1. Give the Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations.

1. to get a big boost; to place a strain; to clean worms; operating system integrity; formidable security arsenal; spywear; pop up; to ratchet up; to alter settings; built-in safeguards; to be bothered to do something.

2. Are the statements true or false?

1. Vista possesses a formidable security arsenal.

2. Without administrative rights, users can't accidentally (or deliberately) modify system settings, malware can't alter system security settings or disable antivirus software (should it be installed).

3. Microsoft also has made few security improvements to Internet Explorer.

4. A new Protected Mode can’t reduce the impact of malware by restricting where files can be saved without the user's consent.

5. Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against detected spyware, and a streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions. 6. When it comes to non-Vista computers, the need for virus protection is immense.

7. Many Linux users feel perfectly safe running their machines with very strong antivirus protection.

8. Many Macintosh users also feel the need for antivirus solutions.

9. XP users certainly benefit from anti-virus software.

10. Windows Live OneCare aimed at home users and small businesses, features an antivirus program, a firewall, a backup-and-restore utility, a tune-up utility and integrated functionality with Windows Defender for malware protection.

3. Answer the questions to the text.

1. How dangerous is it to use a computer without an antivirus program?

2. Why are many people reconsidering their system security options?

3. What does Vista security arsenal include?

4. What is User Account Control designed for?

5. What can Protected Mode do?

6. What are the functions of Vista Windows Defender?

7. What does Windows Live One Care feature?

8. What are non-Vista systems?

4. Discuss the security features of Vista and non-Vista systems.

GRAMMAR REVISION.

5. Use the correct tense form.

This story happened to Mr. Brown who ( was living, lived, had lived) in the suburbs of one of the towns in England. One evening he (walked, was being walked, was walking) home from the railway station. The road (had been, was, being) dark and lonely. Suddenly he heard someone (was approaching, approached, approaching) him from behind and thought he (being followed, was being followed, was followed). Mr. Brown (was, had been , being) terribly frightened and started (run, ran, running). The footsteps still followed him. The man ran into an old cemetry and threw himself on the grass near one of the graves.

Lying there Mr. Brown thought, " If he (came, was coming, comes) here there ( will be, is, was) no doubt he ( wanted, wants, will want) to rob me."

The man behind really came there too. Mr. Brown wondered what he ( wants, wanted, will want) and why he (is following, had followed, was following) him.

The stranger said that he (was going, went, had gone) to Mr. Robertson's and he had been told that Mr. Brown ( was living, lived, had lived) next door to the Robertsons. That's why he decided to follow him. And the stranger thought it was a sort of exercise Mr. Brown (was using, used, is using) to do in the evenings.