CAMBRIDGE Professional English Tet rejcaele) BS Tae tre STOR LIEU RELMap of the book Thanks and acknowledgments Module 1 Computers today Unit Living in a digital age Unit 2 Computer essentials Unit Inside the system Unit Buying @ computer Module 2 Input/Output devices Unit'S Type, click and talk! Unit6 Capture your favourite image Unit7 Display screens and ergonomics Unite Choosing a printer Unit9 Devices for the disabled Module 3 Storage devices Unit 10 Magnetic storage Unit 11 Optical storage Unit 12 Flash memory Module 4 Basic software Unit 13 The operating system (OS) Unit 14 Word processing (WP) Unit 15 Spreadsheets and databases Module 5 Faces of the Internet Unit 16 The internet and email Uniti? the Web Dhit 18 Chat and conferencing Uhie 19 Internet security Module 6 Creative software Unit 20. Graphics and design Unit 21 Desktop publishing Unit 22 Multimedia Unit 23 Web design Module 7 Programming /JobsinICT 119 Unit 24 Program design and computer languages 120 Unit 25 Java™ 125 Unit 26 Jobs in ICT 129 Module 8 Computers tomorrow Unit 27 Communication systems Unit 28 Networks Unit 29 Video games Unit 30 New technologies Appendix: a model CV Glossary Irregular Verbs ‘Acronyms and abbreviationsModule 1 Computers today | L re 1 Living in a digital age 2 Computer essentials 3 Inside the system 4 Buying a computer ec Computers at work Different types of computer Inacomputer shop Choosing the right computer fed The digital a he magic of computers Advertising slogans What is @ computer? ‘Computer adverts ‘Technical specifications Module 2 Input/Output devices ‘Module 3 Storage devices | Module 4 Basic software click and talk! 5 Ir | 6 Capture your favourite image 7 Display screens an rgonomic 8 Choosing a printer | me Seanners hosing the right display ‘Multi-function printers «for the Speech recognition systems ‘The eyes of your computer Press elease:a digital camera How screen dis sys Work Which type of printer should buy? Printer adverts Computers for the disabled 10 Magnetic storage 11 Optical storage | 12 Fash memory 14 Word processing (WP) 15 S¢ databases eets and Buying a portable hard drive Flash drives The Cut and Paste technique | spreadsheet Magnetic storage Optical discs and drives Memory in a flash! F Ec Wetoois ;ee und Peto een reac ay Discussing what computers | A short summary of a Collocations 1 Basic computer terms, do discussion computers in education, banks, offices, aitports libraries, entertainment, etc. Describing a diagram. ‘An email explaining the Classifying Basic hardware and software benefits of laptops and tablet terminology PCs, Describing your idea! Notes about your ideal Defining relative Processor, chip, control unit, ‘computer system ‘computer system clauses arithmetic logic unit, et, Units of memory: KB, MB, GB, etc. Role play - buying a ‘Anemailrecommendinga _} Language functions in_ | Vocabulary tree: revision of, ‘computer computer ‘a computer shop vocabulary from Module 1 Describing input devices Describing functions | Input/Output devices, groups of and features keys, mouse actions acamera Superlatives Scanners, cameras _ | 7 Suffes Discussing which display | Guidelines for an ergonomic | Instructions and advice | Display screens, ergonomics devices you would most ike | school or office toon | Anemia tend compaing | Connectors 1 oc a Discussing assistive An email summarizing the Noun phrases Devices for the disabled technology different assistive technologies available howto protect | An email explaining hard drive | Precautions ‘Types of magnetic storage, precautions Word building technical details of magnetic storage || Ghoosing storage devices | A poston a forum discussion | Connectors 2 ‘Types of optical storage, about format wars technical details of optical storage fash drives Atext message to a friend Word building ‘Types of fash drive, technical explaining the difference details of flash memory between MP3 and MP4 mpating user interfaces | A summary of atext Countable and GUls, the WIMP environment, uncountable nouns —_| desktop features, etc Aticles Functions and features of spreadsheets and databases ‘Afax of complaint Plurals.7] Module 5 Module 6 Creative software | 22 Mutt | 23 ing a we Web page desig Module 7 24 | Modules. 27 Communication systerns | Computers tomorrow 28 Networks Small networks Networking FAQs , 29 yam resent re tren me gent 30 New technologies RFID tags Future trendsThanks and acknowledgements The author woul especialy he 1o expres fs gratitude wo Paz, Macna and Vole. 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Read the text and check your answers to B. communicate with other students around the world 10 Teachers use projectors and interactive whiteboards to give presentations and teach sciences, history iobile phones are language courses. PCs are also used for administrate the digital generation. Computers help purposes ~ schools use word processors to write perform mathematical operations letters, and databases to keep records of students and improve their maths skills They are used 15 and teachers. A school website allows te access the Internet, to do basic research an publish exercises for students toStudents can also enrol for courses via the website and parents can download official reports, Mobiles let you make voice calls, send texts, ‘email people and download logos, ringtones or games. With a built-in camera you can send pictures ‘and make video calls in face-to-face mode. New smartphones combine a telephone with web access, video, a games console, an MP3 player, a personal digital asistant (PDA) and a GPS navigation system, allin one. In banks, computers store information about the money held by each customer and enable staff to ‘access large databases and to carry out financial transactions at high speed. They also control the cashpoints, or ATMs (automatic teller machines), which dispense money to customers by the use of a PIN-protected card. People use a Chip and PIN. card to pay for goods and services. instead of using a signature to verify payments, customers are asked to enter a four-digit personal identification number (PIN), the same number used at cashpoints; this system makes transactions more secure. With online banking, clients can easily pay bills and transfer money from the comfort of their homes. Airline pilots use computers to help them control the plane. For example, monitors display data about fuel consumption and weather conditions In airport control towers, computers are used to manage radar systems and regulate ai trafic. On the ground, airlines are connected to travel agencies by computer. Travel agents use computers to find ut about the availabilty of fights, prices, times, stopovers and many other detail D When you read a text, you will often see a new word that you don’t recognize. If you can identify what type of word it is (noun, verb, adjective, etc.) it can help you guess the meaning. Find the words (1-10) in the text above. Can you guess the meaning from context? Are they nouns, verbs, adjectives or adverbs? Write n, v, adj or adv next to each word. 1. perform (line 6) 5 digital ine 25) 2. word processor line 13) 7 store (ine 27) 3. online (line 16) & financial (line 29) 4 download (line 18) 9 monitor (line 42) 6 builtin (ine 21) 10 data (line 42) Match the words in D (1-10) with the correct meanings (aj a. keep, save 9 collection of facts or figures b execute, do fh describes information that is recorded or & ~iriohtany broadcast using computers screen 1 program used for text manipulation € integrated J. copy files from a server to your PC or mobile f connected to the Internet F Ed inpairs, discuss these questions. How arefwere computers used in yout schoo? 2. How do you think computers will be used in school in the future?Language work: Gita collocations 1 ® Look at the HELP box and then match the verbs (1-5) with the nouns (a-e) to make collocations from the text on pages 2-3. 1 give a money 2 keep b apIN 3 access databases 4 enter presentations 5S wansfer records B Use collocations from A and the HELP box to complete these sentences. 1. Thanks to Wi; i's now easy to fom cafés, hotels, parks and many other public places. : 2. Online banking lets you between your accounts easily and securely. 3. Skype's a technology that enables users to over the internet forftee. | 4. Jn any universities, snickents Gre enéouraged 0, using PowerPoint | in order to make their talks more visually attractive 5. The Web has revolutionized the way people with sites such as Google and Wikipedia, you can find the information you need in seconds 6 Cookies allow a website to _ ona user’s machine and later retrieve it when you visit the website again, it remembers your preferences. 7 With the latest mobile phones, you can with multimedia attachments — pictures, audio, even video. Computers at work A Listen to four people talking about how they use computers at work. Write each speaker's job in the table. electrical engineer secretary librarian composer Speaker | Job ‘What they use computers forOther applications A D2 insmatt groups, choose one of the areas in the diagram below and discuss what you can do with computers in that area. Look at the Useful language box below to help you. Formula 1 cars: design and build the car, test virtual models, control electronic components, ‘monitor engine speed, store (vital) information, display data, analyse and communicate data Entertainment: download music, burn CDs, play games, take photos, edit photos, make video clips, watch movies on a DVD player, watch TV on the computer, listen to MP3s, listen to the radio. via the Web Factories and industrial processes: design products, do calculations, control industrial robots, control assembly lines, keep record of stocks (materials and equipment) ‘School/University: access the internet, enrol online, search the Web, prepare exams, write documents, complete exercises online, do research, prepare presentations Computers are used t0... ‘APC can also be used for People use computers to... © [5 writea short presentation summarizing your discussion. Then ask one person from your group to give a summary of the group's ideas to the rest, of the class.1 Computer hardware A ED inpairs, discuss these questions. 1. Have you got a computer at home, school or work? What kind is it? 2. How often do you use it? What do you use it for? 3 Whatare the main components and features of your computer system? B In pairs, label the elements of this computer system. ——— oe .— ae = i C Read these advertising slogans and say which computer element each pair refersto. Point and click { Cesta aes } (eaeient aan Power and speed { @mith perfect britance | {5 onthe inside for power @ here for p } Obeysevery impulse f theditrengessiarp 9 itseasyto See a Let your computers =F itwere an extension images and a fantastic back up your aoe ee epae ee @ ofyour hand } orange of colours © Pforeitstoo ate |) ri a big impact on the % Just what you need: (@ Production of text and graphics (5) 2 er powerhouse D Find words in the slogans with the following meanings. 1. to press the mouse button 2. clear; easy to see 3 4 5 to make an extra copy of something sel shows2 whatisa computer? 2 ‘A Read the text and then explain Fig. 1 in your own words. What is a computer? A computer is an electronic machine which can accept data in a certain form, process the data, and give the results of the processing in a specified format as information, First, data is fed into the computer's memory. Then, ‘when the program is run, the computer performs a set of instructions and processes the data. Finally, we can see the results (the output) on the screen or in printed form (see Fig. 1 below) A computer system consists of two parts: hardware and software, Hardware is any electronic or mechanical part you can see or touch. Software isa set of instructions, called a program, which tells the computer what to do. There are three basic hardware sections: the central processing unit (CPU), main memory and peripherals. Perhaps the most influential component is the central processing unit. ts function is to execute program instructions and coordinate the activities of all the other units. In a way, itis the ‘brain of the computer. The main memory (a collection of RAM chips) holds the instructions and data which are being processed by the CPU. Peripherals are the physical units attached to the computer. They include storage devices and input/ output devices. Input Datais collected and entered Files and progran Expenses (eg. payroll, services, publicity) (eg. sales, stocks, interest) Processing Data is manipulate {t Storage sare held on disk Storage devices (hard drives, OVD drives or flash drives) provide a permanent storage of both data and programs. Disk drives are used to read and write data on disks. Input devices enable data to go into the computer's memory, The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard. Output devices enabie Us to extract the finished product from the system. For example, the computer shows the output on the monitor or prints the results onto paper by means of a printer On the rear panel of the computer there are several ports into which we can plug a wide range of eripherals ~ a modem, a digital camera, a scanner, etc They allow communication between the computer and the devices. Modern desktop PCs have USB ports and memory card teaders on the front panel ‘AUSB port AUSB connect Output The results are shown on the monitor or] in print formB Match these words from the text (1-9) with the correct meanings (a-i). 1 software a the brain of the computer 2 peripherals physical parts that make up computer system 3. main memory programs which can be used on a particu 4. hard dive (also known as hard disk) computer system 5 hardware d_ the information which is presented to the computer 6 input € results produced by a computer 7 pons input devices attached to the CPU 8 output 9 section that holds programs and data while they are 9 central processing unit executed or processed magnetic device used to store information 1ckets into which an external device may be nected Different types of computer 8 BES Listen to an extract from an ICT class. As you listen, label the pictures (a-e) fh words from the box. [ laptop, desktop PC PDA mainframe tablet PC d e 8 BB} Listen again and decide whether these sentences are true or false. Correct the false ones. Amainframe computers less powerful than a PC mainframe is used by large organizations that need to process enormous amounts of data, The most suitable computers for home use are clesktop PCs. A laptop is not portable. Laptops are not as powerful as desktop PCs Using a stylus, you can waite directly onto the screen of a tablet PC A Personal Digital Assistant is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand. PDA does not allow you to surf the Web.Language work: classifying A Look at the HELP box and then use suitable classifying expressions to complete these sentences. 1 Acomputer hardware and software. 2 Peripherals three types: input, output and storage devices. 3) Aword processing progran software which lets the user create and edit text 4 of network architecture: peer-to-peer, where all fers have the same capabilities, and client-server (eg. the Internet) distribute data, and B a In pairs, describe this diagram, using classifying expressions from the HELP box. Make reference to your own devices. Input devices Output devices Storage media + mouse + monitor + magnetic, + keyboard + printer eg. hard drive + camera + optical, eg. DvD + Flash memory, £9. pen drive Benefits of laptops and tablet PCs [B Your school is considering buying tablet PCs to use in the classroom. Write an ‘email to your teacher explaining the benefits for the students and the school. or Your company is considering replacing all of the office PCs with laptops. Write an email to your boss explaining the benefits for the employees and the company.Technical specifications A Read the advertisement and translate the technical specifications into your own language. PRT pun Dell Inspiron 9200 Intel Core 2 Duo processor at 2.4GHz 2048MB RAM, expandable to 4GB 500GB hard drive Comes with Windows, Vista Home Premium Se B im pairs, answer these questions. If necessary, look at the Glossary. 1 What is the main function of a computer's processor? 2) What unit of frequency is used to measure processor speed? 3) What does RAM stand for? e000 What is inside a PC system? A Read the text on page 12 and then answer these questions. 1 Whatare the main parts of the CPU? What does ALU stand for? What does it do? What is the function of the system clock? dow much is one gigahertz? What type of memory is temporary? What type of memory is permanent and includes instructions needed by the CPU? How can RAM be increased? What term is used to refer to the main printed circuit board? What is a bus? What is the benefit of having expansion slots? Secavanawn Look at these extracts from the text. What do the words in bold refer to? This is built into a single chip. (line 2) which executes program instructions and coordinates .... (line 3) that is being executed. (line 22) performance of a computer is partly determined by the speed of its processor. (line 25 the CPU looks for it on the hard disk ... (ine 35) inside the computer to communicate with each other. (line 52) aurunagWhat is inside a PC system? Processing The nerve centre of a PC is the processor, also called the CPU, or central processing unit. This is built into a single chip which executes program instructions and coordinates the activities that take place within the computer system. The chip itself is a small piece of silicon with a complex electrical circuit called an integrated circuit The processor consists of three main parts: = The control unit examines the instructions in the user's program, interprets each instruction and causes the circuits and the rest of the components — monitor, disk drives, etc. - to execute the functions specified. The arithmetic logic unit (ALU) performs mathematical calculations (+, -, etc.) and logical operations (AND, OR, NOT). The registers are high-speed units of memory used to store and control data. One of the registers (the program counter, or PC) keeps track of the next instruction to be performed in the main mernory. The other (the instruction register, or IR) holds the instruction that is being executed (see Fig. 1 on page 13). The power and performance of a computer is partly determined by the speed of its processor. A system clock sends out signals at fixed intervals to measure and synchronize the flow of data. Clock speed is measured in gigahertz (GHz). For example, a CPU running at 4GH2 (four thousand million hertz, or cycles, per second) will enable your PC to handle the most demanding applications. The intel Core2 Duo processor; ‘other chip manufacturers ‘are AMD and Matarala RAM and ROM The programs and data which pass through the processor must be loaded into the main memory in order to be processed, Therefore, when the user runs a program, the CPU looks for it on the hard disk and transfers a copy into the RAM chips. RAM (random access memory) is volatile ~ that is its information is lost when the computer is tuned off. However, ROM (read only memory) is non-volatile, containing 40 instructions and routines for the basic operations of the CPU. The BIOS (basic input/output system) uses ROM to control communication with peripherals RAM capacity can be expanded by adding extra chips, usually contained in small circuit boards called dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). Buses and cards The main citcuit board inside your system is called the motherboard and contains the processor, the memory chips, expansions slots, and controllers for peripherals, connected by buses - electrical channels which allow devices inside the computer to communicate with each other. For example, the front side bus carries all data that passes from the CPU to other devices. The size of a bus, called bus width, determines how much data can be transmitted. It can be compared to the number of lanes on 2 motorway ~ the larger the width, the more data can travel along the bus. For example, a 64-bit bus can transmit 64 bits of data, Expansion slots allow users to install expansion cards, adding features like sound, memory and network capabilities. Adata busCentral processing unit (CPU) Control unit Main memory ‘Arithmetic logic unit (ALU) Registers ofofo ofa 1[o ifo oyo Fig. 1: Organization ofa simple computer the CPU i built into a single microprocessor chip 3 Language work: defining relative clauses Look at the HELP box and then complete the sentences below with suitable relative pronouns. Give alternative options if possible. Put brackets round the relative pronouns you can leave out. 1. That’ the computer ___ __ Fd like to buy. 2 Core 2 Duo is anew intel processor contains about 291 million transistors 3 Awebmaster isa person as designs, develops and maintains a website. 4 Abusisan electronic pathway - Carries signals between computer devices. 5 Here’s the DVD __ you lent me! 6 Last night | met someone — — ‘works for GM as a software engineer4 How memory is measured A Read the text and then answer these questions. 1 How many digits does a binary system use? What is a bit? What isa collection of eight bits called? What does ASCII stand for? ‘What is the purpose of ASCII? wawn Bits and bytes Computers do all calculations using a code made of Computers use a standard code for the binary just two numbers ~ 0 and 1.This system is called binary representation of characters. This is the American code. The electronic circuits in a digital computer Standard Code for Information Interchange, or ASCII detect the difference between two states: ON (the pronounced /zeskiJ. In order to avoid complex current passes through) or OFF (the current doesn't pass calculations of bytes, we use bigger units such as through) and represent these states as 1 or0.Each 1 or0 kilobytes, megabytes and gigabytes. 's called a binary digit, or bit. We use these units to describe the RAM memory, the Bits are grouped into eight-digit codes that typically storage capacity of disks and the size of a program or represent characters (letters, numbers and symbols). document. Eight bits together are called a byte. Thus, each character on a keyboard has its own arrangement of eight bits. For example, 01000001 for the letter A, 01000010 for 8, and 01000011 for ¢. 1,10, 11,100... Note: bit is pronounced /btt/; byte is pronounced /bart/ One bit Unit of memory Exact memory amount (01000011 Binary digit Tord Bxampleofa byte Byte Bbits kilobyte 1,024 bytes (2%) Megabyte 1,024 KB, or 1,048,576 bytes (2) Gigabyte 1,024 MB, or 1,073,741,824 bytes (2) Terabyte 1,024 GB, or 1,099,511,627,776 bytes (2°) B Complete these descriptions with the correct unit of memory. 1A is about one trillion bytes ~ about as much text as the books and magazines ina huge library. 