1、Unit Three Alienation and the Internet Alienation-alienate-alienable-inalienableAlien: (fml or law) person who is not a naturalized citizen of the country in which he is livingA creature from outer spacealien residents/customs/environmentAlien invasion in sci-fi.Keywords Analysis PotentialA. possibl

2、e N. The inherent ability or capacityPotent-impotent-omnipotent DramaticallyDrama-dramatic-dramaticallyOf or relating to drama or the theater.Arresting or forceful in appearance or effect:dramatic changes, developments, news FragmentationFrag:ragFragment-fragment-fragmentary-fragmentationThe act or

3、process of breaking into fragments After the election, the coalition fragmented SimulateSim: sameSimulate-simulation-simultaneousTo have or take on the appearance, form, or sound of; imitate CompareSimulateassume the appearance or character of something/ reproduce (certain conditions) by means of a

4、model, etcImitateact like or follow a pattern or style set by another: Oystershellfish (used as food and usu eaten uncooked)The world is ones oyster.Do you know the history of Computer and internet? The first devices that resemble modern computers date to the mid-20th century (19401945), although th

5、e computer concept and various machines similar to computers existed earlier. Early electronic computers were the size of a large room, consuming as much power as several hundred modern personal computers (PC).ENIAC Modern computers are based on tiny integrated circuits and are millions to billions

6、of times more capable while occupying a fraction of the space 截止2021年6月底，我國網民數(shù)量到達了2.53億，首次大幅度超過美國，網民規(guī)模躍居世界第一位。中國網民中接入寬帶比例為84.7%，寬帶網民數(shù)已到達2.14億，寬帶網民規(guī)模世界第一。同時，我國CN域名注冊量也以1218.8萬個超過德國的域名，成為全球第一大國家頂級域名。 中國互聯(lián)網絡信息中心CNNIC今日在北京發(fā)布了?第25次中國互聯(lián)網絡開展狀況統(tǒng)計報告?截至2021年12月，我國網民規(guī)模已達3.84億，互聯(lián)網普及率進一步提升，到達28.9%。我國 網民一年增加1.2億，

7、 上網已成為我國互聯(lián)網用戶的新增長點。 Who are Netizens?Whats computer to you?How would you affected if there werent computer or internet?Hows Chinas computer tec?Hows Chinas internet capability? 中科院計算所從2000年初即開始預研，在建所45周年所慶之際研制成功與國際主流芯片MIPS完全兼容的高性能通用CPU驗證芯片Godson。計算所方案明年投片試制與生產，一年內有望獲得商品化的Pentium II水平的高性能通用CPU芯片， “十五

8、期間，中科院計算所在方案支持下，繼年研制成功龍芯號處理器芯片后，近年分別研制成功龍芯號的不同型號龍芯、龍芯、龍芯，每個芯片的性能都是前一個芯片的倍，實現(xiàn)了通用處理器設計的跨越開展。 中國科學家在北京宣布研制成功新一代通用中央處理器芯片龍芯，性能到達了中檔奔騰處理器的水平。 記者：目前我國計算機技術開展水平與國外還有多大差距？李國杰：經過這幾年努力，我們用六七年的時間完成了別人需要二三十年走過的路。目前我國的計算機領域研究水平與國際水平已縮小到兩三年的差距，但從周期上來說還至少落后一代半，尤其是在芯片規(guī)模和軟件方面。首先，國內目前沒有一個很好的操作系統(tǒng)能到達國際應用的水平。其次，銀行、機場、保險

9、公司、稅務等許多部門所用的大型軟件都是由國外生產。一方面軟件的升級和開發(fā)控制在別人手里，另一方面，如石油開采等許多重要的行業(yè)軟件別人也不會輕易賣出。 美國通信職工(CWA)組織日前進行了一次全國性調查，結果發(fā)現(xiàn)美國的平均網速還不到2Mb/s，缺乏中國的1/30據調查，中國的平均下載速度高達61Mb/s，另外網速較高的國家還有：韓國45Mb/s、法國17Mb/s、加拿大7Mb/s。 Whats your prediction of the future developments of Internet society? 1. What is the authors long cherished

