Рабочий лист "My Computer"
Митюгина Татьяна Геннадьевна учитель английского языка
МОУ Кокинская СОШ с.Кокино Брянской области
WORKSHEET “My computer”
I. Listen to the song and fill in the gaps
Computer, computer,
I love my computer.
My …, my … , my … .
I never have problems.
I use it all day.
I never go out of the house.
Computer, computer,
I hate my computer.
My … , my … , my … .
I always have problems.
It’s driving me crazy.
Computers make me want to scream.
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II. Read the text and do the tasks
Computers. The Basic Principles.
A computer consists of millions of on-off switches. The computer is “told” what to do, in terms
of “on” or “off” : actually, “1” or “0”. This is called “binary code”. A 1 or 0 is very limited
information – a bit. Computers need eight bits to identify just one number or letter – a byte. For
example, 01001011 is eight bits, representing a single byte.
Everything in present-day computers is made very small.
Millions of “switches”, with all their connections, are printed onto tiny “chips” of silicon as
“integrated circuits”.
Some “chips” become the computer’s memory: the “switches” retain the information they are
given – ready to be “worked on”. Other “chips” are used for instructions.
Митюгина Татьяна Геннадьевна учитель английского языка
МОУ Кокинская СОШ с.Кокино Брянской области
A computer has to have precise instructions. Their instructions are called a program (it’s always
spelt that way in computing).
Sometimes, we instruct the computer by typing on a keyboard. The computer displays our typing
on a “visual display unit” (VDU) or “monitor”.
1. Find the sentences with Passive Voice, write down the predicates
1.___________________
2.___________________
3.___________________
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2. Answer the questions about the text
1. What is called “binary code”?
2. How many bits do computers need to identify just one number or letter?
3. Ten bits represent a single byte, don’t they?
4. What are “chips” used for?
5. How do we call precise instructions for the computer?
6.Can we instruct the computer without a program?
III. Listen to the text and do the tasks
I. Fill in the gaps with the verb in the correct form
1. Computers and the Internet …….our life enormously...
a) changed;
b) have changed;
c) change;
2. The Internet ……..more and more important for nearly everybody.
a) is becoming;
b) becomes;
c) has become;
3. If you are the leader of a product, of a technology or just of an idea, you ………to make
a lot of money.
a) are able;
b) was able;
c) were able;
4. Whatever you are looking for, you ….. it.
a)found;
b)will find;
c)have found;
5. Even if you …… to find very specific information, you will find it in a short time.
a)wanted;
b) will want;
c)want;
Митюгина Татьяна Геннадьевна учитель английского языка
МОУ Кокинская СОШ с.Кокино Брянской области
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II.Use the words given in capitals in the correct form.
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Read the text and do the task:
Two “for and against” argumentative essays were mixed by a typist.
Divide this text in two parts, one is “for”, another is “against”:
One of the main advantages is the time that can be saved by using a computer. This especially
beneficial in the workplace, where employees can do their work far faster than they could in the
past. Many jobs have been lost due to the fact that computers can do a lot of tasks more
efficiently than humans. This has led to high unemployment in many countries.
Computers can save a lot of storage space. Storing information on computer disks is one of the
most efficient ways of keeping data. One computer disk can hold the same amount of
information as several books.
Stored information can be found at the touch of a button, whereas searching for it manually takes
much longer. We have become too dependent on computers. The time saved by using PC for
repetitive tasks enables us to use our own time more creatively and productively.
Computers can actually cause health problems. Endless hours in front of a screen can cause eye
strain and headaches. Our everyday lives are made easier – from going to the bank to doing the
shopping. Computers are a useful tool. They have changed our lives for the better and we should
make them work to our advantage. It must be remembered that they are to serve us – not to
replace us.
1. There are many advantages of the Internet that show
you the ….. of this new medium.
2. it is one of the ….. and most forward-looking media.
3. You can use the Internet at home for …… use or you
can use it at work for …….. usage.
4. They use this kind of medium to get ….. about all
kinds of topics.
5. Create your own homepage, tell other ….. about your
interests,
IMPORTANT
NEW
PERSON, PROFESSION
INFORM
USE
Митюгина Татьяна Геннадьевна учитель английского языка
МОУ Кокинская СОШ с.Кокино Брянской области
For: Against:
Write an opinion essay
Some people say that we can’t live without computer nowdays, others consider it to be a
“monster, devouring our time”. What is your opinion?
Write 200-250 words. Use the following plan:
make an introduction;
express your personal opinion and give reasons for it;
give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don’t agree with it;
draw a conclusion.
