- •Lesson 1 computer users Glossary to learn
- •Computer Users
- •Lesson 2
- •Computer architecture
- •Glossary to learn
- •Computer Architecture
- •Comprehension check
- •Here are some terms of computer systems. Be able to comment on them, “decode” them for a freshman in computing.
- •II. Insert the necessary words.
- •III. Find the answers to these questions in the text.
- •Discussion
- •Discuss with your partner what you have learned from the text about the structure of computer systems, types of computers and the Internet services.
- •Make up your own vocabulary on this text. Use each term of it in the sentence of your own.
- •Comprehension check
- •II. What do these abbreviations mean?
- •III. Complete the sentences or insert the necessary word.
- •Discussion
- •Lesson 3 computer applications Glossary to learn
- •Computer Applications
- •Comprehension check
- •Complete the sentences.
- •Make up questions for these answers.
- •Answer the questions and give reasons for your answers.
- •Discussion
- •I. Discuss with your partner what you have learned from the text about
- •II. Look at the text and decide what new expressions and abbreviations illustrate
- •Lesson 4 operating systems Glossary to learn
- •Operating Systems
- •Comprehension check
- •I. Find the answers to these questions.
- •II. Complete the gaps in this summary of the text on operating systems using these words and phrases:
- •Discussion
- •Lesson 5 applications programs Glossary to learn
- •Applications Programs
- •Comprehension check
- •II. Identify the function of the following applications programs:
- •III. Insert the necessary words or abbreviation.
- •Discussion
- •Lesson 6 networks Glossary to learn
- •Networks
- •Comprehension check
- •I. Choose the necessary definition to each sentence.
- •II. Express your agreement or disagreement with the following.
- •III. Answer the questions.
- •Discussion
- •I. Comment on the text using the following prompts.
- •II. Give a brief summary of the text.
- •Lesson 7
- •The internet
- •Glossary to learn
- •Irc (Internet relay chat)
- •The Internet
- •Comprehension check
- •II. Read the questions below and answer them.
- •III. Explain what is:
- •IV. Mark the following as true or false.
- •Discussion
- •Do you agree that the Internet is giant breakthrough in information technology field? Why? Give your reasons.
- •What in your opinion are positive and negative sides of the Internet? List your ideas and compare them with your groupmates.
- •III. Summarise the information presented in the text.
- •Lesson 8
- •Multimedia
- •Glossary to learn
- •Pronounce the words and abbreviations correctly.
- •Find the transcription for each combination of words.
- •Multimedia
- •Comprehension check
- •I. Read the questions below and find the answers in the text.
- •II. Say whether the following statements are true or false.
- •IV. Say what you have learned from the text about
- •Discussion
- •I. Do you agree that
- •II. Summarize the information presented in the text.
- •Lesson 9
- •Websites
- •Glossary to learn
- •Websites
- •Comprehension check
- •I. Mark the following statements as true or false and if they are false correct them.
- •Discussion
- •Lesson 10 communications systems Glossary to learn
- •Communications Systems
- •Comprehension check
- •I. Study these examples of abbreviations used in mobile phone text massages. Try to guess the meaning of the other abbreviations.
- •II. What do these abbreviations mean?
- •III. Read the question and find the answer in the text.
- •IV. Fill in the gap with necessary word, word-combination or abbreviation.
- •Discussion
- •Lesson 11 the world wide web Glossary to learn
- •Rewrite the underlined words in transcription in your copybooks.
- •II. Give these abbreviations a full form.
- •The World Wide Web
- •Comprehension check
- •Discussion
- •II. Try to describe to each other a process of streaming.
- •Lesson 12
- •Software engineering
- •Glossary to learn
- •Software Engineering
- •Comprehension check
- •I. Explain what is meant by the following word combinations:
- •II. Put these five stages of programming in the correct sequence.
- •III. To which stage does each of these steps belong?
