- •Unit 1 Read and translate the text. Text a
- •2. Provide definitions in the context of protecting information in computers:
- •3. Answer the questions to the text and perform the tasks.
- •4. Discuss the basic principles of information protection.
- •1. Use the correct tense form.
- •2. Put the questions to the following sentences.
- •Does Anti-Virus Software Still Matter?
- •Comprehension check
- •1. Give the Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
- •2. Are the statements true or false?
- •4. Discuss the security features of Vista and non-Vista systems. Grammar revision
- •1. Use the required form of the adjective in the following sentences.
- •2. Translate the following into English.
- •3. Change the active form into the passive one.
- •4. Complete the sentences using the Passive Voice.
- •5. Use the Passive Voice in the following sentences.
- •Summarize the text. Text b Antivirus Defense Development.
- •2. Are the statements true or false?
- •3. Answer the questions to the text.
- •1. Fill in the blanks with modal verbs.
- •3. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses. Conditional sentences: type 2.
- •4. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses. Conditional sentences: type 3.
- •5. Translate the sentences.
- •1. Give the Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
- •2. Are the statements true or false?
- •4. Discuss the security features of Vista and non-Vista systems.
- •5. Use the correct tense form.
- •6. Put the questions to the following sentences.
- •7. Summarize the text. Text b Antivirus Defense Development
- •8. Supplementary reading.
- •Read and translate the text.
- •2. Summarize the text.
- •1. Answer the questions.
- •2. Are the statements true or false?
- •5. Supplementary reading.
- •1.Read and translate the text.
- •1. Answer the questions
- •2. Are the following statements true or false?
- •4. Summarize the text using the following expressions:
- •5. Supplementary reading.
- •7. Give the English equivalents of the following words and word combinations.
- •8. Give the Russian equivalents of the following words and word combinations.
- •9. Supply the missing words where necessary.
- •10. Put the corresponding words and word combinations in the sentences.
- •11. Translate into English.
Comprehension check
1. Give the Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
to get a big boost; to place a strain; to clean worms; operating system integrity; formidable security arsenal; spywear; pop up; to ratchet up; to alter settings; built-in safeguards; to be bothered to do something.
2. Are the statements true or false?
1. Vista possesses a formidable security arsenal.
2. Without administrative rights, users can't accidentally (or deliberately) modify system settings; malware can't alter system security settings or disable antivirus software (should it be installed).
3. Microsoft also has made few security improvements to Internet Explorer.
4. A new Protected Mode can’t reduce the impact of malware by restricting where files can be saved without the user's consent.
5. Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against detected spyware, and a streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions. 6. When it comes to non-Vista computers, the need for virus protection is immense.
7. Many Linux users feel perfectly safe running their machines with very strong antivirus protection.
8. Many Macintosh users also feel the need for antivirus solutions.
9. XP users certainly benefit from anti-virus software.
10. Windows Live OneCare aimed at home users and small businesses, features an antivirus program, a firewall, a backup-and-restore utility, a tune-up utility and integrated functionality with Windows Defender for malware protection.
3. Answer the questions to the text.
1. How dangerous is it to use a computer without an antivirus program?
2. Why are many people reconsidering their system security options?
3. What does Vista security arsenal include?
4. What is User Account Control designed for?
5. What can Protected Mode do?
6. What are the functions of Vista Windows Defender?
7. What does Windows Live One Care feature?
8. What are non-Vista systems?
4. Discuss the security features of Vista and non-Vista systems. Grammar revision
1. Use the required form of the adjective in the following sentences.
1. He was the (amusing) lad you ever met. 2. He's a far (intelligent) person than my brother. 3. She was the (practical) of the family. 4. When they told me I was cured and could go, I can tell you I was (afraid) than glad. 5. I wanted to ask you both what you thought of my (late) films if you saw them. 6. He is (talkative) than his sister. He won't tire you so much. 7. He turned out to be (angry) than I had expected. 8. Today I'm no (wise) than yesterday. 9. This wine is the (good) I ever tasted. 10. Jack is the (clever) of the three brothers. 11. I don't think it matters in the (little) which seat I choose. 12. He felt (bad) yesterday than the day before. 13. The (near) house is three miles away. 14. Of the two evils let us choose the (little). 15. He was the (late) man to come. 16. She waited until her silence became the (noticeable) thing in the room. 17. The (near) item on the program is a piano sonata. 18. He is the (tall) of the two. 19. She is (amusing) in a small company. 20. Uncle Nick was the (old) son of the family.