Тема 28 Мережі. - Part 19

1 Прочитайте та вивчіть правила (усно)

Relative clauses with a participle

Relative clauses with a participle are often used in technical descriptions. They allow you to provide a lot of information about a noun using as few words as possible.

Study these examples: 1. Computers equipped with wireless NICs. 2. A network printer connected to a wireless print server. 3. A modem providing access to the Internet. 4. A fixed LAN linking computers with cables.

We can use the passive participle as in examples 1 and 2: 1. Computers equipped with wireless NICs. = computers which are equipped. 2. A network printer connected to a wireless print server. = a network printer which is connected.

We can use an active participle as in examples 3 and 4: 3. A modem providing access to the Internet. = modem which provides access to the Internet. 4. A fixed LAN linking computers with cables. = A fixed LAN which links computers with cables.

2 Доповніть речення відповідною формою participle, утвореного від дієслова в дужках (письмово)

1. A gateway is an interface … (enable) dissimilar networks to communicate. 2. A bridge is a hardware and software combination … (use) to connect the same type of networks. 3. A backbone is a network transmission path … (handle) major data traffic. 4. A router is a special computer … (direct) messages when several networks are linked. 5. A network is a number of computers and peripherals … (link) together. 6. A LAN is a network … (connect) computers over a small distance such as within a company. 7. A server is a powerful computer … (store) many programs … (share) by all the clients in the network. 8. A client is a network computer … (use) for accessing a service on a server. 9. A thin client is a simple computer … (comprise) a processor and memory, display, keyboard, mouse and hard drives only. 10. A hub is an electronic device … (connect) all the data cabling in a network.

3 Об’єднайте наступні речення, використовуючи a relative clause with a participle. (письмово)

Example: a. There is a line receiver in the living room. b. It delivers home entertainment audio to speakers. - There is a line receiver in the living room delivering home entertainment audio to speakers.

1. a. The technology is here today. b. It is needed to set up a home network. 2. a. You only need one network printer. b. It is connected to the server. 3. a. Her house has a network. b. It allows basic file-sharing and multi-player gaming. 4. a. Eve has designed a site. b. It is dedicated to dance. 5. a. She has built in links. b. They connect her site to other dance sites. 6. a. She designed the site using a website creation program. b. It is called Dreamweaver. 7. a. At the centre of the home of tomorrow is a network. b. It is accessed through a control pad. 8. a. The network can simulate the owner's presence. b. This makes sure vital tasks are carried out in her absence. 9. a. The house has an electronic door-keeper. b. It is programmed to recognise you. c. This gives access to family only.

4 Прочитайте та перекладіть текст (письмово).

Making guesses and giving advice: Help desk technicians have to sort out the different reasons for the problem and suggest ways to fix it. Look at some of the expressions that can be used: Turn the computer off and on again. It often works. / You should check that dust is not affecting the computer cooling fan, the device that prevents the parts inside the computer from overheating. / Why don't you reboot, restart, the system again? / If this doesn't work, use a recovery tool, a software application to restore your deleted data. / You should back up your files in the future, make copies. / If I were you, I'd get a UPS, an uninterruptible power supply, a device to maintain the continuous supply of electric power.

5 Заповніть пропуски, використовуючи інформацію із вправи 4. (письмово)

- Your PC has a mortal enemy: heat. Since the most common cause of overheating is dirt, you should ensure that your CPU (1) … … doesn't become clogged by cleaning it with compressed air.

- Check your power protection: if there are frequent voltage spikes or power outages in your area, get a (2) … to power your PC.

- Remember your (3) … … software is essential so you won't lose important information. It's always essential to (4) … … all the files you'll need in the future.

- Evaluate your hard disk’s health with its error-checking utility.

- Finally, if disasters do happen, remember that it's always useful to (5) … off and on the computer or (6) … the OS.