Unit 12 The Outlook of New Technology

计算机英语教程 教学课件

Contents• Part 1 Reading and Translating

– Section A: Mobile Web

– Section B: Internet of Things

– Section C: Cloud Computing

• Part 2 Simulated Writing: Cover Letter

• Part 3 Listening and Speaking– Dialogue: Interview

– Listening Comprehension: Quantum Computer

– Dictation: Native XML Database

1.1 Mobile Web

1. Introduction

2. Mobile Internet

3. Standards

4. Development

5. Seven Mass Media

6. Limitations

1.1 Mobile Web• Complex Sentences

– 1.Original: The W3C has published guidelines for mobile content, and is actively addressing the problem of device diversity by establishing a technology to support a repository of device descriptions.

– Translation:W3C 已经发布了针对移动内容的指南，并正在积极致力于通过建立一种支持设备描述仓库的技术来处理设备多样性的问题。

1.1 Mobile Web• Complex Sentences

– 2.Original: Though Internet access “on the go” provides advantages to many, such as the ability to communicate by E-mail with others and obtain information anywhere, the Web, accessed from mobile devices, has a large number of limitations, which may vary, depending on the device.

– Translation: 虽然“移动”接入互联网为许多人提供了便利，例如通过电子邮件与他人交流以及随时随地获取信息的能力，但是通过移动设备接入的 Web 仍有大量的限制，这可能取决于设备。

1.1 Mobile Web• Exercises

• I. Read the following statements carefully, and decide whether they are true (T) or false (F) according to the text.– ___1 ． Multitouch smartphones and multitouch tablet

computers contribute to Internet access and better browser— or application-based user Web experiences.

– ___2 ． There is some rigid distinctions between Mobile Web applications and native applications.

– ___3 ． Today a wide range of paid media content is consumed on mobile phones.

– ___4 ． Advertising appeared onto mobile in Finland sponsored by ads in 1998.

– ___5 ． Mobile devices don’t allow multiple windows for multi-tasking in the same screen.

1.1 Mobile Web

• II. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.– 1 ． Which of the following can not be regarded as

the incentive factor in the development of mobile Web?

– A ． The direct access from mobile browsers to the hardware of mobile devices

– B ． The increasingly blurred distinction between mobile Web applications and native applications

– C ． Persistent storage and access to sophisticated user interface graphics functions

– D ． The rise of larger form factor multitouch smartphones and multitouch tablet computers

C

1.1 Mobile Web

• II. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.– 2 ． Which of the following milestones happened

latest in the development of mobile web?– A ． Mobile access to the Internet exceeded desktop

computer-based access for the first time– B ． Multitouch tablet computers emerged– C ． The first access to the mobile Web was

commercially offered– D ． The first ringing tone was sold on the mobile

phone

D

1.1 Mobile Web

• II. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.– 3 ． Which of the following mobile phone brands

offered the first access to the mobile Web commercially?

– A ． Apple B ． Google C ． Microsoft D ． Nokia

B

1.1 Mobile Web

• III. Translating.– 1. Original: Mobile Web access today still suffers from interoperability

and usability problems. Interoperability issues stem from the platform fragmentation of mobile devices, mobile operating systems and browsers. Usability problems are centered around the small physical size of the mobile phone form factors (limited resolution screens and user input/operating limitations).

– Translation:– 2. Original The Mobile Web refers to the use of Internet-connected

applications, or browser-based access to the Internet from a mobile device — such as a smartphone or tablet PC - connected to a wireless network.

– Translation:

1.2 Internet of Things

1. Introduction

2. Unique Addressability of Things

3. Trends and Characteristics

4. Applications

1.2 Internet of Things

• Complex Sentences– Original: In the future the Internet of Things may be a non-

deterministic and open network in which auto-organized or intelligent entities (Web services, SOA components), virtual objects (avatars) will be interoperable and able to act independently (pursuing their own objectives or shared ones) depending on the context, circumstances or environments.

– Translation: 未来物联网可能是一种非确定的开放网络，其中，自组织或智能实体（ Web 服务、 SOA 组件），虚拟对象（阿凡达）将可依靠语境、情况或环境互操作并能够独立行动（追求自己的或共享的目标）。

1.2 Internet of Things• Exercises

• I. Read the following statements carefully, and decide whether they are true (T) or false (F) according to the text.– ___1 ． Unique identification of things can be achieved through

some different means such as RFID,barcodes and 2D-codes.

– ___2 ． Ambient intelligence and autonomous control are part of the original concept of the Internet of Things.

– ___3 ． The original idea of the Auto-ID Center is basedon RFID-tags and unique identification through the Electronic Product Code.

– ___4 ． In an Internet of Things, the meaning of an event is based on a deterministic or syntactic model.