2A is about one million bytes ~ about as much text as a 300-page novel. BA is about one thousand bytes ~ equivalent to one sheet of Aa. aA is about one billion bytes ~ about as much text as 1,000 books, 5A can store a single character, such as the letter h or number 7,5 apc system ‘A Complete this diagram of a PC system. Look at Units 1, 2 and 3 to help you. Programs, Mechanical and 9. graphics package, electronic equipment ‘web browser Physical units attached to the ‘The brain of the pee ——— Se © [Output devices }[7 oo 7 Keyboard | (9) foo ®) Printer DVD drive Flash drive B In pairs, compare your answers. C BSS Listen toa teacher explaining the diagram to her class and check your answers. 6 Your ideal computer system ‘A Make notes about the features of the computer that you would most like to have. Think about the features in the box. CPU Speed Optical disc drives Wireless connectivity Minimum/maximum RAM Monitor Ports and card memory slots. Hard disk Software B E) inpairs, describe your ideal computer system. Give reasons for your choices.Ina computer shop A A Eh imapine youareina —- 1 computer shop. Choose five things that would improve your digital life. In pairs, compare your choices. B Oo You want to buy a computer. Think of three basic features that will make a big difference to your choice. In pairs, compare your choices. ¢ isten to two people making enquiries in a computer shop. Do they buy anything? D BB} Listen again and complete the product descriptions. iMac Processor speed 2.3GHz RAM Hard drive capacity DVD drive included? Yes Operating system Includes internet software Price MacBook Processor speed RAM Hard drive capacity DVD drive included? Operating system Includes internet software Price £1,029E BSS Listen again and complete the extract from the conversation. Assistant: Do you need any (1) ? Paul: Um, yes, we're looking fora Mac computer. Have you got any fairly basic ones? Assistant: Yes, sure. If you'd like to come over here. Paul: What different (2) are there? Assistant: At the moment we've got these two models: the iMac, which is a desktop computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (3) at 2.33 gigahertz, and the portable MacBook, which has a processor (4) at 20 gigahertz. Core Duo technology actually means two cores, or processors, built into a single chip, offering up to twice the speed of a traditional chip. Sue: So they're both very (5) «then, And which one has more memory? | mean, which has more RAM? Assistant: Well, the iMac has two gigabytes of RAM, which can be (6) upto three Gigabytes, and the MacBook has one gigabyte, expandable to two gigabytes It all depends on your needs. The iMac is (7) _. for home users and small offices. The MacBook is more (8) if you travel lot Language functions (jz5d125 in a computer shop Look at the language functions in the HELP box and then correct one mistake in each of these sentences. Decide which functions are being expressed in each sentence. 1 The Ulysses SD is a power, expandable ‘computer that offers high-end graphics ata low price. 2. Alaptop is likely to be more expensive than the equivalent desktop, but a laptop is less practical if you travel a lot 3 Where’ the storage capacity of the hard drive? 4. I'mlooking a desktop PC that has good graphics for games. 5 Doyouneed the help? 6 And how many does the PDA cost? 7 This workstation is a Pentium processor with dual-core technology, 1,024 gigabytes of RAM, and 1 terabyte of disk space.18 3 Shop assistant Role play - buying a computer 1 work in pairs. one of you wants to buy a computer, the other is the shop assistant. Use the prompts and product descriptions below to role play the conversation. Customer Greet the customer and offer help. Explain what you are looking for. Show the customer two possible models. ‘Ask for some technical specs. Give technical specs (describe the processor, RAM and storage capacity). Compare the two different models, Ask about any further technical specs (DVD drive, monitor, communications, etc). Give the information required. Compare the two models. Ask the price, ‘Answer, and mention any final details that might persuade the customer to buy the computer. Decide which computer to buy or leave the shop. Toshiba Satellite / SSE laptop 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo processor 2GB RAM expandable to 4GB 160GB hard drive Super Muiti drive (double layer) 15.4" wide XGA display Wireless LAN, Wii compliancy £1,099 4 Choosing the right computer ak Speaker 1 Speaker 2 Dell desktop PC ‘AMD Athlon at 2.4GHz { 1GB RAM expandable to 4GB 320GB hard drive { DVD+/-RW drive 17" LCD monitor | £680 Palm TX handheld Intel 312MHz ARM-based Processor 128 MB Flash memory (non-volatile) ‘Support for memor ry cards 320480 TFT touch screen Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Lithium-ion battery £216 sten to four people talking about their computer needs and take notes. In pairs, read the descriptions from the computer shop website and choose the most suitable computer for each person. Give reasons for your choices. Speaker 3 Speaker 4 Sun workstation Two AMD Opteron processors at 3.0GHz 4GB RAM; 32GB maximum 1 terabyte hard drive and dual DVD drive 19" Sun TFT flat-panel LCD Supports several graphics formats Allows you to handle your toughest technical, scientific, and business-critical applications £3,249 Supports Solaris, Windows and LinuxGateway C-120 conv: Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor at 12.1" WXGA TFT touch screen Gateway Executive stylus pen 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM ‘80GB serial ATA hard drive DVD-ROM drive (optical DVD burner) Integrated modem and Bluetooth Windows Vista Home Premium Thin and lightweight (1.17", 2.4 kg) £805 Sony Vaio AR laptop (VGN-ARS1E) Intel Core 2 Duo Processor at 2GHz 2GB DDR2 SDRAM 200GB hard drive DVD+/-RW optical drive 17° WXGA high-definition LCD sereen Memory Stick slot Three USB 2.0 ports Integrated wireless LAN Built-in ‘Motion Eye’ digital camera Lithium-ion battery Windows Vista Ultimate £899 Dell Inspiron 531 desktop PC AMD Athion 64 X2 Dual Core Proc 3072MB DDR2 SDRAM Dell 22° Wide Flat Panel 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT video care 1,07B Hard Drive 16x DVD+/- RW Drive Integrated 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio Windows Vista Home Premium Optional features: Windows Media Cent integrated TV Tuner, and a Blu-ray disc drive for high-definiton content From £849 Ga ci B [2 Look at the notes you made about your ideal computer system in Unit 3 task 6 (page 15). What did you want? Look again at the descriptions of the computers above and choose the one that is closest to your ideal. In pairs, discuss your choices. <>5 Vocabulary tree Designing word trees and spidergrams can help you build up your own mental ‘maps’ of vocabulary areas. Look at the list of terms in the box and put each one in an appropriate place on the word tree below. The first one has been done for you. processor ROM —expandablememory ALU DIMMs hard drive RAM —computerbrain byte. © DVD_—systemclock —_keyboard mouse gigahertz printer megabyte webcam —_registers, A ie) <2 D S 2 Computer 6 Recommending a computer A friend has asked you to recommend a computer that suits his needs. He needs to be able to access the Internet, play games and work with graphics, music and video files. Write an email describing its technical features and saying why you recommend it. BB now visit www.cambridge.org/eltiict for an online task.Pe oer ned ° Oo Oo Oo O ° . ey Type, click and talk 2 erm sreMac yeni ieee, Pr eat ULE Wok celle aes ees Devices for the di eer at ects Resta atest identify the different keys on a keyboard and explain their functions. distinguish between facts and opinions in advertisements. EU ECR Caen ae ete ecko ere mice uh sae V acces learn and use the superlative form of adjectives. practise recommending the most suitable display device for particular people. learn how to understand and give instructions and advice for the use of computers and monitors compare different types of printer. learn and use discourse connectors learn about what sort of input/output devices disabled people can use.Type, click and talk! 1 Interacting with your computer Read the description of input devices and then label the pictures (1-8) with words from the text. Input devices are the pieces of hardware which allow interact with a computer by using one of these: a light Us fo enter information into the computer, The most pen, scanner, a trackball, a graphics tablet, a game common are the keyboard and the mouse. We can also controller or a microphone. 2 Describing input devices A Be) Listen to a computer technician describing three input devices. Write which devices he’s talking about. 1 2. 3 B [BD Listen again and complete these extracts. 1 This device is enter information into the computer. 2... itmay also function keys and editing keys special purposes. 3. Thisisa device the cursor and selecting items on the screen, 4 Itusually two buttons and a wheel. 5... the user activate icons or select items and text. 6 detecting light from the computer screen and is used by pointing it directly at the screen display. 7 tt the user ‘answer multiple-choice questions and3 Describing functions and features A Look at the HELP box and then use the notes below to write a description of the Sony PlayStation 3 controller. Sony PlayStation 3 controller Functions © control video games © hold it with both hands, use thumbs to handle directional sticks and face buttons Features stem (capable of tions: up, backwards © six-axis sensing sensing motion in six dir down, left, right, forwards oth) © wireless controller (Bluet © USB mini port and cable for wired and automatic battery charging B EX] inpairs, choose one of these input devices and describe its functions and features. Try to guess which device your partner is describing. Touchpad on a portable PC Bar code reader foo Describing functions | In the listening, the mouse was described using for + gerund: isa device for controlling the cursor an. the screen, selecting items o There are other ways of describing | function: |e used + t0 + infnitive its used to control © relative pronoun + verb his is a device which controls © relative pronoun + used + to + infinitive This is a device which/that is used to control © work by + gerund ieworks by detecting light from the computer screen, Describing features | We can describe features lke this: | An optical mouse has an opt a ball undemeath. sensor instead of Itusually features two buttons and a wheel. You ean connect it 0.4 USB port. A wireless mouse works/operates without cables. Itallows the us questions and Bunaer Webcam Touch screeThe keyboard A Label the picture of a standard keyboard with the groups of keys (1-5). 1 Cursor control keys include arrow keys that move the insertion point up, down, right and left, and keys such as End, Home, Page Up and Page Down, which are used in word processing to move around a long document. 2. Alphanumeric keys represen! 3. Function keys appear at the top of the keyboard and can be programmed to 4. Dedicated keys are used to issue commands or to produce alternative characters, ¢.9, the Ctr key or the Alt key 5 Anumeric keypad appears to the right of the main keyboard. The Nu’ switch from numbers to editing keys. ters and numbers, as arranged on a typewriter o special tasks. lock key is used to keyboard B Match the descriptions (1-8) with the names of the keys (a-h). Then find them on the keyboard. 1 Along key at the bottom of the keyboard, Each time itis pressed artrow keys it produces a blank space. return/enter 2 It moves the cursor to the beginning of a new line. Its also used Caps Lock to confirm commands. shift 3 It works in combination with other keys, For example, you press this key and Cto copy the selected text 4 It removes the character to the left of the cursor or any selected text. 5 It produces UPPER CASE characters. tt produces UPPER CASE letters, but it does not affect numbers and symbols ab space bar backspace sere once ctrl 7 It moves the cursor horizontally to the right for a fixed number of spaces (in tabulations and data fields). move the cursor, as an altemative to the mouse 8 Theyareu5 Mouse actions ‘Complete this text about the mou: se with verbs from the box. click double-click drag grab select = move control DEE Cie Amouse allows you to (1). the cursor and move around the screen very quickly. Making the same movements with the arrow keys on the keyboard would take much longer. As you (2) the mouse ‘on your desk, the pointer on the screen moves in the same direction, The pointer usually looks like an Hbar, an arrow, or a pointing hand, depending on what you are doing ‘A mouse has one or more buttons to communicate with the computer. For example, if you want to place the insertion point or choose a menu option, you just @) (press and release) on the mouse button, and the option is chosen, The mouse is also used to (4) ——text and items on the screen. You can highlight text to be deleted, copied or edited in some way. The mouse is widely used in graphics and design. When you want to move an image, you position the pointer on the object you want to move, press the mouse button, and (5) the image to a new location on the screen. Similarly, the mouse is used to change the shape of a graphic object. For example, if you want to convert a square into a rectangle, you (6) one comer of the square and stretch it into a rectangle. The mouse is also used to start a program or open a document: you put the pointer on the file name and ” on the name ~ that is, you rapidly press and release the mouse button twice. Go000. Now, BAT THE MOUSE OvER THE CAT Fo va oO Disk \Con AN? DouBle cuck - www.CartoonStock.comSpeech recognition systems A. BB Listen to an interview with Anne Simpson, an expert in voice input technologies and tick () the features she mentions. a good sound card and a microphons tation with accuracy 1 allow you to create and compile a computer program. 1 allow you to execute programs and navigate around menus using voice 1 allow you to surf the Web by speaking Dw yOu ign graphics sten again and answer these questions. 1 What do people usually use to communicate with a computer? 2. How do you get the best results from speech recognition software? 3. What rate of accuracy is possible with the software? 4 How can you train the software to be more accurate? 5 What kinds of words aren't in the software's dictionary? C ED ingroups, discuss these questions. 1 Whata the benefits of speech reco software? 2. What kind of tasks would you find tion useful for? 3 Who would benef ech recogniti st from advances in technol isthi kind of tech (ou think it will ever be possibi ology? control your computer using only your thoCapture your favourite image 1 The eyes of your computer AE) inpairs, discuss how many ways there are of capturing an image on a computer. Which device would yo aueUunsangw The eyes of your computer What does a scanner do? Ascanner'sees'images and converts the printed text or pictures into electronic codes that can be understood by the computer. With a flatbed colour scanner, the paper with the image is placed face down on a glass screen, as with a photocopier. Beneath the glass are the lighting and measurement devices, Once the scanner is activated, it reads the image as a series of dots and then generates the digitized image that is sent to the computer and stored as a file. The scanner operates by using three rotating lamps, each of which has a different coloured filter: red, green and blue. The resulting three separate images are combined into one by appropriate software. What does a digital camera do? A digital camera takes photos electronically and converts them into digital data (binary codes made up of 1s and 05). Itdoesnit use the film found in a traditional camera; instead it has a special light-sensitive silicon chip. Read the text and see how many things from your list are mentioned. Read the text again and answer these questions. Which device is used to input text and graphic images from a printed page? How does a scanner send information to the computer? How do digital cameras store photographs? What feature allows mobile phone users to take pictures? Use to take digital video? What kind of software is used to ma ipulate video clips on the computer? Photographs are stored in the camera's memory card before being sent to the computer. Some cameras can also be connected to a printer ora TV set to make viewing images easier. This is usually the case with camera phones — mobile phones with a builtin camera What does a camcorder do? A camcorder, or digital video camera, records moving pictures and converts them into digital data that can be stored and edited by a computer with special video editing software, Digital video cameras are used by home users to create theirowre movies, or by professionals it computer art and video conferencing. They are also used to send live video images via the Internet. In this case they are called web cameras, or webcams,2 A handheld scanner for scanning text, bar codes and handwritten numbers Aslide scanner 3 Scanners Listen to a conversation between Vicky Cameron, an Information Technology (IT) lecturer, and one of her students, and complete the student's notes. 1 The Lecmology used in scanners is similar Lo Lhak used in a 2 The scanned image is sent to Lhe y here you con manipulate Le. B To scon Lents you need special softisare called 4 Flatbed scanners con scan S Slide sconners ove used Lo scon © Hondheld scammers are used for capturing Facts and opinions oF filrm negatives. \ What is the difference between facts and opinions? Complete these definitions. 1 are real, objective information. 2 usually include emotive words and subjective statements, B Read these advertisements and underline the facts and irclthe opinions. ColourScan } from Sunri ‘The ColourScan XR from Sunrise is a flatbed scanner with 1,200 dots per inch (dpi) of resolution and 9°x15" of scanning area Just think of the possibilities. You can enter data and graphic images directly into your applications j (word processors or databases). You can get crisp, clean scans for colour ‘compositions, video and animation work. The ColourScan XR comes complete with its own image-capture software, | which allows for colour and grey retouching. And it's easy to use. What more could you want for only €797 It couldn't be cheaper. i In the field of flatbeds, the ColourScan XR is the clear winner. The ScanPress DF is a self-calibrating flatbed scanner with 2,400 dpi of resolution. You can scan everything from black and white to 24-bit colour. The package includes a hardware accelerator for JPEG compression and decompression. JPEG technology saves disk space by compressing images by up to 50t0 1 In creating the ScanPress DE we have chosen the most advanced technolo, to give you the best scans with the least effort. It produces images with high colour definition and sharpness. And ic comes with OCR sofiware and Adobe Photoshop, so you can manipulate all the images you capture. ‘The ScanPress DF is a fantastic machine that you will love working with. And at only £309, an excellent investment,C In small groups, compare your answers and decide about the following. 1 Which text uses more persuasive language? 2 Which text is more factual or objective? Language work: superlatives A Apart from catchy slogans and other. aad td persuasive techniques, advertisements often use the superlative form of adjectives and adverbs. Read the following examples from advertisements for input devices. What can you say from these examples about how superlatives are formed? Look at the HELP box to check your answers. 1 We have chosen the most advanced technology 2. The fastest personal scanner... 3. The most revolutionary computer peripheral 4 The best scans with the least effort & Complete these sentences with the superlative form of the adjectives in brackets. 1 Always buy the (fast) - scanner with the (high) resolution you can afford, 2. They have created the (revolutionary) camera to date. 3. FotoFinish is the (easy) photo editing software for your digital camera 4 This scanner gives you the (good) scans with the (little) effort 5. Our university has bought the (modem) computer equipment. 2 inpairs, discuss who or what you think is: the most difficult computer game you've ever played. the most exciting film youve ever seen. the funniest programme on TV. the most dangerous computer virus. the best blogger or webmaster on the Web. the most popular web browser. auaunagLanguage work: suffixes A Look at the HELP box and then use suitable suffixes to make adject nouns from these words. In some cases, you can make more than one word. Use a dictionary to help you. colou innovate 1 2 3 4 wire 5 6 7 underexpose B Complete these sentences with the word in brackets and one of these noun suffixes: -tion, -er, -ing, -logy, -ness. Use a dictionary to help you. 1 Kodak isa (manufacture) equipment 2 Toavoid rede feature image you don't need. 4 The (share and acutance - the abi 5 Digital (techno have a resolu apixels use the camera’ red eye (reduce ofa photograph is a comt y to represent clear edges. s change the class of the root mple, by adding the tive digital. Suffixes can help you tell fa word ora verb 5 anoun,an mon adjectival suffixes -able, -ible, -ive, -al, -ed, -ful,-ic, less, -ing y, Common noun suffixes a -ion, -tion, -ation, -ment,-ness, ity, -ant, - logy, -ing,-y,-ure,-sion -er,-or, © When using suffixes, always check in your dictionary change any other letters ifyoun scan —> scanner (double n phic and imaging s cutting out the parts of a ination of resolution is evolving so rapidly that some cameras that’s 12 million pixe6 Press release: a digital camera Complete the press release with words from the box. colour megapixels shot _—-video-—optical._-~—«brighter__-—_ reduction Kodak has introduced the EasyShare M753 digital camera, with 7.0 (1) resolution, a huge 2.5-inch LCD screen, and a professional 3x (2) zoom lens. It is the first camera to incorporate proprietary Kodak Perfect Touch Technology. At the touch of a button, this innovative feature creates better, (3) pictures by bringing out detail in shadows without affecting lighter areas. It's ideal for underexposed pictures caused by shooting beyond the flash range or in adverse lighting conditions. ‘The M753 uses the exclusive Kodak Colour Science chip for phenomenal image quality with rich (4) and accurate skin tones. Seventeen programmed ‘scene modes (e.g. party, fireworks, children) and five colour modes (high, low, natural, sepia, and black and white) help capture the best (5) with the least effort. Other features include cropping, auto picture rotation, digital red-eye ©) __., and blurry picture alert. For capturing more than just stil pictures, the camera also features high-quality (VGA) (7) capture and playback. Describing a camera Fr in pairs, describe your these questions. What do you use the device for? Why did you buy that particular make/model? What are your favourite functions? What improvements would you make to the device? ‘al camera, webcam or video camera. Think aboutDisplay screens and ergonomics Your computer screen i in pairs, discuss these questions. 