Unit 5. Technology and you

COMPUTER
visual display unit
mouse
mouse pad
printer
keyboard
CPU
floppy disks
CD-ROMs
speakers
laptop
scanner
palmtop
UNIT 5
1/ magical
c/ in a strange or mysterious way

2/ places of
scenic beauty
e/ places where the scenes are interesting and beautiful

3/ interact
a/ link or act on each other

4/ miraculous
b/ remarkable

5/ capable
d/ having ability

6/ device
h/ thing made for a special purpose
7/ accuracy
f/ precision or exactness

8/ storage
g/ space used for storing goods

UNIT 5
1/ Computers are used in many fields in our daily lives.
2/ We can learn foreign languages on computers.
3/ Computers can be used to replace humans in the future.
4/ We haven’t got any troubles or problems when using computers.
5/ Computers are used for working, studying, entertainment and other activities.
TRUE
TRUE
FALSE
FALSE
TRUE
A/ The Computer - A New Invention

B/ The Computer Has Become Part Of Our Life
C/ What Can the Computer Do?
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1/ What have computers become in our daily lives ?
We can visit shops, offices and places of scenic beauty with the help of computers. Besides, we pay bills, read newspapers and magazines, receive and send letters.
2/ What can you do with the help of computers ?
Computers have become part of our daily lives.
3/ Can you learn foreign languages on computers ?
Yes, we can.
4/ What can a computer do ?
A computer can add, subtract, multiply and divide with lightning speed and perfect accuracy.
5/ Can a computer store data ?
Yes, it can. It can manage large collections of data.
6/ Can you relax with a computer?
Yes, we can. We can relax by playing computer games or listening to computer - played music.
How?