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Contents
Goal: Solve computer issues................................................................................................ 3
Vocabulary. The computer screen, components and commands................... 5
Grammar. The infinitive of purpose..............................................................................6
Conversation. Troubleshoot a problem.................................................................... 7
Goal: Discuss equipment quality....................................................................................... 8
Grammar. Comparison with as...as............................................................ 8
Conversation. Compare product features.............................................................10
Goal: Explain different uses of the internet................................................................11
Vocabulary. Internet activities.......................................................................................... 12
Goal: Talk about pros and cons of the internet....................................................... 15
 COURSE 9
Chapter 9, Section A

Goal: Solve computer issues.

Preview.

What’s a social network? What social

networks do you use?

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What photo-sharing services do you know about online?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of photo-sharing services?

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no

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no
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Useful language

I’m just fooling around I’m not doing anything

online. serious.

If your computer is broken, try If your computer is broken,

restarting it. Sometimes that try restarting it. Sometimes
takes care of it. that fixes the problem.

Restart the computer! It Restart the computer! It is

couldn’t hurt. worth trying.

Let me send a message. I’ll just Let me send a message. It

be a second. won’t take a long time.

I’ll try restarting to see if that I’ll try restarting to see if that
does the trick. fixes the problem.

My computer totally
My computer is broken.
crashed.

Practice. Answer yes, no, or not sure.

Do you know what to do if …..

1.your computer gets a virus? not sure

Computer solutions:
2.your printer won’t turn on? no
 try restarting
3.you click on a link and nothing check if it’s turned on
buy a new computer
happens? yes _____________ (your own idea)
_____________
4.your computer is very slow? no

5.your computer stops working? no

6.you forget your password? no

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Vocabulary. The computer screen, components and commands.

1. A monitor 3. A mouse 3.1 Click on an icon

2. A screen

4. A touchpad 5. A pull-down menu

5.1 Open a file

5.2 Save a file

5.3 Print a file

5.4 Close a file

6. A tool bar 7. A scroll bar

6.1 Cut text

6.2 Copy text 7.1 Scroll up

6.3 Paste text 7.1 Scroll down

8. A cursor

8.1 select / highlight

text
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Grammar. The infinitive of purpose.

An infinitive can be used to express a purpose.

He clicked on the pull-down menu to save a file. (=because he wanted to save a file)
She opened a file to print it. (=because she wanted to print it)

Answering a Why question with an infinitive of purpose is similar

w to answering with Because.

Why did you click on that icon? To print the file. (= Because I wanted to print the file.)
Why did you highlight that word? To select it so I can copy it. (Because I wanted to
copy it.)

Practice. Complete the sentences using infinitive of purpose.

1. You should click on the save a file icon _________________________________________.
to save a file

2. Put the cursor on the word _____________________________________________________.

to select text

3. Click on the pull-down menu___________________________________________________.

to

4. I bought a new scanner ________________________________________________________.

5. I checked my e-mail ___________________________________________________________.

Practice. Answer the question using infinitive of purpose.

1. Why do you shop online?______________________________________________________
2. Why do you surf the internetv?________________________________________________
3. Why did you buy a new computer?____________________________________________
4. Why do you e-mail your friends? _____________________________________________
5. Why are you going to go to the electronics store? _____________________________
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Conversation. Troubleshoot a problem.

A: Jack, could you take a look at this?

B: Sure, What’s the problem?
A: Well, I clicked on the pull-down
menu to open a file, and the computer
crashed.
B: Why don’t you try restarting it? That
sometimes works.
A: OK. I’ll give that a try.
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Chapter 9, Section B

Goal: Discuss equipment quality.

Grammar. Comparison with as...as.

To express
similarity

Use as ... as with an adjective to indicate how two things are equal or the same. Use
the adverb just for emphasis.

The new printer is as fast as the old one. (The new and the old printer are both fast.)
The PH computers are just as good as the DL. (Both computers are good.)

Use the adverb almost in affirmative sentences to indicate that two things are very
similar but not exactly the same.

The CR laptop is almost as expensive as the PA laptop. (The PA laptop is a little more
expensive than the CR laptop.)
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To express
difference

Use not as … as to indicate how two things are different. Use not quite when the
difference is very small. Use not nearly to indicate that there’s a big difference.

My old computer isn’t as fast as the new one. (My new computer is faster than the old
one.)
The GL2016 cellphone isn’t quite as modern as the GL2018. (The GL2018 is more mod-
ern than the GL2016.)
Ultra webcam isn’t nearly as good as the Mega webcam. (The Mega webcam is much
better than the Ultra webcam.)

You can use shortened statements

with as when the meaning is clear.

The old speakers were great. But the new ones are just as good. (=just as good as the
old ones)

Have you seen Pam’s new keyboard? My keyboard isn’t as nice. (=as nice as her
keyboard)

Practice. Write a sentence with as … as and the cue to compare the products.

1. The CVR joystick is easy to use. The JR joystick is also easy to use. (just)
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The JR joystick is just as easy to use as the CVR joystick.

