TEXT 1

Business matters- Job advertisement

Activity 1 Complete the Company description and job advertisement with the words in the box.

client diagnosing from time to time installing launched maintaining

provide service centres spreadsheets and database supplies

Our company and what we do

PDS (Pacific Digital Solutions Limited) is an international technology company which

___supplies__ software, training and support services. We employ over 6000 people
across 27 __service centre__, serving clients in 46 countries. Clients tell us that we
__provide_______ excellent customer service.
Our products include office software such as __spreedsheets and database__
applications. We have recently _launched____ a range of cloud computing services.
Our consulting service help _client__ companies to work more efficiently and to make
more money. We provide advice on which systems to buy and how to set them up. We
can even carry out the installation for clients if they request this.

Technical offer
Tired of staying indoors all day? Want to travel as part of your job and meet different
people every day? Then we have an excellent job for you! PDS serves clients all around
the world. Our Sidney office requires three people to look after our customers across
Australia.

To apply for this job, you must have:

- A Diploma of Computer Servicing
- Experience in _installing__ operating systems, _maintaining_ computers and
_diagnosing_ problems.
- A full driving licence

You should also have:

- A willingness to wok evenings and weekends _from time to time_

- A friendly personality and good customer service skills

Salary and benefits on application.

READING COMPREHENSION

Activity 1: Read the text once without using a dictionary. Apply the Reading Comprehension
techniques. Underline key words in the first paragraph.
Activity 2: Look again at the company description and job advertisement. Which one of these
patterns do they follow?

a.- a mixture of general and detailed information throughout

b.- general information first and more detailed information later

c.- more detailed information first and more general information later

d.- only detailed information

GRAMMAR

- A. Find examples of modal verbs

- B. State the function each modal is performing in the text.

- Can: ability
- Should: recommendation/ advice
- Must: obligation

Activities Translation a and b have to be uploaded as Tarea Business

matters- Job advertisement

TRANSLATION

Consider the translation techniques learnt to get a more idiomatic translation

a) Identify Noun phrases and recognize the head in the first paragraph.

Example: an electromagnetic field.

head

b) Translate the paragraph related to the company description

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TEXT 2
IT workplace rules

What are the rules?

1.- Look at the signs and state the rules

2. Read the memo and find the words that match these definitions

a. person in charge of IT __CEO_____

b. keeping something safe _SECURE___

c. information such as numbers and details about people __COMMON WORDS____

d. a secret word that you type into a computer before you can use it _PASSWORD___

e. a group of connected computers _NETWORK____

f. having only letters and numbers __ALPHANUMERIC___

g. letters, numbers, punctuation marks, etc __CHARACTERS__

h. people you work with _COLLEAGUES__

XBM Digital

FROM: Chief Information Officer

TO: All staff

DATE: 16 June
SUBJECT: IT security

As you know, many new staff have joined us at XBM Digital recently, so now is a good time for
a reminder about some of our rules. Security is important, and these rules will help our IT
systems and data secure.

Firstly, passwords are important for keeping the network secure. Don´t use common words or
numbers as passwords, such as birthdays or names of your children. Passwords must be
alphanumeric and be at least eight characters long. You need to change your passwords every
month or more frequently. Also, you should not share it with anyone, including colleagues.

READING COMPREHENSION

Activity 1: Read the text once without using a dictionary. Apply the Reading Comprehension
techniques. Underline key words in the memo.

Activity 2 Look again at the memo and underline the words used to express rules

GRAMMAR

- A. Find examples of modal verbs in the memo

- B. State the function each modal is performing in the text.

Must: obligation

Should: advice/recommendation

Activities Translation a, b and c have to be uploaded as Tarea IT

workplace rules

TRANSLATION

Consider the translation techniques learnt to get a more idiomatic translation

a) Identify Noun phrases and recognize the head in the second paragraph.

Example: an electromagnetic field.

Head

b) Translate the second paragraph.

c) Conceptualization: Considering technology-related rules, write a list of rules in your
workplace or place of study

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