Important vocabulary

More and more people are becoming computer-literate (= have experience of working with computers and know how to use them) as many programs and machines are so user-friendly (= easy to use). You can now connect your computer to computers all over the world using the Internet (= a system that allows computers to connect using DSL). People send each other e-mail (electronic mail) messages using this system or network. If your computer is slow it may need more memory. It may crash (= stop working) if there is not enough memory or if it has a bug (=a software problem; also a virus). Make sure you make a back-up copy of your work (= an extra copy on a floppy disk)

4. Add another word, abbreviation, or part of a word, to complete common 'computer' words and phrases.

1. Soft ………… 7. a computer …………

2. a word………… 8. ………… ROM

3. floppy ………… 9. laser …………

4. ………… friendly 10. lap …………

5. ………… literate 11. spread …………

6. key ………… 12. ………… mail

5. Make up sentences:

What do we call

a computer? a microprocessor? memory? personal computer? a program? a microcomputer?

A computer A microprocessor Memory Personal computer A microcomputer A keyboard A program

is

a heart of a microcomputer. a tiny processor on a single chip used in microcomputer. data storage system created by man. a computer used for home and personal use. part of a computer which store information. a set of instructions composed for solving given problems by computer. small scale computer using a single microprocessor chip in architecture. a part of a computer which allows the user to communicate with the computer.

Lesson 2 Operating a computer

1. Answer these questions. If possible, ask someone else the same questions.

Do you have a computer at home? If so, what is it?

Do you use computers at school/college/university/work? If so, what type?

What do you use them for?

Would you say you are computer-literate?

Do you find most computers user-friendly?

What software programs are you familiar with?

Do you use e-mail?

Have you used CD-ROM? If so what programs did you use and why?

2. Read and memorize the following words.

tiny – дуже маленький, крихітний;

set – сукупність;

warning – попередження;

anyway – в будь-якому випадку;

attractive – привабливий;

to advise – радити;

to influence – впливати;

reliable – надійний;

huge – величезний;

possibility – можливість;

to achieve – досягати;

price – ціна;

competitive – конкурентноспроможній;

to provide – забезпечувати.

3. What would you say if you took part in these dialogues? Dramatize them.

A: Our firm has bought 4 computers recently. But I don’t know whether they will help us in our work. What do you think about it ?

B: I suppose that ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

A: I know that computers are necessary for quick processing of the information. But we have no modern software on our computers. How do you think will it influence the quality of our work?

B: I think ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

A: We have word processing, spreadsheets, database management, graphics, desktop publishing programs. But actually I can't understand why we need them.

B: I can help you ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....

A: I can’t save information on my computer. Could you explain how to do it?

B: Yes, with pleasure ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

A: Will you help me to print the information I’ve just saved as the file “march.doc”? What tools shall I use for it?

B: You should, first of all ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....

4. Act as an interpreter in the conversation.

Mr. Rubin: Наша компанія планує забезпечити свій головний офіс 10 компьютерами. Я б xoтів знати, яке апаратне та програмне забезпечення ви б порекомендували нам використати?

Interpreter …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Mrs. Douglas: I would recommend you to use the newest software of Microsoft International, especially their last project for Windows Vista. It’s a reliable program with huge possibilities and modern tools. You can achieve good results with this software. I'm sure.

Interpreter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Mr. Rubin: А що стосується апаратного забезпечення?

Interpreter

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Mrs. Douglas: I suppose Apple would be the best and the prices are competitive. They provide the clients with monitors, keyboards, printers and all the connections, and also they give 6-month guarantee for their goods.

Interpreter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Mr. Rubin: Я знаю, що зараз icнує багато програм, які допомагають вести бухгалтерію. Для чого конкретно може бути пристосована така програма?

Interpreter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Mrs. Douglas: You can use such a program for budgets and financial analysis, for every day work of your Financial Department, for connection with your bank, etc.

Interpreter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.

1. New electronic technology is potentially the greatest educational innovation since the invention of the printing press.

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2. The computer can project your actions in a special program for 50 years into the future and show the consequences.

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3. Computers have two big problems to overcome: the high cost of the equipment and the opposition of some teachers.

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4. Now small, self-contained microcomputers priced as low as 600 USD perform all the tasks needed by most schools.

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4. Do computers actually help students learn better than traditional methods?

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4. What software do you use while working with computers?

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4. Have you saved the new information? Do you remember the file-name?

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4. Did you use the floppy disk?

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