Lesson 2 Computer (Part II)

In the modern world the computers are used in all areas of life. We encounter many daily computers. I use the computer for writing programs, solving of various tasks and entertainments. Other people use computer for other purposes. Electrical engineer use them to design installations and lighting systems. The pharmacists use the computer for drawing up and storage of the recipes of medicines. Librarian use computers to find information for people. The historian uses the computer for classification the historical facts. The composer uses the computer for composing music. The secretary uses the computer for sending faxes and documents. Computer can also operate planes, make the time-table and etc. With the help of the computer it is possible to pay bills, to make purchases and etc. Microchips are use in many devices. They are widely used in the manufacture of TVs. Besides they are used in calculators, cinemas etc. If you like gadgets and electronic entertainment, you can even use your PC to relax with computer games.

a) Complete the sentences

1. Electrical engineer uses the computer ……

2. The pharmacist uses the computer ……

3.Librarian use computers …..

4. The historian uses the computer ….

5. The composer uses the computer ……

6. The secretary uses the computer ….

b) The list of uses is long. Can you continue it ?

c) Say what advantages/disadvantages a computer gives to a user.

d) Answer the questions, using the attributive clauses

1. What is computer for you?

2. What are computer games for you?

3. What is the life without computers for you?

4. What is the Internet for you?

Lesson 3

Excursion to ‘New English File’

a) Read the e-mail. The computer has found ten mistakes.

They are either grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Can you correct them?

From: Alessandra [alessandra@andess.com.ar]

To: Daniel [dani2199@yahoo.com]

Subject: Hi from Argentina

Hi Daniel,

My name’s Alessandra. It’s an italian name, because my grandmother was from Italy, but I’m Argentinean and I live in Mendoza, a big city in the west of the country. I live with my parents and my two brothers. I have 19 years old, and I’m at university. I’m studing computer science. I’m in my first year and I really like it.

I’m going to tell you about myself. As you can see from the foto, I have long hair- it’s quite fair- and greens eyes, I wear glasses, but I want to get contact lenses soon.

I think I’m a positive person. I’m quite extrovert and frendly. My mother says I’m very talkative-I think she mean that I talk too much!

In my free time I love reading and going to the cinema. But I don’t have much free time becuase I have classes every day, and a lot of work to do even at weekends. I also go to English classes on friday afternoon.

Please write soon and tell me about you and your life.

Best wishes

Alessandra

b ) Cover the text and answer the questions from memory.

1. Where’s Alessandra from?

2. Why does she have an Italian name?

3. Where does she live?

4. Who does she live with?

5. What does she do?

6. What color are her eyes?

7. Is she shy?

8. What are her favorite free time activities?

9. When does she go to English classes?

c) Answer the questions in Reported speech. What did Alessandra write about

1. Mendoza?

2. her physical appearance?

3.her personality?

4. her hobbies?

5. her English classes?

d) Write a similar e-mail about you. Write four paragraphs.

Paragraph 1 name, nationality, age, family, study

Paragraph 2 physical appearance

Paragraph 3 personality

Paragraph 4 hobbies and interests