Unit 1 Introduction Content

* History of Computer

* Why computers are important in our life?

* Types of computer

* Definition for computers terms.

* Icon

* Expressing Opinion

* Modal Verb

Unit 1 Introduction History of Computer - The computer began in 19th century by

Charles Babbage English mathematics professor.

- To be able to classified the computer for three

generations.

- First generation: 1937 – 1946

- In 1937 computer was built by

Dr. John V. Atanasoff and Clifford

Berry.

- It was built for the military.

Eniac Computer

Vaccum Tubes

Unit 1 Introduction - Second generation: 1947 – 1962

-Computers used transistors

instead of vacuum tubes which

were more reliable.

- Used computer for commercial.

- 1953 the International Business

Machine (IBM) 650 and 700 series

computers made their mark in the

computer world.

- Over 100 computer programming

languages were developed.

Transistors

Unit 1 Introduction - Third generation: 1963 – present

- The invention of integrated circuit.

- Computers became smaller, more

powerful more reliable and they are able to

run many different programs at the same

time.

- In1980 Microsoft Disk Operating System

(MS-Dos) was born.

- In 1981 IBM introduced the personal

computer (PC) for home and office use.

- Three years later Apple gave us the

Macintosh computer with its icon driven

interface and the 90s gave us Windows

operating system.

Circuit Board

Silicon Chip

Unit 1 Introduction Types of Computer

-Workstation -Desktop Computer -PDA -Minicomputer - Wearable Computer -Mainframe -Server - Portable Computer

Practice

Unit 1 Introduction Types of Computer

-Workstation -Desktop Computer -PDA -Minicomputer - Wearable Computer -Mainframe -Server - Portable Computer

Workstation

Desktop Computer

PDA

Minicomputer

Wearable Computer

Mainframe

Server Portable Computer

Answer

Unit 1 Introduction What are they call?

•Scroll Bars

•Dialogue box

•Spreadsheet

•Highlight/selecting

•Desktop

•Clicking

•Folder

•Application

•menu

•cursor

•Menu bar

•File

•Pointer

•partition

•Space bar

•Computer

specifications / spec

computer

Unit 1 Introduction What are they call?

•Menu bar

•Clicking

•Highlight/selecting

•Desktop

•cursor

•menu

•Computer specifications / spec computer

•Spreadsheet

•Space bar

•Application

•Scroll Bars

•Folder •File

•Pointer

•Dialogue box

•partition

Unit 1 Introduction Icon

Icon is a small graphical representation of a program or file.

They are used with Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Operating Systems. When you double-click or open an

icon, the associated file or program will be opened. For

example; if you were to double-click on the My Computer

icon, it would open Windows Explorer and double-clicking

a document or file icon would open that document in the

associated program.

Unit 1 Introduction Expressing Opinions

There are many situations to speak for expressing opinions e.g. Personal Point of View, General Point of View, Agreeing with an opinion and Disagreeing with an opinion. After speak these words or phrases so, speak as construction of language:

Unit 1 Introduction Personal Point of View

As far as I’m concerned…

Speaking for myself…. In my opinion…

Personally, I think…

I’d say that…

I’d suggest that…

I believe that…

What I mean is…

It is thought that…

Some people say that…. It is considered… It is generally accepted that…

General Point of View

Unit 1 Introduction Agreeing with an opinion

Of course. You’re absolutely right. Yes, I agree. I think so too. That’s a good point. Exactly. I don’t think so either. So do I. I’d go along with that. That’s true. Neither do. I agree with you entirely. That’s just what I was thinking. I couldn’t agree more.

Unit 1 Introduction

That’s different. I don’t agree with you. However… That’s not entirely true. On the contrary…. I’m sorry to disagree with you, but… Yes, but don’t you think… That’s not the same thing at all. I’m afraid I have to disagree. I’m not so sure about that. I must take issue with you on that. It’s unjustifiable to say that….

Disagreeing with an opinion

Unit 1 Introduction Pseudo Modal with Yes/No Question

Ask Answer Can + subject + verb + object? Yes/No, subject + can/can’t Can I ask some thing? Yes, you can ask. Can you setup antivirus for me? Yes, I can. Can you choose the best antivirus program? No, I can’t choose the best antivirus program

Can สามารถ / Can not (Can’t) ไม่

สามารถ For example:

Unit 1 Introduction Pseudo Modal with Yes/No Question

Could สามารถ Could not (Couldn’t) ไม่สามารถ Ask for help by “could” is so polite than “can”. For example:

Ask

Could you + verb + object? Could you choose the easy mouse, please?

Could you amplify your speaker, please?

Could you + verb + me + noun? Could you send me her light pen, please?

Could you take off me my case?, please?

Could I + verb + object? Could I use your projector?

Could I borrow your screen for a while?

Answer Positive

Yes/ Of course / Certainly / Ok / All right

Negative

No/ I’m sorry. / I’m afraid not.

Unit 1 Introduction Pseudo Modal with Yes/No Question Should ควรจะ Should not (shouldn’t) ไม่ควร

จะ Suggest something for someone

Ask Answer

Should + subject + verb + object? Yes/No, subject + should/shouldn’t

Should I Install window XP? NO, you shouldn’t install window 7.

Should he check Bios now? Yes, he should.

Should we edit his data? No, we shouldn’t edit his data.

Unit 1 Introduction Pseudo Modal with Yes/No Question

May I ฉนัขอ...ไดไ้หม?

Ask May I + verb + object? May I shut down my computer now? May I have 3 partitions? May I have your camera?

Answer Yes / No / I’m sorry.

Unit 1 Introduction Pseudo Modal with Yes/No Question

I may บางทฉีนัอาจจะ.... Speaking for plan something in short time. For example;

I may + verb + object. I may borrow your laptop for present tomorrow. I may install new OS tomorrow.

Unit 1 Introduction Pseudo Modal with Yes/No Question

Will/shall จะ Will not (won’t)/Shall not จะไม่ Use “shall” for ask when subject are I or We except than use “will”

Ask

Will/Shall + verb + object?

Will you read history of computer at library?

Shall we bye dress by e-Commerce.

Answer

Yes + subject + will/shall.

No + subject + won’t/shall not.

Yes, I will read history of computer at library?

No, I won’t.

Yes, we shall.

Unit 1 Introduction Pseudo Modal with Yes/No Question Would อยากจะ Would not (Wouldn’t) ไม่

อยากจะ Use “shall” for ask when subject are I or We except than use “will”

Ask Would + subject +like + noun? Would you like PDF file? Would she like a new printer? Would + subject +like to + verb + object? Would they like to burn this folder? Would he like to know for using function?

Unit 1 Introduction Pseudo Modal with Yes/No Question Would อยากจะ Would not (Wouldn’t) ไม่

อยากจะ Use “shall” for ask when subject are I or We except than use “will”

Answer Yes/No/+ subject + would/wouldn’t Yes, I would like it. No, she wouldn’t Yes, they would like to burn this folder. No, he wouldn’t like to know for using function