- •Module 6 Creative software 99
- •Module 7 Programming / Jobs in ict 119
- •Glossary 156
- •In this module, you will:
- •Write a short presentation summarizing your discussion. Then ask one person from your group to give a summary of the group's ideas to the rest of the class.
- •In pairs, label the elements of this computer system.
- •X is a type of...
- •In pairs, answer these questions. If necessary, look at the Glossary.
- •In pairs, compare your answers.
- •In a computer shop
- •Listen again and complete the product descriptions.
- •MacBook
- •In a computer shop
- •Vocabulary tree
- •In this module, you will:
- •Interacting with your computer
- •This is a device the cursor and selecting items on the screen.
- •6 Speech recognition systems
- •I In pairs, discuss how many ways there are of capturing an image on a computer.
- •In small groups, compare your answers and decide about the following.
- •In pairs, discuss who or what you think is:
- •Image you don't need.
- •In pairs, discuss these questions.
- •- The width of the screen in proportion to its height
- •Vertically
- •What substance produces light and colour when hit by electrons in a crt monitor?
- •Display screens and ergonomics
- •Get a good chair, one that your lower back and is
- •Instructions and advice
- •Find words in the article with the following meanings.
- •Output quality, measured in dots per inch (lines 10-15)
- •6 Reading quiz - printer adverts
- •In pairs, read the adverts and then answer these questions. See who in your class can finish first.
- •Which printer would you recommend to someone who wants to print advertising graphics?
- •If you have the wide-format printer from Vutek, what kinds of material can you print on?
- •In pairs, discuss these questions.
- •(2! Listen to an interview with Mike Hartley, the director of the Assistive Technology Project for the Blind in Washington dc. Make notes about these topics.
- •Investing in assistive technologies
- •In this module, you will:
- •0 ( Replace All ) Replace ( Cancel ) f Fmd Next *
- •To connect to a computer by typing your username and password (in Telnet paragraph)
- •In pairs, discuss these questions.
- •How old was the hacker that broke into the us defence computer in 1989?
- •1981 - Ian Murphy, a 23-year-old known as Captain Zap on the networks, hacked into the White House and the Pentagon.
- •В Read the text on page 101 and check your answers to 3 and 4 in a.
- •What type of graphics software is used to make maps or 3-d models of the Earth?
- •In pairs, discuss these questions.
- •Vacancies at eJupiter.Co.Uk
- •How many types of network are there?
- •How do I install a wired modem router?
- •How do I log on to the Internet Service Provider?
- •What is wireless networking?
- •What do I need to set up a home wireless lan?
- •Which is better, a wired or wireless lan?
- •Internet Service
- •Irregular verbs
Unit
7
Ergonomics
A
bJ
Listen to Tony Clark, an expert in computer ergonomics, talking to
some office workers about health and safety. What health problems
associated with computer use do the office workers mention?
в
В Listen
again and complete these extracts.
Make
sure your feet rest firmly or on a footrest.
Position
the keyboard your elbows, with your arms
the
work surface ...
...
position the monitor at, or just below,
You
should sit at from the front of the monitor, about 50 to 70
centimetres
away.
...
a kind of stand that lets you move the monitor _ , so you can use
it
at
the correct angle and height’.
Match
the extracts above (1-6) with the correct parts of the diagram
(a-f).
Ergonomics
- the
study of how people Interact safely and efficiently with machines
and their work conditions
Display screens and ergonomics
Get a good chair, one that your lower back and is
Language
work:
instructions and advice
Look
at the HELP box and then
complete these health and
safety
guidelines with should/shouldn't.
If
you type a lot at your computer each
day,
you buy an ergonomic
keyboard;
it can help reduce the risk of
repetitive strain injury.
You place
your mouse
within
easy reach and support your
forearm.
If
you decide to build your own PC,
protect yourself from
electric shocks. You
touch
any components
unnecessarily.
You
We
use the imperative to give instructions. Get
an
adjustable chair.
Don't
put your
monitor in front of a window.
We
use should
and
shouldn't
+
infinitive to give advice or to talk about what we think is a good
or bad idea.
You
should
look
down at the monitor, not up.
You
shouldn't
use
a monitor that's fuzzy or distorts the image.
We
can also give advice by using set phrases like It's
a good idea to or
It's
a bad idea to
+
infinitive.
It's
a good idea to have
a monitor with a tilt-
and-swivel
stand.
always
use a
copyholder
if you are working from
documents.The
best position is between the screen and the keyboard, or at the same
height as
the screen; this can reduce neck, back and eyestrain.
Irresponsible
disposal of electronic waste can cause severe environmental and
health problems. You just throw your old monitor or video system
into the bin.
В
IW| In
pairs, practise giving advice about how to use a monitor safely
using should/shouldn't
or It's
a good/bad idea to.
Look at these guidelines for help.
Don't
open the monitor. It's dangerous.
Don't
stare at the screen for long periods of time.
Position
the monitor at eye level or just below.
Leave
enough space behind the monitor for unobstructed movement.
Don't
sit near the sides or back of CRT monitors. Use LCD screens instead
- they're free from radiation.
Keep
the screen clean to prevent distorting shadows.
An
ergonomic school or office
ЁЦ
You
have been asked to write a list of guidelines for making your school
or office more ergonomic. Look at the definition of ergonomics at
the bottom of page 35 and then write an email to your
teacher/manager explaining your guidelines. Consider 1-8 below.
Physical
layout of the work site; desk areas, computer equipment, filing
cabinets, etc.
Lighting
(overhead lights, desk lamps), glare and ventilation
Computer
and office furniture: ergonomic chairs and desks
User-friendly
and ergonomic devices: keyboards, mice, monitors, wrist rests,
copyholders, etc.
Location
and features of telephones
Layout
of cables and switches for a wired network
Wireless
internet access and wireless network
Maintenance
and technical repairs
Instructions and advice
nit8
Choosing
a printer
Types
of printer
How
many types of printer can you think of? Make a list.
Read
the article on page 38 and then label the types of printer (1-5).
Which types of printer aren't pictured?
The
quality (resolution) of the images goes up to 2,400 dots per inch
(dpi)
1
Provides
high quality output: a resolution of 1,200-2,400 dpi
2
Provides
high quality for linework (lines and curves)
The
resolution depends on the number of pins
Provides
the highest resolution: more than 3,000 dpi