《计算机英语(第3版)》练习参考答案
《计算机英语(第3版)》练习参考答案 Unit One: Computer and Computer Science Unit One/Section A
I. Fill in the blanks with the information given in the text:
1. Charles Babbage; Augusta Ada Byron
2. input; output
3. VLSI
4. workstations; mainframes
5. vacuum; transistors
6. instructions; software
7. digit; eight; byte
8. microminiaturization; chip
II. Translate the following terms or phrases from English into Chinese and vice versa:
1. artificial intelligence 人工智能
2. paper-tape reader 纸带阅读器
3. optical computer 光计算机
4. neural network 神经网络
5. instruction set 指令集
6. parallel processing 并行处理
7. difference engine 差分机
8. versatile logical element 通用逻辑元件
9. silicon substrate 硅衬底
10. vacuum tube 真空管
11. 数据的存储与处理 the storage and handling of data
12. 超大规模集成电路 very large-scale integrated circuit
13. 中央处理器 central processing unit
14. 个人计算机 personal computer
15. 模拟计算机 analogue computer
16. 数字计算机 digital computer
17. 通用计算机 general-purpose computer
18. 处理器芯片 processor chip
19. 操作指令 operating instructions
20. 输入设备 input device
III. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the words given in the following list, making changes if necessary:
We can define a computer as a device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and
produces output. According to the mode of processing, computers are either analog or digital.
They can also be classified as mainframes, minicomputers, workstations, or