計算機專業英語（簡體書）

《計算機專業英語(第2版)》的編寫以英文為主、中文為輔，是一本按計算機知識結構的層次編寫而成的計算機技術教材，在延續第一版編寫風格的基礎上，對教材內容進行了更新，刪去了一些過時的和過于復雜的內容，增加了反映計算機技術發展水平的新內容。內容涵蓋計算機硬件基礎知識、因特網與萬維網、計算機軟件技術及計算機網絡等專業知識。《計算機專業英語(第2版)》的計算機專業知識豐富，英語原文深入淺出，用簡單的語言表達了專業的計算機概念，文字流暢，易讀易懂。《計算機專業英語(第2版)》針對高職高專的教學特點，精心組織，合理選材。全書共10章，每章除專業課文外，還有詞匯和短語、重點提示、大量的習題及閱讀材料；書后附有專業課文的參考譯文和習題參考答案；書中還介紹了必要的語法知識與科技英語文章的翻譯方法、技巧，常用的網絡術語以及必要的英語寫作技巧。《計算機專業英語(第2版)》適合作為高職高專學生“計算機英語”課程的教材，也可供使用計算機的人員自學。

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
1.1 Computer Literacy
1.2 What Is a Computer and What Does It Do
1.3 The Components ofa Computer
1.3.1 Input Devices
1.3.2 Output Devices
1.3.3 System Unit
1.3.4 Storage Devices
1.3.5 Communication Devices
1.4 Computer Software
1.4.1 System Software
1.4.2 Application Software
1.5 Networks and the Internet
1.6 Categories ofComputers
1.6.1 Personal Computers
1.6.2 Minicomputers
1.6.3 Mainframe Computers
1.6.4 Super Computers
1.7 Examples ofComputers Usage
1.7.1 Home Users
1.7.2 Small Business Users
1.7.3 Mobile Users
1.7.4 Large Business Users
1.7.5 Power Users
The Characteristics of Science and Technology English
Reading Materials.
Computers in Everyday Life
SUMMARY

CHAPTER 2 THE INTERNETAND WORLD WIDE WEB
2.1 How the Internet Works
2.1 1 Connecting to the Intemet
2.1.2 Access Providers.
2.1.3 How Data Travels the Internet
2.1.4 Internet Addresses
2.2 The W0rld Wide Web(www)
2.2.1 Browsing the Web
2.2.2 Web Addresses
2.2.3 Navigating Web Pages
2.2.4 Searching For Information on the Web
2.3 Types ofWeb Sites
2.3.1 Portal
2.3.2 News
2.3.3 Informational
2.3.4 Business／Marketing
2.3.5 Educational
2.3.6 Entertainment
2.3.7 Advocacy
2.3.8 Blog
2.3.9 Content Aggregator
2.3.10 Personal
2.3.11 Wiki
2.3.12 Evaluating a Web Site
The Quality Criteria and Basic Method of Science and
Technology English Translation
Reading Materials
Other Internet Services
SUMMARY

CHAPTER 3 THE COMPONENTS IN THE SYSTEM UNIT
3.1 The System Unit
3.2 Central Processing Unit
3.2.1 The Control Unit
3.2.2 Arithmetic／Logic Unit
3.2.3 RegiSters
3.3 Microprocessor
3.1.1 Microprocessor Comparison
3.3.2 Parallel Processing
3.3.3 Coprocessor
3.4 Data Representation
3.4.1 ASCII
3.4.2 EBCDIC
3.4.3 Unicode
3.5 Different Types of Memory
3.5.1 RAM
3.5.2 ROM
3.5.3 Flash Memory
3.5.4 CMOS
3.5.5 Memory Access Times
3.6 Expansion Slots and Expansion Boards
3.7 How Is a Serial Port Different from a Parallel Port
3.7.1 Serial Port
3.7.2 Parallel Port
Word Building of Professional Computer English
Reading Materials
Emerging Technologies
SUMMARY

GHAPTER 4 INPUT
4.1 What Is Input
4.2 What Are Input Devices
4.3 The Keyboard
4.4 Pointing Devices
4.4.1 Mouse
4.4.2 Trackball
4.4.3 Touchpad
4.4.4 Stick
4.4.5 Joystick
4.4.6 Touch Screen
4.4.7 Pen Input
4.4.8 Light Pen .
4.4.9 Graphics Tablet
4.5 Scanners and Reading Devices
4.5.1 Optical Scanner
4.5.2 Optical Readers
4.6 Digital Cameras
Several Relations and the phenomenon of word addition in Science and
Technology English Translation
Reading Materials
Audio and Video Input
SUMMARY

CHAPTER 5 OUTPUT
5.1 What Is Output
5.2 What Are Output Devices
5.3 Display Devices
5.3.1 CRT Monitors
5.3.2 Flat-Panel Displays
5.3.3 Monitor Quality
5.3.4 Video Cards
5.4 Printers
5.4.1 Impact Printer
5.4.2 Nonimpact Printer
The Translation Method of Passive Voice
Reading Materials
Audio Output, Terminals and Other Output Devices
SUMMARY

CHAPTER 6 STORAGE
6.1 Memory
6.2 Types of Storage
6.3 Floppy Disks
6.3.1 Characteristics of Magnetic Media
6.3.2 Characteristics of a Floppy Disk
6.4 USB Flash Drive
6.5 Hard Disk
6.5.1 Characteristics of a Hard Disk
6.5.2 How dose a Hard Disk Work
6.5.3 Maintaining Data Stored on a Hard Disk
The Translation Method of Noun Clause
Reading Materials.
Compact Discs, Tapes, PC Cards and Other Types of Storage
SUMMARY

CHAPTER 7 COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKS
7.1 Communications
7.2 How Is Communications Used
7.3 Communications Channel
7.4 Physical Transmission Media
7.4.1 Twisted-Pair Cable
7.4.2 Coaxial Cable
7.4.3 Fiber-Optic Cable
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CHAPTER 8 OPERATING SYSTEM
CHAPTER 9 DATABASE
CHAPTER 10 CATEGORIES OF SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES