5. Using a computer

Complete the sentences below with these words:

toolbar	template	spreadsheets
terminals	document	word processor
database	memory	modem

1. Most computers have enough …….. to store a vast amount of information.

2. The central computer in this office serves thirty-two …… .

3. You can’t get onto the Internet unless your computer has a … .

4. If you write a lot of similar letters, you can save a lot of time by using a …. .

5. It’s usually quicker to use the icons on the …than to keep using the menu.

6. Many people only use their computer as a .. . All they do is write letters and reports on it.

7. The three most important kinds of ….. that your PC can create are word processor, database and spreadsheet.

8. We have a huge …. With detailed information about all our customers.

9. The … save me a lot of time when I’m doing the accounts.

6. Computing verbs

Match the verbs on the left with the phrases on the right:

1. insert	a. a back-up copy
2. make	b. an e-mail
3. run	c. an icon
4. surf	d. a floppy disc
5. send	e. the Internet
6.click on	f. part of the text
7. highlight	g. a program

7. Problems with the computers

Complete the text with these words:

lost

viruses

hackers

crashed

bug

Everybody seems to be having problems with computers these days. Governments and big companies are worried about (1) …. who find their way into their systems and read confidential information. They are even more worried about (2) … which can destroy all their programs.

It’s not much better for ordinary people either – I bought a program myself last month and I suppose it must have had a (3) … of some kind. My computer suddenly (4) …. And I (5) ……… two hours’ work.

L esson 42.

1. Speaking

Look at the cartoon and say ….

a) What the woman is complaining about b) If the man agrees with her c) What is unusual about the man’s words d ) If you think the man is a netaholic and why/why not. READING Read the texts below. TEXT A

To be or not to be a netaholic

I nternet addiction has been a very controversial topic as well as the subject of increasing clinical interest. While some argue that the Internet is merely a communication medium and cannot be compared to drug and alcohol, others are concerned about the growing number of individual cases related to the overuse of the Internet. Internet addiction includes not only excessive chatroom participation, but several other ways whereby people spend too much time online to the detriment of their social and financial well-being. Some of the addictions/problems related to Internet use are: online gambling, cyber affairs, online shopping and online gaming.

Complete these sentences according to the text without changing the original meaning:

1. Not only has Internet addiction … but …

2. Some people … while others reply that ….

3. Online gambling, online shopping and online gaming are …

TEXT B

Fill in the gaps with the words or expressions from the box.

interactive multimedia

communicate

educational

colleagues

video material

updated

Internet

publish

cultures

cyberspace

electronic mail

up-to-date

keyboard chats

sound and music

topic

digital movies