play games / chat ...
-What is it ?
 It is a
computer
GUESSING
UNIT 5 : TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
BEFORE YOU READ
MATCH THE PICTURES WITH THE SUITABLE WORDS OR PHRASES :
A. central processing unit (CPU)
B. CD ROMs
C. keyboard
E. visual display unit (VDU) or computer screen
D. mouse
H. printer
G. speakers
F. floppy disk
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1. Pre – teach vocabulary :
- Miraculous (adj) :
thần diệu, huyền diệu, kỳ lạ
- Capable of :
có khả năng
≠ incapable of
- Storage device :
công cụ lưu trữ
Eg: He is capable of running a mile in four minutes
- Magical (adj) :
có phép thần diệu, mầu nhiệm
- Communicator (n) :
người truyền tin, người truyền đạt
 personal communicator :
thiết bị giao tiếp cá nhân
- Interact (v):
tương tác
 Miraculously (adv) :
- multiply (v):
nhân
≠ divide (v)
1. Pre – teach vocabulary :
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Miraculous (adj) /mirkjuls / : thaàn dieäu
Capable of / keipbl v / : coù khaû naêng ≠ incapable of
storage device / sto:rid divais / :coâng cuï löu tröõ
magical (adj) / mdikl / : coù pheùp thaàn dieäu
Communicator (n) / kmju:nikeit /: ngöôøi truyeàn tin
Personal communicator / p:snl kmju:nikeit /
Interact (v) / intrkt / :töông taùc
Multiply (v) / mtiplai / :nhaân ≠ Divide / divaid/ (v)
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1. Pre – teach vocabulary :
Gap- filling:
Fill in each blank with one of the words provided :
interact
magical
miraculous
multiplies
1.What makes a computer such a .................... Device ?
device
2. In large classes, children feel that they cannot .................
with the teacher .
3. A computer is a ................ typewriter.
4. Cigarette smoking ...................... The risk of cancer.
5. Computer is an electronic storage ..................
UNIT 5 : TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
WHILE YOU READ
Match the words in A with their definition in B
1. magical
2. Places of scenic beauty
3. interact
4. software
5. hardware
a. link or act on each other
b. programmes performed by the computer
c. in a strange or mysterious way
d. the physical part of the computer system
e. places where the scenes are interesting and beautiful
A
B
TASK 1:
Which is the best title for the passage ?
TASK 2:
a. The Computer – A New Invention
b. The Computer Has Become Part of Our Life
c. What Can the Computer Do ?
TASK 3:
Do you agree or disagree with these statements about computers. Tick () for your answer.
1. Computers are used in many fields our daily lives
Agree
Disagree
2. People can use computers to solve personal problems with sympathy
4. People have not got any trouble or problems when using computer
5. Computers are used trouble or problems when using computer
3.Computers can be used to replace humans in the future.
TASK 3:
Do you agree or disagree with these statements about computers. Tick () for your answer.
1. Computers are used in many fields our daily lives
Agree
Disagree

2. People can use computers to solve personal problems with sympathy
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Why ?
 Because it is a machine, not people
TASK 3:
Do you agree or disagree with these statements about computers. Tick () for your answer.
Agree
Disagree

Why ?
 Because people control it
3.Computers can be used to replace humans in the future.
TASK 3:
Do you agree or disagree with these statements about computers. Tick () for your answer.
Agree
Disagree

Why ?
 No, they have some troubles such as virus, wrong engine, ...
4. People have not got any trouble or problems when using computer
5. Computers are used for working, studying, entertainment and other daily activities
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TASK 4:
1. We can learn ................. ..................... on computers.
Gap-filling
2. Each time you turn computer on, with appropriate ................. and ................., it is capable of doing almost anything you ask it to.
3. A computer can ................, ................, ................... and .................... with lightning speed and perfect accuracy.
4. A computer is a ................ typewriter which allows you to ................ and ................ any kinds of document.
5. The computer is a .................. ..................... which help you to .................. with other computers and with people around the world.
TASK 4:
1. We can learn ............... .................. on computers.
Gap-filling
foreign
languages
2. Each time you turn computer on, with appropriate ................. and ..............., it is capable of doing almost anything you ask it to.
hardware
software
3. A computer can ........., ................, ................ and ............ with lightning speed and perfect accuracy.
add
subtract
multiply
divide
TASK 4:
Gap-filling
magical
type
4. A computer is a ............... typewriter which allows you to .......... and .......... any kinds of document.
print
5. The computer is a ................ .......................... which helps you to ................ with other computers and with people around the world.
personal
communicator
interact
UNIT 5 : TECHNOLOGY AND YOU
AFTER YOU READ
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS :
1. What can a computer do to help us in our daily life ?
2. Why is a computer a miraculous device ?
 It can help us visit shops, offices, and places of interest ; pay bills ; read newspapers , ...
 It is a miraculous device because it is capable of doing anything you ask; it can speed up the calculations ...
V. HOMEWORK
1. Learn new words
2 . Prepare next lesson: SPEAKING
HOMEWORK
THANK YOU !