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BASIC COMPUTER VOCABULARY GUIDE

1. Look for the following words in your dictionary:

Store:
Withdraw: Spreadsheets:

Device: Piece or set of pieces or elements prepared to perform a specific function and which are normally
part of a more complex set.

Store: Establishment where any type of consumer product is sold.

Realice: Take an action or carry out a thing.

Withdraw: separate someone or something from another person or thing or a site.

Retrieve: Go back to what you previously owned.

Spreadsheets: is a type of document that allows you to manipulate numerical and alphanumeric data
arranged in the form of tables composed of cells

2. Read the whole text without dictionary and try to give two or three general ideas about the text
below.

The computer is very practical to carry out certain digital tasks

We can save enough important information and data
The computer is used for many technological jobs

3. Read and explain what a computer is with your own words:

A computer is an electronic device used to process data, perform digital tasks, and store information.
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4. Write ten ideas about what do you use your computer for? Use adverbs of frequency and time
expressions studied in class. (Check your grammar “present simple”).*

Example: I almost always watch movies online.

1. I use it to do homework
2. I like listening to music on it
3. I play video games
4. I communicate with family and friends
5. I can work remotely
6. I make inquiries
7. I read articles
8. I save photos
9. I edit videos
10. I surf on social networks

*Bibliographical References at the end of the guide.

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5. Computers parts: Label the devices. Match the names with the pictures.

-game consoles -gamepad -CPU (Central Processing Unit) -external drive -headset -joystick keyboard -
laptop -loudspeaker -microphone -mobile phone -mouse -mp3 / iPod -PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) -
printer -scanner -screen tablet (iPad) -webcam -USB / flash drive -Computer Screen / Display Unit
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Computer screen CPU Keyboard Printer

Mobil phone Mouse Headset game consoles

Flas drive Display unit Scaner gamepad

USB Joistyck Screen tablet Microphone

Webcam Laptop Loudspeaker MP3

*Taken and adapted from: http\\: islcollective.c

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6. Now complete the vocabulary: Label the external parts of a PC.

CPU
computer monitor
DVD

Screen
USB
speakers

Power

Mouse

keyboard.
Tab

browser Web page

7. Answer the following questions:

1. What is a computer? is an electronic machine that allows you to process and accumulate data
2. What is software? Set of programs and routines that allow the computer to perform certain tasks.
3. What is hardware? Set of physical or material elements that make up a computer or a computer system
4. Mention 5 important internal parts of the computer / Hard disk, Memory Ram, processor, fan, mainboard.
5. Where do you use the computer? I use it to do work
6. Give examples of operating systems. iOS, Linux, Ubuntu, Windows, android.
7. Mention some types of computers. All in one, desktop computer, laptop.
8. Which are the computer functions? Store data, Make inquiries, surf the internet
9. Give examples of input devices. Keyboard, mouse, scaner, webcam, microphone, headphones.

8. Jerry and Sandra are talking about important inventions. Read their conversation and answer the
questions. Write complete sentences.

Jerry OK, so what do you think is the most useful invention then?
Sandra What, in the world? Yeah, well, that’s a difficult question! Hmm, I’m pretty sure I
couldn’t live without a television!
Jerry Really?
Sandra Yes, really! I mean, what would I do after school every day and at the weekends?
Jerry But television is just entertainment, isn’t it? Do you think it’s useful?
Sandra Well, yeah – it means we can learn about major news events. You know, with digital television and 24-hour
channels, we can always find out what’s happening in the world. Yeah, I think it’s really useful. But anyway,
what about you then? What invention do you think is the most useful?
Jerry Hmm … well, my computer means everything to me. Sandra
Do you use it a lot?
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Jerry Yes, all the time. Yes, I’d certainly say it’s the most useful invention in our house – even more useful than my
mobile phone! You know, I do my homework on it, send emails to my friends, and visit websites and chat
rooms.
Sandra Do you have it in your bedroom?
Jerry Well, no, it’s in the study. You see, my mum and dad sometimes use it for work, too. And hey, if it crashes, we
all get really annoyed!
Sandra We haven’t got a computer at home, so I don’t use one much.
Jerry Really, I can’t imagine life without a computer!

Listen to the text: https://rhinospike.com/audio_requests/bergeronprofanglais/37884/

Taked and adapted from: https://es.scribd.com/document/313356714/70989-i-cant-imagine-my-life-without-a-computer-pdf

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9. Answer the questions according to the text, use grammar structure.

1. What does Sandra think is the most useful invention? The televisin.
2. How often does she use it? After school every day and at the weekends.
3. In Jerry’s opinion, what is the main purpose of TV? Entertainment
4. In Sandra’s opinion, which types of TV programs are very useful? News programs
5. What is the most important thing that Jerry owns? His computer
6. Which other useful invention does he mention? His mobile phone.
7. How does his computer help him with his school work? He does his homework on it
8. How does he use it to communicate with his friends? He sends emails to them
9. Who else uses Jerry’s computer? His parents. Mom and dad
10. Why doesn’t Sandra use a computer much? Because she hasn´t got a computer at home

10. Complete the sentences using present simple. Remember to use rules to add “s” seen in class.

1. James (install) video games in the pcs James insalls video games in the pcs

2. My mother (know) How to use the PC My mother knows to use the PC

No sell
3. Our company ___________(- sells
No sell) computer accessories , it _________(sell) software
programs.

4. My company (fix) computers. My company fix computers.

5. SENA Technicians (Advise) people to buy good computers SENA Technicians advises people to buy good computers

6. Brian (play) video games for eight hours a day. Brian plays video games for eight hours a day.

7. I have a lot of work but I (No –want) to work anymore. Ihave a lot of work but I wan´t to work anymore

8. My sister is fat because she not practices (No – practice) any sport.

11. Take one of the cards and answer the questions using present simple to talk about internet
and computers. Complete the chart:

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Bibliography
http://www.brunokone.com/parts-of-a-computer-worksheet/
https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/digital_devices/c
omputers-- technology/83521 http://kemp21stcentury.weebly.com/2-parts-of-a-
computer.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL-a2NVgnog,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRjcubrVSXw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGX_42qSofc
https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/library/library13.htm

Luz Marina Castro M.

Bilingualism Instructor