- •Language work: Articles
- •Listening
- •What can computers do?
- •Language work: The Present Simple Passive
- •Living with computers
- •Other applications
- •In pairs, discuss the elements of a simple computer system.
- •Read the text, translate it and get ready to do the exercises after the text.
- •Unit 3 Types of computer system reading material
- •Study in the table the details of different types of computer.
- •Find the answers to these questions. Which type of computer is:
- •From mainframes to wearable computers
- •Language work: Comparison
- •Aids to communication
- •Problem-solving
- •Writing
- •Language work: Compound Adjectives
- •Wearable computers, aren’t they chic?
- •Inside the system reading material
- •What's inside a pc system?
- •Language work: Relative Clauses
- •Vocabulary quiz
- •Processors and memory.
- •Your ideal computer system
- •Unit 5 units of memory reading material
- •Bits - basic units of memory
- •Bytes and characters
- •The ascii code
- •Kilobytes, megabytes and gigabytes
- •Word building
- •Bits for pictures
- •Buying a computer.
- •Input devices-1 reading material
- •Work in pairs.
- •About the keyboard
- •The mouse
- •Voice input
- •Input devices-2 reading material
- •Word building
- •Language work: Instructions and Advice
- •Unit 10 magnetic drives
- •Technical details
- •World building
- •What are the advantages and disadvantages of optical disks?
- •Read the text to check your answer.
- •Connectors and modifiers
- •Products available
- •Iomega's removable drives
- •Unit 12 operatung systems and database sytems reading material
- •What is the function of os?
- •How many parts does it consist of?
- •Operating Systems
- •Language work: Countable and Uncountable Nouns
- •Systems Programs and Databases
- •Writing
- •Unit 13 The Graphical User Interface reading material
- •Language work: The Passive Voice (Present, Past)
- •Writing
- •Graphics and design
- •Writing
- •Unit 14 Word-processing facilities reading material
- •Word-processing facilities
- •Language Work: -ing forms
- •Unit 15 Databases reading material
- •Basic features of database programs
- •Unit 16 faces of the internet
- •Internet software
- •Irc, audio and video chatting
- •Unit 17 Programming languages reading material
- •Algorithm
- •Flowchat
- •Programming languages
- •Language work: Infinitive constructions.
- •Make a list of as many computer languages as you can think of.
- •Language work: The passive
- •A short description of Visual Basic
- •What is Java?
- •Language work: The Past Simple
- •Read the text and do the following exercises.
- •Support
- •Charles Graham
- •Language work: Past Activities.
- •Animator
- •Video game creator
- •Network security administrator
- •Webmaster
- •Unit 20 Electronic communications reading material
- •How can a pc be connected to another computer?
- •What data communication systems can you think of? Make a list.
- •Channels of communication
- •Word building: Prefixes
- •If you are not sure, look them up in a dictionary.
- •Unit 21
- •Internet issues reading material
- •Security and privacy on the Internet
- •Security on the Web
- •Network security
- •Virus protection
- •Preventative tips
- •Internet security
- •Internet crime
- •Hackers!
- •Language work: The Past Simple (revision)
- •Unit 22 laNs and waNs reading material
- •Network configurations
- •Language work: Predicting Consequences
- •WaNs and worldwide communications
- •Read the following text.
- •Mobile phones: definition and technology
- •A brief history
- •Features and functions
Features and functions
Mobiles have become an essential part of out lives and there are many uses for them.
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“I've bought a new mobile with Bluetooth, a wireless technology, to connect my phone to other devices at home or in my office. It also has WAP. Wireless Application Protocol, which enables access to the wireless Web, and an integrated PDA, a digital assistant, where I keep my appointments and sales records”.
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“I’m mad about music, so I love having a mobile which integrates radio and MP3, the most usual music the format on the Web. I can download music from the Net and listen to it on my mobile”.
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“My mobile has programmable ring tones. So I can personalize my phone's melodies or sounds, and changeable faceplates, which make the front look different. I used to just send SMS (short message service), short text messages. Now I can also take and send pictures with the built-in digital camera”.
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“I’m very concerned about safety in the car. That's why I bought a hands-free kit, so I can drive and talk on the phone without taking risks”.
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“This mobile also has a speakerphone: I can talk without holding the handset. I also use it when I want several people to participate in the calls”.
Ex. 1. Read the text again and match the CNET.com phone reviews (1-5) to the descriptions of users who might be interested in them (a-e).
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This is the best multimedia phone, with a 1,3-megapixel digital camera, TransFlashs card slot, Bluetooth and an MP3 player.
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This is the best smart phone, with wireless support (Bluetooth and Wi-Fi), WAP and email.
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This model is the best phone for SMS addicts, with a QWERTY keyboard and multiple messaging options.
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This is the best status-symbol phone, with a striking design, beautiful display and speakerphone; it's a world phone. Hands-free kit included.
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This phone is the best for teens, with an eye-catching pop-up display, vibration feedback for game playing, programmable ring tones and changeable faceplates.
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People who love talking, playing games and unusual ring tones
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People who prefer writing to phoning
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Phone users who love taking pictures and watching videos, and music lovers
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People who want email and to surf the Web
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Mobile phone fanatics who travel a lot and want to make an impression
Task 1. Make a report about recent developments in the world of IT.