- •Module 5. Types of computer users
- •1. Vocabulary
- •1.1. Study the following words and word combinations. Consult a specialised ict dictionary, if necessary.
- •1.2. Study the following abbreviations and acronyms.
- •1.3. Match the words with their definitions.
- •1.4. Comment on the meaning of the following word combinations.
- •1.5. Complete the table with appropriate derivatives.
- •1.6. Give En equivalents for these words and word combinations.
- •1.7. Translate the following sentences from Ru into En.
- •Three Types of Computer Users. Ict Worker Types
- •3.3. Answer the following questions based on the text.
- •3.4. Work in groups. Consider the following issues and report the information you have discussed back to the class.
- •4. Supplementary reading
- •4.1. Scan the following texts and choose from the list (a-d) the sentence which best summarises each part (1-2) of the text. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
- •Next Generation of Computer Users are for Ergonomics and against e-waste
- •4.2. Read through the texts again and decide if the following sentences are true (t) or false (f).
- •Modelling and Simulation Applied by Computer System Users
- •6.2. Find the answers to the questions in the text.
- •6.3. Match the terms in Table a with their definitions in Table b.
- •7. Translation
- •7.1. Translate the text from En into Ru. Computer Users
- •8. Text rendering
- •9. Discussion
- •Vocabulary Network
- •Ict Worker Types
- •9.2. Work in groups. Find out from your partners whether they agree or disagree with the following statements.
- •Module 6. Ict-related jobs
- •1. Vocabulary
- •1.1. Study the following words and word combinations. Consult a specialised ict dictionary, if necessary.
- •1.2. Study the following abbreviations, acronyms and blendings.
- •1.3. Match the words with their definitions.
- •1.4. Comment on the meaning of the following word combinations.
- •1.5. Complete the table with appropriate derivatives.
- •1.6. Give En equivalents for these words and word combinations.
- •1.7. Translate the following sentences from Ru into En.
- •2. Swtch on activities
- •2.1. Prove that the following skills and methods are most important for an ict specialist. Rank them in order of their importance from 1 to 7.
- •Jobs in ict
- •3.3. Answer the following questions based on the text.
- •What are the professional duties of an it manager? Give the job description.
- •3.4. Work in groups. Consider the following issues and report the information you have discussed back to the class.
- •4. Supplementary reading
- •4.1. Scan the following texts and choose from the list (a-d) the sentence which best summarises each part (1-2) of the text. There are two extra sentences which you do not need to use.
- •Teleworking and Social Networking Sites Designed to Help You Get a Job
- •4.2. Read through the texts again and decide if the following sentences are true (t) or false (f).
- •4.3. Answer the questions about the texts.
- •Information Management and the Profession of it Managers
- •6.2. Find the answers to the questions in the text.
- •6.3. Match the terms in Table a with their definitions in Table b.
- •7. Translation
- •7.1. Translate the text from En into Ru.
- •Ict Professionals and Professional Associations Membership
- •8. Rendering
- •8.1. Render the text about a knowledgeable employee from Ru into En and relate the information given in the text to your personal life experience. Инструменты знаниевого работника
- •Vocabulary Network
- •Academic Disciplines List
6.2. Find the answers to the questions in the text.
Why is simulation significant in the early design cycle?
What essential applications of simulation are mentioned in the text?
Why is it necessary for computer system users to implement models?
How is the simulation process executed?
What types of simulations can you name?
What terminology is used in system simulation?
6.3. Match the terms in Table a with their definitions in Table b.
Table A Table B |
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1 |
simulator software |
a |
the study of the modelling of human mental functions by computer programs |
2 |
system simulation |
b |
any device or system that simulates specific conditions or the characteristics of a real process or machine for the purposes of research or operator training |
3 |
artificial intelligence |
c |
a simulated three-dimensional environment that surrounds the user and is generated by a computer |
4 |
“virtual environments” |
d |
modelling of the operation of a real system |
7. Translation
7.1. Translate the text from En into Ru. Computer Users
The sound of the keyboard typing away and the clicking of the mouse throughout the night has become a normal occurrence in every household. Staying up until 3 or 4 in the morning, knowing work starts at 9AM is a characteristic of many computer users today. Since the invention of the computer, life has become much easier for humans. With the birth of the Internet communications now have limitless possibilities around the world. People are now able to communicate with others from all over the world, not even having to meet them face to face. With these two entities working together, computers have become a necessity for home users as well as businesses today. It has affected various aspects of our daily life and has advanced society towards the future. The University of Cincinnati study found that problematic computer users tend to be most mesmerized by interactive pursuits – frequenting chat rooms and other multiuser domains, writing e-mail, surfing the Web, playing games.
Although all computers are basically the same, hardware and software wise, people are known for using the computer for different purposes. Some use their computers for communication and others for a source of entertainment.
There exist various types of computer users. Each type of user is similar in a way that they spend many hours in front of their computer screen, staring and typing away through the night. Computers have made life much simpler for people as well as bringing together people from various regions on the planet. Not only has it made an impact on American culture, but as well as other countries. Most professions have been centered around computers such as programmers, network administrators and web page designers.