Unit II. Computer systems lesson Theme: Living with computers

APPENDIX 4. LANGUAGE.
Verbs and phrases describing functions




Describe the function of the output devices using the Language material.
Printer__________________________________________________________________
Monitor_________________________________________________________________
Speakers________________________________________________________________
Headphones______________________________________________________________
Webcamera______________________________________________________________

APPENDIX 5. LISTENING.

Listen to an extract from a consumer technology podcast about multi-function printers. What two disadvantages of multi-function printers are mentioned?

Listen again and answer the questions:
1.What is a multifunction printer?____________________________________________
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2.Why are multi-function printers so popular?__________________________________
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3.Apart from sheets of paper, what other things can multi-function printers print?______
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4.What software do you usually get when you a multi-function printer?______________
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5.What advice does Mr Kelly give on ink catridges?_____________________________
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6.What type of device does he recommend for home users/ businesses?______________
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II. HOME TASK


Appendix 5: Reading

Task 1. Complete these sentences with words from A part of the text.

1. 
   The differences in……………..are noticeable: the more dots per inch, the clearer the image.
   
2. 
   A print resolution of between 600…………and 2,400…………..ensured that even text as small as 2 pt was legible.
   
3. 
   Passengers with an electronic ticket will need a …………of ticket confirmation or a boarding pass to be admitted to secured gate areas.
   
4. 
   The key advance of recent years is printing speed: the latest generation of ink-jets prints black-and-white text at 15……………………………(……………….).
   
5. 
   With appropriate software, you can view the images on a computer, manipulate them, or send them to a………………and produce excellent quality colour copies.
   
6. 
   A…………………………is a dedicated computer that connects a printer to a network. It enables users to share printing resources.
   
7. 
   A………………………..is a utility that organizes and arranges any documents waiting to be printed.
   
8. 
   In computers, a ………………….is a program installed to control a particular type of printer.