Get ready!

Vocabulary 0
© Before you read the passage, talk about @ Match the words or phrases (1-5) with the
these questions. definitions (A-E).

1 What are some common types of mice? 1 cordless 4 click

2 Why is a reliable mouse important to computer 2 mouse 5 LED mouse
users? 3 _ USB

A a mouse that uses light for tracking

Reading
B a type of connection technology
© Read the product listing. Then, choose
C a device for interacting with a computer
correct answers.
D to select using a mouse button
1 What is the purpose of the product list?
E without connecting wires
A to account for sales numbers
B to describe the price of items
C to explain how to use a mouse
D to list items available for sale

Which is NOT offered by the company?

A LED mice C 3-D mice
B USB mice D cordless mice

What is true of the standard ball mouse?

A it is delivered with fluid for cleaning
B it has right- and left-click buttons
C it connects using USB technology
D it comes in several colors

Technology
Available prodoct type: C o m p u te r m ice rntm ub V •
P r0 « m iii'jj. u j» ' A

M echanical m ice C ordless Mice

1. Standard ball mouse: This mouse
1. LED mouse: This mouse uses a scroll wheel
includes right and left easy-click
for easy scrolling. It also comes with cleaning
buttons. It’s our most affordable
fluid for the plastic LED cover.
option and best seller.
2. Laser mouse: This mouse uses a USB
f 2. Color-change mouse: This ball
( button connection. Non-USB mice, including 3-D mice,
mouse comes with interchangeable
are no longer available.
colored covers. Customers can
choose from seven available Note: All cordless mice from Melissa’s Technology
colors. Accessories include a 30-day warranty. Returned
items must be accompanied by a receipt.
0 Read the sentence pairs. Choose which Speaking
word or phrase best fits each blank.
@ With a partner, act out the roles below
1 scroll wheel / scroll based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
A The____________on the mouse was broken.
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
B ____________ down the page to see all the
information. I just can't g e t...
I recommend...
2 laser mouse / button
They're usually...
A The____________ was stuck and wouldn't
click.
Student A: You are an employee using a
B A ____________ is more expensive than a computer. Talk to Student B about:
ball mouse.
• the type of mouse you use
• difficulties with using your mouse
Listen and read the product listing again.
• questions about other kinds of mice
What is the least expensive and most
common type of mouse?
Student B: You are a co-worker. Talk to Student
Listening A about what kind of mouse you recommend.

0 *» Listen to a conversation between two

employees. Mark the following statements
as true (T) or false (F).
1 _The woman thinks laser mice don’t track well.
2 _ The woman uses a cordless mouse.
3 _ The woman recommends a USB mouse.
Writing
0 Use the product listing and the
conversation from Task 8 to complete this
product feedback form for a new mouse.

Melissa's Technology
0 ' Listen again and complete the Accessaries
conversation.

Employee 1: I just 1 __________ Customer Feedback Form

mouse to work right!
Employee 2: Really? 2 ________ are you What type of mouse did you purchase?
using?
Employee 1: Just a regular ball mouse, but it isn’t
tracking well. The ball 3 ________ Have you used this mouse type before? Y / N
________ . Sometimes the button
won’t even click. Are you satisfied with your purchase? Y /N
Employee 2: 4 ________________ you try a laser
mouse. Mine works really well. Why or why not? _____________________
E—ployee 1: Are they hard 5 ________________ ?
E-ployee 2: No, they’re really simple. And
6 ________________ cordless.

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 5 Inside the Computer

W hat's in Your Computer? Get ready!

Q Before you read the passage, talk about
Have you ever wondered what’s under your computer these questions.
case? Don’t take it apart — just read on to find out.
1 What are some parts inside a computer?
The hard drive is the main part that stores data. A disk
2 What is the purpose of a motherboard?
drive is for reading and copying data. The first drives
used floppy disks, but today we use CD drives.
Reading
One of the most important parts is the motherboard.
It contains the central processor and electrical @ Read the magazine article. Then, choose
connections. These receive energy from the power the correct answers.
supply and distribute it. The board also includes other
What is the purpose of the article?
components like ports.
A to explain how to fix a computer
Motherboards generate a
B to describe computer components
lot of heat. To prevent
C to show how devices communicate
heat damage, heat o
sinks and fans D to teach how to construct a computer
are installed.
Which part generates the most heat?
A the hard drive
Li:
B the disk drive
C the motherboard o
D the ports

How are motherboards protected?

A by heat sinks and fans
B by installing power supplies
C by switching to CD drives
D by adding second processors

Vocabulary
@ Match the words or phrases (1-6) with the
definitions (A-F).

fan 4 power supply

disk drive 5 motherboard
heat sink 6 processor

A a part that reduces heat

B a mechanical part used to move air
a part that interprets and runs programs
D the means of providing energy
the central circuit board
a part that allows data to be read and copied
 0 Read the sentence pairs. Choose which Speaking
word or phrase best fits each blank.
© With a partner, act out the roles below
1 hard drive / CD drive based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
A A _____________ is used for reading and
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
copying data.
I have a problem ...
B A computer with a larger_____________
will have extra storage. Maybe it’s ...
I’ll have t o ...
2 port / case
A A motherboard has at least one USB

B The components of a computer are

contained in a _____________ .

Listen and read the magazine article

again. What are some components of a
motherboard?

Listening
Listen to a conversation between a Writing
computer store employee and a customer.
@ Use the magazine article and the conversation
Mark the following statements as true (T) or
from Task 8 to complete the customer survey.
false (F).

* _ The fan will not turn on.

2 _ The woman suspects the power supply is
broken.
2 _ The woman must open the case.
Computer Express
Customer Survey
Q >« Listen again and complete the
conversation. Please describe your computer problem.
th the
Enptoyee: Good afternoon. How 1 I bought a wew______ _. Whew I got
help you?
iy it home, th e __________ wouldn't opem
Customer Hello. I have a problem with my
d
computer. The fan is 2 Was the employee helpful? If so, please explain.

Enokyyee: I see. Is it new? Yes, the employee was. v ery __________ .

Customer No. I’ve had it 3 avear. She told me what the problem could be. She

is Maybe the heat sink is broken. weeded to operv th e __________ , so I left

4 make the fan work
too hard. the computer with her.
5 . Can vou replace it?
copied Was your problem resolved?
=—o*oyee: have to open the case 6
. Can you leave it overnight? Yes. WheiA, i picked up the computer, the
Sjscom er Sjre. I'll be back tomorrow afternoon. d is k __________ was fixed.
Thanks.

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