- •1. The computer
- •Match the computer parts with the words below.
- •2 Read the text quickly. Match the headings (a-d) with the
- •3. Look at these words from the text. Write h (hardware), p (peripheral), s (software) or m (measurement) next to each one.
- •Vocabulary
- •4. Match the highlighted words words and phrases in the text with the definitions (1-8).
- •The desktop
- •1. What do you see first when you turn on a computer? How do you
- •2. Read the text quickly and match the headings (a-d) with the
- •3. Decide if the sentences are true (t) or false (f).
- •Vocabulary
- •4. Find the words in the text that mean:
- •5 Complete the sentences (1-7) with the words in the box.
- •3. Using a word processor
- •1 Look at the notebook keyboard below. Answer the questions.
- •4 Look at the table of word-processing tools and commands and their functions. Then answer the questions.
- •5. Write the commands and tools from the table under the correct
- •6. Match the first part of the sentence (1- 6) with the second part
- •Vocabulary
- •Complete the sentences with words from the box.
- •Match the icons (a-1) with the words (1-12). Say what the command or tool does.
- •9 Practise your typing! Type a paragraph of any English text that is new to you using a word-processing program. Do the following:
- •4. Word processing: for and against
- •1 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.
- •3. Decide if the sentences are true (t) or false (f).
- •Vocabulary
- •4. Match the highlighted words and phrases in the text with the
- •Storing data
- •1 Before you start
- •2 Reading
- •6. Saving files
- •1 How is it possible to lose files on a computer?
- •2 Read the text quickly and match the headings (a-e) with the paragraphs (1-5).
- •3 Decide if the sentences are true (t) or false (f).
- •1 If you do not choose a location, a name, or a format when you save a new
- •2 If you click Save on a new file, the Save As dialog box appears. T/f
- •6 Most word-processing documents use 'Untitled' as the default name. T/f
- •Vocabulary
- •4 Complete the sentences (1-6) with the highlighted words and phrases
- •In the text.
- •5 Work in pairs. Bring to your class six photographs of your family,
- •7.The Internet
- •2 Read the article. Decide if the sentences are true (t) or false (f).
- •6 Work in groups. Say which of the following ideas about the Internet
- •1 Choose keywords that are different to the item you want. □
- •Vocabulary
- •5 Find the words and phrases in the text that mean:
- •Get real
- •1 Compare how many e-mails, phone calls and letters you make/send and receive each week.
- •2 Read the different opinions. Which one do you most agree with?
- •Vocabulary
- •4 Which of the words in the box do people usually think of as positive? Which do they think of as negative?
- •5 Work in pairs. How do you feel about getting these unwelcome messages? Why? Add other types of unwanted communication to the list.
- •6 Write a paragraph describing the advantages and disadvantages of e-mail or telephones or the postal service.
- •10. Careers in it
- •1. Work in pairs and discuss the questions.
- •2. Read the quotes and write the name of the students by the jobs they
- •3.Write e, к, m or p. Which student:
- •Vocabulary
- •4.Underline the ways of expressing like or want in the quotes, then choose the correct answer.
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •6 Write a paragraph to say what kind of job you would like, and why. Get real
3.Write e, к, m or p. Which student:
1 wants to work at home?
2 wants a secure job?
3 does not want to study in college?
4 wants to choose when to work?
5 wants to manage people?
6 likes working with data?
7 wants to be rich and successful?
8 uses a coding system for web pages?
Vocabulary
4.Underline the ways of expressing like or want in the quotes, then choose the correct answer.
1 _________ telecommuting to working in an office.
a I’d rather b I prefer с I like
2.________ to do a distance-learning course.
a I’d prefer b I'd rather с I don't like
3._________ working long hours all the time.
a I'd prefer b I don't like с It's good
4 _________ to work with computers all day as I think it would be
boring.
a I'd rather not b I wouldn't like с I don't like
5 ________ be a rich techno-nerd than poor and popular.
a I'd rather b I prefer с I like
6 ________ in being a secretary. I want a better job.
a I'm not interested b I'm thinking of с I don't like
Speaking
5 Work in groups. Rank the things you want from a job: 1 = most important, 10 = least important.
a high salary ■ flexible working hours |
■ responsibility ■ interest or enjoyment |
■ a nice office ■ telecommuting |
■ long holidays ■ working with people |
■security ■ excitement/risk |
■ good benefits, e.g. a company car, gym membership |
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Writing
6 Write a paragraph to say what kind of job you would like, and why. Get real
Choose an area of IT that you are interested in. Find information about courses offered by colleges and universities. Find other areas where there are jobs in IT. Report back to the class on what you need to start the course or to get a good job.
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