1. What type of display do you have: a cathode ray tube or an LCD flat screen? 2. What size is the screen? 3 How-can you change the picture using the controls? 4 Can you watch TV on your PC monitor? ‘An Apple Mac flat screen monitor How screen displays work A. Complete these definitions with words from the box. Then read the text on page 33 and check your answers. resolution pixel aspect ratio. colourdepth —_videoadapter___ plasma screen 1 the smallest unit on a display screen or bitmapped image (usually a coloured dot) 2 ~ an expansion card that generates the video signal sent toa computer display 3 ~ the width of the screen in proportion to its height ~also called gas discharge display 5 - the number of pixels contained in a display, horizontally and vertically 6 — the number of bits used to hold a colour pixel; this determines, the maximum number of colours that can be displayed Read the text again and answer these questions. What do CRT and LCD stand for? How is the screen size measured? What technology is used by active-matrix LCDs? Which unit of frequency is used to measure the brightness of a display? What substance produces light and colour when hit by electrons in a CRT monitor? What are the three advantages of OLED displays? aurwnagHow screen displays work Displays, often called monitors or screens, are the most-used output device on a computer. They provide instant feedback by showing you text and graphic images as you work or play. Most desktop displays use Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) technology, while nearly all portable computing devices, such as laptops, incorporate LCDs, Because of their slimmer design and lower energy consumption, LCD monitors (also called flat panel or flat screen displays) are replacing CRTs. Basic features Resolution refers to the number of dots of colour, known as pixels (picture elements), contained in a display. It is expressed by identifying the number of pixels on the horizontal and vertical axes. A typical A piel isa combination of red, green and blue subpixels Two measurements describe the size of your display: the aspect ratio and the screen size. Historically, computer displays, ike most televisions, have had an aspect ratio of 43 ~ the width of the screen to the heightis four to three. For widescreen LCD displays, the aspect ratio is 169, very useful for viewing DVD movies, playing games, and displaying multiple windows side by side. High- definition TV also uses this format. The viewable screen size is measured diagonally, so a 19" screen measures 19° from the top left to the bottom right. Inside the computer there is a video adapter, or graphics card, which processes images and sends signals to the monitor. CRT monitors use a VGA (video graphics adapter) cable, which converts digital signals, into analogue signals. LCD monitors use a DVI (digital video interface) connection Colour depth refers to the number of colours a monitor can display. This depends on the number of bits used to describe the colour of a single pixel. For example, an old VGA monitor with an 8-bit depth can generate 256 colours and a SuperVGA with a 24-bit depth can generate 16.7 million colours. Monitors with 2 32-bit depth are used in digital video, animation and video games to get certain effects. Display technologies An LED is made of two glass plates with a liquid crystal material between them. The crystals block the light in different quantities to create the image. Active-matrix LCDs use TFT (thin film transistor) technology, in which each pixel has its own switch. The amount of light the LCD monitor produces is called brightness or luminance, measured in cd/m? (candela per square metre), A CRT monitor is similar toa traditional TV set. t contains millions of tiny red, green and blue phosphor dots that glow when struck by an electron beam that travels across the screen and create a visible image. PCs can be connected to video projectors, which project the image onto a large screen. They are used for presentations and home theatre applications, ina plasma screen, images are created by a plasma discharge which contains noble (non-harmful) gases. Plasma TVs allow for larger screens and wide viewing angles, making them ideal for movies. Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are thin-film LED displays that don't require a backlight to function The material emits light when stimulated by an electrical current, which is known as electroluminescence. They consume less energy, produce brighter colours and are flexible — ie, they can be bent and rolled up when they'te not being used.3a hoosing the right display device NECMultisyn LCD @ Dell UltraSharp LCD 9 Monitor Screen size: 17’ Resolution: 1280x10 Aspect ratio: Brightness: 400 cd/m’ A gE Listen to five customers in a computer shop describing their display device needs. Which device (a-e) would you recommend to each person? In pairs, discuss your choices and give reasons for them, Speaker 1 Speaker 4 Speaker 2 Speaker 5 Speaker 3 monitor Widescreen 24"flat panel Resolution: 1920x1200 Colour support: 16.7 million Multiple video inputs, flash- card slots and USB ports Cambridge- Pioneer 50” Plasma Hitachi interactive wv whiteboard Resolution: 1280x768 Allows interaction with (XGA) a projected computer O e Blu-ray Disc recorder mage y niga sala 5.1 surround sound system (Five audio Connected to the PC channels plus one via USB subwoofer) g device ss pen Portable projector OL ital ° ight Processing) technology Resolution: 1024x768 8 2) inpairs, discuss which of the display devices you would most like to own. Give reasons for your choice.Ergonomics - the study of how people interact safely and efficiently with machines and their work conditions Ergonomics A BB} Listen to Tony Clark, an expert in computer ergonomics, talking to some office workers about health and safety. What health problems associated with computer use do the office workers mention? B [Bo Listen again and complete these extracts. 1. Get a good chair, one that your lower back and is Make sure your feet rest firmly or on a footrest. Position the keyboard your elbows, with your arms the work surface position the monitor at, or just below, 5 Youshould sit at from the front of the monitor, about 50 to 70 centimetres away. 6... akind of stand that lets you move the monitor so you can use it at the correct angle and height, C Match the extracts above (1-6) with the correct parts of the diagram (a-f). =}Language work: HELP box instructions and advice A Look at the HELP box and then complete these health and safety guidelines with should/shouldn’t. 1. Ifyou type a lot at your computer each day, you buy an ergonomic keyboard: it can help reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury. 2 You place your mouse within easy reach and support your forearm 3 Ifyou decide to build your own PC, protect yourself from electric shocks. You touch any components unnecessarily 4 You always use a copyholder if you are working from documents. The best position is between the screen and the keyboard, or at the same height as the screen; this can reduce neck, back and eyestrain, 5 Irresponsible disposal of electronic waste can cause severe environmental and health problems. You just throw your old monitor or video system into the bin. Br Dil in paiss, practise giving advion about tiow to use a monitor safely using should/shouldn'’t or It’s a good/bad idea to. Look at these gt 1. Don't open the monitor. It’s dangerous. Don't stare at the screen for long periods of time. Position the monitor at eye level or just below. Leave enough space behind the monitor for unobstructed movement. Don't sit near the sides or back of CRT monitors. Use LCD screens instead ~ they'te free from radiation, 6 Keep the screen clean to prevent distorting shadows. wewn An ergonomic school or office You have been asked to write a list of guidelines for making your school or office more ergonomic. Look at the definition of ergonomics at the bottom of page 35 and then write an email to your teacher/manager explaining your guideli Consider 1-8 below. 1. Physical layout of the work site: desk areas, computer equipment, fling cabinets, etc. Lighting (overhead lights, desk lamps), glare and ventilation Computer and office furniture: ergonomic chairs and desks User-friendly and ergonomic devices: keyboards, mice, monitors, wrist rests, copyholders, etc. Location and features of telephones Layout of cables and switches for a wired network Wireless intemet access and wireless network Maintenance and technical repairs eV anewnChoosing a printer Types of printer A. How many types of printer can you think of? Make alist. B Read the article on page 38 and then label the types of printer (1-5). Which types of printer aren't pictured? ink | print head The quatity (resolution) of the images oes up to 2,400 dots per inch (dpi) 1 Provides high quality output: a resolution The resolution depends on the number of pins of 1,200-2,400 dpi 3 2 Provides high quality forlinework (lines and curves) Provides the highest resolution: mor than 3,000 dpi 4 5Ei: WHICH TYPE OF Art uta: SHOULD I BUY? Printing is the final stage in creating a document Since the results you can obtain with different types of printer will vary substantially, here is a guide to help ‘you decide which one is most suitable for your needs. Te begin with, you should take into account that printers vary in cost, speed, print quality, and other factors such as noise or printing method. Technology is evolving so quickly that there is aways a printer for every application or need. Dot-matrix printers use pins to print the dots required to shape 2 character. They can print text and graphics; however, they produce relatively low resolution output —72 to 180 dots per inch (dpi). They are used to print multi-part forms, self-copying paper and continuous-form labels. They are slower than laser printers (see below) but much cheaper. Inkjet printers operate by projecting small ink droplets onto paper to form the required image. Colour and hues are created by the precise mixing, of cyan, magenta, yellow and black inks. Inkjets are fairly fast, quiet, and not as expensive as laser printers. Nevertheless, you can still expect high quality rests decause there are some inkjet printers on the market with a resolution of 2,400 dpi Laser printers produce output at great speed and with a very high resolution of 1,200-2,400 ‘They scan the image with a laser beam and transfer ic to paper with a special ink powder called toner. ‘They are constantly being improved. In terms of speed and image quality, laser printers are preferred by experts for various reasons; for instan, they have a Wider range of scalable fonts than inkjets, can emulate different language systems, and can_produce high quality graphics; however, they are still expensive for home users. ‘Thermal transfer printers are used to produce colour images by transferring a wax-based ink onto the paper. They are popular for printing bar codes, labels and medium-resolution graphics. Imagesettets produce very high-resolution output (up to 3,540 dpi) on paper or on the actual film for \king the printing plates. In addition, they are extremely fast. Imagesetters are most often used in desktop publishing (DTP). Although they produce the highest quality output, they have one important disadvantage: they are too expensive for homes or small offices In modern lithographic printing, images are created on a DTP computer and then output directly to the printing plates, without requiring film as an intermediate step. This technology is. called computer to plate, or CTP, and the machine used is called a platesetter. Finally, we have plotters. Plotters use ink and fine pens held in a carriage to draw very detailed designs fon paper. They are used for construction plans, engineering drawings and other technical illustrations. Nowadays, traditional plotters are being replaced with wide-format inkjets. C Find words in the article with the following meanings. wewne (ines 30-35) o designs and images used in magazines, books, etc, (lines 10-15) output quality, measured in dots per inch (lines 10-15) a particular colour within the colour spectrum (lines 15-20) an ink powder used in laser printers and copiers (lines 25-30) set of characters that can be resized (enlarged or reduced) without introducing distortion read by a computer system (lines 35-40) 7 surface that carries a reproduction of the image, from which the pages are printed (lines 45-50) aa in-between; middle (lines 50-55) © a rectangular pattern of black lines of magnetic ink printed on an object so that its details can be2 Language work: connectors 1 A Look at the HELP box and then put the words in italics from the article on page 38 into the correct column of the table. Giving examples Listing/Sequencing Giving reason/cause B Try to add some more connectors to each column. How do you say these connectors in your language? pla ea tos c B Write a paragraph describing the printer(s) you use at home or at work. Try to use some connectors. Think about these aspects: type, speed, resolution, print quality, memory, cost, print consumables (ink cartridges etc.). 3 Choosing the right printer A EA) inpairs, choose the most suitable printer for each of these situations. Give reasons for your choices. 1 You want to print documents, web pages and occasional photographs at home 2. Asmall company needs a printer which will be shared by various users on a local area ni (LAN). 3. A professional team of architects and engineers need to create accurate representations of ‘objects in technical drawings and CAD. work 4 Agraphic arts business needs a printer to produce catalogues, brochures and other publications. B [J inpairs, describe the features of your ideal printer.Multi-function printers A Listen to an extract from a consumer technology podcast about multi-function printers. What two disadvantages of multi-function printers are mentioned? B Listen again and answer these questions. 1 What isa multifunction printer? Why are multifunction printers so popular? What is the main advantage of PictBridge technology? Apart from sheets of paper, what other things toa can multi-function printers print? = 5) What software do you usually get when ‘Comparatives you buy a multifunction printer? awn © We form the comparative of one- 6 What advice does Mr Kelly give on ink syllable adjectives by adding -er. cartridges? x = slow —» slower 7 What type of device does he recommend for permevceaag Inkjet printers are slower than laser 8 What type of device does he recommend for eirteoe PUR eAPEn businesses? © Two-syllable adjectives usually take more/less. Language work: | modem —» more modern a 5 They'e designing a more modern version comparatives at the moment. Look at the HELP box and then complete ® Adjectives ending in-y (for exarnple, these sentences using the comparative Noisy) take -er and the y changes toi. form of the adjective in brackets. Dot-matrix printers are noisier than 1 Alaser printer is generally (quiet) inkjets. than a low-cost inkjet ? © We form the comparative of adjectives inter. o with three or more syllables by adding 2. Multi-function printers are now only slightly Froese (expensive) than | conventional printers, and offer much (great) versatile —» more versatile versatility. theyte cheaper and more versatile 3. The print quality ofthis network printers than standalone products. ieeheath gece) thane Note the irregular forms any inkjet, and as (good) as similar laser printers | good—» better 4 The Agfa platesetter is (reliable) bad —> worse ‘and (easy) ‘tle —> less to use than most printers iFyou want better results, oul need ofits type. specialized software. 5 Your printer is only as (good) le) Equally Bexpiexeaey usinges Aces a5 the paper you use, Difference can be shown by using not 6 The final result is always (accurate) as... as. than the original image. 7 Animagesetter is (heavy) than a laser printer Thisis as fast as many other printersin its class. Inkjets are not as expensive as laser printers,6 Reading quiz - printer adverts In pairs, read the adverts and then answer these questions. See who in your class can finish first. 1 How many inkjet printers are advertised? 2. Which printer would you recommend to someone who wants to print advertising graphics? 3. Ifyou have the wide-format printer from Vutek, what kinds of material can you print on? 4 Which technology lets you print directly from your digital camera wit in between? 5 Apage description language, or PDL, describes how to print the text and pictures on the page. Can you find two laser printer languages? 6 What is the resolution of the Brother HL Network Colour Laser Printer? 7 How fast is the Brother HL Network Colour Laser Printer? {tneeding a computer The Vutek UltraVu il 5330 provides the ultimate combination of highest print speed and best print quality in a five-metre printer. ‘© Wide-format profesional inkjet printer Canon Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP750 ‘© Prints ona wide variety of substrates, including vinyl, and pressure- Photo Printer sensitive paper, mesh and tertiles ‘An inkjet photo printer with ‘© VUTEK Low Friction Kit allows fr difficult materials tobe run more easly a 2.4” colour LCD for easy ‘© Prints up to 16.4 feet (5 metres) wide viewing, editing and printing of ‘© Upto 330 dpi resolution produces images that perfect borderless photos. With ate sharp, csp and consistent you can print directly ‘© Prints up to 2,230 square feet cameras, memory (207 square metres) per hour cards or camera phones (via ‘© Applications: banners, IrDA or optional Bluetooth unit) exhiiton graphics, bus without connecting to a PC. shelters et Resolution: 300x300 dpi Software: Easy-PhotoPrint Brother HL Network Print Speed: up to 31 ppm Dimensions: 179x127.1%x63 mm Colour Laser Printer Apis per lane) mono, 8 Weight: 960g The HL-4040CN delivers the Pomuopour (Ad) perfect balance of quality, ‘Compatibility: PCL and workgroup, colour Ad laser PostScript languages printing, Paper tray capacity: 250 sheets It boasts outstanding colour Memory size: 64MB Output: 2,400 dpi class colour —_igh-speed USB printing with exceptionally |__L— Close-up ofa CD Land (flat area) 0.74 Micron Close-up ofa DYD CDs come in three different formats: = CD-ROMs (read-only memory) are read-only units, meaning you cannot change the data stored on them (for example, a dictionary or a game) CD-R (recordable) discs are write-once devices which let you duplicate music CDs and other data CDs. CD-RW (rewritable) discs enable you to write onto them many times, just like a hard disk DVDs also come in several formats = DVD-ROMS are used in DVD computer drives. They allow for data archiving as well as interactive content (for example, an encyclopedia of a movie) DVD-R or DVD+R can only be recorded on once, DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs can be erased and re- used many times. They are used to back up data files and to record audio and video. The DVD drive used in computers is also called a DVD burner because it records information by buming via 2 laser to a blank DVD disc, However, a DVD recorder typically refers to a standalone unit which resembles a video cassette recorder. New DVD recorders can play all CD and DVD formats. There are also portable DVD players — handheld devices which let you watch movies, or TY, play games and listen to music, wherever you are. They come with a built-in DVD drive and widescreen (rectangular 16:9 format) LCD display. They usually support multi-format playback that is, they can play many file formats, including DVD-video, DivX, CD audio discs, MP3 music and JPEG images. HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs These two competing formats are expected to replace current DVD as the standard for watching movies at home. On one side are Toshiba, Microsoft and the DVO Forum, who support the High Definition-DVD (HD- DVD). Sony, Panasonic, Samsung, JVC and many movie studios are behind the Blu-ray format. y A Sony Blu-ray disc ABlu-tay disc has a capacity of 25GB (single layer), SOGB (dual layer) and 10068 (four layer). Unlike DVDs, which Use a red laser to read and write data, Blu-ray uses a blue- violet laser, hence its name. Blu-ray discs can record and play back high-definition television and digital audio, as well as computer dataB Read the text again and make notes about the features of CDs, DVDs and Blu- ray discs. Capacity and formats Possible uses fai} DvD Blu-ray Language work: connectors 2 A Look at these extracts from the text and put the words in italics into the correct column of the table. They are therefore ideal for multimedia applications Furthermore, optical di No s are not affected by magnetic fields 3 However, they are very different in internal structure and data capacity, 4 Asaresult, a CD can hold 650-700MB, whereas a basic DVD can hold 4.768. 5. In addition, a DVD can be double-sided and dual layer Indicating addition Making contrasts Explaining the results or effects of something B Look at the HELP box and check your answers. How do you say these connectors in your language? C Choose the correct word in brackets to st 8 complete these sentences. 1 (Although/Consequently) CDs and DVDs are similar in size and shape, their data structure is very different, 2 DVDs hold more data than CDs. The pits burnt into the disc are smaller than on a CD, and the tracks are closer together, (On the other hand / As a result), DVDs can have Up to four recording layers 3 ABlu-ray disc drive costs a lot of money (but/so) you should use it carefully. 4 Blu-ray is expected to replace DVD over the coming years (because/besides) it offers much greater storage capacity. 5 Both Blu-ray (and /in addition) HD-DVD devices are backward-compatible with current CDs and DVDs, meaning you can play your old discs on the new players. 6 Sony has invested millions of dollars in the development of Blu-tay technology. The success of Blu-ray is (whereas/ therefore) vital for the company’s future.4 Choosing storage devices [Bd in pairs, look at the products in the computer catalogue and choose the most suitable device for the purposes (1-6). Give reasons for your choices. Try to use some connectors from the HELP box on page 54. 1 ams on a home computer 2 3 4 ina big compar 5. tohold historical records in the National Library 6 toread, write and re-write high-definition video anc Seagate hard drive Superfast 8ms hard drive. Capacity ranges from 80GB to 1TB. Iomega portable hard drive 160GB, 2.5” external hard drive. An affordable way to back up. all your data, from business documents to emails. 