10、position about the strong points of the Internet?2. How did the author start his argumentation?Highlights: Para. 1 Forum place where important public issues can be discussed The letters page serves as a useful forum for the exchange of readers views.The World Economic Forum (Davos Forum)世界經濟論壇 頂峰論壇T

11、he World Economic Forumis an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. BFA-Boao Forum for Asia(博鰲亞洲論壇)As a non-government, non-profit inte

12、rnational organization, (BFA) is the most prestigious and premier forum for leaders in government, business and academia in Asia and other continents to share visions on the most pressing issues in this dynamic region and the world at large. The Forum is committed to promoting regional economic inte

13、gration and bringing Asian countries even closer to their development goals. GivenTaking into accountSpecified or statedbe given to sth/doing sthin the habit of doing sthGiven the condition of the engine, it is a wonder that it even startsThey should meet at a given time and placeHes given to going

14、for walks on his own. Access accessible No access! They have no access to books.He has access to classified material.1) 到達那農舍的唯一途徑是穿過田間。2) 只有高級官員才可以接近皇帝。還有很多偏遠地區(qū)的孩子沒有書讀。 The only access to the farmhouse is across the field.Only high officials had access to the Emperor.Many children for remote areas

15、still dont have access to schooling. ModalGrammar: Of, relating to, or expressing the mood of a verb.Of/for the mode modal verb, modal auxiliaryCan, may, might, must and should are all modals model mannequin (dummy) Potential potentialspossibility /qualities that exist and can be developed exploit/f

16、ulfil/realize ones potential The product has even more potential in export markets. Come into use/force/effect Para 2Whats the paradox?Do you agree? Please explain your stance with examples. paradox statement that seems to be absurd or contradictory but is or may be true The rich world is a wastelan

17、d. More haste, less speed is a well-known paradox. Li Ka-shing is a generous miser notion-idea or belief; often refers to a vague, general, or even fanciful ideaShe certainly has some notion of drawingCompare: concept-general notion Lotion liquid medicine or cosmetic for use on the skinSkin lotion a

18、lienate: cause (someone) to feel very distant from or not welcome to someone elseShe was alienated from her brother by her foolish behavior.All these changes to the newspaper have alienated its traditional readers. 首相的政策使許多擁護他的人疏遠了他。 The Prime Ministers policy alienated many of his followers. Contra

19、dict contradiction - contradictorysay sth that conflicts with (sth said or written) by (sb)The two statements contradict each other. The speaker had got confused, and started contradicting himself. “楚人有鬻盾與矛者，譽之曰：吾盾之堅，莫之能陷也。又譽其矛曰：吾矛之利，于物無不陷也?；蛟唬阂宰又葑又?，何如？其人勿能應也。Spear and ShieldAn man from the Kingd

20、om of Chu boasts about the spears and shields he intends to sell. My shields are so strong; they are impenetrable, he said.My spears are so sharp; they can pierce any shield, he further said. A man asks, If your spear is thrown at your shield, what then?“At this, the man is speechless. If God Almigh

21、ty really is omnipotent he must be able to create so heavy a rock He will be unable to lift it up. Epimenides said: All men from Crete ar liars!“ (Epimenides was a man from Crete himself.)Para 3Why did his friend feel lonely?Whats the function of this paragraph? Moderateaverage in amount, intensity,

22、 quality, etc; not extreme moderate policiesa moderate drinker 小康社會Moderatismthe doctrine of the meanA Well-off Society/ moderately prosperous society Addicted addictive - addictionbeing dependent on something and wanting to spend as much time doing it as possible.Some youngsters are hopelessly addi

23、cted to video games.Shes become addicted to love stories. Exaggeration hyperbole /haip:bli / Exaggerated statement that is made for special effect and is not meant to be taken literally Havent seen you for ages. eat a horsetons of timeMy grey hair streams 3000 zhang! My sorrows are so long, so forlo

24、rn! BingeinfmlA drunken spree or revel.an eating binge.瘋狂購物(sth) give pause to (sb)make sb hesitate before doing sthWeather conditions were bad enough to give pause to even the most experienced climbers. SkewTo look obliquely or sideways.To give a bias to; distort.A. not straight; twisted or slantin

