Xml tags contain information about what the data is.

intelligent. Search engines that make use of XML so data can do a better job of finding the pages you are looking for because of the intelligent nature of XML content.

XML, by design, does not deal with how the data is displayed to the end user. Because HTML is a 55 presentation language, XML documents use HTML tags to help handle the visual formatting of the document. Also, you can use XML in your HTML documents to provide metadata, which is data about data in the document.

60 XML will do to the Web and e-commerce what HTML originally did to the Internet. XML and its associated applications have the potential to blow the roof off the Internet and how we do business.

PI Re-read the text to find the answers to mi these questions.

1. Mark the following statements as True or False:

a HTML is no longer useful for creating

webpages, b SGML is more complex than XML.

c XML files can only be used on Unix systems,

d XML files can only be read by browser

programs, e HTML is a markup language,

f Internet searches will be better with XML

files.

2. Match the terms in Table A with the statements in Table B.

Table A

a Metadata b Metalanguage c HTML d XML

e Markup language

Table В
• і	Extensible markup language
• • и	A coding system used for structuring and
	formatting documents
• • • in	Data about data
iv	An example of a page presentation
	language
v	A language from which you can create
	other languages

[Adapted from ‘XML Takes On HTML’, Smart Computing Guide Series Volume 8 Issue 1, January 2000. Graphic from ‘Web learns new language’, Guardian Online, Thursday November 25 1999]

UNIT 15 INTERVIEW

Webpage Creator

Match these reviews of websites to their titles. Some words and parts of words have been omitted. Try to replace them.

STARTER

1. Babelfish

2. Fish I.D.

3. Strangely Satisfying

4. Sheepnet

5. Download.com

Reuiews of website

a

If you want to buy old comics, old toys such as plastic fish for your bath, nodding dogs for your car and many other strange and bizarre items, this site is for you.

b

Everything you ever wanted to know or didn’t want to know about ***** Breeds, pictures and fascinating facts including the information that almost all ***** are either white or black. Guaranteed to raise a smile.

C

Trouble identifying *****? This site has pictures, quizzes, a special corner for children and a handy reference on all kinds of aquatic life. It also hosts a discussion area for all concerned with the marine environment.

d

Can’t remember the word in English or any other major language? Try ***** for an instant translation. Easy to use. Just type in your text. Choose the

language you want and select ‘Search’. You can also translate websites.

Only drawback is that you get a literal translation. Don’t expect ***** to cope with slang or idioms.

e

Whether it’s demos, full freeware or shareware products you are looking for, the chances are you’ll be able to find it here. Rather usefully the site also contains all major drivers and development tools - pretty much anything you could ever want to help you get the most out of your PC really. Well worth a visit whatever it is you’re looking for.

Carry out a survey of websites built by your classmates. Complete this table for at least 4 sites.

NAME SITE NAME TOPIC

SITE ADDRESS WHY SPECIAL LAST UPDATED

O John lives in North Dakota. Here he talks about his website.

Listen to the recording and complete this table about his site.

SITE NAME

topic ■■

SITE ADDRESS WHY SPECIAL LAST UPDATED

Q Listen to the recording again to find the answers to these
	questions.
	1	Why did John choose this topic?
	2	Which company produces Dreamweaver?
	3	What previous experience did he have of website creation?
	4	What’s the price of his ‘free’ domain name?
	5	What does he mean by 'Yahoo! just seems to swallow
		submissions’?
	6	What do you think Yahoo! Clubs are?
	7	List 4 tips he gives for other website builders.
	8	List 3 website addresses he mentions.
LANGUAGE WORK	would

Study this extract from the interview.	We use would in conditional sentences.
1 What do you intend to do next with your	For example:
site?	If you spilled coffee on the keyboard, you
J I'm going to update the Movie Journal	would damage it.
section and I'd like to build in new links.	Often the condition is implied, not stated.
Why doesn't John say/and I'm going to build	For example:
in new links'?	(If 1 had time) I'd like to build in new links.
Later John says,	(If 1 had to make a choice) my favourite site
	would have to be the Internet Movie Database.
J ... my favourite site would have to be the
Internet Movie Database.	What is the implied condition in this extract?
Why doesn't he say,'my favourite site has to	1 would look at other sites too for good ideas.
be the Internet Movie Database'?