16x DVD writer with free Nero DVD burning software. Can play and record both LaCie DVD drive ) DVD+R and DVD-R discs, plus their rewritable counterparts, as well as all types of CD. Panasonic portable DVD player 8" portable LCD DVD Player with Car Kit. Compatible with DVD-Video, CD, JPEG image CD and MP3-formatted audio CD. Sony Blu-ray disc drive Sony's Vaio AR laptop is the first portable Blu-ray studio, which includes a Blu-ray disc drive and a TV tuner, alongside a 17” widescreen display and a 2GHz Intel Core Duo processor. Toshiba USB flash drive High-speed 16GB pen drive with a built-in MP3 player. Plugs directly into any USB connection For this use, the ... is the most appropriate because The... has ... sol’d choose it for... Sony's Vaio In.abig company, it would be a good idea to... Well, that depends on... lagree/I disagree.5 Format wars Read these posts from a forum about the topic of ‘BI then add your response, giving your opinion on the topit -ray versus HD-DVD’ and 2 HD-DVD and Blu-ray formats display movies in full high-definition resolution, but they are incompatible; HD-DVD cannot play the Blu-ray discs, and vice versa People say that Blu-ray discs can hold more data and video, but that they are more expensive and complex. Who will be the winner in this format battle? Consumers ezine, March 10th at 5:40 pm Samsung and Toshiba are selling hybrid players that can play both formats | Sony and NEC are also releasing dual-format players. This may be the end of the format war. Will both sides produce a unified standard? | News.net, March 15th at 12:30 am hate format wars. This situation reminds me of the Beta versus VHS war in the early days of the video market, and more recently DVD-R versus DVD+R. | {don't want to invest money in equipment that quickly becomes obsolete or | incompatible. Why can’t someone create a universal player that plays all formats, | from CDs to high-definition video discs? Posted by Adam, March 15th at 4:15 pmFlash-based gadgets Flash memory is used in many handheld devices. Match the descriptions (1-6) with the pictures (a-f). 1. This handheld console lets you play games stored on ROM game cards, which have a small amount of flash memory to save user data, for example high scores. This flash memory card is used as digital flm’to store images on a digital camera 3. This wireless LAN card allows laptop and PDA users to ac point. 4 This USB flash pen drive is the latest mol 8s the Internet from any Wi-Fi access bile drive for your computer 5 Itlooks like an ordinary watch, but this USB drive from Edge Tech can store up to 1GB of flash memory. It will let you save and transfer your photos, songs and data files easly 6 This flash-based player provides everything you need to play music and store data on the go. It also comes with a built-in FM fadio and voice recorder, args Memory ina flash! A Look at the title of the text on page 58. Why is it a suitable title for an article about flash memory? Read the first paragraph of the text to find out. Read the whole text and answer these questions. What is flash memory? What are the differences between RAM memory and flash What can devices which use multi-level cell technology do? What are the differences between flash drives and external hard drives? What is the advantage of using U3 technology in flash drives? How much data can a flash memory card hold? What is the name of the flash card created by Sony for its digital cameras? NoaununagMemory ina flash! Flash memory isa type of non-volatile memory that can be electronically erased and reprogrammed. Its name was invented by Toshiba to express how much faster it could be erased —‘in a flash, which means ‘very quickly Unlike RAM, which is volatile, fash memory retains the information stored in the chip when the power is tumed off. This makes it ideal for use in digital cameras, laptops, network switches, video game cards, mobile phones and portable multimedia players. In addition, it offers fast read access times (although not as fast as RAM), with transfer rates of 12MB per second. Unlike ROM chips, lash memory chips are rewritable, so you can update programs via software Inside the chip, data is stored in several floating gate transistors, called cells. Each cell traditionally stores one bit of data (1 = erased and 0 = programmed), New devices have a multi-level cell structure so they can store more that one bit per cell. The chips are constructed with either NOR or NAND gates NOR chips function like a computer's main memory, while NAND works like a hard drive. For example, in a camera, NOR flash contains the cameras internal software, while NAND flash is used to store the images. Flash memory is used in several ways: Many PCs have their BIOS (basic input/output system) stored on a flash memory chip so it can be updated if necessary. Modems use flash memory because it allows the manufacturer to support new protocols. USB flash drives are used to save and move MP3s and other data files between computers. They are more easily transported than extemal hard drives because they use solid-state technology, meaning that they don't have fragile moving parts that can break if dropped. However, USB flash drives have less storage capacity than hard drives. New U3 smart drives allow users to store both applications and data. They have two rive partitions and can carry applications that tun on the host computer without requiring installation. Flash memory cards are used to store images on cameras, to back up data on PDAS, to transfer games in video consoles, to record voice and music on MP3 players or to store movies on MP4 players, They are as small as a stamp, and capacity can range from 8MB to several gigabytes. The only limitation is that flash cards are often not interchangeable between devices. Some formats include: CompactFlash, Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card, miniSD card, and xD-Picture Card. Sony has its ‘own product called the Memory Stick, used in its digital still cameras, video camcorders and the PlayStation Portable. The photos stored ina digital camera can be offloaded to a computer via cable or wirelessly. Another option is to have a flash card reader permanently connected to your PC; you simply eject the card from the camera and put it into the reader instead of having to plug the camera in. The future of hard drives may be & hybrid hard drives ~ Hybrid hard drives, combine a magnetic hard disk and flash memory into one device. This allows computers to boot, or start, more quickly, and also reduces power consumption. SanDisk’ card readers read and write to ust about every flash memory card C Find words or phrases in the text with the following meanings. Nauswna permanent; able to hold data without power (lines 1-5) able to be rewritten many times (lines 10-15) different sections of a disk drive or storage area (ines 40-45) to make a copy of afile so that the original is not lost (lines 45-50) transferred to another device (lines 60-65) a peripheral device that reads and writes flash memory cards (lines 60-65) a product that integrates two different technologies (lines 65-70)Language work: word building A Look at the HELP box and then, using affixation, conversion and compounding, try to make as many words as you can from blog, mail and print. Use a dictionary and the Internet to help you. blog mail print blogger (a person who writes | to mail the verb form) printout (the pages a blog) produced by the printer) B Choose the correct word in brackets to complete this description of a digital voice recorder. Use a dictionary to help you. Olympus WS-320M digital voice recorder Slim, attractive, and highly functional, the Olympus WS-320M digital voice recorder packs 16B of internal flash memory into its 1 (ighted Aightweight/lighten) housing, letting you record up to 277 hours of high-quality audio in WMA format. It’s ideal for 2 (record /recordable/recording) notes or long lectures, interviewing people, or capturing song ideas before they disappear. As an added bonus, the WS-320M can store up to 266 WMA or MP3 songs for high-quality stereo 3 (player/ playback/playoff). ‘The WS-320M features five separate file 4 (Folds/ folding/folders), capable of holding 199 files each, 0 you can organize nearly 1,000 files by subject, theme or other category. Users also have the choice of four recording modes: HA for high-quality audio, . LP and SP for extended recording times, and ST HO for stereo recording. And thanks to the voice 5 (activation/activate/active) option, users don't need to press a single button to start recording ~ the WS-320M will record as soon as the built-in microphone picks up sound. Perhaps the most convenient feature, however, is the built-in USB 6 (connector/connect/connected), which eliminates the need for a USB cable. Once this {is connected, you can 7 (downloadable/download/ upload) music files, images or documents from your PC, in effect turning the recorder into a small hard drive. You can even transfer voice recordings to your computer for 8 (store/storage/storeroom) or multimedia use, rors Word building We can create new words from existing words in three main ways: Affixation (adding a prefix or suffix) Adding a prefix: volatile —» non- date —e update Adding a suffix: erase —» erasable install > installation fatile Conversion (turning a noun into a verb, ora verb into a noun, etc) network (noun) —> to network (verb) We networked all the PCs in the office. We created a network of all the PCs in the office, Compounding (putting two or more words together hand + held —» handheld ‘bought a new handheld last week. Compounds can be wiitten as two separate words (flash card), as two wards joined with a hyphen (sol state), or as one word (handheld). Unfortunately, there are no rules, and some compounds even change spelling over time. For example, web site began as two words, then becarne hyphenated (web-site) and is now written as one word ~ website. Always check your dictionary or Google if you are not sure In pronunciation, compounds normally have the main stress on the first part, and the secondary stress on the second part, for example ‘video ,game ry:Describing flash drives A BSS Listen toa salesperson at his stand at a consumer electronics show describing two flash products to a potential customer. Which product (a or b) is the visitor most interested in? a The Dragon flas! drive b The Dragon MP4 player B fen again and tick (v) which features the salesperson mentions for each device. Features Dragon flash drive Dragon MP4 player Back up computer data u oO Transport files between PCs oO oO ‘Audio and video playback Oo FM radio tuner if Voice recorder Games oo C BBS Listen again and answer these questions. 1 What is the storage capacity of the Dragon flash drive? 2. How do you connect it to the computer? 3 According to the salesperson, what are the advantages of a USB flash drive over a DD or an external hard ve? 4 Some portable media players are also known as MP4 players. Why 5 What is the screen size of the Dragon MP4 player? 6 How long does the bat y last?D ( inpairs, choose a flash-based device that you own and describe it. Use the Useful language box and the features and questions from the listening text to help you. E [5 vouhave received a text froma friend at a computer show. Write a short reply. Hi, At the computer show in town. Need a new media player. What's the difference between MP3 & MP4 players? What features should I look for? Thanks! Vocabulary revision Solve the clues and complete the puzzle. Look at Units 10-12 to help you. Across 4 Thousandth of a second, abbreviated to ms, Used to measure the access time of hard, f 5 drives. I 6 Floating gate transistors are called in flash memory technology. 7. Prefix meaning very large or one thousand c milion. 11 Acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation o a] 12 Capable of being deleted. 5 Down | 1 Concentric ring on the surface of a disc I r when the disc is formatted = 2 memory retains its data when the power is switched off. UI w CD-RW means Compact Disc Abbreviation of digital versatile disc. To write information on a disk or storage area. Type of external bus or connector that plugs into the computer. 10 The physical mechanism that accepts, reads and writes data on a disk. wou BB now visit www.cambridge.org/elt/ict for an online task. roa)14 Word processing (WP) Soe epee uh) CR er eu uee cae learn about the features of a graphical user interface, or GUI. Pe eet ne Rese eee eos eR nec uC E setae ceetes learn how to give and follow instructions. study the basic features and applications of spreadsheets and databases. See ECE utc [TroeCU ei eS us ") The term user interface refers to the standard "procedures that the user follows in order to interact "with a computer. In the late 1970s and early 80s, the way users accessed computer systems was very complex. They had to memorize and type a lot of commands just to see the contents of a disk, to copy files or to respond toa single prompt. In fact, it was only experts who used computers, so there was no need for a user-friendly interface. In 1984, Apple produced the Macintosh, the first computer with a mouse and a graphical user interface (GUI). Macs were designed with one clear aim: to facilitate interaction with the computer. A few years later, Microsoft launched Windows, another operating system based on graphics and intuitive tools. Nowadays, computers are used by all kinds of people, and as a result there is a growing emphasis, on accessibility and user-friendly systems. AGUI makes use of a WIMP environment: windows, icons, menus and pointer. The background of the screen is called the desktop, which contains labelled pictures called icons. These icons represent files or folders. Double-clicking a folder opens a window which contains programs, documents, or more nested folders. When you are in a folder, you can launch a program or document by double-clicking the icon, or you can drag it to another location. When you run a program, your PC opens a window that lets you work with different tools, All the programs have a high level of consistency, with similar toolbars, menu bars, buttons and dialog boxes. A modern OS also provides access to networks and allows multitasking, which means you can run several programs ~ and do various tasks ~ at the same time. The most popular operating systems are: The Windows family — designed by Microsoft and used on most PCs, The most recent version is, Windows Vista Mac OS — created by Apple and used on Macintosh computers. Unix —a multi-user system, found on mainframes and workstations in corporate installations. Linux — open-source software developed under the GNU General Public License. This means anybody can copy its source code, change it and distribute it. Its used in computers, appliances and small devices. Windows Mobile - used on most PDAs and smartphones (PDAs incorporating mobile phones) Palm OS - used on Palm handheld devices. RIM — used on BlackBerry communication devices. Developed by Research In Motion. = The Symbian OS - used by some phone makers, including Nokia and Siemens. These computer platforms differ in areas such as device installation, network connectivity or compatibility with application software. D Translate these terms and expressions into your own language. Use a dictionary or the Internet to help you. 1 user interface (line 1) procedures (line 2) commands (line 6) tools (line 16) desktop (line 21) nested folders (line 25) launch a program (line 26) source code (line 45) eaYauswnE Label the interface features (a-j) on the screenshot of Apple's Mac OS X operating system with words in bold from this list. desktop: the background screen that displays icons and folders window: a scrollable viewing area on screen; it can contain files or folders icon: a picture representing an object; for example, a document, program, folder or hard drive icon @ folder: a directory that holds data, programs and other folders © menu bar: a row of words that open up menus when selected ¢ drop-down (pull-down) menu: a list of options that appears below a menu item when selected scroll bar: a horizontal or vertical bar that is clicked and dragged in the desired direction © dock: set of icons at the bottom of the screen that give you access to the things you use most F Ey) compare the Mac 0S X user interface with a Windows or Linux interface. What are the similarities and differences? Which features do you prefer from each interface? Windows Vista A ten to a podcast interview with Bill Thompson, a program developer, and answer these questions. 1. Why is Windows so popular? Give two reasons. 2. Which Windows Vista edition is aimed at high-end PC users, gamers and multimedia professionals? Windows VistaB BS tisten again and complete this fact file. Windows Vista editions | Other features Internet and security Windows programs a) is |The user interface has been _| Internet Explorer is more The most popular is still designed for users with basic | redesigned with new icons | reliable and secure. ®@ : needs, such as email and andanew The Security Centre includes. | @Suite that includes the internet access. 4) ne 5 |) Home Premium is for advanced home computing | It offers support for the latest and (2) technologies, from DVD creation to The Businesseditionisideal | for (3) The Ultimate edition is the most complete. an) program called Windows Defender, and a firewall that protects your computer from a Word: an email program: the Excel spreadsheet program: and the (10) program, PowerPoint. Teor 4 Language work: countable and uncountable nouns A Look at the HELP box and decide if these nouns from the fact fil 3Bare countable, uncountable or either, depending on the context. Write C, U, or Cand U. user email computing edition entertainment. a interface. icon technology security spyware Countable and uncountable nouns © Countable nouns are people or things that we can count. They have a singular and a plural form (eg file, program, system, application) ‘© Uncountable nouns are things that we can't count. They have no plural form (eg, software, music, robotics, multimedia networking, storage) A lotof software these days s open-source. Not: Alot of softwares these days are open-source. © Some words are countable in many languages but uncountable in English, and are used with a singular vetb (e.g, advice, damage, equipment, furniture, research, news, progress, homework) The advice he gave me was very useful © Countable nouns must have a determiner (a, the, my, this, etc) in the singular, although this is not necessary in the plural | deleted the file yesterday. Jost more than 300 files when my computer crashed. We use a before a consonant sound and an before a vowel. The definite article the means you know which one/ones | mean. An icon isa small graphic. The icons on the toolbar are used to @ We don't use a/an with uncountable nouns. Not: aroboties © We don't use the in generalizations with uncountable nouns or plural countabl uns. (ike music Not: / like the music. Computer programs are expensive. Not: Fhe computer programs areexpensive Countable and uncountable nouns take different determiners. Many, few, a few only go with countable nouns Thereare many versions of Windows Vista Much little a little, a great deal of only go with uncountable nouns, have a little time free this afternoon if you want to meet.B Complete this text with a, an, the or nothing. m «| >F Linux is (1) operating system and it was initially created as (2) hobby by a young student, Linus Torvalds, at the | University of Helsinki in Finland. Version 1.0 of the Linux Kernel" was released in 1994. (3) Kernel, at the heart of all Linux systems, is developed and released under GNU General Public License, and its source code is freely available to everyone. ’ Apart from the fact that it’s freely distributed, (4) Linux's functionality, adaptability and robustness has made it the main alternative for proprietary Unix and Microsoft operating systems. IBM, Hewlett-Packard and other giants of the computing world have embraced Linux and support its ongoing development. More than ©) decade after its initial release, Linux is being adopted worldwide, primarily as (6) server platform. Its use as a home and office desktop operating system is also on the rise. The operating system can also be incorporated directly into (7) microchips in a process called (8) embedding, and | | it is increasingly being used this way in appliances and devices. | | “The Kernel provides a way for software and other parts of the OS to. communicate with hardware. 4 a ___ xc Writing a summary B Summarize the text on page 64 in 90-100 words. Follow these steps: 1 Read the text again. 2. Underline the relevant information in each paragraph, 3. Make notes about the main points. Leave out details such as examples. 4 Make sentences from the notes and link the sentences with connectors (and, but, because, therefore, etc). 5 Write your first draft. 6 Improve your first draft by reducing sentences, For example: © Cutout unnecessary phrases Macs were designed wittrone-cteerainn to facilitate interaction with the computer © Omit qualifying words (adjectives or modifying adverbs) very complex Transform relative clauses into ~ing participle clauses Double-clicking a folder opens a window which contains programs, documents or Double-clicking a folder opens a window containing programs, documents or 7 Write the final version of your surnmary. Don't forget to check the spelling and grammar.unit 14, Word processing (WP) | 1 word processing features A [] in pairs, discuss these questions. 1 What is a word processor? 2) What kind of tasks do people use word processors for? | 3. How many different word processing programs can you name? Which do you thinks the most popular? B Look at this screenshot from Microsoft Word and translate the labelled features and functions into your own language. Standard - ee mw ~*~ | s . : + Toolbar Y4SESBI G4 PR 42a o-° \S@329ae4 10% Mh Neer = Temes Hew Zz a o wo = R | Yous sincerely, Barry Stephens ings Hyperlink Drawing tools insert picture Footer © Complete these sentences with the correct features and functions above. 1 The Standard lists the icons to save or print a document, spell check, etc. The _. Toolbar is the area for changing font, alignment, indentation, etc. 2. Afont consists of three elements. type style and type size, For example, Palatino bold at 10 points. 3. Type style refers to a visual characteristic of a typeface, for example B for «for and U for underlined. 4 Ifyou need to change indentation — the space between the page margin and where the text aligns ~ you can click the Increase or Decrease buttons. 