– ___5 ． In an Internet of Things, the system is an example of event-driven architecture and bottom-up made.

1.2 Internet of Things

• II. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.– 1 ． Why is it said“Although the idea is simple, its

application is difficult”in this article?– A ． Accurate linking between the physical object and

virtual object– B ． Huge number of objects in the world– C ． Global access to the Internet– D ． Massive storage requirement

B

1.2 Internet of Things

• II. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.– 2 ． Which of the following items is (are) discussed

about the trends of the IT in this article?– A ． Size B ． Time C ． Space D ． All above

C

1.2 Internet of Things

• II. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.– 3 ． Which of the following description is RIGHT

among the definitions for the Internet of Things?– A ． Based on standard and interoperable

communication protocols– B ． A global network infrastructure– C ． Linking physical and virtual objects– D ． All above

D

1.2 Internet of Things

• III. Translating.– Original: The next generation of Internet applications using

Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) would be able to communicate with devices attached to virtually all human-made objects because of the extremely large address space of IPv6.

– Translation:

1.3 Cloud Computing

1. Introduction

2. How It Works

3. Architecture

4. Layers

5. Deployment Models

6. Cloud Storage

7. The Intercloud

8. Criticism of the Term

1.3 Cloud Computing

• Complex Sentences– Original: Just as centralized and standardized utilities free

individuals from the difficulties of generating electricity or pumping water, cloud computing frees users from certain hardware and software installation and maintenance tasks through the use of simpler hardware that accesses a vast network of computing resources (processors, hard drives, etc.).

– Translation: 正如集中和标准化的公用设施使个人免于自己发电或抽水的困难，通过利用接入庞大的计算资源网络（处理器、硬盘驱动器等）的更简单的硬件，云计算使用户摆脱特定的硬件和软件安装与维护任务。

1.3 Cloud Computing• Exercises

• I. Read the following statements carefully, and decide whether they are true (T) or false (F) according to the text.– ___1 ． The phrase “cloud computing” originated from the cloud

symbol that is usually used by flow charts and diagrams to symbolize the Internet.

– ___2 ．“ Islands of Information” emerged thanks to the widespread implementation of the TCP/IP protocol stack.

– ___3 ． Cloud based applications and services have already supported any type of software application or service in use today.

– ___4 ． There are five most significant components in the cloud computing architecture.

– ___5 ． Criticism of the Cloud computing concerns its mere marketing innovation instead of “real” innovation.

1.3 Cloud Computing

• II. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.– 1 ． Which of the following descriptions is WRONG

about the cloud computing according to this article?– A ． Cloud computing fundamentally allows for a

functional separation between the resources used and the user’s computer

– B ． Cloud computing utilizes the network as a means to connect user end point devices to resources that are centralized in a data center

– C ． Data in cloud storage is generally hosted on dedicated servers by third parties

– D ． Applications, platforms and infrastructures can be regarded as services in cloud computing

B

1.3 Cloud Computing

• II. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.– 2 ． Which of the following descriptions is RIGHT

about the applications in cloud computing according to this article?

– A ． Desktop applications which connect to cloud service would be considered as cloud applications

– B ． Applications are managed at each customer’s site remotely via the Web

– C ． Application delivery typically fits a one-to-one model

– D ． Applications are updated with downloadable patches and upgrades

C

1.3 Cloud Computing

• II. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions.– 3 ． Which deployment models of cloud computing

should be used for clients with similar requirements and wanting to share infrastructure?

– A ． Hybird Cloud B ． Inter Cloud– C ． Combined Cloud D ． Community Cloud

D

1.3 Cloud Computing

• III. Translating.– 1. Original: Cloud computing refers to the provision of

computational resources on demand via a computer network.

– Translation:

1.3 Cloud Computing

• III. Translating.– 2. Original: The industry will only use the model to deliver

services at ever increasing rates over proprietary systems, otherwise likening it to a “marketing hype campaign”.

– Translation:

2.1 Simulated Writing: Cover Letter

• Introduction

• Structure

• Sample

• Exercises

3.1 Dialogue: Interview

• Work in pairs and make up a similar conversation by replacing the scenarios with other material in the below.

3.2 Listening Comprehension Quantum Computer

• Listen to the passage and the following 3 questions based on it. After you hear a question, there will be a break of 10 seconds. During the break, you will decide which one is the best answer among the four choices marked (A), (B), (C) and (D).

• Questions– 1 ． What is the meaning of “a blend or superposition of these

classical states”?

– 2 ． What kind of problems does quantum computer particularly fit for?

– 3 ． What is the prospect of quantum computer according to this article?

3.3 Dictation: Native XML Database

• This passage will be played THREE times. Listen carefully, and fill in the blanks with the words you have heard.