- •Discussion
- •I. Work in pairs. Together decide what would be the most appropriate language to use for each of these situations.
- •II. Give a brief summary of the text.
- •Lesson 13
- •The future of it
- •Glossary to learn
- •The Future of it
- •Comprehension check
- •Give the definition of the following word-combinations and words.
- •How do you think developments in it will affect these areas of life in the next ten years?
- •Put the parts of the sentences in the right order.
- •Discussion
- •Lesson 14 data security 1 Glossary to learn
- •Data Security 1
- •Comprehension check
- •Consider the following questions on the text.
- •III. Read the short descriptions of computer crimes. Decide in your group what kind of crime is mentioned in each case. Name them.
- •Discussion
- •I. Find the other examples of computer crimes in daily newspapers. Discuss them.
- •II. Comment on the text. Tell your partner what information might be interesting and useful to you.
- •Lesson 15
- •Data security 2
- •Glossary to learn
- •I. Pronounce the combinations of words correctly.
- •II. Find the transcription for each combination of words.
- •Data Security 2
- •Comprehension check
- •I. Find words or phrases in the text which mean
- •II. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form in this description of how smart cards work.
- •III. Decide on the relationship between these events. Then link them in the right order to make up a description of operation of anti-virus program.
- •Make up questions for these answers.
- •Discussion
Comprehension check
I. Match each of the Internet services in Column A with the uses in column B.
A |
B |
1. IRS |
a) logging on to your computer at a distance |
2. MOOs |
b) sending and receiving messages |
3. e mail |
c) downloading a life from a server |
4. FTP |
d) chatting to other users in real-time |
5. WWW |
e) accessing newsgroups |
6. Telnet |
f) browsing web pages |
7. Usenet |
g) taking part in simulations in a shared environment |
II. Read the questions below and answer them.
How is the Internet commonly called?
What services are available on the Internet?
What are the types of CMC?
What is asynchronous CMC? Provide examples.
What form of communication is videoconferencing?
Are there any opportunities for paralinguistic features such as gestures on the Internet?
What strategies have users developed to account for the linguistic features of text-based CMC?
What is the way to connect to the Internet?
What do ISPs offer to attract users to connect through their system?
III. Explain what is:
logging on
browsing
junk mail
Web space
website
IV. Mark the following as true or false.
The Internet is the connection of networks across the world.
No services are available on the Internet.
Networked computers don’t allow users to communicate with each other.
Synchronous CMC depends on participants being not on line at the same time.
There is no opportunity for paralinguistic features such as gesture, with the exception of videoconferencing.
Web-bases mail allows users to access their email from any computer with Internet access.
Discussion
Do you agree that the Internet is giant breakthrough in information technology field? Why? Give your reasons.
What in your opinion are positive and negative sides of the Internet? List your ideas and compare them with your groupmates.
III. Summarise the information presented in the text.
Lesson 8
Multimedia
Glossary to learn
multimedia
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
digital audio
WAV
megabyte (MB)
kilohertz (kHz)
tag
URL
Internet
website
download
compilation
Windows Media Player
MP3 player
track info button
skins
themes
ripper
CD
encoder
recorder (program)
MP3 player devices
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
MIDI interface board
mixing desk
encode
MIDI message
8-bit byte
bit
byte
DVD-ROM
DVD
CD-ROM
optical storage media
DVD-ROM drive
data transfer rate
gigabyte
MPEG
Pronounce the words and abbreviations correctly.
Encoder, URL, kilohertz, MPEG, download, WAV, compilation, digital audio, MP3, multimedia.
Find the transcription for each combination of words.
Windows Media Player
MIDI interface board
track info button
digital audio
mixing desk
data transfer rate
optical storage media
MIDI message
MP3 player devices
Pre-reading task
Before reading the text answer the following questions.
Have you ever heard about multimedia?
What does it mean?
Can we watch movies, compose music or download some information from the Internet on a PC?
Here is a text where you can find some new facts about multimedia.