Complete the gaps in this dialogue with will or would or the reduced forms ’// and’d where appropriate.

A What ¹ you do when you finish your diploma?

B I ² like to take a course in multimedia.

A How long ’that take?

B If I choose the certificate, it * take 6 months but if I

chose the master’s, it ⁵ take a full year.

A What ⁶ be the advantage of the master’s?

B I guess I ⁷ have better job prospects.

A When ⁸ you decide?

B It depends on my finals. If I do well, I ⁹ go for the

master’s.

Link these statements using an appropriate time clause. Refer to Unit 13, Language Work, if you need help.

1. a You click the mouse pointer on the file, b It is highlighted.

2. a You cannot save a file,

b You name it.

3. a The files are transferred.

b The transfer is graphically displayed.

4. a Make sure you have all the details of your set up.

b You phone the help line.

5. a The OK button is clicked.

b The copying process begins.

6. a The percentage of file transferred is displayed,

b Your browser downloads from the Internet.

7. a The virus is not activated,

b You open the infected file.

8. a You repair a PC.

b Ensure the machine is disconnected.

9. a Don’t open an email attachment,

b You have virus-checked it.

10. a You add memory.

b Change the BIOS settings.

Definitions and collocations Fill in the gap in these definitions. Check your answers with Unit 11, Task 4.

1. A is an interface enabling dissimilar networks to

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communicate.

2. A is a hardware and software combination used to

connect the same type of networks.

3. A is a network transmission path handling major data

traffic.

4. A is a special computer directing messages when

several networks are linked.

5. A is a number of computers and peripherals linked

together.

6. A is a network connecting computers over a small

distance such as within a company.

7. A is a powerful computer storing data shared by all

the clients in the network.

8. A is a network computer used for accessing a service

on a server.

9. A is a simple computer comprising a processor and

memory, display, keyboard, mouse and hard drives only.

10. A is an electronic device connecting all the data

cabling in a network.

Link each word in column A with a word which it often occurs with from column B. In some cases, more than one link is possible.

Column A	Column B
bulletin domain file graphical mobile search site synchronous text 10 web	board button engine link map message name page phone transmission

Work in pairs, A and B. You both have information about some websites. Find out if your partner can suggest a website to help you with your problems. He or she may not have an answer to all your problems.

Student A Website information and problems are on page 186. Student B Website information and problems are on page 192.

SPEAKING 9

US Visit a website of your choice. Take notes on any special features. You may refer to these seven points for evaluating a site listed in Unit 14, Task 2, if you wish. Then make a short presentation to the class on what makes your chosen site special.

1. Design

2. Navigation

3. Ease of use

4. Accuracy

5. Up to date

6. Helpful graphics

7. Compatibility

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Write a brief evaluation of the site you chose in Task 10. If you are unable to access a website, list the good and bad points of this home page.

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m Planning your website Study this flowchart for planning a website. Use it as the basis for a short text providing advice on website planning. Your text should have three paragraphs corresponding to the three stages in this diagram:

1. Analysis

2. Design and implementation

3. Evaluation

Begin your text like this:

You need to plan your website carefully before you go ahead and create it. There are three stages to the planning process:

KEY QUESTIONS WHEN PLANNING YOUR WEBSITE

Careful planning is essential to maximise the impact of your website. It'll take some effort to achieve, but the results will be worth it.

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Communications Systems

STARTER

Carry out a survey of mobile phone use amongst your classmates. Find out:

1. How many have mobile phones.

2. What they use them for.

3. What makes they have.

4. How often they use them per day.

5. What additional features their phones have, e.g. phone book

messages calls register games * calculator alarm call

2

Study these examples of abbreviations used in mobile phone text messages. Try to guess the meaning of the other abbreviations.

1	ATB	All the best
2	BCNU	Be seeing you
3	CU	See you
4	CU L8R
5	Luv
6	Msg
7	NE	Any
8	NE1
9	N01
10	PPL
11	RUOK
12	THNQ
13	Wknd
14	4

READING 3

What do these abbreviations mean? Use the Glossary to help if necessary.

ADSL

ITSP

MP3

spit

VoIP

Find the answers in the text below to these questions.

1. What is the main benefit of VoIP?

2. What do codecs do?

3. How does VoIP deal with the problem of packet loss?

4. How does VoIP combat jitter?

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   VoIP

5. What is latency?