文档介绍：Chapter 1 Information Technology,the Internet,and You
Procedure: ① a way of doing sth 手续；步骤; ② guidelines for people tok with computers was handled by specialists-programmers, data entry clerks, and computer operators.
Take: to do an exam or a test 参加
Specialist: a person who is an expert in a particular area of work or study
specialism: an area of study or work that sb specializes in 专业；专长 syn. Speciality
Chapter 1 Information Technology,the Internet,and You
Then microcomputers came along and changed everything. Today it is easy for nearly everybody to use a computer. Now: Microcomputers are common tools in all areas of life. Writers write, artists draw, engineers and scientists calculate-all on microcomputers. Students and businesspeople do all this, and more.
Come along: to arrive; to appear
Artist: a person who creates works of art, especially paintings or drawings 艺术家（尤指）画家 artiste: a professional entertainer such as a singer, a dancer or an actor 艺人 craftsman/artisan: 手艺人
Chapter 1 Information Technology,the Internet,and You
New forms of learning have developed. People who are homebound, who work odd hours, or who travel frequently may take courses on the Web. A college course need not fit within the usual time of a quarter or a semester.
Develop: to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced, stronger, etc.
Homebind: to be tied up by family; restrict sb’s freedom by family; cannot leave family
Take: to study a subject at school, college , ；读 How many subjects are you taking this year?
semester: one of the two periods that the school or college year is divided into. 学期
Chapter 1 Information Technology,the Internet,and You
New ways to communicate, to find people with similar interests, and to buy goods are available. All kinds of people are using electronic mail, electronic commerce, and the Internet to meet and to share ideas and products.
To meet: to see and know sb for the first time 相识；结识
Communicate: to exchange info