- •Contents
- •Introductory discussion
- •1. Answer the question.
- •2. This quiz will help you "hack" terms you may encounter while surfing the Internet.
- •Topic I. Computer systems
- •Topic II. Prehistory of the computer
- •Vocabulary list
- •1. Answer the following questions:
- •2. Match each component in column a with its function in column b:
- •3. Complete the table:
- •4. Label the diagram of a computer system using these terms:
- •1. True or false?
- •Give synonyms to:
- •3. Give antonyms to:
- •Topic III. The analytical engine
- •1. Find in the text the English equivalents to:
- •Answer the following questions:
- •3. Put the proper words into sentences:
- •Topic IV. Babbage's dream comes true
- •1. Find in the text the English equivalents to:
- •2. Give synonyms to:
- •3. Give antonyms to:
- •4. Put the proper words into sentences:
- •5. Answer the following questions:
- •6. Translate into English:
- •Topic V. The early years of pc
- •Vocabulary list
- •1. Find in the text the English equivalents to:
- •2. True or false?
- •3. Give a synonym for words in parentheses;
- •5. Describe the relationship between each of the following pairs of words (antonyms, synonyms, neither):
- •6. Choose the word to complete each of the following sentences:
- •7. Cross out the one word that does not have the same meaning as the other three words:
- •8. Complete the paragraph below:
- •Topic VI. Computer crimes
- •1. Find in the text the English equivalents to:
- •2. True or false?
- •3. Give synonyms to:
- •4. Give antonyms to:
- •Topic VII. Security: playing it safe
- •Vocabulary list
- •1. Give synonyms to:
- •2. Give antonyms to:
- •3. Answer the questions:
- •4. Put the proper words into sentences:
- •Topic VIII. Checking your own security
- •1. Find in the text the English equivalents to:
- •2. Answer the following questions:
- •3. Translate into English:
- •Topic IX. Viruses and vaccines
- •Topic X. Strap on some eyephones and you are virtually there
- •Vocabulary list
- •1. True or false?
- •2. Read the words as they are used in the following sentences and try to come up with your own definition:
- •3. Put the proper words into sentences:
- •4. Guess the meaning of the italicized words:
- •Topic XI. Surfing the net
- •Vocabulary list
- •8. Put the proper words into sentences:
- •Topic XII. The language of e-mail
- •1. Answer the questions:
- •4. Discuss:
- •5. Write an e-mail message to your friend (on paper). Use an appropriate format and a chatty style. Try to use at least one smiley and some abbreviations. Topics for essays, oral or written reports
- •English computer glossary
- •Reference literature
Introductory discussion
1. Answer the question.
What is the computer? Computers are now widespread (commonplace), aren't they?
Did you learn about computers through science fiction, paperbacks, and movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey?
How old were you when you learnt about the computer?
What are the reasons for buying home computers?
Do you like playing on the computer?
What are your favourite video games (shoot'em-up, walk-through, role-playing games (RPG), or intellectual games?
How often do you work with the computer?
Does good knowledge of English help to operate the computer better?
Do you agree that English is a lifetime study and may serve a variety of purposes? What are they?
Who can be called a computer wizard? Do you attribute his/her success to hard work or talent?
Under what method do you study computers and English (in class, at home)? What are your study habits?
Why do you think you'll be good for a computer job?
Are you baffled by computer language? Wary of the World Wide Web?
2. This quiz will help you "hack" terms you may encounter while surfing the Internet.
cursor, n – A: coarse speaker. B: indicator. C: moneychanger. D: technician.
network, n – A: TV channel. B: digital design. C: system of computers. D: filter.
download, v – A: to copy. B: scramble. C: erase. D: belittle.
virus, n – A: flaw. B: poison. C: fatigue. D: infection.
browser, n — software that allows you to A: explore the Internet. B: eavesdrop. C: send a fax. D: save a file.
cracker, n – A: fanatic. B: intruder. C: burglar. D: expert.
hit, n – A: accident. B: stumbling block. C: unit of measurement. D: visit.
authenticate, v – A. to fade. B: complicate. C: confirm. D: test.
emoticon, n – A: robot. B: radiation. C: trick. D: illustration.
boot, v – A: to fail gradually. B: enlarge. C: adjust. D: start up.
server, n — A: central computer. B: speed control. C: power supply. D: trouble-shooter.
modem, n – A: digital code. B: keyboard. C: visual display. D: connecting device.
glitch, n – A: flash. B: excitement. C: error. D: stroke of luck.
compress, v – A: to shrink. B: understand. C: fix. D: soften.
pixel, n – A: picture element. B: programming oddity. C: brief blur. D: long delay.
link, n – A: missing piece. B: space station. C: related site. D: warning signal.
scanner, n — machine that A: reproduces images. B: translates files. C: searches a document. D: adds color.
log on, v – A: to pile. B: gain access. C: waste time. D: stretch.
shareware, n– A: hand-me-down clothing. B: free hardware. C: relic. D: trial software.
gigabyte, n – A: sudden shutdown. B: unit of storage. C: wide gap. D: high pressure.