5 The and commands allow you to specify customized texts at the top and bottom of every page.2 Word Sudoku In pairs, read the instructions and complete the puzzle. Instructions Jord Sudoku is a variation on the no This| mal Sudoku. Instead of using the numbers 1 to 9, we are using words and icons. There are nine WP functions and their equivalent icons, so we are playing with nine pairs, In order to complete the grid, you can use each function or the equivalent icon only once in each row, each column, and in each of the 3x3 boxes. The icons can only be used in the coloured boxes, Word processing functions and icons Align Left @ insert Hyperlink (Print Preview Columns @ Insert Table > Undo Drawing Open Bullets Drawing | Columns Print Insert Preview Hyperlink Columns Insert Hypertink Drawing Insert Hyperlink Columns70 The Cut and Paste technique Redo Cut A. [Be Listen to two friends, Anna and Ben, talking | Copy about how to move text in Word. How many steps Paste are involved in carrying out the Cut and Paste task? = + Undo Cat Copy 5 [Be Listen again and complete the dialogue. Anna: Ben, do you know how | can move this paragraph? | want to put it at the end of this page. Ben: Er... Ithinkso. (1) Use the mouse to select the text you want to move. (2) choose the Cut command from the Edit menu. Anna: (3) 2 Ben: Yes. The selected text disappears and goes onto the clipboard, @ you find where you want the text to app. 10 position the insertion point there. id you click Anna: Mm, OK. Is that (5) 2 Ben: Yes, if that’s where you want it. (6) _ choose Paste from the Edit menu, or hold down Ctrl and press V. (7) check that the text has appeared in the right place. OK, Ive (8) \s that (9) 7 Ben: Yes, that's it. f you make a mistake, you can choose Undo from the Edit menu, which will reverse your last editing command, Anna: Brilliant! Thanks a lot. Ben: That's OK, i's my pleasure, Moving text is a process of cutting and pas «as ifyou were Cut Paste document in window Clipboard document (temporary storage in window inside computer)a a Soo Language work: giving and following instructions A Look at the HELP box and then correct six mistakes in this dialogue. A: [need a photo for my curriculum vitae, Haw do | insert ane into this Word docume B: Well, now choose Insert on the Menu bar A: As this? B: Yes. From the Insert menu, select Picture, As you can see, this displays a drop-down menu with different options: Clip Art, From File, From Scanner, Chart, etc. Select From File and you'll get a dialog box A; OK. Ive done t iat now, What la B: OK. Now | navigate your hard drive's contents and find the picture that you A: Right. fd like to include t ant to insert. is one. B: OK, good. Now click insert and the photograph will be inserted into your document. As Here itis, Is that write? A: Brilliant, thanks! ror Giving instructions ‘© To give instructions, we use the imperative form of the verb and sequence words such as first, next, then, after that, finally, etc. First, use the mouse to select the text. Then choose the Cut command from the Edit menu. Next, choose Paste from the Edit menu. Finally, check that the text has appeared in the right place. We can also use the present simple with you Now you find where you want the text to appear and 3s. First, right-click with the mouse and select Format ’icture to adjust the size and other properties. Following instructions © Fyou want to check that you have understood instructions, you can use expressions like: Like this? Is that right? @ Ifyou want to signal that you are ready to mave on to the next step, you can use expressions lke: OK, I've done that now. What next? ¢ Fyou want to askif the process is completed, you can use expressions like rete Bee Is that everything? you click to position the insertion point aRainece B Complete these instructions for how to Copy and Paste in Word with verbs from the box. click (x2) select position right-click drag ] 1 First, the text you wish to copy. To select text, the mouse over the portion of the text that you want to copy, This part should then be highlighted. 2 Then invisible clipboard. 3. Next 4 Finally, point. A on the Copy icon on the Standard Toolbar. This copies the selected text to an the cursor where you want the text to appear the Paste icon. This inserts the ll as the icons on the toolbar, you can use the keys Ctr/+-C for Copy, and Ctrl+V for Paste. These options also come up if you ‘ontent of the clipboard at the insertion the selected text.Cc B Write instructions for using Find and Replace based on this dialog box. D a Work in pairs. Student A: Give your partner instructions on Creating a document and saving it on disk. Student B: © Cepeer at) Cespiace) Coane) your partner instructions on How to insert a picture from the Web intoa Word document. Use words and expressions from the HELP box on page 71. 5 wetools A Scan the descriptions of three WP tools (1-3) -a spell checker, an online thesaurus and a grammar checker - and match them with the dialog boxes (a-c). * rt cme 0 Spell checkers can be used to ‘compare words in the programs dictionary to those used in the user's document. The spell checker points ‘out any words it cannot match, notifies the user, and allows them to ake any changes; it even suggests possible correct spellings. Like a conventional thesaurus, this database ‘of words contains definitions and suggestions of words with similar and ‘opposite meanings. A word may be spelled correctly but still be wrong {to0 instead of two, for instance) This is a good first step at proofing a document because it can find many ‘common errors, but users will stil need to proofread documents to ensure complete accuracy. Many word processors include an online @ thes2utus with which users can look up different words to use in similar instances. Their power comes not from knowing every grammatical rule, but from questioning the writer about certain parts of the text, Some even include information about pronunciation and the history of a word. Grammar checkers are applications that attempt to check more than just © -speling They count words in sentences to fag possible run-on sentences, ‘They look for words that show possible conflicts between verbs and subjects, and they offer advice about corrections. Grammar checkers area step beyond spell checkers, but they are still not a substitute for a human editor. However, this does not mean that all the words in the document are spelled correctly, They give the writer another chance to think about what he or she has written, The computer can alert writers to problems that wouldn't be obvious to them otherwise, B Read the descriptions more carefully. Find three sentences that have been printed in the wrong text and decide where they should go. © Correct the three mistakes in this sentence and decide if they would be found by the spell checker or the grammar checker. Mail merge combine a form leter with a database file to create customized copys of the letter.unit 15| Spreadsheets and databases 1 Spreadsheet programs AE) inpairs, discuss these questions. 1 Whatisa spreadsheet? 2. What are spreadsheets used for? B Look at the worksheet and label a, b and c with column, row and cell. b Then answer these questions. 1. What types of data can be keyed into a cell? 2 What happens if you change the value of a cell? « iB =e This worksheet shows the income and expenses x a ofacompany. Amounts are given in Smillions. = = incre me The rerms worksheet and spreadsheet cic fl et often used interchangeably. However, technically, € aworksheet iso collection of ells grouped on z me i a single ayer ofthe fle. A spreadsheet refers i0 * om both the computer program that displays data in Ea —— rows and columns, and to the table which displays ee * numbers in rows and columns. "snes (See (eaia7 ~ jose c g Listen to Lucy Boyd gi answers to A and B. ga trai 1g course on basic Excel and check your D [BS Listen again and decide whether these sentences are true or false. Correct the false ones. 1 Aspreadsheet displays information in the form of a table with a lot of columns and rows, ina spreadsheet you can only enter numbers and formulae. You cannot change the width of columns. Spreadsheet programs can generate a variety of charts and graphs. Spreadsheets cannot be used as databases wan Look at the worksheet above and decide whether these sentences are true or false. Correct the false ones. 1. The value of the cell C12.is the result of applying the formula C5-C10. 2 The value of cell 85 is the result of adding the value in cells B2 and B3. 3. If you type the value 800 in C3, the value in cells C5 and C12 will be recalculated. F Oo In pairs, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of showing the information above as a graph, rather than as aworksheet. Graphic representation of the worksheet above2 An invoice, a business letter and a fax A. Spreadsheets are also used to generate invoices. Complete the invoice below with words from the box. If you have a spreadsheet program, try to produce similar invoice. Quantity Description Price VAT(value added tax) Product Grand total Company Name: Ruth Atkinson @ Address: 38 High Street, Galway Media Market Telephone: 5 742 9165 Fax: 1 662 2367 Date: 16 May 2008 2) (3) (4) 6) Ulysses Classic 268 of RAM, 11B HD 4 8506 3,400€ Flat LCD screen Colour 19” 4 170€ = 680€. Portable Ulysses 2B of RAM, 250GB HD 2 915€ —1,950€ 5 database DBMS, relational database 1 25 245 Antidote JP Anti-virus, anti-spyware 6 60€ —-360€ Laser printer CQ 2,400 dpi, PostScript 1 230€ = -230€ Sub-total 6,865€ (6) i 1,441€ Q) 8,306€ B Look at this letter which accompanies the invoice. Complete the letter with phrases from the box. Yours sincerely lam writingto Dear Ms Atkinson We would be grateful if you could lamenclosing Please contact us 16 May 2008 Ruth Atkinson 38 High Street Galway (1) . 2 confirm that we have sent you four desktop PCs plus screens, two laptops and a laser printer, along with a D5 database, and an anti-virus program for each of the computers. Please allow two weeks for delivery. (3) : ‘two copies of your invoice. (4) make your payment by cheque or directly to our bank account through the Internet, We are also delighted to inform you that we are offering our clients an online course called A paperless office, free of charge. (5) if you require any further information. (6) . Tan Peggc Imagine you are Ruth Atkinson. When you try to use the laser printer, it gives continuous error messages. You are also having problems installing the database. Write a fax to Media Market to complain. Ask for a new printer and an upgraded version of the database. Look at the Useful language box to help you. FAX MESSAGE To: Media Market Fax: 1 662 2367 From: Ruth Atkinson Subject: Faulty products Dear Mr Pegg, Number of pages: 1 Please call if you experience any transmission problems. +. doesn'twork —lamunableto... Databases A ED ingroups, make alist of as many possible applications for databases as you can think of. B Look at the illustration, which represents a database file. Can you identify a record and a field? C Read the text on page 76 and check your answers to B. yhDatabases A database is a collection of related data, and the records into numerical or alphabetical order very quickly software used in databases to store, organize and rettieve Modern databases are relational - that s, they are made the data is called the database management system, up of related files: customers and orders, vendors and or DBMS. However, we often use the word database to purchases, students and tutors, etc. Two database files cover both meanings. A database can manage any type can be related as long as they have a common field. A file of data, including text, numbers, images, sound, video of students, for example, could include afield called Tutor and hyperlinks (links to websites) Dand another file with details ofthe tutors could include Information is entered into the database via fields, Each the same field This key field can be used to relate the two field holds a separate piece of information, and the fields es. Databases like Oracle, 082 and MySQL can manage are grouped together in records. Therefore, a record these relationships. about an employee might consist of several fields which A database query function allows you to extract, give their name, address, phone number, date of birth, information according to certain conditions or criteria, For salary and length of employment with the company. example, ifa managing director wanted to know all the customers that spend more than €8,000 per month, the Records are grouped together into files which hold large amounts of formation Files Can easly be updated > P*OgTeM would search on the name field and the money you can always change fields, add new records or delete field simultaneously. ‘old ones. An electronic database is much faster to consult The best database packages also include network and update than a card index system and occupies alot facilities, which can make businesses more productive, less space. With the right software, you can keep track of For example, managers of different departments can stock, sales, market trends, orders and other information have direct access to a common database. Most aspects that can help your company stay successful of the program can be protected by user-defined passwords and other security devices. For example, if you wanted to share an employee's personal details but not their commission, you could protect the commission field. A database program lets you create an index - a list of records ordered according to the content of certain fields. This helps you to search the database and sort D Complete these statements about databases using information from the text. A database management system is used to | Information is entered into a database via Each field holds Updating a file means Some advantages of a database program over a manual filing system are: Access to a common database over a network can be protected by using ausuns Solve the clues and complete the puzzle. A collection of data stored in a PC in a systematic way. z Aunit of a database file made up of related fields. 3 ] Asingle piece of information in a record. A database maintains separate, related s awuom files, but combines data elements from the files for 3 queries and reports. > 5 Some companies have several computers sharing a ‘ database over a 6 To look for specific information, for example the name of an employee. 7 To classify records into numerical or alphabetical order. 8 tool that allows you to extract information that meets certain criteria F 2) inpairs, discuss what fields you would includ a database for your } music collection, 76. unitas: Language work: plurals A Look at the HELP box and then write the plural of these words. 1 client 5 fax 2 key 6 salary 3 query—__. 7 mouse. 4 businessman 8 virus In most cases, we form the plural in English by adding -s. record —» records There are several irregular plural forms: man/woman —> men/women child —» children analysis > analyses formula —> formulae (or formulas) Ifa word ends in-s,-sh, -x or -ch, we add -es. criterion —» eriteria address —» addresses Se icra index—> indexes @ The-sis pronounced as ‘* Ifa word ends in a consonant + y, the y becomes i Jsf after one of these sounds: /p/, A, /k/, /f/ or /0/ and we add -es. company —» companies (e.g. amounts, hyperlinks) ‘zl after one of these sounds: /s/, /2/, /S/, Af/ or facility —» facilities /A3/ (e.g, businesses, devices, images) © However, ifthe y follows a vowel, we add only -s. /21 in most other cases (24, files, fields, customers, birthday —» birthdays ours B Put the plurals into the correct pronunciation column. databases passwords Ish fal fal laptops graphs orders switches taxes networks tables packages spreadsheets _ systems Software at home and at work Useful language In pairs, find out as much as you can about the software your partner uses at home or at work. Ask about spreadsheet programs, databases, word processors, videoconferencing, business accounting, email, and web browsers. Look at the Useful language box to help you. BB now visit www.cambridgeorg/eltiict for an online task.phy 8 more and tsed Textbooks, 60977 Marry Potter. New oo -cRanataant Sex phoma, ETM sar} ws error: =~ SacKuc porn. D8 £0.08 17 The Web mene Keon elie) eee oer) NT Tetet inf niew_to eBay? eBay Explained Facebook | Welcome to FAceBEGKl wv. facebook. com, st Manelig F Staresy YouSeidiom i 4 Categories POTTS CULO RL Boe Cn nea uc eR ue ke Ee gur acre eect learn and use collocations related to the Internet. learn and use vocabulary related to the Web, e-commerce, online banking, online chatting ER eee learn and use abbreviations in online chats. learn about the basic ideas related to security and privacy on the Internet. Crete Tee ea ce ea aacunit1e The Internet and email T internet basics A EA) inpairs, discuss how you would define the Internet. B oO Make a list of all the things you can use the Internet for. C BB Listen to a conversation between a customer buying a PC anda sales assistant. Why do you think the sales assistant has to explain so much about the Internet? 's notes. D [BS Listen again and complete the custom: Te connect to the Internet from hohe, I need Wa and (2). 0 Also need an account with an (3) (a company that offers connection for a mronthiliy fee). If ou want te connect lots of computers without using cables, you con use a @) router We-Fr uses (6) waves to send date over pedir range distances. Things you con do on the Internet (6) Web’ or Internet? The Web: huge collection of (7) Stored an denapubers all over tha niorid. Tha Internat tha natmsork ubish connects off the computers. 2 Internet FAQs A Read Part 1 of the internet FAQs on page 80 and choose the correct answers. 1. The Internet was a invented in the mid-90s.b popularin the 1960s. € probably created in the USA 2. Which term describes any fast, high-bandwidth connection? @ broadband —b dial-up connection _€ Wii connection 3. The powerline Internet provides broadband access through a telephonelines. b satellites. ¢ electrical power lines. 4 Which device converts computer data into a form that can be transmitted o a ADSL b amobilephone ¢ amodem 5. The standard protocol that allows computers to communicate over the internet is called a aniP address. b TCP/IP. ¢ HTTP. 6 The geographical region covered by one or several access points is called a a wireless access point, b hotspot. ¢ wireless network deviceInternet FAQs: Part 1 How old is the Internet (the Net)? When was it created? Its hard to say exactly. The research that led to what we now know as the Internet was begun in the 1960s. Who created the Internet? Again, its hard to say exactly who created it. The initial research was carried out by the Advanced Research Projects Agency in America, funded by the US government. Did the internet become popular quickly? It took many years for the Internet to become popular around the world. I's only really since the mid-90s that the Internet has been a part of our daily lives. How do you get online? To get connected, you need a computer, the right connection software and a modem connected to the phone line. You also need an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), which acts as a gateway between your PC and the rest of the Net. How fast are today’s internet connections? Today, ISPs offer a broadband, high-speed connection. The most common types are cable - offered by local cable TV companies - and ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), which works through phone lines. They are both faster than the traditional dial-up telephone connection, Broadband access is also offered by some electricity networks. This competing technology, known as power-line Internet, provides low-cost access via the power plug, but is stil in development. How long has broadband existed? Since the late 1990s. How much does broadband access cost? It depends on which company you choose. Nowadays, some companies even offer free broadband. Why do you need a modem? ‘A modem (modulator/demodulator) converts digital signals into analogue signals so that data can be transmitted across the phone or cable network. What does TCP/IP mean? The language used for data transfer on the Internet is known as TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/ Internet protoco)). This is lie the internet operating system. Every computer connected to the Net is identified by a unique IP address. Are there other ways of accessing the Internet? Other methods of internet access include Wi-Fi, satellite, mobile phones and TV sets equipped with a modem. Wi-Fi-enabled laptops or PDAs allow you to connect to the Net if you are near a wireless access point, in locations called hotspots (for example, a Wi-Fi café, park or campus). Satellite services are used in places where terrestrial access is not available (for example, on ships at sea). High-end mobile phones. provide access through the phone network. 8 ED inpairs, discuss which of the internet systems (1-6) you would use to do ie the tasks (a-f). Then read Part 2 of the FAQs on page 81and check your answers. 1 Email transfer files from the intemet to your hard drive 2 TheWeb send a message to another person via the Internet 3 Newsgroups ¢ havea live conversation (usually typed) online 4 Chat and iM d_ connect to a remote computer by entering instructions, and run a 5 FIP program on it 6 Telnet take part in public discussion areas devoted to specific topics £ download and view documents published on the internetInternet FAQs: Part 2 Email Email lets you exchange messages with people all over the world. Optional attached files can include text, pictures and even audio and animation. A mailing list uses email to communicate messages to all its subscribers - that is, everyone that belongs to the list. | Which email program is the best? Outlook Express is a popular program, but many users use web-based email accounts such as Hotmail The Web The Web consists of billions of documents living on web servers that use the HTTP protocol. You navigate through the Web using a program called a web browser, which lets you search, view and print web pages. How often are web pages updated? It depends entirely on the page. Some are updated thousands of times a day. Chat and Instant Messaging (IM) Chat and Instant Messaging technologies allow you to have real-time conversations online, by typing messages at the keyboard. FTP FTP, oF file transfer protocol, is used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network. Nowadays, this feature is built into Web browsers. You can download programs, games and music files from a remote computer to your hard drive. Telnet Telnet is a protocol and a program used to log onto remote computer systems. It enables you to enter ‘commands that will be executed as if you were entering them directly on the remote server. Newsgroups Newsgroups are the public discussion areas which make up a system called Usenet. The contents are contributed by people who post articles or respond to articles, creating chains of related postings called message threads. You need a newsreader to subscribe to newsgroups and to read and post messages. ‘The newsreader may be a stand-alone program or part of a web browser. How many newsgroups are there? There are approximately $0,000 active newsgroups. Where can you find newsgroups? Your newsreader may allow you to download the newsgroup addresses that your ISP has included on its news server. An alternative to using a newsreader is to visit web forums instead, which perform the same | function but without the additional software. aD Pi Find words and phrases in Part 2 with the following meanings. 