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III. Language
Exercise 7. Translate the following word-combinations into Russian:
in other words …
total computer system …
the computer software instructions …
the processing of information…
an instruction that is called a program …
characters that are called data …
raw material …
computer is used to …
mathematical and logical operations …
to execute actually…
to retain permanently…
Exercise 8. Give the English equivalents to the Ukrainian words and word-combinations in the following sentences:
1. Computer не має розуму by itself.
2. A computer system consists of обладнання, програмне забезпечення, операції, дані та people.
3. The manner in which the various окремі системи are connected is an element of the спільної комп’ютерної системи.
4. Software describes the команди that tell the обладнання how to perform a task.
5. People create команди комп’ютерних програм.
6. The main task of computer is обробка інформації.
7. Information is accepted in the form of instruction called a програма and символів called дані.
8. The data is необроблений матеріал.
9. Information is useful for прийняття рішень.
10. People use computer to перетворювати data into information.
Exercise 9. Complete the sentences using information from the text:
1. All computers are classified into …
2. A computer system is a …
3. Connectivity appears when …
4. An output device is…
5. Software is …
6. People are the most …
7. The processing of information is the basic job of …
8. Computers accept information to …
9. The data is …
10. Computer is used to …
Exercise 10. Agree or disagree with following statements. If you disagree, justify your answer.
1. There are 3 main types of computers: personal computers, supercomputers and mainframes.
2. A computer consists of electronic and electromechanical components.
3. A computer system is a combination of either 5 or 6 elements.
4. The input device is a device which lets you see what has been accomplished by the computer.
5. The data is useful for decision-making.
6. People create the computer software.
7. The main task of the computers is the storage of large amounts of data.
8. The CPU temporarily retains programs and data.
Exercise 11. Look through the text and give definitions to the following concepts:
Ø a computer;
Ø CPU;
Ø memory;
Ø information;
Ø software;
Ø a printer;
Ø a mouse.
IV. Oral Practice
Exercise 12. Answer the questions:
1. What are the main groups of computers?
2. What does the term computer “describe”?
3. Is computer intelligent?
4. What are 5 elements of a computer system?
5. What is connectivity?
6. What is software?
7. What components does a PC hardware include?
8. What is the difference between hardware and software?
9. Why are people the most important component of a computer system?
10. In what way do terms “data” and “information” differ?
11. How does the computer convert data into information?
12. What is the function of a mass storage device?
Exercise 13. Using information from text A speak on:
1. The classification of computers;
2. Computer as a universal counting device.
3. 5 elements of a computer system:
- hardware and its components;
- software;
- people;
- data/information;
- procedures;
4. Connectivity.
Exercise 14. Make up a dialogue on the situation.
Your younger brother/sister asks you about computer. He/she wants to know:
· the principles of operation;
· what is keyboard, printer;
· if computer has intelligence;
· why it is so clever;
· if it is possible to make a computer by himself/herself.
Try to satisfy his/her curiosity.
V. Skimming reading
Exercise 15. Read the text “Internet” without a dictionary and render it in Ukrainian/Russian (Time limit – 8-10 minutes).
Internet
The Internet is a standardized, global system of interconnected computer networks that connects millions of people. The system uses the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) standard rules for data representation, signaling, authentication, and error detection. It is a network of networks that consists of millions of private and public, academic, business, and government networks of local to global scope that are linked by copper wires, fiber-optic cables, wireless connections, and other technologies. Millions of people around the world use the Internet to search for and retrieve information on all sorts of topics in a wide variety of areas including the arts, business, government, humanities, news, politics and recreation. People communicate through electronic mail, discussion groups, chat channels and other means of informational exchange. They share information and make commercial and business transactions.
The World Wide Web (WWW) is a part of the Internet. It is information that is connected or linked together with a web. You access this information through one interface or tool called a Web browser. Software products that can access the resources of the Web are correctly termed user agents. In normal use, web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Apple Safari, and Google Chrome, access web pages and allow users to navigate from one to another via hyperlinks. By using a computer terminal (hardware) connected to a network that is a part of the Internet, and by using a program (software) to browse or retrieve information that is a part of the World Wide Web, the people connected to the Internet and World Wide Web through the local providers have access to a variety of information. Through keyword-driven Internet research using search engines like Yahoo! and Google, millions of people worldwide have easy, instant access to a vast and diverse amount of online information. Each browser provides a graphical interface. You move from site to site on the Web by using a mouse to click on a portion of text, icon or region of a map. These items are called hyperlinks or links. Each link you select represents a document, an image, a video clip or an audio file somewhere on the Internet. The user doesn’t need to know where it is, the browser follows the link.
