Computers

Active words

To process

to preserve

to consume

to store

to save

to execute

to perform

to load

to carry out

to oscillate

to be powered

plug

device

unit

processor

processing

brain

memory

storage capacity

byte

gigabyte

kilobyte

megabyte

instruction

hardware

software

hard disk

input

output

speed

modem

monitor

screen

resolution

peripherals

keyboard

printer

laser

cartridge

scanner

mouse

optical mouse

mouse mat

speaker

to enter

password

keyword

CD-Rom

floppy

archive

attachment

setup

printout

according to

accessible

capable

an embedded computer

cursor

download

file

menu

error

virus

to click

to record

to determine

to enable

advancement

essential

application

to aid

to reboot

assistant

evaluation

frequency

interface

volatile

internal

external

integrated circuit

Pre-reading exercises

1. Guess the meaning of the following words: machine; operating system; to manipulate; battery; processor; program; sound card; graphics card; modem; monitor; scanner; high resolution; display; laser printer; cartridge; list of instructions; calculator; command; cursor; menu; file; menu; virus; optical mouse; printout; byte; virus.

2. Translate the words and word combinations:

a) a computer; a personal computer; an embedded computer; a supercomputer; a disk; a hard disk; a hard disk capacity; new operating system; to enter password; to enter user’s name; to create a new document; error; high resolution colour display; to carry out logical evaluations; to follow instructions.

b) 1. Save your files onto your hard disk. 2. The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. 3. This computer has a processor speed of 450 MHz. 4. The new operating system should be compatible with existing hardware. 5. Insert the cursor at the beginning of the line. 6. My computer can’t read this floppy. 7. You have to switch off and reboot. 8. The multimedia system includes a sound card and a graphics card. 9. Processor executes instructions and processes data. 10. Main memory stores data currently being worked on. 11. Secondary storage preserves data even without power.

3. Give the derivatives: to process; to store; to oscillate; memory; to instruct; to print; to scan; to advance; frequent; complex; access; capable; to transmit; to evaluate.

4. Translate into English:

a) оборудование, персональный компьютер, компьютер общего назначения, встроенный компьютер, компьютерная система, включить компьютер, перезагрузить компьютер, ввести пароль, создать документ, сохранить документ на жестком диске, мощность жесткого диска, высокое разрешение, дисплей высокого разрешения, новый дизайн клавиатуры, уменьшить количество ошибок, надежный цифровой помощник;

b) 1. Обработка данных происходит в процессоре. 2. Периферия компьютера включает ряд приборов: монитор, клавиатура, мышь, принтер, сканер и др. 3. Все больше и больше людей без специального образования становятся пользователями. 4. Вирус вызвал серьезную ошибку. 5. Порты вход/выход используются для связи периферии с процессором. 6. Помощь компьютеров очень важна в решении глобальных проблем. 7. Компьютеры контролируют различные приборы, включая самолеты и игрушки.

5. Think and discuss the questions:

Where can you see computers in your everyday life?

How do you think, in what fields of our life computers are used?

Do you use a computer in your own life? What for?

Which statements do you consider to be correct: a) we can do without computers easily; b) it is impossible to live without computers today; c) there is no future without computers?

Essential part

6. Read the text:

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