Exercise 4. Language work

А Here are some common nouns in computing. Divide them into countable and uncountable nouns.

1. window	4. program	7. system
2. robotics	5. hacker	8. software
3. hardware	6. hacking	9. workstation

В These sentences contain typical errors. Correct them.

1. We are having а terrible weather.

2. Can you give me an advice?

3. We need some informations.

4. The news were very depressing.

5. I like the furnitures.

6. Much people usе the Web today.

С Complete this text with а, an, the (or nothing at all) as necessary.

At school we have (1)_____ computer in every classroom. We use (2)_____ computer do (3)_____ projects and to study (4)_____ music and languages. The teachers use PCs to print articles, songs, or activities for use in class. This year, they are preparing (5)_____ exchange with а college in Norfolk.

We all use it tо get (6)_____ information from (7)_____ Internet.

At home I use my computer to send and receive (8)_____ е-mail and to play (9)_____ computer games. I have (10)_____ ink-jet printer.

Exercise 5. Complete the paragraph below with the words from the box in the appropriate form.

computer user utility program desk panel virus application

System Utilities are small 1_____ which improve a system’s performance and help 2_____ take advantage of the computer’s capabilities. They are often 3_____ accessories that can be called up while you are working in another 4_____. They can also be INITs, i.e. system extensions which are activated when you turn on the 5_____, control devices which you adjust in the control 6_____, or even stand-alone programs that run when you need them. 7_____ are available for back-up, file search, 8_____ protection, disaster recovery, and so on.

Exercise 6. These people are looking for solutions to their software needs. Read about what they want.

1. Alice Trent. Alice produces a newsletter for local business. She wants to make it look more professional.

2. Jun Tahakashi. Jun wants to make an Internet home page for his new company. He has never done this before and doesn’t know how to begin, but he can’t afford to pay someone to do it for him.

3. Michelle Lee. Michelle wants to download and print information pages and manuals available as PDF (Portable Document Format) files from the Web. She has unlimited Internet access but very little budget to buy software. She needs a solution immediately.

Now read about the benefits of the different kinds of software. What software do you think the people should buy? They may need more than one package. Why? Discuss your ideas with a partner.

Useful Language

He/She needs/wants _____ (features) because _____ (reason).

With this software, he/she can/will be able to _____(benefits).

Explore

• in groups:

What software do you use in your university/home? Why do you use it? What can you do with this software?

• with a partner:

Choose one kind of software and list its features and benefits. Then tell the class.