Aims and Objectives
In this unit you will learn and practise vocabulary related to computers.
You will practise the following skills and functions:
- understanding computer hardware
The grammar focus of this unit is:
Vocabulary
| adaptivo | |
| aplicación | |
| tecla flecha | |
| asistivo | |
| archivo adjunto | |
| copia de seguridad | |
| cartucho | |
| compatible | |
| CPU | |
| cursor | |
| datos | |
| base de datos | |
| dispositivo | |
| display | |
| bajar archivos | |
| correo electrónico | |
| tecla entrar | |
| disco duro | |
| hardware | |
| entrada de datos | |
| informática/TI | |
| tecla | |
| teclado | |
| teclado | |
| ordenador portátil | |
| memoria | |
| microprocesador | |
| ratón | |
| red | |
| sistema operativo | |
| salida de datos | |
| PC | |
| periféricos | |
| impresora | |
| programa | |
| escáner | |
| monitor | |
| hoja de cálculo | |
| almacenamiento | |
| conectar | |
| colgarse | |
| borrar | |
| imprimir | |
| guardar | |
| almacenar | |
| navegar | |
| actualizar | |
| actualizar | |
| virus | |
| procesador de textos |
Exercises
Section 1: Vocabulary Practice
Fill in the correct translation for each of the terms below.
Section 2: Listening Comprehension
Chose the correct answer.
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Section 3: General Comprehension
For each of the statements below, choose True or False.
Speaking Practice. Complete the sentences you hear, using the example as a model.
Section 4: Grammar Practice
In this exercise let's practise changing from a sentence without the definitive article to a sentence with the definite article.
Example:
Do you like fish? (the fish in this restaurant)
Yes, but not the fish in this restaurant.
In this exercise, let's practise changing from `A' to `AN'.
Example:Have you got a computer? (old) Yes, but it's an old computer.
Chose the correct answer.
Section 5: Consolidation
For each of the statements below, choose True or False.
Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the > key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.
Listen to the recording carefully and then fill in the gaps in the text below using the same words.
Choose the correct option to fill the gaps in the following sentences.
Checklist
Use the following list to check whether you have obtained full benefit from this unit. You should be able to:
- understand computer hardware
You should also have greater skill and confidence in the use of:
- Articles