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BASIC COMPUTER VOCABULARY GUIDE

1. Look for the following words in your dictionary:

DispositivoStore: Tienda Realizar

Withdraw: Retirar Recuperar Spreadsheets: Hojas de calculo

2. Read the whole text without dictionary and try to give two or three general ideas about the text
below.

Un computador es un dispositivo electronico para manipular datos.

Puedes usar un computador para digitar documentos,enviar correos,y navegar en

internet. Los computadores juegan un rol importante en nuestras vidas.

3. Read and explain what a computer is with your own words:

A computer is a machine electronic for save information, type documents, surf in internet and social networks, serve to
watch videos and read documents.

4. Write ten ideas about what do you use your computer for? Use adverbs of frequency and
time expressions studiedin class.(Checkyour grammar “present simple”).*

Example: I almost always watch movies online.

1. I play games online.

2. I do digital homework’s.
3. I edit photographs with a program.
4. I listen to music in.
5. I search documents to read.
6. I watch series in applications.
7. I use the computer for save documents.
8. I print documents in the computer.
9. I prepare my presentations in office.
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Bilingualism Instructor
10. I do spreadsheets in office.

*Bibliographical References at the end of the guide.

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Bilingualism Instructor
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5. Computers parts: Label the devices. Match the names with the pictures.

-game consoles -gamepad -CPU (Central Processing Unit) -external drive -headset -joystick - keyboard -laptop
-loudspeaker -microphone -mobile phone -mouse -mp3 / iPod -PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) -printer -scanner
-screen tablet (iPad) -webcam -USB / flash drive -Computer Screen / Display Unit
 Computer screen CPU CPU Keyboard
Keyboard Printer
Printer

Mobile phone
Mobile phone Mouse
Mouse Headset Game Consoles

Joystick
USB USB IpodIpod-PDA
-PDA Scanner
Scanner Game consoles
Joystick

Gamepad Microphone
External drive Gamepad Screen tablet
Screen tablet Microphone

Webcam
Webcam Laptop
Laptop Loudspeaker
Loudspeaker Mp3
Mp3
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6. Now complete the vocabulary: Label the external parts of a PC.

Chasssis
computer

Web Cam
Floppy
Monitor chassis Cd drive

Loudspeaker

Power button
Mouse
Keyboard
Space bar

7. Answer the following questions:

1. What is a computer? Is a machine electronic to save and type documents

2. What is software? Is a set of logical components
3. What is hardware? is the physical structure of a machine
4. Mention 5 important internal parts of the computer: CPU, Mouse, keyboard, CD Rom, webcam
and memory RAM.
5. Where do you use the computer? I use the computer in my home.
6. Give examples of operating systems: Windows, Ubuntu, Linux, Mac y Android
7. Mention some types of computers: All in one, laptops and desktop computer
8. Which are the computer functions? The computer processes data, stores information and accepts
inputs
9. Give examples of input devices: keyboard, mouse, microphone are input
devices Screen

8. Jerry and Sandra are talking about important inventions. Read their conversation and answer
the questions. Write complete sentences.

Listen to the text: https://rhinospike.com/audio_requests/bergeronprofanglais/37884/

JerryOK, so what do you think is the most useful invention then?

SandraWhat, in the world? Yeah, well, that’s a difficult question! Hmm, I’m pretty sure I couldn’t live without a television!
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JerryReally?
SandraYes, really! I mean, what would I do after school every day and at the weekends?
Bilingualism Instructor
JerryBut television is just entertainment, isn’t it? Do you think it’s useful?
Sandra Well, yeah – it means we can learn about major news events. You know, with digital television and 24-hour channels, we can
you think is the most useful?
JerryHmm … well, my computer means everything to me.
Sandra Do you use it a lot?
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JerryYes, andtime.
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certainly say it’s the most useful invention in our house – even more useful than my mobile phone! You
know, I do my homework on it, send emails to my friends, and visit websites and chat rooms.
SandraDo you have it in your bedroom?
JerryWell, no, it’s in the study. You see, my mum and dad sometimes use it for work, too. And hey, if it crashes, we all get really
annoyed!
SandraWe haven’t got a computer at home, so I don’t use one much.
JerryReally, I can’t imagine life without a computer!

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Bilingualism Instructor
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9. Answer the questions according to the text, use grammar structure.

1 What does Sandra think is the most useful invention?

Sandra thinks that the most important invention is the television.

2 How often does she use it?

Sandra uses the TV every day after school and on weekends.

3 In Jerry’s opinion, what is the main purpose of TV?

jerry thinks television is just entertainment.

4 In Sandra’s opinion, which types of TV programs are very useful?

Sandra says news programs are important.

5 What is the most important thing that Jerry owns?

 The most important thing that jerry has is his computer.

6 Which other useful invention does he mention?


Jerry mentions that the mobile phone is also useful.

7 How does his computer help him with his school work?

The computer helps me to search for information.
8 How does he use it to communicate with his friends?

 I communicate through whatsapp and messenger.

9 Who else uses Jerry’s computer?
 Jerry's computer is used by his parents.
10 Why doesn’t Sandra use a computer much?

Because Sandra doesn't have a computer.

10. Complete the sentences using present simple. Remember to use rules to add “s” seen in class.

1. James Installs (install) video games in the pcs

2. My mother Knows (know) How to use the PC

3. Ourcompany Don´t sells (- No sell) computeraccessories, it Doesn´t Sells

(sell)software programs.

4. My company Fixes (fix) computers.

5. SENA Technicians Advises (Advise) people to buy good computers

6. Brian Plays (play) video games for eight hours a day.

7. I have a lot of work but I Do not Wants (No –want) to work anymore.

8. Mysisterisfatbecause she Doesn´t practices (No – practice) any sport.

11. Take one of the cards and answer the questions using present simple to talk about internet and
computers. Complete the chart:


My favorite website is Pinterest, because I can see cool images.


I visit this website 2 times a week.
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