IV. Vocabulary Work. a) Give the definitions of the following words and expressions
1. Work in pairs. a) Give the definitions of the following words and expressions.
to store spreadsheet database word processor to process monitoring computer-aided design
b) Find in the text the synonyms for the following words and expressions.
To machine (B), rate (A), watching (D), closing (H), to keep (A), tools (G), to work (A).
2. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word.
1. In science and engineering computer ___________ results of experiments in a short period of time. 2. ___________ is a program for automatic calculations in the form of the table. 3. We ___________ information or data in the memory or storage of the computer. 4. We use ___________ and ___________ to keep records of students, teachers and materials. 5. In medicine ___________systems serve doctors in their work. 6. ___________ is a program which can create, store, edit and print different texts. 7. Computers can be used to teach courses such as ___________, language learning, programming, etc. 8. ___________ is a set of organized data or information in the computer storage. 9. ___________ can correct grammar mistakes. 10. ___________ are very helpful in business and research.
3. Complete the sentences so that they make sense.
1. ___________ business, medicine, education, home, engineering. 2. In science computers do ___________. 3. The computer’s memory can ___________. 4. Today computers ___________. 5. ___________ helps students to study at their own pace. 6. The most important social problems of computer technology ___________.
4. Use the words from ex.1 p. 6 in the sentences of your own. 5. Make up a fairy-tale using the words from ex. 1 p. 6. Begin with: Once upon a time there lived a computer which……. V. Speaking
Complete and act out the dialogue:
Journalist: ............................... Sociologist: Computers are very popular today. 90% of young people at the age of 12-19 have an experience how to operate a computer. Journalist: ............................... Sociologist: 65% of them have computers at home and about 30% use home computers every day. Journalist: ............................... Sociologist: 93% of pupils operate computers at school. Journalist: ............................... Sociologist: 75% of young people think that computers make their life easier and more interesting and the knowledge of a computer helps to find a good job. Journalist: Are there any social problems of computer technology nowadays. Sociologist: ............................
VI. Writing
Your friend needs your advice. He is not sure if it’s worth while buying a personal computer. Write a letter to your friend. Persuade him in necessity and importance of this.
Unit 2
TOPIC: COMPUTER COMPONENTS
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