1、China Software Talent Training Project中国软件专业人才培养工程Basic Computer English 基础计算机英语2009年上学期课件Made by Miss Zou娄底威尔软件教育基地Basic Computer English基础计算机英语第一章 第 A节the History of ComputerWhat is a computer?A computer is a device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all accordin
2、g to a series of stored instructions.计算机即为可根据一系列指令输入数据、处理数据、存储数据，并将结果输出的设备。Basic Computer English基础计算机英语第一章 第 A节the History of ComputerWhat is a computer?A computer is a device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.计算机即
3、为可根据一系列指令输入数据、处理数据、存储数据，并将结果输出的设备。Computer input is whatever is typed, submitted, or transmitted to a computer system. 计算机 输入 指将数据键入、提交或导入到计算机系统。Data refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, and ideas. 数据 指的是表示事、物和概念的符号。Computers manipulate data in many ways, and this manipulation is cal
4、led processing.计算机通过各种方式对数据进行计算，这种计算称为 处理 。The series of instructions that tell a computer how to carry out processing tasks is referred to as a computer program, or simply a “program”告诉计算机如何对各项任务进行处理的一系列指令称为 计算机程序 ， 简称 “程序 ”。These programs form the software that sets up a computer to do a specific
5、task.安装在计算机上处理特定任务的程序称为 软件 。In a computer, most processing takes place in a component called the central processing unit (CPU)在计算机里，大多数的处理行为由一个叫 中央处理器（ CPU） 的部件完成。Memory is an area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.内存 可暂保存待处理的、已存储的或输出的数据。Storage is
6、the area where data can be left on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.存储器 则保存那些需要永久保留的、无需即刻进行处理的基础数据。Output is the result produced by a computer.输出 是指计算机产生的结果。Computer Categories 计算机的种类Microcomputer、 personal computer、 desktop computer、notebook computer 、 tablet compu
7、ter、 handheld computer微型计算机、个人计算机、桌上电脑、笔记本电脑、平板电脑、掌上电脑A microcomputer could be clearly differentiated from computers in other categories because its CPU consisted of a single “chip” called a microprocessor.微型计算机明显区别于其他类型的计算机的是，其 CPU仅由单一 “芯片 ”组成，这种芯片称为 微处理器 。What is a personal computer?什么是个人计算机？A per
8、sonal computer is a type of microcomputer designed to meet the computing needs of an individual.Personal computers are available as desktop computers, notebook computers, or tablet computers.个人计算机是指为切合个体的需要而专门设计的微型计算机。 个人计算机包括桌上电脑、笔记本电脑和平板电脑。What are the characteristics of desktop computers?桌上电脑有哪些特
9、点？A desktop computer fits on a desk and runs on power from an electrical wall outlet.How do notebook computers differ from desktops?笔记本电脑和桌上电脑有何不同？A notebook (also referred to as a “laptop”) , is a small, lightweight personal computer that incorporates screen, keyboard, storage, and processing component into a single portable unit.
