I.29 match the beginnings & the endings (there are several definitions for some terms).
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1. computer power is…
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machinery and equipment (CPU, disks, tapes, modem, cables, etc.).
the effective performance of a computer.
the field of computer hardware and software.
"Storage and Transmission".
"Logic and Language".
instructions for the computer.
"run."
"processed."
technically, raw facts and figures.
the plural form of datum.
a set of interrelated files that is created and managed by a DBMS.
any electronically-stored collection of data.
the summarization of data.
is a collection of words.
are data in matrix (row and column) form.
are lists of vectors or frames of bits.
a continuous stream of sound waves.
is a sequence of frames.
organizations that publish information via online services or through distribution by diskette or CD-ROM.
all computer, communications and electronics-related organizations, including hardware, software and services.
the formal title for a data processing MIS, or IS department.
I.30 Ask each other questions using the above-mentioned terms.
i.31 Prepare reports on the topics of the Unit.
Unit One
This is a computer Prereading Discussion
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1. What is the computer? Computers are now widespread (commonplace), aren't they? 2. How old were you when you first tried a computer? 3. Did you learn about computing through science fiction, paperbacks1, movies or your parents’ occupation? 4. What are the reasons for buying a home computer? 5. What are your favourite video games (shoot'em-up, walk-through, role-playing games (RPG), intellectual games or some others? 6. How often and for how much time do you work/play at the computer? 7. Does one’s good knowledge of English help to operate the computer better? 8. Do you agree that English is a vitally important study and may serve a variety of purposes? What are they? 9. Who can be called a computer wizard2? 10. Do you attribute his/her success to hard work or talent? |
11. Under what method do you study computers and English (in class/at home, on your own/with the help of a teacher)? 12. are you assiduous3? 13. Why do you think you'll be good for a computer job? 14. Are you baffled4 by computer language? Wary5 of the World Wide Web? 15. What do you use the Internet for? 16. what devices can be replaced / are already replaced by the most modern computer? 17. what appliance6 of everyday use can be called a computer having some of its functions? 18. Do you feel surrounded by computers? Which is the most unusual kind of computers you’ve ever heard about? 19. can you imagine your life without all these computers? 20. What equipment would be the only thing you’d take along to an uninhabited7 isle? |
NB 1paperbacks книга в бумажном переплёте 2wizard гений 3assiduous усидчивый; 4baffle сбивать с толку 5wary (of) настороженный; остерегаться; 6appliance – устройство; 7 uninhabited – необитаемый.