Today’s Lesson: Objectives:

Turn On the Computer, Please ¡ 1. Introduce the use of computers.

2. Build a technical vocabulary.
3. Create situations for short conversations.
Conversation 1. 4. Gain confidence in using English.

Ben: Hi Jim !
Jim: Hi Ben ! What’s new ?
Ben: Jim I need your help ?
Jim: Really ! What is it about ?
Ben: I have a short English
assignment.
Jim: I see ! What’s the problem,
then ?
Ben: I have to do it in a computer.
Jim: That’s easy, Ben !
Ben: But I’m not good with computers.
Jim: Don’t worry, Ben. I will help you.
VOCABULARY:
Toolbar, window, screen, format, border,
bullet, function, button, keyboard, key,
assignment, new, short, then, easy, hard,
VERBS:
Place, click, enter, select, give, restore,
exit, open, change, apply, align, decrease,
increase, center, remove, highlight, review,
move, put, turn on, start, turn off, click

Instructions: How to start your computer.

List of Action Words
Complete the set of instruction with the
List of Action Words. • Give
• Pop
1. First ________ the computer. • Shut down
2. Then ________ the cursor over the START button. • Enter
3. And _______ a click (or double click). • Place
4. A window will ________. • Open
5. Now put the cursor over ALL PROGRAMS box. • Turn on
6. Another window will _______
7. __________ the program and give a click. Recognition.
And you are ready !
8. Remember, a click is a way to give ______ 1. There are six
9. And please _______ the computer when you finish. Microsoft programs.
Can you identify
them?

2. What is the
Spanish version for
START?

Start

Important: We are going to have Dictation and translation quizzes in our next class. Study,
Memorize and Apply.
Prepared By: Prof. Jaime A. Rodríguez