Unit1 Computer Hardware 1
Reading and Translating 1
Reading A:CRT Monitors 1
Reading B:MicroScan Monitors 5
Simulated Writing--Commercial Letters(Ⅰ) 7
Listening and Speaking--Inquiry 12
Unit2 Peripherals 17
Reading and Translating 17
Reading A:Document Management 17
Reading B:Black Widow Scanners 22
Simulated Writing--Commercial Letters(Ⅱ) 24
Listening and Speaking--Offer and Counter-offer 26
Unit3 Operating System 32
Reading and Translating 32
Reading A:Linux 32
Reading B:Instructions on Installing Win98 36
Simulated Writing--Fax and E-mail 39
Listening and Speaking--Packing and Shipment 43
Unit4 Application Software 48
Reading and Translating 48
Reading A:A Quick Look at Word 2000 48
Reading B:Bill Gates 52
Simulated Writing--Letter of Greait 54
Listening and Speaking--Payment 58
Unit5 Jnternet 63
Reading and Translating 63
Reading A:World Wide Web 63
Reading B:Cisco 67
Simulated Writing--Commercial Invoice 69
Listening and Speaking--Contract 72
Reading A:Practical Videoconferencing 77
Reading and Translating 77
Unit6 Net Life 77
Reading B:Yahoo! Shopping 81
Simulated Writing--Bill of Lading 83
Listening and Speaking--Insurance and Claim 87
Unit7 Computer Security 92
Reading and Translating 92
Reading A:Backdoors 92
Reading B:Enterprise Security Management 96
Simulated Writing--Insurance Policy 98
Listening and Speaking--Setting up a Joint Venture 102
Unit8 Multimedia 106
Reading and Translating 106
Reading A:Desktop Video Editing 106
Reading B:Troubleshooting Tips 110
Simulated Writing--Sales Contract 112
Listening and Speaking--Technology Transfer and Cooperation 115
Unit9 New Technology 119
Reading and Translating 119
Reading A:Quantum Computing 119
Reading B:Safety Instructions 123
Simulated Writing--Instructions 126
Listening and Speaking--Development and Marketing of a Product 129
Unit10 Digitised World 133
Reading and Translating 133
Reading A:Home Front 133
Reading B:Bill Gates Vison of the Future 137
Simulated Writing--Invitation for Tender 139
Listening and Speaking--Business Management and Personnel Training 142
Jlossary 147
参考答案 163
参考译文 187