25、gThe picture is a bit skew.She skewed at me, pursing her mouth. (comp: cross-eyed)Skew/distort/crook fact/realityskewerCross-eyed What are “the great deeds overseas?Whats your understanding of “they won the war, and by God they were going to win the peace?Whats the cost of speed?Highlights: Para. 4

26、lament: express sadness and regret about something. Deplore/ Grieve/ He lamented the death of the hero. .In earnest Seriously settle down in earnest for the exam Generation: The average interval of time between the birth of parents and the birth of their offspring.generation gapGenerator .God: By go

27、d: God as witness Money is his godGod helps those who help themselves. 。 God never shuts one door but he opens another. Prior to superior to inferior to They won the war, and by God they were going to win the peace.In World War II, American soldiers, together with their allies, defeated their enemie

28、s, Germany, Italy and Japan. When the soldiers returned from the battlefields after the War, they wanted to conquer the peaceful world with cars. This is why the United States saw a boom in car ownership after World War II.Suburbs were createdAutomobile ownership Lamborghini May Sell More Cars in Ch

29、ina Than U.S. in 2021The Chinese markets insatiable appetite for new cars extends to Italian supercars, and Lamborghini is likely to sell more cars in China than in the U.S. this year. Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann told Automotive News that, “I believe China will become our most important marke

30、t this year. mantra Originally it is a word or sound in Hinduism and Buddhism repeated to aid concentration in meditation. Here it means a statement or slogan repeated frequentlyAmitabha! TS, Stop your mantra!pet phrase. generations under the same roof An extended familyfast-backwardfast-forward Con

31、siderWhats your comment “on-line relationships? at the expense of: at the sacrifice of 我們的開展應該是可持續(xù)的，不應以犧牲環(huán)境為代價. We should pursue a sustainable development, not at the expense of environment. 她完成了工作,但損害了健康。 She complete her work at the expense of her health. Dont profit at the expense of others! You

32、will come to no good end! Foster encourage or promotetake care of and bring up (a child that is not legally ones own) detect and foster talentsFoster a child Foster parent/home Para 5What has changed for kids games over the years?What was your favorite childhood game?Hawk and chick hide-and-seek Tug

33、 of war Whipping topPlay house NephewA son of ones brother or sister or the brother or sister of ones spouse.niece Sister/brother/mother in-lawSimulate take on the appearance of (sth/sb)* insects that simulate dead leaves loop-worm* change colour to simulate the background.Strike : To hit sharply, a

34、s with the hand, the fist, or a weapon.The thought struck me from out of the blue.Clock struck twelve. He was struck dumb with stage fright.Strike a balance Para 6What are some of the problems brought about by the Internet?Do you think the Internet a real world? acquisition- acquire Buying, purchasi

35、nggaining (sth) by ones own ability, efforts or behaviour language acquisitionacquisition of a companyLenovos acquisition of IBM as they surf the web some folks might be confronted with cognitive overload. when they are logging on the web, some people tend to face too much beyond their understanding

36、. Distortpull or twist (sth) out of its usual shapea heap of distorted metal a face distorted by paina distorting mirrora distortion of the facts Depending upon how a “real place is defined it might very well be.According to the definition of a “real place, the Internet could most reasonably be cons

37、idered to be a “real place.confront: meet face to face; set face to faceHe challenged his accusers to confront him openly.When confronted with the evidence of her guilt, she confessed. China confronted the US human rights report with her own report. VirtualExisting or resulting in essence or effect

38、though not in actual factOur deputy manager is the virtual head of the business. the virtual extinction of the buffalo/ Yangtze dolphin Virtually: almost Theres virtually none left. Converse /knvs/ Reversed, as in position, order, or action; contrary.He says she is satisfied, but I believe the conve

39、rse to be true knvs (fml) talk She is conversing with the President.Para 7Whats the authors perspective on the Internet? Balancebalance the pros and consOur plans were left hanging in the balance.I must check my bank balanceA balance sheet This would allow us to maximize its potential without losing our sense of place.Achieving balance in our lives would allow us to make the fullest use of the Internet.這會使我們最大程度地開發(fā)其潛力而不失去我們的存在感。 where the cyber-world is you