1.10. Try to give definitions to the computer terms below following the definition formula: An a is a b that c

Example:

A toolbar is a bar that contains buttons for the most commonly-used commands in a computer.

A=the word we want to define

B=the general group or class that includes A

C=the characteristic(s) that make(s) A different from other examples of B

1. a file

2. a bus

3. a worm

4. a spam

5. a server

Check your definitions in the Internet using any search engine.

1.11. Add another word, abbreviation, or part of a word to complete common «computer» words and phrases.

1. soft____

2. a word ______.

3. ______-friendly

4. ______-literate

5. key_____

6. lap_____

7. system _____

8. search ______

9. tool_____

10. ____sheet

1.12. Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss and cross out a word/phrase in each box that is not usually used when talking about computers.

a) b)

	a new password			a hard copy
create	a new document		print out	a soft copy
	a new printer			a document

c) d)

	a file			a chatroom
attach	an e-mail		visit	a website
	a document			a document

e) f)

	a file			yoursoftware
download	a software		upgrade	your hardware
	a hardware			the menu

g) h)

	a key word			an icon
type in	the keyboard		click on	a hyperlink
	the password			a bug

i) j)

save			open
cut and paste	text		delete	an e-mail
surf			post

k) l)

start up			go on
shut down	computer		upgrade	the Internet
surf			surf

Do you know any other useful «computer» words and phrases? Share them with your group.