1a system used 10 disiribute email io mary HIE SUOSCbEE at ance (i Email paragraph) 2a program used for displaying web pages (in The Web paragraph) 3 to connect toa computer by typing your usemame and password (in Telnet paragraph) 4 a series of interrelated messages on a given topic (in Newsgroups paragraph) 5 _aprogram for reading Usenet newsgroups (in Newsgroups paragraph) cH]3 Language work: questions A. Look at the HELP box and then make a question about Sue Clarke for each of her answers. yd a tim 23 years old. 2 man online researcher 3 | use the internet to find information requested by clients. 4 Wve been do ix months. in 2006. stions, we normally place the auxiliary verbs before the subject. Are there other ie internet? If there is no other auxilian simple) or did (past simple). we use do/does (present Did 1ternet becorne popu There are many question words in English which we use to find out more information than just ye People Who created the interne Things What does TCP/IP mean? Which email program is the best? answering the questions. Example: When / first / use 1 ernet lag Where can you find newsgrot When was itcreat How often are wel How long has pages updat dband existed? Reason Why do you needa modem? Quantity How much does broadband access cost? How many newsgroups are there? henner How do you get online? Others How fast are tod How old isthe internet connections? net? B () inpairs, make questions using these prompts. Then practise asking and When did you first use the internet? fernet connection / have at home? 1 What type o 2. How fast / your internet connection? 3 How much// pay for broadband access? 4. How often /access the Internet? 5. Which email program / use? 6 10 Z y le phone to access the Inte 8 Do/use the Intemet in public spaces using W-Fi? 9 Do/ play games online? 10 How many newsgroups / subscribe to?4 Email features A. Read the text and find the following. 1. the place where your ISP stores your emails the type of program used to read and send email from a computer the part of an email address that identifies the user of the service the line that describes the content of an email the computer file which is sent along with an email message facial symbols used to indicate an emotion or attitude the name given to junk mail Nauswn 8 Lo Write a reply to Celia’s email below. PCE When you set up an account with an Internet Service Provider, you are given an email address and 2 password. The mail you receive is stored on the mail server of your ISP — in a simulated mailbox — until you next connect and download it to your hard drive There are two ways to get email over the Internet. One is by using a mail program (known as an email client) installed on your computer, for example Eudora or Outlook Express. The other way is to use web-based email, accessible from any web browser, Hotmail and Gmail are good examples. You can make the message more expressive by including emoticons, also called smileys. For example, ;) for wink =) for happy, -0 for surprised, -D for laughing, etc. You may aso like to add a signature file, 2 pre-written text file appended to the end of the message. The name given to unsolicited email messages is spam. The anatomy of an email The domain name or network address ~ that s, the mail server where the account The@sign which __ Is located. The final part adds information eels means at about it, for example com = company, To:nameand The username (a person's tuk = United Kingdom, fr= France, etc. address of the name or nickname) recipient From: nameand address of the sender Ce-carbon copy sent to.another person Bee: blind carbon copy | Subject topic of have to prepare a project for my English class about the history of the Thebody the message Internet and how it's used in our day-to-day lives. Do you have any contains the Attachment: thoughts about what T should include? I've included my first thoughts | message itself files added to the here as an attachment. Could you send me some more ideas? Pe All the best, Celiaunit17, The Web Ta typical web page AA Look at the screenshot of a typical web page. How many of the features (a-k) can you say in English? nshot from Internet Expl B Read the text and label the features on the screenshot Sy TRO ert ( ‘At the top of the page is the URL address, URL means Uniform Resource Locator ~ the address of a file on the Internet. A typical URL looks like this: httpy/www.bbc.co.uk/radio/. In this URL, http// means Hypertext Transfer Protocol and tells the program to look for a web page. wivw means world wide web. bbccoukis the domain name of the server that hosts the website ~ a company based in the UK; other top-level domains are.com (commercial site), .edu (education), org (organization) or inet (network); radia is the directory path where the web page is located, The parts of the URL are separated by (dot), / (Slash) and : (colon). Some sites begin fip/ file transfer protocol used to copy files from one computer to another. The toolbar shows all the navigation icons, which let you go back one page or go forward one page. You can rer7, a leading web browser. ith the terms in bold. also go to the home page or stop the current transfer when the circuits are busy. Tab buttons let you view different sites at the same time, and the built-in search box helps you look for information. f the feed button lights up, it means the site offers RSS feeds, so you can automatically receive updates. When a web page won't load, you can refresh the current page, meaning the page reloads, (downloads again). f you want to mark a website address so that you can easily revisit the page at a later time, you can add it to your favourites (favorites in American English), or bookmark it. When you want to visit it again you simply click show favourites. On the web page itself, most sites feature clickable image links and clickable hypertext links. Together, these ate known as hyperlinks and take you to other web pages when clicked isten to three internet addresses and write them down.2 Thecollectives of cyberspace A Read the article and find websites for the following tasks. 1. to search for information on the Web to buy books and DVDs to participate in political campaigns to view and exchange video clips to manage and share personal photos using tags to buy and sell personal items in online auctions to download music and movies, sometimes illegally Nausuwn Tour the Collectives of Cyberspace The Internet isn't just about email or the Web anymore. Increasingly, people online are taking the power of the Internet back into their own hands. They're posting opinions on online journals — weblogs, or blogs: theyre organizing political rallies on MoveOn.org they're trading songs on illegal file-sharing networks; they're volunteering articles for the online encyclopedia Wikipedia: and they're collaborating with other programmers around the world. t's the emergence of the ‘Power of Us'.Thanks to new technologies such as blog software, peer-to-peer networks, open-source software, and wikis, people are getting together to take collective action like never before. eBay, for instance, wouldn't exist without the 61 million active members who list, sell, and buy millions of items a week. But less obvious is that the whole marketplace runs on the trust created by eBay's unique feedback system, by which buyers and sellers rate each other on how well they carried out their half of each transaction. Pioneer e-tailer Amazon encourages all kinds of customer participation in the site — including the ability to sell items alongside its own books, CDs, DVDs and electronic goods MySpace and Facebook are the latest phenomena in social networking, attracting milions of unique visitors a month. Many are music fans, who can blog, email friends, upload photos, and generally socialize. There's even a 3-D virtual world entirely buitt and owned by its residents called Second Life, where real companies have opened shops, and pop stars such as Uz have performed concerts Some sites are much more specialized, such as the photo-sharing site Flickr. There, people not only share photos but also take the time to attach tags to their pictures, which help everyone else find photos of, for example, Florence, Italy Another successful example ofa site based on user-generated content is YouTube, which allows users to upload, view and share movie clips and music videos, as well as amateur videoblogs. Another example of the collective power of the Internet is the Google search engine. Its mathematical formulas surf the combined judgements of millions of people whose websites link to other sites, When you type Justin Timberlake into Google's search box and go to the star's official website, the site is listed first because more people are telling you it’s the most relevant Justin Timberlake site = which it probably is Skype on the surface looks like software that lets you make free phone calls over the Internet ~ which it does. But the way it works is extremely clever: By using Skype, youre automatically contributing some of your PC's computing power and Internet connection to route other people's calls. t's an extension of the peer-to-peer network software such as BitTorrent that allow you to swap songs ~ at your own risk if those songs are under copyright. BitTorrent is a protocol for transferring music. films, games and podcasts. A podcast is an audio “ecording posted online. Podcasting derives from the words iPod and broadcasting. You can find podcasts about almost any topic — sports, music, politics, etc. They are distributed through RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds which allow you to receive up-to-date information without having to check the site for updates. BitTorrent. >reaks the files into small pieces, known as chunks, and distributes them among a large number of users; when ‘ou download a torrent, you are also uploading it to another user. ‘Adopted from BusinessWeek onfine5 Read the article again and match the sentence beginnings (1-5) with the correct endings (a-e). 1 Aweblog, or blog, is an electronic journal a web pages on a particular subject 2 Apeerto-peer system allows b for downloading files over the Internet. 3. You can use a search engine to find € users to share files on their computers. 4. BitTorrentis a peer-to-peer protocol used d_ about fresh, new content on your favourite websites, 5 RSS keeps you constantly informed @ that displays in chronological order the postings of one or more people. Find words in the article with the following meanings. open-source, editable web pages (lines 5-10) the same as electronic retailer, or online store (lines 10-15) a blog that includes video (lines 25~30) a program that allows you to make voice and video calls from a computer (lines 30-35) 5 an audio broadcast distributed over the Internet (lines 35~40) aWwN=n D EG write a short articte (80-120 words) for your school/university/work newsletter about the latest internet phenomena (MySpace, eBay, etc.). Talk about any other sites you think are important or will be important in the future. Language work: collocations 2 A Look at the HELP box on page 87 and then match the words on the left (1-6) with the words on the right (a-f) to make collocations. There may be more than ‘one possible answer. online take friends photos email action upload website portable official encyclopet aurwna ae ance player In pairs, make sentences using the collocations above. Find the collocations in these sentences and say what type they are. Once you are online , you can browse the Web, visit chat rooms or send and receive emails. Instant messaging can be a great way to communicate with friends. This software may not be fully compatible with older operating systems. Most webcams plug into a USB port. This highly addictive game will keep you playing for hours. ies are starting to use virtual reality on their websites, Comp aurwnagE-commerce and online banking A isten to two extracts from a monthly podcast called Money Matters. What is each speaker talking about? Speaker 1 Speaker 2 B [BD Listen again and make notes under these headings. Speaker | ‘Speaker 2 a “Things people buy online ‘Things you can do with online banking v v re ‘Steps for buying online Biggest issue with online banking + ~ Precautions Precautions | - OO C Complete the extracts with words from the box authorization fake internetauction shoppingcart_ browse login steal 1. Occasionally | also buy things on sites such as eBay, where people offer and sell things to the highest bidder. 2 First you enter a site dedicated to e-commerce and their products. 3. Then you put the items you want to buy into a virtual ~ a program that lets you select the products and buy with a credit card, You may have to with a username and a password 5... for some transactions, you will be required to use a TAN, a transaction number, 6 Be aware of phishing - you may receive emails claiming to be from your bank and asking for personal information or account details in an attempt to your identity. D [Be Listen again and check your answers. 7bt} Language work: the prefixes e- and cyber- Look at the HELP box and then Poti complete these sentences. Thepemne: eoandepoer ~ < add it to activities that take place on work hours to chat with friends, play games, computers ample e-business/e-commerce — busir SS 2 An " conducted over the Internet. Other the Internet examples include: e-card, e-learning, 3A is a small magazine or e-zine, e-voting, e-signature, online. e-assessment, e-cash, e-book and 4 e-pal There are often spelling variations, with or 5 Examples of include without a hyphen, so always check your internet fraud, digital piracy, theft o dictionary confidential information, etc ¢ © The eyber- prefix comes from cybernetics, 6 Inthe future, all elections will be carried out ancivie Use Tnioesaribe thites ery felated to computer networks, for 7 You can now sign legal documents online example eybercafé — an internet café using an Other examples include: cybercrime, 8 will revolut he cyberculture, cyberslacker and way we take exams. cyberspace 9 can be used on some nstead of real money to make purchases. It reduces the risk of fraud, 10 Ar is ike the paper version, but in digital form. 6 Whatdo you use the Web for? C) in pairs, discuss these questions. Give reasons for your answers. ne to find Do you download music or video cl from the Web? Do you pay for them? 3 De y things online? Is it better to buy on 4 Have you ever listened to the radio or watched 1 use the W do school/university assignments or projects? How?unit1s Chat and conferencing 1 online chatting (5) in pairs, discuss these questions. 1 Whatis your favourite way t hat 2. How much time do you s Do you give out p Why should you be careful abou 2 Virtual meetings A Read the text and match the headings (1-5) with the gaps at the start of each paragraph {a-e). 1 Cheap calls over the Internet Virtual worlds and onl Real-time videoconferencing Private chats with IM services AA videocanjerencing system Virtual meetings a Imagine you want to assemble a group of people from around the world for a brainstorming session. Conferencing programs such as NetMeeting or CU SeeMe allow virtual workgroups to communicate via the Internet. To videoconference, you'll need a webcam. Participants see each other's faces in small ‘windows on their monitors and hear each other's voices on the computer speakers. You can use just audio, video and audio simultaneously, or the screen- sharing capability to collaborate on documents without audio or video. b Internet telephony, also known as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), almost eliminates long-distance phone charges, allowing you to call nearly anywhere in the world for the price of a local call. f you have flat-rate internet access, you can't beat the price ~ it’s practically free, nthe Internet? nd chatting? sonal detalls in chat rooms? 2 munities 3 Chat rooms on the Web: join the crowd! 4 6 FE windows Live Windows eM ris one of the most popular chat programs With intemet telephony, you can make a voice call from your computer to another persons computer, landline, or mobile phone. You can download telephony software such as Skype or Net2Phone from the Net, and it's even free! c People also use more traditional chat conferencing of bulletin board systems (BBSs) to communicate 5 online, Note that during chat sessions, particip type messages to communicate by voice. Chat software can be used cn the Web with your browser to conduct online chat sessions with other users and can accommodate between 50 and 1,000 users simultaneously. Some companies even use chat conferencing on their websites to facilitate communication with customers. fh other rather thand buddy's computer. This all happens in realtime Chat rooms can be good venues to meet people instantly and discuss topics of mutual interest. But what if you e want to chat privately with a friend, family member or business colleague? Then Instant Messaging, or IM, is the way to go. Many IM services now offer audio and video capabilities, so if you have a microphone and a webcam, you can chat and see who youre talking to. The four most popular IM services are ICQ and AIM (from AOL), Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger. They all work similarly. First, you enrol in the service by creating a username — which is also your screen name ~ and a password. Next, you build what is known as a buddy list -a list of people that you want to communicate with. When any of the contacts on your list is online, you can start a private cchat with that person. You can also chat in incredible 3-D worlds that are built by other users, for example Second Life. in these virtual reality environments you can play 3-D games and interact with other users via avatar identities. Avatars are 3-D graphical representations 65 of the participants. How do you know who’ online? When you launch your IM software, it connects with the service's IM server and logs you on. The server checks your buddy list to see if any of your contacts are also logged ¢ Your list updates to show who is currently online. By clicking on a name you can send text-based messages to that person. After you type your note and click on the Send button, the message travels. to the IM server, then immediately forwards to your Paragraphs a-d adapted from wwwulearnthenet.com ‘Avatars can run, jump. fly, dance and even enable you to express emotions B Read the text again and answer these questions. 11 Why is videoconferencing so useful for virtual workgr ips? What special hardware and software do you need to videoc 2 ference? 3. Which technology enables people to make phone calls over the Inte’ 4 5 et? What is the difference betw ow do you log on to an IM server? n web chat rooms a d Instant Messaging? C Find terms in the text with the following meanings. 20) system that provides information about whether users are online and passes instant messages between them (lines 35-40) a friend list or contact lis (lines 45~50) happening immediately and without delay artificial reality; a ata fixed price (lines 15: x acent ines 55-60) 3-D space generated by the computer (lines 6 aunw characters used when interacting with people online ines 60Netiquette Cre A. Inpairs, do this netiquette quiz. Read about netiquette rules on the Web if necessary. Netiquette, or net etiquette, is 2 general code of behaviour for communicating online. © Tue © False TYPING IN CAPITALS LETTERS looks like: © the message is very important. © you'te shouting, What should you avoid doing in chat rooms? © Being respectful © Giving out personal or financial information Spamming means © posting stupid comments in chat rooms. © posting unsolicited advertising messages. Before asking questions in a chat room or posting messages to forums, you should always © read the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) © introduce yourselfand post a test message. ‘Avoid flame wars. Flames are © angry responses or offensive comments. people who break the rules of netiquette, Keep messages short and to the point, and check spelling and grammar. OTe © False B [2 Have you ever experienced bad netiquette? Tell your partner what happened. Ru free 4a chat? A Rewrite this IM chat, using full forms instead of abbreviations. Then look at the HELP box on page 92 to check your answers. Abby: BTW, where ru going for ur holiday? By the way, where are you going for your holiday? Sue: Girona. Have u been? Abby: _Yes.lwent 2 Girona last summer. Sue: Did u have a good time? Abby: __ It’s great, IMO. How ru going 2 travel? Sue: We're fying. Abby: Where ru staying? Sue: Inayouth hostel, Abby: IC. IOW, the cheapest place possible! Sue: LOL! Yes. BTW, any recommendations? Abby: Let me think. send u a msg ASAP. Sue: Tal ‘Abby: Got2go. BFN! ¥ wB Rewrite this IM chat using abbreviations. Paulo: By the way, are you free on Saturday? Emma: Sure it would be good to meet face to face. Shall we go for a coffee? Paulo: Good plan. Café Moka makes the best coffee, in my opinion. Emma: Itsthe closest to your house in ‘other words! Paulo: Laughing out loud! Yes, you're right! But the coffee really is good. Emme: See you at 4? Paulo: Great. Bye for now. C © inpairs, practise having an online conversation. Write a short note and give it to your partner. Use abbreviations as necessary. Your partner will write a short response and give it back to you. Continue the conversation and try not to talk. Choose one of these topics. Your plans for the weekend What you did last night Your holiday plans What happened at school/work today Music /TV/The Web D Eo] inpairs, discuss these questions. Give reasons for your answers. N auaw Which program do you use to chat with friends? Do you use abbreviations when you chat online or when you send text messages? Do you use voice or video while chatting? How? Have you ever used the Internet to make cheap calls? Does instant Messaging distra Do you use your real name or a nickname in chat rooms? you from work? Do you talk to strangers during web chats? Why shouldn't you? Would you ever go ona date with somebody youd met on the Net? Ta ros wwiCartoonStock.com Computer DatingAt a cybercafé A El inpairs, discuss these questions. Give reasons for your answers. 1 Doyou ever go to cybercatés? 