Basic English for Computing.
Unit 3. Parts of a computer

TUNING-IN

Task 1. Complete the task. Memorize the words for the computer parts. Make sure you understand the function of each part. Below are more individual images of the parts of a computer.

hard disk drive
motherboard

memory chips
power supply

computer processor
internal speaker

expansion card
floppy drive

Look at the image of the inside of a computer in your Textbook. Match the descriptions in the first column to the correct part (letter) in the third column. Write the letter of the part in the box and click on the "?" button to check your answer.
Computer parts
1. hard disk drive a
2. motherboard b
3. memory chips c
4. power supply d
5. processor e
6. speaker f
7. expansion cards g
8. floppy drive h

LISTENING: BUYING A COMPUTER 2

Task 2. Use the glossary on page 120 of the textbook to find out what these terms mean. In the spaces provided write the meaning of each term.
1. byte

2. Gb

3. Kb

4. Mb

5. MHz

Task 3.
A. Listen to the conversation about buying a computer and complete the units in the table in the Textbook.


B. Describe your computer by indicating the speed or capacity of its components.
processor
RAM
video memory
cache memory
hard disk

C. You would like to buy a new computer, and you conduct internet search for your ideal computer. Describe the computer you would like to buy by indicating the speed or capacity of its components.
Computer name and manufacturer:
processor
RAM
video memory
cache memory
hard disk

READING: THE MOTHERBOARD

Task 4.
A. Study the diagram of the motherboard on page 15 of the Textbook. Match the components to their description. Be able to describe each component in your own words. Below is another image of a typical computer motherboard

B. Translate each descriptions of a component into good Macedonian.
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Task 5. Complete the task. Be able to describe in your own words how to replace a motherboard.
Task 6. Complete the task by filling each blank with the appropriate verb.
Task 7. Disregard this task. Floppy disks these days are already formatted, and floppy disk drives are also very rarely found on computers.

PROBLEM-SLOVING

Task 8.
A. Computer manufacturers have added several additional ports that are not listed in the images in this task. Look at the image below and locate these additional ports. Read a short description of PC ports here. Be able to describe the function of each port.

B. Read and record the text under Desktop PC ports and connectors.

WRITING

Task 9. Complete the task by completing the description of the motherboard shown on page 15 of the Textbook by adding the definitions from the Reading text in the correct places.

INTERNET ASSIGNMENT

TBC

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

  1. Recognize the basic internal parts of a desktop computer.
  2. Describe the function of each inetrnal part of a desktop computer.
  3. Know the meaning of the terms in Task 2.
  4. Recognize the major parts of a PC motherboard.
  5. Able to describe the process for replacing a motherboard.
  6. Recognize PC ports and describe their function.