All sorts of things are available on the WWW. One can use Internet for recreational purposes. Many TV and radio stations broadcast live on the WWW. You can even visit museums, gardens and cities throughout the world, learn foreign languages and meet new friends. And, of course, you can play computer games through WWW, competing with partners from other countries and continents. Using the Web, it is also easier than ever before for individuals and organizations to publish ideas and information to an extremely large audience.
Common methods of home access include dial-up, landline broadband (over coaxial cable, fiber optic or copper wires), Wi-Fi, satellite and 3G technology cell phones. Public places to use the Internet include libraries and Internet cafes, where computers with Internet connections are available. There are also Internet access points in many public places such as airport halls and coffee shops.
Notes:
World Wide Web – “Всесвітнє Павутиння”
Internet Protocol Suite – стек (набір) протоколів IP
humanities – гуманітарні науки
business transactions – комерційні операції
to browse – роздивлятися, розглядати
broadcast live – передавати в прямому ефірі
Exercise 16.Look through the text ‘Internet” once again and find the English equivalents to the following word-combinations:
- … по всім темам;
- ... засоби інформаційного обміну;
- ... комерційні операції;
- ... через місцевих провайдерів;
- ... все доступне;
- ... люди, приєднані до Інтернету;
- ... змагаючись з партнерами з інших країн;
- ... великий спектр питань;
- ... багатоканалька розмова в реальному часі.
Exercise 17. Complete the following sentences with words and word-combinations given below in the box:
web browser providers link WWW |
1. You access the information through one interface or tool called a …
2. People connected to the WWW through the local …
3. The user doesn’t need to know where the site is, the … follows the …
4. Each … provides a graphical interface…
Exercise 18. Find the definitions to the following words and word-combinations in the text:
1. Internet
2. World Wide Web
3. Web browser
4. Internet provider
5. Hyperlinks
Exercise 19. Agree or disagree with following statements. If you disagree, justify your answer.
1. There are still not so many users of the Internet.
2. There is information on all sorts of topics on the Internet, including education and weather forecast.
3. People can communicate through e-mail and chat programs only.
4. You can access information available on the WWW through the Web browser.
5. You need a computer and a special program to be a WWW user.
6. You move from site to site by clicking on a portion of text only.
7. Every time the user wants to move somewhere on the web he/she needs to step by step enter links and addresses.
8. Films and pictures are not available on the Internet.
9. Radio and TV-broadcasting is a future of the Internet. They are not available yet.
10. Internet can be accessed only over fiber optic wires.
Exercise 20. Answer the questions:
1. What is the Internet used for?
2. Why are so many activities such as e-mail and business transactions possible through the Internet?
3. What is the World Wide Web?
4. What is Web browser?
5. What does a user need to have an access to the WWW?
6. What is a hyperlink?
7. What resources are available on the WWW?
8. What are the basic recreational applications of the WWW?
9. What web browsers allow users to navigate in the Internet?
10. How and where can the Internet be accessed?
VI. Oral Practice
Exercise 21. Discussion points:
1. Some people think that Internet is very harmful, especially for young people, because it carries a lot of information about sex, drugs, violence and terrorism. Do you think that some kind of censorship (цензура) is necessary on the WWW?
2. Has anyone in your group experience working on the Internet? Ask them about:
1) the difficulties they had;
2) useful information retrieved;
3) fun they got.
3. Why do so many people have experience working on the Internet?
Play-time J
Find 10 terms in the lines
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VII. Listening
Exercise 22. Memorize the following words and word-combinations:
Design – проектувати
Packet switching – пакетна комутація
Nuclear – ядерний
Tremendous – величезний
Exercise 23. Listen to the text “Internet and modern life”. Give the main points of the text.
Exercise 24. Choose the correct answer:
1. The Internet was invented in….
a) the Netherlands;
b) the USA;
c) Great Britain
2. The scientists created the network…
a) to survive during a nuclear war;
b) to communicate with friends;
c) to ease the work of businessmen.
3. One of the advantages of the Internet is…
a) packet switching;
b) watching films free of charge;
c) saving money.
4. The main problems of the network are security and …
a) low speed;
b) control;
c) game addiction.
Exercise 25.Answer the questions:
1. Where did the history of the Internet begin?
2. What was it designed for?
3. What is packet switching?
4. What services does the network offer?
5. What problems do people face while using the Internet?
VIII. Oral Practice
Exercise 26. Speak about the purpose of creation, advantages and problems of the Internet using the questions from ex.25 as a plan.