流利美国口语10.1

W: How long have you had your computer?

M: Ten years. It works¹ like a charm².

W: Ten years? What a dinosaur³. I can’t believe you still use it.

M: I can up-grade it if necessary.

W: It won’t be worth it. You’d better buy a new one.

Dialogue 2.

W: What do you want to be able to do with a computer?

M: Well, for game playing.

W: It’s better if you have a bigger memory.

M: OK. And I also want a hard drive. Not too big, just big enough to play games.

W: If you are concerned about game effects, I suggest you buy a higher quality sound card and video card.

M: Affects? Yeah, that’s important. Give me the best.

Dialogue 3.

W: Should I build my own system?

M: If you don’t know much about computers, you’d better buy a factory model.

W: Are there any other options?

M: You can pick up the parts you want and have us installed⁴ them for you.

W: Really? That sounds good.

Dialogue 4.

W: What are you going to do on Saturday evening?

M: I am going to play net work games. It’s fascinating.

W: Oh, really? I will try it. But I am afraid it will take up too much time. You know, I am so busy. Besides it will do harm to my eyes when I am in front of the computer for a long time.

M: Take it or leave it. It’s up to you. But it’s not a waste of time, and you can learn a lot from it, at least it can help you to relax.

W: I am torn between the two.

M: You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs.

Dialogue 5.

W: What do you usually do when you surf the internet?

M: I usually track down some information I need and download some sound and video clips⁵ from the internet.

W: So do I. Do you often chat with people on line?

M: Yes, I like chatting with people on the web. We talk about everything and learn a lot.

W: Life on line is really very informative⁶.

Exercise.

1. I can purchase clothes on line.

2. I can’t download documents from the website.

3. This computer program is terrible. It has too many bugs⁷.

4. I want to check my e-mail.

5. Can you send me a file?

6. My computer will suddenly go dead.

7. The computer will suddenly catch a virus.

8. The cursor on the screen doesn’t move.

9. Spending too much time on the internet may cause students to skip classes.

10. Many students are addicted⁸ to computer games.

11. Life on line is very informative.

12. You can chat with friends on the net.

13. I can access the internet on school computers.

14. Students can widen⁹ their knowledge of the world through the internet.

15. I can’t shut down the computer.

1 works   

n.作品，著作；工厂，活动部件，机件

参考例句：

• We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
• The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。

2 charm   

vt.使着迷，使陶醉；n.招人喜欢之处，魅力

参考例句：

• With all imperfections the short play has a real charm.尽管有不少缺欠，这出小戏仍颇具魅力。
• He could resist her charm no longer.他再也抗拒不住她的魅力。

3 dinosaur   

n.恐龙

参考例句：

• Are you trying to tell me that David was attacked by a dinosaur?你是想要告诉我大卫被一支恐龙所攻击？
• He stared at the faithful miniature of the dinosaur.他凝视著精确的恐龙缩小模型。

4 installed   

安装( install的过去式和过去分词 )； 安顿； 安置； 使…正式就职

参考例句：

• He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. 他明天要装电话。
• A professionally installed alarm will cost from about ￡500. 请专业人员安装的警报器要花费至少500 英镑。

5 clips   

n.剪（ clip的名词复数 ）；剪短；剪报；（塑料或金属的） 夹子v.用别针别在某物上，用夹子夹在某物上（ clip的第三人称单数 ）；剪掉；缩短；给…剪毛（或发）

参考例句：

• toe clips on a bicycle 自行车上的踏脚夹套
• Use the crocodile clips to attach the cables to the battery. 用鳄鱼嘴夹把电缆接到蓄电池上。

6 informative   

adj.提供资料的，增进知识的

参考例句：

• The adverts are not very informative.这些广告并没有包含太多有用信息。
• This intriguing book is both thoughtful and informative.这本引人入胜的书既有思想性又富知识性。

7 bugs   

adj.疯狂的，发疯的n.窃听器( bug的名词复数 )；病菌；虫子；[计算机]（制作软件程序所产生的意料不到的）错误

参考例句：

• All programs have bugs and need endless refinement. 所有的程序都有漏洞，都需要不断改进。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The sacks of rice were swarming with bugs. 一袋袋的米里长满了虫子。 来自《简明英汉词典》

8 addicted   

adj.沉溺于....的，对...上瘾的

参考例句：

• He was addicted to heroin at the age of 17.他17岁的时候对海洛因上了瘾。
• She's become addicted to love stories.她迷上了爱情小说。

9 widen   

v.(使)扩大；(使)变宽

参考例句：

• We should widen the opportunities for adequate medical care.我们应当使得到适当医药救护的机会更为扩大。
• When are they going to widen the streets?他们打算什么时候把这些街道加宽？