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на следующий вопрос:
What do modern computers allow the user to select from the
display screen?

a) disk/floppy-гибкий диск/дискета

b) keyboard-клавиатура

c) mouse pad-коврик для мышки

d) CPU (central processing unit)-ЦПУ (процессор)

e) Display monitor/monitor/screen-монитор/экран

f) Slot-слот (разъем)

g) Surge protector-устройство защиты от перевода напряжения

h) Scanner-сканирующее устройство/сканер

i) CD-ROM player-CD-ROM проигрыватель

j) Program/application-программа/прикладная программа

k) CD-ROM disc-CD-ROM диск

l) Cable-кабель/шнур

m) Disk drive-дисковод

n) User`s manual-руководство пользователя

o) Mоther board-материнская плата

p) Printer-принтер

q) Power switch-выключатель

r) Mouse-мышь/мышка

s) Port-порт

t) Modem-модем

u) Laptop-портативный компьютер (лаптоп)

v) External speaker-звуковая колонка

w) Hard disk drive-накопитель на жестком диске

Computers
1. Computer is an electronic device that can receive a program (a set of
instructions) and then carry out this
program by calculating numerical information. The modern world of high
technology is possible mainly due to
the development of the computer. Computers have opened up a new era in
manufacturing by means of automa-
tion, and they have enhanced modern communication systems.
2. Personal computers are also called microcomputers or home computers.
The most compact are called
laptops. They are portable and work on built-in batteries. Personal computers
are designed for use at homes,
schools, and offices. At home they can be used for home management and for
playing computer games, watch-
ing films or listening to music. Schoolchildren can use computers for doing
their homework and many schools
now have computers for independent learning and computer-literacy studies. In
the office personal computers
may be used for the word processing, bookkeeping, storage and handling of
necessary information.
3. Personal computers were made possible by two technical innovations in
the field of microelectronics: the
integrated circuit, or IC, which was developed in 1959 and the microprocessor
that appeared in 1971. The IC
permitted the miniaturization of computer-memory circuits, and the
microprocessor reduced the size of com-
puter’s CPU to the size of a single silicon chip. Because a CPU calculates,
performs logical operations, contains
operating instructions, and manages data flows, a complete microcomputer as a
separate system was designed
and developed in 1974.
4. In 1981, IBM Company offered its own microcomputer model, the IBM PC
that became a necessary tool
for almost every business. The PC’s use of faster and more powerful personal
computers, and its use of an op-
erating system that was available to all other computer makers led to a
standardization of the industry. In the
mid – 1980-s, a number of other developments were especially important for
the growth of personal computers.
One of these was the introduction of a powerful 32-bit CPU capable of running
advanced operating systems at
high speeds.
5. Another innovation was the use of conventional operating systems,
such as UNIX, OS/2 and Windows.
The Apple Macintosh computers were the first to allow the user to select
icons – graphic symbols of computer

functions – from a display screen instead of typing commands. New voice-

controlled systems are now avail-
able, and users are able to use the words and syntax of spoken language to
operate their personal computers.

2.После чтения текста ответьте на вопросы:

1. Назовите виды принтеров.
2. Для чего предназначено устройство накопитель на жестком диске?
3. Что такое портативный компьютер?
4. Для чего предназначено руководство пользователя?
5. Какие бывают дисководы?
A computer is an electronic device that stores information and allows changes is it through the use of
(1) instructions. A modern computer is capable of doing various through tasks, like (2) word processing and
(3) accounting. Personal computers (PCs) are widely used but widely used but working on them requires some
techniques.

After turning on the computer a (4) PC user should (5) log into the (16) network by entering their (7) user name and
(8) password. Allow some time for the (9) operation system to (10) load. Soon you’ll see a (11) menu (or icons) on
the monitor screen. With the help of the mouse or the keyboard choose the needed icon and start the programme.
The programme allows the user to type texts, draw objects and (12) diagrams. While drawing one can (13) shape,
(14) move, (15) transform, (16) copy and (17) fill objects. When creating texts we (18) format, (19) edit and copy
them. Both drawings and texts can be (20) saved or (21) deleted. If you have a printer, you can (22) print the
information displayed on the screen. Don’t forget to save your (23) file onto your (24) herd disk and (25) beck it up
onto the floppies.

CD-ROMs can be used to produce images on the computer screen. The user can move around the programme be
(26) clicking on different parts of the screen with a mouse. Clicking on the text will provide a new screen with more
information, either in the form of text and diagrams, or as an animated cartoon.

Computers give us (27) access [‘aekses] to the Internet-an international computer network connecting other
networks and computers from companies, universities or individuals etc. You can spend a lot of your free time
(28) surfing the Internet and get all sorts of information from if. You can enter the (29) chat room with other
Internet users and debate urgent problems (30) on line. If you are connectable by (31) e-mail (have an e-mail
address), you can correspond with your friends or open your own (32) web page (web site) and place there
information about yourself.

3.Разноуровневые самостоятельные задания:

A. Explain to someone who doesn’t know if how to work on a computer and say what
advantages a computer gives to user.

B. Today computers help people to do many things:

- bankers use them to keep track of money;

- telephone operators use them to put calls through;

- without computers, weather forecasters would make more mistakes.

The list of uses is long. Can you continue it?

C. Say what advantages a computer gives to a user.

4. Работа в парах и группах.

Interview your classmates and find out who in your class:

1. has never seen a computer

2. has never seen a laptop

3. has never worked on a computer

4. has ever worked on a laptop

5. has a computer (laptop) of his own

6. uses a computer only for playing games

7. uses a computer only for work

8. uses a computer both for work and playing gаmes

9. spends 3 or more hours daily in front of the computer

10. can make computer programmers

11. can work on the computer unassisted

12. will have to use the computer in their future job as they think

13. hates working on the computer

14. thinks that computers do harm to their users health

5. Тест.

1. After turning on the computer a PC user should (5) log into the …..

a) network
b) port
c) modem

2. After loading of the operation system you will see …on the monitor screen.

a) instructions
b) shape
c) menu

3. CD- ROMs can be used to produce images on the…

a) operation system
b) computer screen
c) clicking

4. With the help of the …or the …choose the needed icon and start the programme.

a) mouse pad or the keyboard

b) keyboard or slot
c) mouse or the keyboard

5. When creating texts we… them

a) format, edit, copy

b) save, format, copy
c) format, edit, delete

6. You must save your file into your …..

a) hard disk
b) mother board
c) network

Ключи:

1-а
2-с

3-b

4-c

5–a

6–a

6. Ответьте на вопросы

1) Для чего мы используем компьютеры?

Ответ учащихся: Computer revolution has changed our life greatly. Computers play an important role in
our life. Computers help people to do many things they couldn’t do alone. Without computers weather
forecasts would make, more mistakes. Computers help companies keep records, doctors treat sick
people, scientists solve problems.

The computer is a very useful tool. It helps people to do things better. Computers are fast and accurate.

2) Какую роль играет Интернет в нашей жизни?

Ответ учащихся: The Internet is without doubt one of the most important inventions in history. Nowadays
all of the latest in formation is available to you in your home, at any hour of the day and night. E-mail
makes it possible to send electronic messages anywhere in the world in seconds and you can use the
Internet to chat with people and make new friends.