2. What services would you expect a cybercafé to offer? interview with Daniel Sturdy, the manager of a cybercafé in London. Does Daniel like where he works? C Ba tisten again and decide whether these sentences are true or false. Correct the false ones. 1 Acybercafé is a café where you can have access to the Internet and related services. You can talk to people over the internet telephony at Daniel's café. They don't help people who have sroblems while using the Internet Using a computer with internet access costs £2 per hour or £80 for aweek At the moment they've got a lot of international customers, You have to pay long-distance phor on the Internet in the café area you can sit, drink coffee and chat to people. Plan your own cybercafé A EX insmait groups, plan how you would open a cybercafé in your town, Consider these areas. Money needed Type of custome Location Services you will offer (just internet access? food and drinks? newspapers and magazines? tutorials?) Furniture and decoration How to cteate a nice atmosphere (music, lighting, private areas, etc) What type of hardware and software you need What type of intemet connection you need How much you will charge Aname and slogan for your cybercafé (B Present your plan to the class, using PowerPoint if possible.ry On alert A 1 2 3 [2 in pairs, discuss these questions. What isa hacker? How easy do you think itis to infiltrate the Internet and steal sensitive information? How can you protect your computer from viruses and spyware? Match the captions (1-4) with the pictures (a-d). A secure website can be recognized in two ways: the address bar shows the letters https and a closed padlock or key is displayed at the bottom of the screen, You have to type your username and password to access a locked computer system. This program displays a message when it detects spyware and other unwanted software that ‘may compromise your privacy or damage your computer. Private networks use a software and/or hardware mechanism called a firewall to block unauthorized traffic from the Internet. Internet — | warmed request | —> © mene ewet Security and privacy on the Internet A 2 Read the text quickly and see how many of your ideas from 1A Question 3 are mentioned. Noawauns Read the text more carefully and answer these questions. Why is security so important on the Internet? What security features are offered by Mozilla Firefox? What security protocol is used by banks to make online transactions secure? How can we protect our emaill and keep it private? What methods are used by companies to make internal networks secure? In what ways can a virus enter a computer system? How does a worm spread itself?AYER hee Reig There are many benefits from an open system like the Internet, but one of the risks is that we are often exposed to hackers, who break into computer systems just for fun, to steal information, or to spread viruses (see note below). So how do we go about making our online transactions secure? Security on the Web Security is crucial when you send confidential information online. Consider, for example, the process of buying a book on the Web. You have to type your credit card number into an order form which passes from computer to computer on, its way to the online bookstore. If one of the intermediary computers is infiltrated by hackers, your data can be copied. To avoid risks, you should set all security alerts to high on. your web browser. Mozila Firefox displays a lock when the website is secure and allows you to disable or delete cookies ~ small fies placed on your hard drive by web servers so that they can recognize your PC when you return to their site Ifyou use online banking services, make sure they use digital certificates — files that are like digital identification cards and that identify users and web servers. Also be sure to use a browser that is compliant with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), a protocol which provides secure transactions Email privacy Similarly, a8 your email travels across the Net, itis copied temporarily onto many computers in between. This means that it can be read by people who illegally enter computer systems. The only way to protect a message is to put it in a sort of virtual envelope - that is, to encode it with some form of, encryption. A sysiem designed to send email privately Is Pretty Good Privacy, a freeware program written by Phil Zimmerman. C Solve the clues and complete the puzzle. : to gain 1 Users have to entera access to a network. 2A from outside attacks, 3A - networks illegally 4 can infect your files and corrupt your hard drive, 5 You can download but protected by copyright. protects a company intranet ‘ is @ person who uses their computer skills to enter computers and 7 Network security Private networks can be attacked by intruders who attempt, to obtain information such as Social Security numbers, bank accounts or research and business reports. To protect crucial data, companies hire security consultants who analyse the risks and provide solutions. The most common methods of protection are passwords for access control, firewalls, anc encryption and decryption systems. Encryption changes data into a secret code so that only someone with a key can read it. Decryption converts encrypted data back into its original form, Malware protection Malware (malicious software) are programs designed to infiltrate or damage your computer, for example viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware. A virus can enter a PC via a disc drive — if you insert an infected disc — or via the Internet. A worm is a self-copying program that spreads through email attachments; it replicates itself and sends a copy to everyone in an address book. A Trojan horse is disguised as a useful programm; it may affect data security Spyware collects information from your PC without your Consent. Most spyware and adware (software that allows pop-ups ~ that is, advertisements that sucidenly appear on your screen) is included with free’ downloads. IF you want to protect your PC, don't open email attachments from strangers and take care when downloading files from the Web. Remember to update your anti-virus software as often as possible, since new viruses are being created all the time. Note: Oxiginaly all computer enthusiasts and skiled programmes ‘were known as hackers, but during the 1990s, the term hacker became synonymous with eracker ~ 3 person who uses technology for Criminal aims. Nowadays, people often use the word hacker to mean bboth things. In the computer industry, hackers are known as white hats and crackers are called black hats or darkside hackers oti} from the Net; this type of software is available free of charge 6 Encoding data so that unauthorized users can't read it is known as 7 This company uses 8 Most techniques to decode (ar decipher) secret data. is designed to obtain personal information without the user's permission,3 Safety online for children A Listen to an interview with Diana Wilson, a member of the Internet Safety Foundation. Which answers (a or b) best describe what she says? 1 Parents should make children aware of a the benefits and risks of the Internet. the risks of the internet. 2 Aweb filter program can be used to a prevent access to sites with inappropriate content. b rate web content with labels (similar to the way movies are rated). 3. fkids spend too much time online or suffer from internet addiction, parents should a stop them using the Internet. b_ look for help from specialists. B Listen again and complete the interviewer's notes. Risks ‘ Solutions ~ } Manipulation of children There are websites 4) nN Vijasions oF (RL eg at hahaa % i Distribution of Wlecethom Internet (5) programs let @ _— material parents block abjectioncble websites. ; Violence and racist (3) “Websites should (6) their | 4 content with a label, from child-friendly to 4 coverl8 only. - : 4 The history of hacking A Read Part 1 of the text and answer these questions. Which hacking case inspired the film War Games? 2. When did Captain Zap hack into the Pentagon? 3 Why was Nicholas Whitely arrested in 1988? 4 How old was the hacker that broke into the US defence computer in 1989? The history of hacking - Part 1 1971 —John Draper discovered that a whistle offered in boxes of Cap'n Crunch breakfast cereal perfectly generated the 2,600Hz signal used by the AT&T phone company. He started to make free calls. He was arrested in 1972 but wasn't sent to prison. 1974 Kevin Mitnick,a legend among hackers, began hacking into banking networks and altering the credit reports of his ‘enemies. He didn’t expect that his most famous exploit — hacking into the North American Defense Command in Colorado Springs ~ would inspire the film War Games in 1983. 1981 — lan Murphy. 23-year-old known as Captain Zap on the networks, hacked into the White House and the Pentagon. 1987 ~The IBM international network was paralysed by a hacker's Christmas message 1988 ~The Union Bank of Switzerland almost lost £32 million to hackers. Nicholas Whitely was arrested in connection with virus spreading. 1989 ~A fifteen-year-old hacker cracked the US defence computer. 1991 — Kevin Poulsen. known as Dark Dante on the networks. was accused of stealing military files. a ——_—_— =B EQ) inpairs, discuss which of the cases in Part 1 you had heard of. Which do you think is the most important? 5 Language work: the past simple AA Look at the HELP box and then complete Part 2 of the text with the past simple form of the verbs in the box. The history of hacking - Part 2 1992 — David L Smith (1) Word files sent via email. 1997 — The German Chaos Computer Club (2) bank accounts. 2000 ~A Russian hacker (3) ‘A Canadian hacker (4) Yahoo! and Amazon. The ILoveYou virus. cleverly disguised as a love letter (5) had to be shut down in many companies.The worm (6) with a copy of itself. 2001 — The Code Red worm (7) 2006 — Hackers (8) show spread steal launch attempt overwrite be infect affect. | prosecuted for writing the Melissa virus, which was passed in | ‘on TV how to obtain money from to extort $100,000 from online music retailer CD Universe. a massive denial of service attack against websites like | so quickly that email | Image and sound files tens of thousands of machines. the credit card details of almost 20,000 AT&T online customers. However, subscribers to its service (9) (not) : a ror Past simple © We use the past simple to talk about a complete action or event which happened at a specific time in the past. Past ———— 4 Now He began hacking in 1974. © We form the past simple of regular vertss by adding -(e)d to the infinitive. John Draper discovered that a whistle We form questions and negatives using did/didn't. When did Captain Zap hack into the Pentagon? He didn’t expect that his most famous exploit There are many verbs which are itreguiar in the past simple. Kevin Mitnick began hacking into Fora list of imegular verbs, see page 166. We form questions and negatives for irregular verbs in the same way as for reqular verbs. The exception is be (see below). When did Kevin Mitnick begin hacking into...? He didn’t begin hacking until 1974. We form the past passive with the past simple of be +-the past participle. IBM international was paralysed by hackers He wasn't sent 10 prison. Why was Nicholas Whitely arrested in 1998?B Read these landmarks in the history of the Internet and prepare at least five questions in the past simple. Example: What happened in 19692 What did Ray Tomlinson do in 1971? 1969 ~ The US Defense Department establishes ARPANET, a network connecting research centres. | 1971 — Ray Tomlinson of BBN invents an email program to send messages across a network. The @ sign is, chosen for its at meaning. 1981 — |BM sells the first IBM PC. BITNET provides email and file transfers to universities. 1982 — TCP/IP is adopted as the standard language of the Intemet. } 1988 — Jarkko Cikarinen develops the system known as Intemet Relay Chat (IRC). 1991 — CERN (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire) creates the World Wide Web. 1998 — The Internet 2 network is born. It can handle data and video at high speed but is not a public network. 1999 — Online banking, e-commerce and MP3 music become popular 2001 — Napster, whose software allows users to share downloaded music, maintains that it does not perpetrate | lr encourage music piracy. However, a judge rules that Napster’s technology is an infringement of music. | copyright. 2004 ~ Network Solutions begins offering 100-year domain registration. ’ 2006 — Americans spend over $100 billion shopping online. ' ¢ DA inpairs, ask and answer your questions. 6 internet issues A Elin smait groups, look at the list of cyberc 1 Which crimes are the most dangerous? 2. sit fair or unfair to pay for the songs, videos, books or articles that you download? Should copyright infringement be allowed online? 3. What measures can be taken by governments to stop cybercrime? 4 Do you think governments have the right to censor material on the Internet? 5. Personal information such as our address, salary, and civil and criminal records is held in databases by marketing companies. Is our privacy in danger? 1es and discuss these questions. Cybercrimes @ Piracy — the illegal copy and distribution of copyrighted software, games or music files © Plagiarism and theft of intellectual property - pretending that someone elses work is your own © Spreading of malicious software . Phishing (password harvesting fishing) ~ getting passwords for online bank accounts or credit card numbers | by using emails that look lke they are fiom real organizations, but are jn fact fake; people believe the message | \s from their bank and send their security details {P spoofing — making one computer look like another in order to gain unauthorized access © Cyberstalking — online harassment or abuse, mainly in chat rooms or newsgroups. © Distribution of indecent or offensive material 8 © write a summary of your discussion on PowerPoint and present it to the rest of the class. BB Now visit www.cambridge.org/elt/ict for an online task.Creative software ry Pry 20 Graphics and design To Pam r Moca) 105 PM cy 110 23 Web design a Learning objectives Ce ec enn et parker lets a Reds red kee alee study the basic features and vocabulary related to desktop publishing. discuss the pros and cons of e-publishing versus paper publishing. Re ecg Ene learn about the main components and applications of multimedia systems. learn how to use conditional sentences. a tre eae Tce TTT RoR Teele RCs Ce Rea ee Reo eesunit20 Graphics and design Computer graphics A 1 2 3 4 Naurunag Bl in pairs, look at the computer graphics (a-d) and discuss these questions. Which of these computer graphics are three-dimensional (3-D)? What ate the advantages of creating 3-D images? Which types of professional might use the computer graphics (2-d)? Who else uses computer graphics in their job? How do they use them? Read the text on page 101 and check your answers to 3 and 4in A. Read the text again and answer these questions. What are the differences between raster graphics and vector graphics? Which graphics file formats are mentioned? What is compositing? What does CAD stand for? What are the benefits of using graphics in the car industry? What type of graphics software is used to make maps or 3-D models of the Earth? Who uses computer animation? How?Computer graphics Computer graphics are pictures and drawings produced by computer. There are two main categories: Raster graphics, or bitmaps, are stored as a collection of pixels. The sharpness of an image depends on the density of pixels, or resolution. For example, text or pictures that are scaled up — that is, made bigger — may show jagged edges. Paint and photo-editing programs like Adobe Photoshop focus on the manipulation of bitmaps. Popular raster formats are JPEG, GIF and TIFF. Vector graphics represent images through the use of geometric abjects, such as lines, curves and polygons, based on mathematical equations. They can be changed or scaled without losing quality. Vector data can be handled by drawing programs like Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw or Macromedia Freehand. EPS is the most popular file format for exchanging vector drawings. <1 Bitrnap graphics ‘re composed of pixels each of which contains specific colour information consist of points, lines and curves which, when combined.can. © ————_/ \_ form complex objects L Almost all computer users use some form of graphics, Home users and professional artists use image-editing programs to manipulate images. For example, you can add filters (special effects) to your favourite photos, or you can composite images. Compositing is combining parts of different images to create a single image. Graphic artists and designers use drawing programs to create freehand drawings and illustrations for books or forthe Web. Businesspeople use presentation graphics to make information more interesting visually — graphs and diagrams can be more effective ways of communicating with clients than lists of figures. Electrical engineers use graphics to design circuits in order to present data in a more understandable form, Mechanical engineers use CAD (Computer Aided Design) software to develop, model and test car designs before the actual parts are made, This can save a lot of time and money. CAD is also used in the aerospace, architecture and industrial sectors to design everything from aeroplanes and buildings to consumer products. Designers start a project by making a wireframe, a representation showing the outlines of all edges in a transparent drawing, They then specify and fill the surfaces to give the appearance of a 3-D solid object with volume. This is known as solid modelling. Next, they add paint, colour and filters to achieve the desired ‘look and feel’ this is called texturing the object. Finally, they render the object to make it look real. Rendering includes lighting and shading as well as effects that simulate shadows and reflections. <<] Awireframe model ofa teapot Smooth [> shading - part ofthe rendering process < Ve Computer art, or digital art, is used in adverts and TV programmes, Artists and scientists use special graphic applets to create amazing fractals. Fractals are geometrical patterns that are repeated at small scales to generate irregular shapes, some of which describe objects from nature. Government agencies use GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to understand geographic data and then plan the use of land or predi natural disasters, Cartographers use GIS to make detailed maps. Animators use computer animation software to create animated cartoons or add effects in movies and video games. AfractalD Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (a-f). resolution a jagged filters 6 wireframe d_ irregular or uneven rendering e fractals f E One: special effects that can be applied to pictures b_atechnique that generates realistic reflections, shadows and highlights geometrical fiqures with special properties the number of pixels in an image the drawing of a made! by using features like edges or contour lines , discuss which application of computer graphics you think is the most important or useful. Give reasons for your answer: Language work: the -ing form A Look at the HELP box and decide if the -ing forms in these sentences are gerunds, present participles or adjectives. Write g, pp or a. 1 PCs generate graphics by performing mathematical calculations on data. Businesspeople use graphics to make information more interesting visually Graphs and diagrams can be more effective ways of communicating with clients than lists of figures. She is designing a logo for the company. IF you need to make a presentation, | suggest using PowerPoint. The Intemet is @ network linking other networks, B Correct the mistakes in these sentences. There are seven mistakes in total. 1 Computer animation is the process of create objects which move across the screen Texturing involves add paint, colour and filters to drawings and designs You can open the colour palette by click on the corresponding icon. CAD programs are very fast at to perform drawing functions Alot of time and money is saved by test a car design before to make the product. To render refers to the techniques used to make realistic images. Coors The -ing form We use the-ing form in three ways: | Rendering includes lighting and shading 2 We are designing a nev car on computer. 3 They use special opplets to create amazing fractals In 1, rendering is a gerund (see below), acting as. the subject. Lighting and shading are also gerund acting as the objects. A gerund refers to an activity or process In 2, designing 's 3 present participle. This is used in continuous tenses (in the above example, the present Continuous) and reduced relative clauses. ‘a representation showing the outlines ofall edges. (which shows the outlines...) © In 3, amazing is an adjective \We use gerunds in the following ways: © Asthe subject of a verbs Compositing is combining parts of diferent images to create a single image. ‘As the complement of the subject ‘Compositing is combining parts of different images As the object ofa verb J enjoy editing pictures. After a preposition Designers start a project by making a vriteframe As the complement of a verb This course involves painting arid drawing in various Some verbs are followed by the gerund, not by the infinitive (29, avoid fancy, finish, give up, hate imagine involve, keep, look forward to, mind suggest, enjoy)The toolbox A Listen to an extract from an online tutorial about graphics programs and answer these questions. 1 What is a toolbox in graphics software? 2. What are graphics primitives? 3) What sort of at 4 What does translation mean? tributes, or characteristics, can be used in graphical objects? B Listen again and complete this extract from the web version of the tutorial. Graphics programs usually have a toolbox - a collection of drawing and (1) tools that enable you to type, (2) , draw, paint, edit, move, and view images on the computer. The basic shapes which are used to (3) graphical objects are called primitives. These are usually geometric, such as lines between two points, arcs, circles, polygons, ellipses and even text. Furthermore, you can specify the attributes of each primitive, such as its colour, tine type, fil area, interior style and so on. The various tools in a toolbox usually appear together a5 pop-up icons in a menu or palette. To use one, you activate it by (4) if you want to (5) on it. For example, a rectangle, you activate the rectangle tool, and the pop-up options ive you the possibility of (6) rectangles with square or rounded corners. You can transform an object by translating, (7) or scaling it. Translation means moving an object to a different location, Rotation is (8) the object around an axis. For example, you may need to rotate an object 90 or 180 dearees to fit the drawing. (9) is making the object larger or smaller, C Match the tools from the Photoshop toolbox (1-10) with the functions (a-j). 