Cambridge Professional English Infotech English for computer users Fourth Editiorf

с Because he broke into a computer system and stole confidential data.
d Simply install this program and plug the webcam into your computer.
e You need to install the software for your router. Follow the instructions provided by your ISP, probably in the form of a .pdf file on a CD.
f You have to create a username and password and then give some personal details.

Useful language

ish aerial


Fibre optic cable


Laptop


Central computer PDA


PDA Central computer


PC

WANs and satellites

Prepare a description of the network below to present to the rest of the class. Use PowerPoint if possible. Use the Useful language box, the HELP box on page 143 and the text on pages 141 -142 to help you.
The diagram represents/shows...
This network is made up of/consists of. Two networks are connected via...
The computers are linked up to ...
The satellite receives signals from ...
The signals are sent onto...
The purpose of... isto...

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unit29 Videogames

G ame platforms
A0 In pairs, discuss these questions.

1. 
   Do you play videogames?
   
2. 
   What are your favourite games? Make a list.
   

В Label the pictures (a-f) with the types of game in the box.
PC games Console games Arcade games Handheld games Mobile phone games Massively multiplayer online games
С Video games are played on a variety of electronic devices, or platforms. Complete these sentences with game platforms from the box and types of game from B.
Personal computer Video game consoles Portable gaming devices 3G mobile phones

.
. are played on.
.such as the Sony PS3
or Microsoft Xbox 360. In the past, these electronic devices were just connected to a standard TV or video monitor; now they can also be connected to the Net, via cables or wirelessly.

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are played on , such as the Sony PSP
a nd the Nintendo DS. You can also play games on some graphing calculators and watches. Don't worry if you don't have a game console. You can still play
on a
. The graphics are even more impressive if you have a high- resolution monitor. You can buy games on CDs and DVDs, or download them from the Internet.
allow you to play against other
users in other parts of the world using the Internet - something unique to electronic gaming. Players connect to a game server hosted by an ISP, a game company, or an individual enthusiast.
S ome are programmed d
t o run natively on the chip of
instance, Snake is installed on many Nokia phones. Many Java-based games are also available via download.
are played on
coin-operated machines, typically installed in restaurants, bars and amusement arcades. For example, you can fly an aircraft or a spaceship using a joystick.
D Ij In pairs, discuss these questions. Give reasons for your answers.

1. 
   Which is your favourite game platform? What advantages and disadvantages does it have over other game platforms?
   
2. 
   Which game platform would you most like to own?
   
3. 
   Do you play games on your mobile phone? What is the experience like?
   

Game genres
A How many different game genres can you think of? In pairs, make a list and then read the text to see how many genres from your list are mentioned.