1. ict companies and organizations. Task 1: Read and translate the text orally. Use given vocabulary. Glossary

Examiner: And ..................................................................basketball with?
Liz: I play it with my friends from our neighbourhood. And sometimes with my
schoolmates, too.
Examiner: Now I want to ask you about your friends, Liz……………………?
Liz: My best friend is Marjorie. Definitely.
Examiner: Marjorie, you say. ............................................... Marjorie do?
Liz: She finished school last year. And now she works as a nurse.
Examiner: ................................................................................................ ?
Liz. She works at the local hospital.
Examiner: Thank you, Liz. And say hello to Marjorie. Good bye.
Task 5. Make up a dialogue using question form.
3. WORKING WITH COMPUTERS
Task 1. Reading and translating the given text orally.
What is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic machine that collects information, stores it, processes it
according to user instructions, and then returns the result. A computer is a
programmable electronic device that performs arithmetic and logical operations
automatically using a set of instructions provided by the user.
From mainframes to wearable computers
A mainframe is the most powerful type of computer. It
can process and store large amounts
of data. It supports multiple users at the same time and can
support more simultaneous processes than a PC. The central
system is a large server connected to hundreds of terminals over
a network. Mainframes are used for large-scale computing
purposes in banks, big companies and universities.
A desktop PC has its own processing unit (or CPU), monitor
and keyboard. It is used as a personal computer in the home or as
a workstation for group work. Typical examples are the IBM PC
and the Apple Macintosh. It's designed to be placed on your desk.
Some models have a vertical case called a tower.
A laptop (also called a notebook PC) is
a lightweight computer that you can transport easily. It can
work as fast as a desktop PC, with similar processors, memory
capacity, and disk drives, but it is portable and has a smaller
screen. Modern notebooks have a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) or
a LCD (Liquid Crystal Diplay) screen that produces very sharp images.
Instead of a mouse, they have a touchpad built into the keyboard - a sensitive pad
that you can touch to move the pointer on the screen.
They offer a lot of connectivity options: USB (Universal Serial Bus) portsfor
connecting peripherals, slots for memory cards, etc. They come with battery packs,
which let you use the computer when there are no electrical outlets available.
A tablet PC looks like a book, with an LCD screen on which you can
write using a special digital pen. You can fold and rotate the screen
180 degrees. Your handwriting can be recognized and converted
into editable text. You can also type at the detached keyboard or
use voice recognition. It's mobile and versatile.
A personal digital assistant or PDA is a tiny computer which can
be held in one hand. The term PDA refers to a wide variety of
hand-held devices, palmptops and pocket PCs.
For input, you type at a small keyboard or use a stylus - a special
pen used with a touch screen to select items, draw pictures, etc.
Some models incorporate handwriting recognition, which enable
a PDA to recognize characters written by hand. Some PDAs
recognize spoken words by using voice recognition software.
They can be used as mobile phones or as personal organizers for storing notes,
reminders and addresses. They also let you access the Internet via wireless
technology, without cables
A wearable computer runs on batteries and is worn on the user's body, e.g. on a belt,
backpack or vest; it is designed for mobile or hands-free operation.
Some devices are equipped with a wireless modem, a small
keyboard and a screen; others are voice-activated and can access email or voice mail.
Task 2. Give the translation of the text.
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