. ISFT N°172- INGLÉS I- Prof.

Prokopczuk María Belén

Everyday Uses of Computers

Before reading

1. Answer the following questionnaire.

a. Do you own or use any of the following types of computers?

● Desktop or laptop
● Smartphone
● Tablet or other portable wireless computer
● Other:
b. Would you like to upgrade your computer?
● YES
● NO
c. Which peripheral do you use most often?
● Microphone
● Printer
● Speakers
● Digital camera
● Projector
● Joystick
● Other:
d. How often do you use the computer at home?
● Seldom or never use the computer
● Use computer 2 to 4 times a month
● Use computer weekly
● Use computer daily
e. What do you use the computer for?
● Research
● Email
● Instant Message
● Games
● Word Processing papers
● Databases
● Spreadsheets
● Multimedia projects (powerpoint)
● Other (please specify)

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2. Write the correct name under each picture.

BANK- SUPERMARKET- AIRPORT- PETROL STATION- TRAIN STATION-THEATRE

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3. PAIRWORK/GROUPWORK: Write a list of other places where computers are used.

4. Computer uses. Match the words (1-7) with the places where they are used.

1. GAMES d a. A FACTORY
2. MACHINES b. A SUPERMARKET
3. TICKETS , c. A TRAVEL AGENT
4. CHEQUE d. HOME
5. FLIGHT TICKETS :
6. BARCODE READERS:
7. TILLS

Reading: Computers in Everyday Life

5. Read the following text and circle the uses mentioned in the text.

● home ● art
● hospitals ● banking
● engineering ● libraries
● shopping ● film-making
● television advertising ● schools

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Computers are part of our everyday lives. They have an/a effect on almost everything you
do. When you buy groceries at an/a supermarket, a computer is used with laser and barcode
technology to scan the price of each item and present a total. Barcoding items (clothes,
food, and books) require a computer to generate the barcode labels and maintain the
inventory. Most television advertisements and many films use graphics produced by a
computer. In hospitals, bedside terminals connected to the hospital´s main computer allow
doctors to type in orders for blood tests and to schedule operations. Banks use computers
to look after their/its customers´ money. In libraries and bookshops, computers can help
you to find the book you want as quickly as possible.

6. Find in the text “Computers in everyday life” five examples of cognates/transparent

words.

7. Read the words in bold and circle the correct option.

8. Complete the table with the words from the box.

FILM- LABEL-MONEY- BOOK- FOOD- BLOOD- CUSTOMER- BANK- TEST- GRAPHIC

COUNTABLE NOUNS UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

9. Complete with the correct plural noun.

a. All the (person)______________in the conference are wearing formal clothes.

b. The (student)________________ usually go to the computer lab.
c. My (boss)___________________are from the USA.
d. These (mouse)______________are obsolete!
e. My new (neighbour)_____________ work as engineers.