1 Marquee select tools Move tool 3 [J crop roo! 4 [By Paintorush, pencil 5 [BD] Eraser 6 [Qa] Paint bucker 7 EB) ype toot 8 [Bl colour picker fyedropper) 9 [RY 200m 10 fF Colour tools and palette o an ze cut down the dimensions of a picture select a particular part of an image (you can choose different shapes for selection) fil in an area with a colour control the foreground and background colou select a specifi Jour in a photo magnify areas of an image when you are doing close, detailed work delete the part of the picture you drag it over insert text into your document draw and paint in different shapes and patterns move a selection or entire layer by dragging it with your mouseChoosing graphics software [2 work in pairs. Student A chooses a task from the list (1-6) and describes it. Student B chooses the most appropriate graphics software for the task (a-f) and gives reasons for his or her choice. Swap roles. Look at the text on page 101 and the Useful language box to help you. 1 toedit and retouch photos to create illustrations and drawings for a magazine to prepare ws for training or conferences to make mechanical designs and architectural plans to create dynamic simulations and special effects for films, TV, advertisements and games to analyse geographic data and make maps pat aera te {fl need to..., what software would GIS software, for example ArcView you recommend? Presentation software, for example PowerPoint For that kind of task, the best thing ACAD package, for example AutoCAD would be... Vector graphics software, for example Freehand Wecalnusvbu06 Saet ‘Apaint and image-editing program, for example Photoshop I wouldn't recommend ... because ... ‘Agood program of this type is. Describing graphics [Bo took at the images (1-4), which show the stages involved in drawing a plane using computer software. Write a short description of stages 2, 3 and 4. Look at the text on page 101 and the Useful language box to help you. This first image shows a wireframe (Ean model, probably made using CAD software. A wireframe is a drawing This picture shows ... with edges and contour lines. Th thea ace. parts of the plane are shown different colours (violet, green, ‘The designer has used ... blue, etc). This stage is called .. Rendering techniques include Asafinishing touch, ... | Texturing the model Renderingit21 Desktop publishing What is desktop publishing? AEG ipnirs, discuss these questions. 11 What kind of documents can be produced with a desktop publishing system? 2. Page layout software is the key component of a desktop publishing system, Which file types can be imported into a page layout program? B Read the text and check your answers to A. What is desktop publishing? Desktop publishing (DTP) refers to the use of ‘computers to design and publish books, brochures, newsletters, magazines and other printed pieces. DIP is teally a combination of several different processes including word processing, graphic design, information design, output and pre-press technologies, and sometimes image manipulation. DIP centres around a page layout program. Typically, a layout program is used to import texts created in word processing programs; charts and graphs from spreadsheet programs; drawings and illustrations created in CAD, drawing or paint programs; and photographs. The program is then used to combine and arrange them all on a page. Itis this ability to manipulate so many different items and control how they are used that makes Jayout software so popular and useful. However, modemn word processors also have publishing capabilities, meaning the line separating such programs from DTP. software is becoming less clear. In general, though, powerful new publishing systems use high-quality scalable fonts and give you control over typographic features such as kerning (adjusting the spaces between, letters to achieve even, consistent spacing). Another key feature of DTP software is text flow ~ the ability to put text around graphic objects in a variety of ways Once composed, DTP documents are printed on a laser printer or on a high-resolution imagesetter (see Unit 8). For transfer to a commercial printer, the documents are generally saved in their native page layout format (such as Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress) or as PDF files. POF stands for Portable Document Format and allows people to view, search and print documents exactly as the publisher intended — you don't need to have the software and fonts used to create it. POF files can be published and distributed anywhere: in print, attached to email, posted on websites, or on DVD. To open a PDF file, only the Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free download) is required. In modem commercial printing, DTP files are output directly to the printing plates without using film as an intermediate step. This new technology is known as Computer-To-Plate (CTP) or direct to plate, and the machine that generates plates for a printing press is called a platesetter. CTP machines are expensive, so most people take their files to a service bureau, ‘a company that specializes in printing other people's files. Service bureaux offer a full range of scanning and printing solutions, Read the text again and answer these questions. What type of software is used for the creation of DIP dacuments? What are three differences between DTP software and word processors? What is a PDF and what can it do? Which program do you need to view a POF document? Why do peaple send their DTP files to service bureaux?‘ind words in the text with the following meanings. shape, style and size of a typeface, for example Courier at 10pt the process of adjusting the space between characters feature that enables you to wrap text around images on t metal surfaces that carry the image to be printed a machine that creates the printing plates, [yl in pairs, discuss the question What is desktop publishing? in as much detail as you can. Then look back at the text on page 105 to see how much you remembered. Language work: order of adjectives A Look at the HELP box and then make phrases using the words in the correct order. Example: computer programmer / young / clever clever, young computer programmer software / desktop publishing / user-friendly hardware company / relable / young German / industry / graphic desigr word processing / applications / modern Sony / new / music player/ portable roar Order of adjectives ‘© Adjectives usually come before the noun (elso known as the headword) They give you control over typographic features. For transfer toa commercial printer, the document is However, adjectives come after certain verbs (eg, be, look, become, seem, sound), complementing the subject of the sentence. TP machines are expensive. Adjectives can also complement the object of the sentence This makes layout software popular and useful. This is the usual order of adjectives before a noun: Opinion Description _Origin/Place Material Purpose Headword powerful new publishing _systerns high-quality scalable fonts thin American aluminium printing plates Adjectives are ordered from the most subjective (eg. nice) to the most objective (eg, silicon). Brand names (Microsoft, Sony, etc) are considered adjectives of origin/place. If there is more than one adjective in a sentence, they are usually separated by cormmas, unless the adjective forms an integral part of the headword (A fantastic, thin, Sony MP3 player)B Translate these sentences into your own language. How does the use of adjectives differ from English? Think about word order and whether the form of the adjective changes or not. 1.__DTP refers to the use of personal computers to produce high-quality printed documents 2) Apage layout application is used to import text from word processing programs and pictures from painting and drawing programs. 3. Inmodern commercial printing, DTP files are output directly to the printing plates. C Inpairs, choose an object in your classroom or office and think of three words to describe it. Put the words into the correct order and make a sentence. Example: PC: black, old, DELL (On my desk Ive got an old, black, DELL PC. Steps ina DTP publication A Look at this extract from an online tutorial for DTP publishing. Put the steps in the creation of a DTP document (a-f) into the correct order. WaT pei ASI Ae 6 ol SI First, the DTP designer decides the basic form of the document (the type of document, general design, colour, fonts, images required, etc.). © When the text has been edited, the designer imports the pictures and uses precise tools to position, scale, crop and rotate all the items. The last step is to take the files to a service bureau, which will print the publication, @ the next step is to type the text directly or to import it from a word processing program like Word or WordPerfect. begins by selecting a template or by @ Once the file is composed and saved, the specifying the settings of a new document designer has to prepare it for printing, (the page size, margins, columns, which involves verifying the colour paragraph styles, master pages, etc.). specification, creating a Postscript or POF file, exporting the file in HTML format for the Web, checking proofs, etc. To create the DTP document, the designer } B Listen to the audio from the online tutorial and check your answers to A.C Label the features of this page designed with Adobe InDesign (1-6) with words from the box. [ tootbox layout of master pages “dimensions guide horizontal ruler scanned photo | Writing a letter A Although most written communication these days is carried out by email letters are still appropriate for more formal correspondence. Look at this letter. What is the writer asking for? © Rhondda High School 31 Prospect Place, Cardiff, Wales @ The Editor EL Independiente Moratin, 7 28006 Madrid Spain © 28th March 2008 © Dear Sir/Madam, (Q We ate writing to ask if you can help us with our school project. We are doing a survey of the major newspapers in the European Union to find out which computer systems and desktop publishing programs they use. (We would be very grateful if you could tell us which hardware, graphic design and page layout software you use at £l Independiente. Could you also tell us how long your online edition has been running for? Thank you very much in advance. ‘© We look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Katherine PoweLh Katherine Powell, student representativeunica B Match the parts of the letter (a-h) with the descriptions (1-8). [5] For example, 28" March 2008 or 28 March 2008, or 28/03/2008, 2. (1 This is usually in the top right comer of the letter, but can be in the centre ifit’s a printed letterhead. 3 (1) State the reason for writing: !am / We are writing to... /We are currently ... 4 D1 This should be included on the left hand side of the 5 [1 Start with Dear Sir/Madam or Dear Mr/Mrrs/Ms ... Use Ms if you are not sure if the recipient is married or not, Its often best to use Ms, as Mrs can cause offence. 6 [_] Make any requests or ask any questions you need to: We would be grateful if you could Could you also ... 7 (1) Request further contact, if necessary: We / ook forward to hearing from you. / Please contact age, before the greeting. us by 8 [1 Ifyou have started the letter with the person's name (for example, Dear Mr Robinson), then end with Yours sincerely. If you do not know the name of the recipient, end with Yours faithfully c Write a letter to a local newspaper, asking for information about the hardware they use in their production, the page layout software they use, and the data communications systems they use. Use A and B above to help you. E-publishing versus paper publishing A Look at this web extract about e-publishing. What examples of ¢-publishing can you find in the text? 4) >] Publishing has existed in its current: form for centuries. Ever since paper was first invented, human beings have found ways of using it to pass on messages to each other. Books, magazines and newspapers are now part of our everyday lives, but with the invention of the Internet and the speed of new technological advances, the world of publishing is changing. Online newspapers and magazines, blogs, and even e-book readers are changing the way we get information. But will we ever stop picking up 2 good old-fashioned newspaper? E-publishing versus paper publishing - who will win? B Work in teams. Team A prepares a list of the advantages of traditional publishing over e-publishing. Team B prepares a list of the advantages of e-publishing over traditional publishing. Use your dictionary, the Internet and your teacher to help you. ©) pebate your ideas. Which team has the most convincing position? Ane-book tronicequivalent printed bookUnit22 Multimedia Multiple forms of media Fy inpairs, discuss these questions. 1 What different types of content are combined in multimedia applications? 2. How many products can you think of that incorporate multimedia? Make a list. Components and system requirements A [BS Listen toa sales assistant in a computer shop explaining to a customer the system requirements needed to run multimedia software. Which answers (a or b) best describe what she says? 1 Multimedia is defined as athe integration of video and telecommunications with traditional computing b the integration of text, graphics, audio, video and animation in a single application. 2 With multimedia encyclopedias, you have more fun but you learn more slowly, b_ you get much more involved than with print encyclopedias. 3. Interactive games use multimedia and virtual reality features b donot require much RAM memory. B Listen again and complete this diagram of a multimedia system. Multimedia system rr Hardware Software ‘Windows Media Player ny Peripherals or Apple QuickTime (CPU and alot of RAM ‘Adobe Flash for n— media @ monitor DVDdrive (3) card (ange fared drive star ne or software ey Hypermedia databases CD and DvD © (9) 1103 Multimedia magic! unit 22 A. Read the text and match the headings (1-4) with the gaps at the start of each paragraph (a-d). 1. Sound, Music, MID 2. Products full of pictures, action and 4. The potential of multimedia a Multimedia applications are used in all sorts of fields. orexampl museums, banks and est formation kiosks that use multimedia; I discs; e agents often have i ce training programs on optic >soft PowerPoint to cre teachers use multimedia to make n subjects like art and m hey have all found that moving images and sound businesspeople use Mic slideshows; an video projects or to te n them, can involve viewers emotionally as well as in helping make their message more memorable. he power of multimedia software resides in hypertext, hypermedia and interactivity (meaning the involved in the nk, you information about a particular subject. Hypermedia is similar, but a programme). If you click on a hypertex! can jump to another screen with more idio and video as. 0 uses graphics, hypert b tt elements. As long as your computer has @ sound card, you can Use it to capture sounds in digital format and play therr back. Sound cards offer two important capabilities: builtin stereo synthesizer and a system called MIDI r Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with computers. A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) lets you mix and record several tracks of digital audio. MID) allows your computer to comrr with electronic keyboards and other devices You canalso listen to music on your PC, or transt portable MP3 player. MP3 is short for MPEG audio layer 3,2 standard format that compre want to create your own MP3 files from CDs, you must have a CD ripper, a program that extracts music tracks and saves them on disk as MP3s, ittoe es audio files. IF you Web. Many Internet using Audio Is nt of the dio stations broadcast live over t streaming audio technology, which lets you listen to audio ina continuous stream while it is being transmitted, The broadcast of an event over the alled a webcast. Be aware t ou wort be able to play audio and video on the Web ave a plug-in like RealPlayer or QuickTime oming a key ele example a concert, is nless you © Video is another important part of multimedie, Video computing refers to recording, manipulating and ing video in digital format. f you wanted to mal a movie on your computer; first you would need to apture images with a digital video camera and ther transfer ther video editing program like iMovie to nents, re-sequence the clips and add transit her ef y, you could save your movie on or po: slike YouTube and Google toyour computer. Next, you would need a it your favourite cts. Fina iton web: Multimedia is used to produce dictionaries and ncyclopedias. They often come on DVDs, but some also available on the Web. A good example is the Grolier Online Encyclopedia, which contains thousands of artic! hyperlinks. Sim animations, sounds, dynamic maps and larly, the Encyclopedia Britannica is now available online, and a concise versio iPods, PDAs and mobile phones. Educational courses on history, science and foreign languages are also availabl on DVD. Finally, if you like entertainment, you'll love the latest multimedia video games with surround sound, music soundtracks, and even film extracts. le for nis avaiCorrect the technical mistakes in these sentences. Multimedia training software is distributed on magnetic disks You need to have MIDI on your computer to hear speech and music. A stereo synthesizer allows your computer to communicate with electronic musical instruments A.CD ripper converts CDs to live streams. The Encyclopedia Britannica is only available on DVD. wnwnag C Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (a-e). 1. hypertext athe process of manipulating video images 2. hypermedia btext with links which take you to other pages 3. streaming © a technique for playing sound and video files while they'te 4 webcast downloading 5. video editing d alive event broadcast over the Internet a form of enriched multimedia which allows an interactive and dynamic linking of visual and audio elements Language work: conditional sentences A. Look at the HELP box and then complete these sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 Ifyou (bring) your digital video camera, we can make a movie on my PC 2. You won't be able to play those video files if you (not have) 3. [fthe marketing manager (have) presentations. the correct plugin, PowerPoint, she could make more effective 4 =Ifl could afford it, | (buy) a new game console, 5 IFIhad the money, | Gnvest) in some new multimedia software. Conditional sentences In the main clause, we can also have a modal (for sxample, can oF Fan imperati We use conditional sentences to express that the Se ee eae action in the main clause can only take place if a certain condition is fulfiled (see below for examples). They are introduced by if, unless and as long as. Unless means if not and as long as means provided/providing (that) You won't be able to play audio and video on the Web unless you have a plug-in like RealPlayer or QuickTime. (= ifyou don't have a plug-in ...) There are two types of conditional sentence © The first conditional (for real or possible situations) IFA happens (present simple) Bwill happen (will in positive or negative + verb) Ifyou like entertainment, you will love the latest ‘multimedia video games. Ifyou want to create your own MP3 files from your CDs, ‘you must have a CD ripper. The second conditional (for more hypothetical situations). IfAhappened B would happen (past simple) (would in positive or negative + verb) ‘fyou wanted t0 make a movie on your computer, fist you would /you'd need to In the main clause, we can also use other modals (e.9. could, should, might), depending on the meaning. If the verb be appears in the if clause, we often use were instead of was, even if the pronoun is I,he, she orit. If|were you, Id get a new MP3 player.& Ey inpairs, discuss these questions. Use the second conditional. What would you do if 1 youhad a digital video camera? ft hada digital video camera, td you had a home recording studio? you couldn't afford an iPod but you wanted an MP3 player? you won the lottery? one stole your laptop? Applications of multimedia A Match the descriptions (1-5) with the pictures (a-e). Virtual reality Distance learning A business presentation A touch screen information kiosk ay An MMS mobile phone BE) inpairs, Indistance learning, multimedia is used to. how multimedi ae inthe situations above __ information kiosks take advantage of multimediain orderto... and then present your —_n virtual reality, the use of multimedia allows you to... ideas to the rest of the - class. Lookat the Useful th 3@mobilephones youcan .. language box to help ‘lide presentations integrate a wide range of media, such as... you. © A friend who writes a blog has asked you to contribute a post about the use of multimedia now and in the future. Write a post (80-120 words) summarizing what multimedia is, what it can do, and your predictions for what it might be able to do in the future. Try to use at least two conditional sentences.Atypical home page inpairs, discuss these questions. 1 Why do companies have websites? 2. What's the difference between a website and a web page? 3 What isa home page? 4 Doyou have a blog or personal website? Describe the home page to your partner caer eee Sc se jen Jon See ee eee 2 So The Yahoo! me ter tamn teil home page a ea ae a tat ec 2 Web page design A Read the text on page 115 and find the following. 1 the language used to create web documents the type of software that lets you design web pages without writing HTML cades the format invented by Adobe to distribute text files over the Internet @ method of displaying multiple HTML documents in the same browser window three common graphics formats used on websites three popular formats used to store and play back videoWeb page design HTML and web editors The code behind most web pages is HTMIL (hypertext markup language), which consists of commands called tags. Tags are placed around pieces of text to tell the web browser how to display text or pictures. You can view the source HTML code of a web page by choosing the Page Source option in your web browser. But you needn't learn HTML in order to build your own website. Instead, you can use a word processor with web design capabilities or a dedicated web editor like Macromedia Dreamweaver or Microsoft FrontPage. Web editors are user-friendly and WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). Different buttons and menu items let you design a ‘page without writing HTML. HTML files have this basic structure: t- = 5 start with thave heading text that begins with , which | ce ‘ttle enclosed between tags and ends with have body text that stats with , where you place ‘the contents of the actual document (i.e text, mages, links, etc.) and ends with ‘end with ‘You can ceate links to other web pages by using the tag

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