2. My computer is inexpensive. My sister’s computer is inexpensive, too. (just)

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My computer is just as inexpensive as my sister's computer.

3. Mike’s new speakers are powerful. Kate’s new speakers are much more powerful. (not
nearly)
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Mike's new speakers aren't nearly as powerful as Kate's new speakers.
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4. The Max monitors are very expensive. The Digi monitors are a little more expensive.
(not quite)
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The Max monitors aren't quite as expensive as the Digi monitors.

5. A tablet is light. But a cellphone is a little lighter. (not quite)

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A tablet isn't quite as light as a cellphone.

Conversation. Compare product features.

A: I’m thinking about getting a new tablet.

B: Oh, yeah? What kind?
A: Everyone says I should get an eMax.
B: Well, I’ve heard that the Klick P200 is
as good as the eMax, but it costs
a lot less.
A: Really? I’ll check it out.
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Chapter 9, Section C

Goal: Explain different uses of

the internet.

Vocabulary. Internet activities.

Visit a website Surf the Internet

Go to a specific address on Visit a lot of different
the Internet and read its websites for information
content. that interests you.

Join (an online group) Post (a message)

Become a member of an
Internet group to meet
friends and share
information about your
hobbies and interests.
Add your comments to
an online discussion on a
message board, a blog, or
a social networking site.

Upload (a file)
Attach (a file)
Move a document, music
Place a document or
file, or picture from a
photo into an e-mail.
personal computer,
phone, or MP3 player onto
the Internet.
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Share (a link) Download an

Send an e-mail or post a application
message with the address Download a useful program
of an interesting website that you can use to play
you want someone to visit. games, get information, or
perform tasks.

Send an instant Look up

message information
“Chat” with someone Go to a website to learn
online in real time by about something
typing messages.

Remember
• download (a file) • stream a video • check e-mail

Practice. . Check the activities you do on the Internet.

I use the internet to: look at you bank accounts.

search for new websites. sell things

upload photos. practice English.

download photos. download music.

design websites. upload videos.

look up information. download videos.

create art. send and receive e-mail.

shop for things. play games.

take classes. pay bills.

send instant messages. just fool around.

keep in touch with friends / read or watch the news.
family.
OTHER:
meet new people.

watch movies.
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Practice. Read about how people use computers. Complete the sentences. Use the
previous vocabulary.

1. I like to visit different websites about things that interest me. I spend about 6 hours
a day online. I love to __________________ clicking from one website to another without
any plan.

2. I’m on vacation in Italy and I want my friends and family to see all the fascinating
places I’m visiting, so I ___________________ of my trip on Facebook.

3. I love music. I listen to it all the time, but I don’t like CDs. I prefer to _________________
from the Internet, instead.

4. I like to be in touch with my family and friends, but talking on the phone and send-
ing e-mails is too slow. So, we __________________ to each other all the time.

5. I’m an English teacher, and I really like my job. I like to learn about new teaching
technics. So I decided to ____________________ called Busy teachers. On the website, we
share our ideas about teaching and also our teaching material.
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Practice. Answer how you use the Internet.

1. How many hours a day do you spend online?

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2. What gadgets do you use to surf the Internet?

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3. What do you use the Internet for? (work, study, fun)

____________________________________________________________________________

4. What activities do you usually do on the Internet? Explain.

____________________________________________________________________________

5. Are you a computer addict? Explain.

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Chapter 9, Section D

Goal: Talk about pros and cons

of the internet.
Everyday Internet Impact
VIJAY SHARMA FEBRUARY 20, 2016

Uses of the Internet in our daily life is depending on desires and goals. Activities in our
daily life are decided after the use of Internet. Internet innovated our daily life. We spend
lots of time on the Web.
Positive use of the Internet makes our lives easy and simple. The Internet provides us
useful data, information, and knowledge for the personal, social and economic
development and it is up to us to use our time on the world wide web in a productive
manner. The Internet is a revolution in information technology.

While there are various uses of the Internet, you can use the internet for getting an
online education. You can use the Internet to promote your business online.
You can do online courses and improve your writing, communication, business and
online marketing skills. Online shopping, social media, emails, chatting are common
things that we do daily.
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You are free to use the Internet. The Internet is a magical tool that will help you to be-
come successful in your career and business.

While the introduction of the Internet led to many benefits, unfortunately, it also came
with its own set of problems. Here are some examples: hackers, viruses, criminals, junk
e-mail, cyberbullying, identity thieves, etc.

• Hackers are people who enter computer systems without permission.

• Computer virus is a software program that causes problems in computers.
• Criminals are people who break the law; for example, by stealing money.
• Junk e-mail is an advertisement you didn’t request.
• A cyberbully is a person who sends cruel and negative messages to another person
online.
• An identity thief is a person who steals other people’s personal information.

Most significantly, these problems can negatively impact your security and privacy. So,
be alert and carefully when using the internet.

Some information was taken from : http://www.klientsolutech.com/uses-of-internet-in-our-daily-life-everyday-internet/

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Practice. Complete the chart about the use of internet.

INTERNET
Pros (advantages) Cons (disadvantages)