Read and translate the text in a written form. Tamara Vela works from home
Tamara Vela works from home. She has a problem with her computer and e-mails her friend, Alex. Quickly read the e-mail below and find the answers to these questions.
1) Which part of her computer has a problem?
2) How old is her computer?
3) How can Alex contact her?
4) Her computer isn’t working, so how can she send e-mails?
Hi, Alex,
I’m writing you for help because I’m having a really bad time with my computer. I had some problems with it yesterday afternoon, then last night the screen went blank and about three hours’ work disappeared! What can I do? It’s driving me crazy, because it was new last month!
Anyway, I know you’re busy because you’re on holiday this week, but can you help me? I have an important meeting all day tomorrow, so can you call me on my mobile some time today? I’m working in an internet café this morning, so you can also e-mail me.
Thanks very much,
Tamara
2. Put the phrases in the right order and write Alex’s reply.
| Dear Tamara | |
| To hear from you | |
| Regards, Alex | |
| But I’m in a meeting for the rest of the day. | |
| I’d really like to help | |
| Why don’t you call a computer helpline? | |
| Thanks for your email. It’s good |
Listen to the conversation between Tamara and the person on the computer helpline. Then answer these questions.
1) Which system does she have? (Apple, Linux, Windows)
2) What’s on her screen?
3) What happens when she moves the mouse?
4) Does the man solve the problem?
4. Read and translate the dialogue in a written form. Act it out in a double –trouble method. Make up your own ones as in the model.
| RUUDI | Hello, IT helpline. I’m Ruudi. How can I help you? |
| TAMARA | Oh, hello. Yes, There is a problem with my computer. |
| RUUDI | Can I take your name and phone number, please? |
| TAMARA | Yes, I’m Tamara Vela and my number’s 555 7785 |
| RUUDI | Thank you. Which system do you have? |
| TAMARA | Er….It’s a laptop. |
| RUUDI | No, I’m sorry, which system do you have? You know, is it Apple, Windows, Linux? |
| TAMARA | Oh, I’m sorry. It’s Windows 2000. |
| RUUDI | Right. So, what’s the problem? |
| TAMARA | Well, last night the screen suddenly went blank and all my work just disappeared. |
| RUUDI | OK. Are you sitting in front of the computer now? |
| TAMARA | Yes, I’m. |
| RUUDI | And is the computer on? |
| TAMARA | Yes, of course. |
| RUUDI | OK. What’s on the screen at the moment? |
| TAMARA | There’s nothing there. |
| RUUDI | And what happens when you move the mouse? |
| TAMARA | Er… nothing. |
| RUUDI | OK, on the keyboard can you press Alt and Delete? |
| TAMARA | At the same time? |
| RUUDI | Yes. |
| TAMARA | Er… nothing, it’s still blank. |
| RUUDI | Just a moment, Tamara…actually, can I call you back? |
| TAMARA | Oh, OK, sure. |
| RUUDI | Two minutes, OK? Bye. |
| TAMARA | Bye |
IW #11 Bill Gates
Read and translate the text in a written form.
Famous people of science and engineering
Bill gates
William Henry Gates was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955.
He is an American business executive, chairman and chief executive officer of the Microsoft Corporation. Gates was the founder of Microsoft in 1975 together with Paul Alien, his partner in computer language development. While attending Harvard in 1975, Gates together with Alien developed a version of the BASIC computer programming language for the first personal computer.
In the early 1980s. Gates led Microsoft's evolution from the developer of computer programming languages to a large computer software company. This transition began with the introduction of MS-DOS, the operating system for the new IBM Personal Computer in 1981. Gates also led Microsoft towards the introduction of application software such as the Microsoft Word processor.
Much of Gates' success is based on his ability to translate technical visions into market strategy. Although Gates has accumulated great wealth from his holdings of Microsoft stock, he has been known as a tough competitor who seems to value winning in a competitive environment over money. Gates still continues to work personally in product development at Microsoft.
2.Translate into Russian/Ukrainian
1. chief executive officer
2. to translate technical visions
3. market strategy
4. has accumulated great wealth
5. from his holdings
6. a tough competitor
7. Microsoft Word processor
8. a large computer software company
9. to value winning in a competitive environment
10. While attending Harvard
Translate into English
1. накопил огромное состояние
2. текстовый редактор корпорации Майкрософт
3. переносить техническое видение в
4. главный администратор (фирмы)
5. рыночная стратегия
6. во время учёбы в Гарвардском университете.
7. из его вкладов
8. жёсткий конкурент
9. крупная компания, производящая программное обеспечение
10. ценить победу в условиях конкуренции