Basic English for Computing.
Unit 1. Everyday uses of computers.

TUNING-IN

Task 1. Complete the task.
Which places can you link these documents with? Name the document and the place where it can be found.

Task 2. Complete the task. Make a list of other places where you can find computer documents. State what the documents are and what they are used for. List your examples in at least 5 complete sentences.

LISTENING: COMPUTER USES

Task 3. Match the words in the first column to the correct locations in the second column. Write the letter of the location in the box and click on the "?" button to check your answwer.
1. games a factory
2. machines b supermarket
3. tickets c travel agent
4. wages d home
5. flight
6. letters
7. barcode readers


Task 4. Listen to each recording. Identify which place is described in each extract and how the PC is used there. Write your answers in comlete sentences. If you need extra help read the script for each extract on page 129 of the Textbook.
Extract 1.


Extract 2.


Extract 3.


Extract 4.


Describe how you and at least two other members of your family use a PC.

READING: COMPUTERS IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Task 5.
  1. Read the text and look up in a dictionary any words that you don't understand.
  2. Which computer uses are mentioned in this article?












  3. Be able to summarize the text in your own words.
  4. Record the text in Task 5 and send it to the instructor to be cheked. Make sure you have a microphone attached to your computer.

LANGUAGE WORK: ARTICLES

  1. Read the explanation on how to use the articles in English.
  2. Read additional explanations on using the articles in English.
  3. Complete these online exercises on using the articles in English.
Task 6.
  1. Which of the nouns below are countable, and which are uncountable? Click on a noun to see the answer.
    1. capacity
    2. data
    3. device
    4. disk
    5. drive
    6. memory
    7. monitor
    8. mouse
    9. software
    10. speed
  2. In the space below write down additional five countable and five uncountable nouns

Task 7.
  1. Complete the exercise with the articles a/an, the. Check your answers with the eanswer key.
  2. Comlete these exercises with the articles a/an, the. Article exercise 1. Article exercise 2
  3. Aids to communication. Memorize the phrases and be prepared to use them with some examples.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Task 8. Study the screens in Task 8 and answer the questions below.
  1. Who uses each program?
  2. What do they use it for?
  3. What did they use before computers?
  4. How do computers make their work easier?

WRITING

Task 9. Complete the task. Check your answers with the answer key.
Task 10. Complete the task by filling in the blanks with the appropriate phrases.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

  1. Able to describe how computers ar used in everyday life at home, schools, shopping, banking, libraries, factories and at other places and institutions.
  2. Use the articles a/an, the correctly.