2017-10-31
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LEAD-IN
1. What does the word “robot” mean? Do robots just complete the tasks or can make decisions? Where is robot’s brain? What constituents compose robot’s brain? Read the following words and think of possible connection between them all or some of them: oscillator, microprocessor, A/D converter, RAM, program memory, microcontroller. Work in small groups. Think of the positive and negative effect(s) of robots’ intervention justifying it (them) with three reasons. The second group should disprove their point with three reasons.
PRONUNCIATION
| 2. Make sure you pronounce the following words properly: | |||
| bidirectional | [bʌɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl] | microprocessor | [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈproʊˌsesər] |
| capability | [ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiː] | peripherals | [pəˈrɪf(ə)rəlz] |
| designate | [ˈdezɪgˌneɪt] | retrieve | [rɪˈtriːv] |
| duplex | [ˈdjuːpleks] | robotics | [rəu'bɔtɪks] |
| elapse | [ɪˈlæps] | flawless | ['flɔːləs] |
| micro | [maɪkrəʊ] | linear | ['lɪnɪə] |
| microcontroller | [ˌmaɪkrəʊkənˈtrəʊlər] | artificial | [ˌɑːtɪ'fɪʃ(ə)l] |
WORD STUDY
3. Translate the following definitions and memorize the terms:
| bidirectional (adj) - | functioning in two directions; |
| bus (n) - | an electrical conductor, maintained at a specific voltage and capable of carrying |
| a high current, usually used to make a common connection between several | |
| circuits in a system; | |
| feedback (n) - | the return of part of the output of an electronic circuit, device, or mechanical |
| system to its input, so modifying its characteristics; | |
| capability (n) - | a facility on a computer for performing a specified task; |
| mount (v) - | to establish, set up or fix (an object) in position; |
| designate (v) - | to indicate or specify, point out; |
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