3.12. Listen and read the email from an IT employee to a manager again.

What
two problems does the employee think the operating system has?

3.13. Match these words to (a-h) in the screenshot below

1. scroll bar ___ 5. title bar___ 9. left-handed pane___
2. menu___ 6. icon___ 10. tab___
3. ‗Minimise‘ button___ 7. folder___ 11. check box___
4. ‗Maximise‘ button___ 8. file name___ 12. radio button___

3.14. Work in pairs. Match actions 1-7 to their results a-g.

1. Double click on the title bar a) to open a new menu

2. Click on a menu b) and the window fills the screen
3. Right-click on an icon c) if you want to move the window
4. Slide the scrollbar down d) hide the window
5. Click the ‗Minimise‘ button e) to scroll the window down
6. Drag the title bar f) to open it
7. Select the icon g) and its background changes color

3.15. Listen to a help desk technician talking to an IT user. What information is

the technician looking for?
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3.16. Listen again. Number the instructions in the order you hear them.

Choose ‗Properties‖ from the menu. Choose the ‗Details‘ tab.

Just select ‗Manage‘. Just right-click where it says ‗Disk 0‘.
Select ‗Instant date‘. Can you scroll up to the top?
3.17. Read, translate and pronounce correctly.
procedure (n) - [prəˈsiːdʒə]
facilitate (v) – [fəˈsɪlɪteɪt]
intuitive (adj) – [ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv]
environment (n) - [ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt]
menu (n) – [ˈmɛnjuː]
icon (n) - [ˈaɪkɒn]
launch (v) – [lɔːntʃ]
dialog (n) - [ˈdaɪəlɒɡ]
installation ( n) – [ɪnstəˈleɪʃ(ə)n]
similar (adj) – [ˈsɪmɪlə]
appliance (n) - [əˈplaɪəns]
connectivity (n) – [kɒnɛkˈtɪvɪti]
3.18. Read and translate the text using a dictionary.
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 to a 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.
A GUI makes use of a WIMP environment: windows, icons, menus and
pointer. The background of the screen is called the desktop, which contains labeled
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.

3.19. Retell the text.

3.20. Listen to an interview 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?
3.21. Listen again and complete this fact file.
Windows Vista Other features Internet and Windows
editions security programs
(1) … is designed The user interface Internet Explorer The most popular
for users with has been is more reliable is still (8) … a
basic needs, such redesigned with and secure. suite that includes
as email and new icons and a The Security the (9) …, Word;
internet access. new (4) … . Centre includes an an email program;
Home Premium is It offers support (6) … program the Excel
for advanced for the latest called Windows spreadsheet
home computing technologies, from Defender, and program; and the
and (2) … . DVD creation to firewall that (10) … program,
The Business (5) … . protects your PowerPoint.
edition is ideal for computer from (7)
(3) … . ….
The Ultimate
edition is the most
complete.