Unit 8 Applications programs

applications program – прикладна програма

package (suite), n – пакет програм, пакет

word processor, n – текстовий процесор

spreadsheet, n – електронна таблиця, аркуш

database, n – база даних

data processing – опрацювання даних

graphics, n – графічні матеріали, графіка

account, n – обліковий запис

payroll, n – 1. штатний розпис; 2. платіжна відомість

PIM (personal information manager) – персональний інформаційний мереджер

DTP (desktop publishing program) – настільний видавничий програмний пакет

website editor – програма редагування вебсайтів, веб-редактор

developer, n – розробник

tool, n - інструмент

office programe – офісна програма

office package – офісний пакет

mailmerge, n – збірка листів

file server – файловий сервер

file format – формат файла

file management – керування файлами

file name – назва файла

laser printer – лазерний принтер

dot-matrix printer – крапково-матричний принтер

tab, n – табуляція

tab character – символ табуляції

search criteria – критерії/параметри пошуку

button icon – значок кнопки

default button – усталена кнопка

upgrade, v – модернізувати, оновлювати

broadband, adj – радіоширокосмуговий

leased line – виділена лінія, лінія безпосереднього зв’язку

Application software is all the computer software that causes a computer to perform useful tasks beyond the running of the computer itself. A specific instance of such software is called a software application, application program, application or app.

The term is used to contrast such software with another type of computer program referred to as system software, which manages and integrates a computer's capabilities but does not directly perform tasks that benefit the user. The system software serves the application, which in turn serves the user. Examples include accounting software, enterprise software, graphics software, media players, and office suites. Many application programs deal principally with documents. Applications may be bundled with the computer and its system software or published separately, and can be coded as university projects.

Application software applies the power of a particular computing platform or system software to a particular purpose.

Some applications are available in versions for several different platforms; others have narrower requirements and are thus called, for example, a Geography application for Windows, an Android application for education, or Linux gaming. Sometimes a new and popular application arises which only runs on one platform, increasing the desirability of that platform. This is called a killer application.

Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises

Exercise 1. Read the text, for questions 1-5, choose the answer (A, B, C, D or E) which you think fits best according to the text.

The Internet is like a huge city, full 1) ….. many different kinds of places and people. As in a real city, there are certain places which are suitable for youngsters and others which need to be avoided.

The Internet neither belongs to 2) …… is controlled by any one person, organization or government. It gives all of us the opportunity to create material for others to see. On the other hand, as in ordinary life, there are those who might use it for illegal 3) ….. . The freedom of the Net 4) ….. exciting opportunities for youngsters and, 5) ….. being aware of the possible dangers and taking steps to avoid them, they can happily explore that online world in safety.

1. A) with B) of C) in D) from E) on

2. A) or B) neither C) nor D) either E) both

3. A) methods B) works C) uses D) targets E) purposes

4. A) offers B) proposes C) suggests D) faces E) finds

5. A) with B) by C) for D) as E) to

Exercise 2. You are going to read a magazine article about cyber cafes. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-H for each part 1-6 of the text. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use.