Nayra first used a computer in 1986 in Seville, Spain. Her first computer was very slow and did not have a mouse. She now works in an office in London where she uses a modern computer and communicates with people in Spain via email and mobile phone. In 2007, she bought an expensive Macintosh computer that she liked. Last month, she purchased a cheap laptop computer that allows her to work wherever she wants, including in her garden.
Nayra first used a computer in 1986 in Seville, Spain. Her first computer was very slow and did not have a mouse. She now works in an office in London where she uses a modern computer and communicates with people in Spain via email and mobile phone. In 2007, she bought an expensive Macintosh computer that she liked. Last month, she purchased a cheap laptop computer that allows her to work wherever she wants, including in her garden.
Nayra first used a computer in 1986 in Seville, Spain. Her first computer was very slow and did not have a mouse. She now works in an office in London where she uses a modern computer and communicates with people in Spain via email and mobile phone. In 2007, she bought an expensive Macintosh computer that she liked. Last month, she purchased a cheap laptop computer that allows her to work wherever she wants, including in her garden.
Reading Read the text and answer the questions. Write short answers.
This week we interviewed Nayra, from Seville.
Me and my computer
She’s a designer. 2 points for each correct sentence 10
When did you first use a computer? I first used a computer in 1986 in Seville. I bought a computer. There was no mouse and it was very slow. You work in an office in London now. What do you use at work? Listening T 11.6 I use a modern computer and I can communicate with people in Listen and complete the text with words or phrases. Spain by email and mobile phone. Do you have your first computer at home now? I (1) the city of Tucumán. I teach No, I don’t. I bought a Macintosh computer in 2007. It was very English. I (2) Spanish fluently expensive, but I liked it. German a (3) bit. Do you have a laptop computer at home? Yes, I bought a new laptop computer last month. It was cheap. Now I can work where I like. I can work in the garden! It’s brilliant. I love it here. Saturday night is dancing night and I go dancing with friends. A lot of my friends (4) the guitar really well. I 1 When did Nayra first use a computer? (5) a musical instrument, but I In 1986. (6) very well. I love the music. 2 Where was she in 1986? On (7) I often go riding here.
I (8) quite well now. Or sometimes 3 Was her first computer fast? I watch friends playing golf. I (9) golf,
but I like watching it. Sunday is also the day for ‘asado’, or 4 Did it have a mouse? barbecues. We always cook beef. I (10)
at all, but I want to learn. It’s a great life here, everyone 5 Where does Nayra work now? is really friendly.
6 What does Nayra use at work? 1 point for each correct answer 10
7 What country does she communicate with for work? Speaking 8 What computer did she buy in 2007? Have a conversation with your teacher.
Teacher Do you have a computer? 9 Was the Macintosh cheap? Student
Teacher Do you like playing computer games? 10 What did she buy last month? Student
Teacher What can people do on the Internet? 11 Can she work in the garden now? Student
Teacher What do you use the Internet for? 1 point for each correct answer 10 Student Teacher What’s your favourite website? Student Writing 2 points for each correct answer 10 Write five sentences about what you can do and what you can’t do. Skills Test total 40 I can …, but I can’t …