3. Revision Check the home work exercises. 1. It has been reported that children will be offered free education ． It has been reported that free education will be offered to children ． 2. It has been said that we will be offered the latest computer science course book ． It has been planned that the latest computer science course book will be offered to us ． 3. I have been told by Peter that I will be lent his notebook computer for a week ． I have been told by Peter that his notebook computer will be lent to me for a week ．

4. Computers can be used as ….. typewriter projector video game player drawing board

6. * What are the changes brought by different forms of IT ? * What are the advantages and disadvantages of them ?

7. Listen to the tape and fill in the chart: Web Radio Book Type of IT TV You can both listen and watch. You can’t write to friends. You can find information. It’s very expensive. You can listen to English.You can’t watch a film. You can get information. Sometimes it is out of date. Advantages Disadvantages

8. TV? Web? Radio? Book? * Decide which type of IT is best for you to use right now. And why?

9. ☻ I think that… ☻ In my opinion, … ☻ I believe that… ☻ I agree because… ☻ I disagree because… ☻ I think this one is better, because… Giving an opinion Reasoning

10. Discussion : Computers are useful and have brought us lots of good things, but they also cause bad effects. What attitude should we have towards the computer? Make good use of it but never get trapped by it.

11. You have been asked by your parents to help choose computers for your home. You and your friend have looked at several computers. Talk about the special things each computer can do. Make a decision about which kind of computer to buy and explain why.

12. modern computer

13. ☻ a faster PC ☻ improved disc storage ☻ Internet ☻ the monitor is small ☻ used recycled materials ☻ a flat screen

14. Pair Work : Make a dialogue on the basis of the results of your discussion, using the following useful expressions. Supporting an opinion * Perhaps, but what if/about..? * Have you thought about …? * What makes you think that …? * I don’t like it because… Challenging an opinion *I think that …because … *One reason is that … *I think it is better because… * I have decided that… * Let’s make our decision Making a decision

15. Do an oral report to your father and start your report like this: I looked at many different computers. The one I have chosen is the PEP personal computer. One of the main reasons is that it is suitable for homes. I found that…

16. Homework: Write a report about your choice and try to use the present perfect passive voice in your report.