Match the word or word combination with its definition.
| to compare | a) | a computer program used chiefly for accounting, in which figures arranged in the rows and columns of a grid can be manipulated and used in calculations | |
| feature | b) | to raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components | |
| spreadsheet | c) | to become or make larger or more extensive | |
| to expand | d) | the mechanism that handles the reading, writing, and storage of data on the hard disk | |
| upgrade | e) | to estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between | |
| hard drive | f) | a program or piece of software designed to fulfil a particular purpose | |
| application | g) | a distinctive attribute or aspect of something |
5. Find in the text English equivalents to these words and word combinations:
Електронний пристрій; зберігати; шукати та оброблювати дані; електронна таблиця; управління базами даних; знімати готівку; банкомат; сканувати продовольчі товари; вдосконалювати; вбудований монітор; економити місце; змінний струм; оперативна пам'ять; жорсткий диск; мають такі ж характеристики.
Make up word combinations and translate them into Ukrainian. Create your own sentences with these combinations.
| desktop | a link |
| withdraw | space |
| save | computer |
| share | cash |
| click | sensitive |
| touch- | files |
LANGUAGE FOCUS
1. Fill in the gaps with words formed from the words in bold.
  The Plantbook is a notebook concept that takes a leaf out of the life of a bamboo plant. What I mean is that the battery ________ (1) system is inspired by the water-soaking abilities of the bamboo! Although we highly doubt there will be a real life ________ (2) of such a device any time soon, the Plantbook is definitely taking a step outside the box of ________ (3) notebook concepts and designs. This device itself looks like a bamboo stick in which the 'screen' can be rolled in and out, splitting into two to become a virtual keyboard and a screen. As if the whole ________ (4) factor of the Plantbook wasn't cool enough, it charges itself using water! We all know that water and computer hardware aren't exactly the ________ (5) of combinations, but the Plantbook definitely defies all logic in that regard. It may sound ________(6) ridiculous, but the designers seem to have it all figured out: “The system uses an external water tank, hence the Plantbook ________(7) absorbs water when soaking it in water and generates electrolysis using power stored in a solar heat plate ________ (8) on the top. In this process, it is _______ (9) using hydrogen as energy source and _________(10) oxygen. If you put it into a water bottle while you don’t use the laptop, it automatically charges a battery and discharges oxygen. A leaf-shaped strap _______ (11) on the top is made with silicon. It plays a role of a hand ring and a green LED indicates when the battery is charged. Using this LED, ________ (12) can check how much spare capacity the batter has.”
| to charge to apply tradition portable friend complete continuous to install to operate to charge to hang to use |
Examine the list of some of the most popular acronyms and internet terms. Try to guess their meanings. In witch situations would you use them? Is there any abbreviation which could be used in a formal style? What other abbreviations and terms do you know?
| LOL | ASAP | BRB | OMG |
| PLZ | BTW | THX | FAQ |
| DIY | GR8 | NP | OIC |
WRITING
Write an instruction on how to do one the following:
- install a new program/application
- create an e-mail address
- create an account in a social network
- reinstall an operating system
| N.B! To give instructions we should use the infinitive and imperative mood or modal verb |
| Ex.To create a new program you should know programming language. Read the manual. |