Decuongontap TACN2 Final
Decuongontap TACN2 Final
Decuongontap TACN2 Final
Terms Descriptions
a. portal 1.The WWW is also called the information ____________.
b. home 2. A link in a web page.
c. blogger 3. A website that offers a variety of services.
d. index 4. This is the first page of a website.
e. favourite 5. A person who keeps a blog.
f. highway 6. The manager of a web.
g. hyperlink 7. An animal closely linked to the Web.
h. spider 8. Another word for directory.
j. web master 9. Another word for bookmark
Exercise 4. What kind of site is each web extract from? Choose the best answer A, B or C.
1 A. bog B. wiki C. social network
Wednesday 20 February
Happy birthday, Sam!
I’m really excited because it’s Sam’s birthday today, so we’re all meeting up later to go for
something to eat and then see a film. I’ll let you know what we saw in tomorrow’s post.
Terms Definitions
a. Cyberspace 1 : a public place where you can pay to use the Internet and also buy
b. E-learning food and drink
c. Cybercafé 2 : buying and selling goods on the Internet
d. E-commerce 3 : a way of describing the Internet
e. E-book 4 : learning using technology, for example the Internet
5 : a book in electronic format
Exercise 3. Match the descriptions (1-7) with the suitable terms (a-g).
Descriptions Terms
1. The type of text that contains links to other texts a. gif, jpg, tif
2. The expression that mean “to record music onto a CD” b. pdf, doc, rtf, htm/html
3. A system that combines hypertext and multimedia c. hypertext
4. the most common extensions for graphics files d. burn music
5. the most common text formats e. avi, mov, mpg
6. three popular video formats f. wav, ra, mp3
7. three common file format for storing audio data. g. hypermedia
Exercise 4. Match the descriptions (1-7) with the suitable terms (a-g).
Descriptions Terms
1. A series of still images shown in sequence. a. graphics interchange format.
2. The files are processed by sound software. b. steaming
3. In medicine, doctors use these systems to stimulate c. extension
particular situations d. mpeg
4. The suffix placed after a dot at the end of the filename. e. animation
5. A video format developed by Moving Pictures Experts f. audio
Groups g. virtual reality systems
6. A system of filming, processing and showing moving h. video
pictures.
7. .gif stands for _________
8. The technique which allows you to play music and watch
video before the entire file
has download.
Exercise 5. Choose the right words A, B or C to make collocations connected with
multimedia.
1 animation A. ripper B. software C. kiosk
2 CD/DVD A. ripper B. reality C. speakers
3 interactive A. reality B. media C. kiosk
4 sound A. speakers B. audio C. card
5 stereo A. software B. card C. speakers
6 information A. software B. kiosk C. reality
7 streaming A. audio B. format C. camera
8 digital A. reality B. format C. kiosk
9 video A. speakers B. kiosk C. editing
10 virtual A. software B. speakers C. reality
Terms Definitions
a. hypertext 1. device which covers each ear and allows you to listen to audio without
b. interactivity other people hearing
c. microphone 2. text with links to other text or other parts of a document or web page
d. headphones 3. allowing two-way communication between a program and the user
e. webcast 4. equipment that allows you to record your voice
5. a concert or other event broadcast over the Internet
Exercise 7. Gap –filling. Fill in the gap with the suitable given words and phrases.
So, what exactly is multimedia? If you look on http://dictionary.cambridge.org, you’ll find the
following definition: using a combination of moving and still pictures, sound, music and words,
especially in computers or entertainment. This definition refers specifically to (1) _____ such as
educational CD-ROMs or digital encyclopedias. It could also be referring to the touch-screen (2)
_______ that you sometimes see in banks and estate agents. This type of multimedia commonly
uses (3) ______ links that take you to other pages of the document or program. However, I think
multimedia can mean anything from using a (4) to burn MP3s, to listening to an online radio
show using (5) ______ (that is, in real time).
As long as you have a fast CPU, a good monitor and a (6) ________ (hardware that allows you
to play digital audio through your computer), you’ll be able to use basic multimedia applications.
If you wanted to go a step further, you could invest in a (7) ______ to record yourself, or a
digital video camera to make videos in (8) _______ . If you wanted to make a whole movie, then
you would also need (9) ______ software such as Apple’s iMovie.
The future of multimedia looks very exciting. If current trends continue, then (10) _______ will
become more and more popular – we could eventually be living most of our lives in these 3-D
worlds, interacting with each other just as we do in real life. Just look at the success of Second
Life ...
Terms Descriptions
1. programs which tell the computer what to do.
a. FIREWALL 2. a piece of software which makes a computer do a task (for
b. PROGRAM example, edit an image) .
c. DRIVER 3. any set of instructions for a computer.
d. UPDATE 4. software which operates a peripheral, such as a scanner or
e. BOOTLEG printer.
f. SOFTWARE 5. application which stores and displays digital photos.
g. APPLICATION 6. you enter a security code to prove that you have a _______ to
h. LISCENCE use the software.
i. SECURITY CODE 7. software which prevents unauthorized access to your computer
j. PHOTO ALBUM over the internet.
8. a series of letters and numbers which you have to enter before
installing some programs.
9. download new features for an application.
10. an unauthorised copy of a program.
Exercise 9. Match the descriptions on the left with these famous applications.
Descriptions Applications
II. PRACTICE:
1. Reading:
Interviewer: Sarah, what’s the first step in building a website?
Sarah: First of all, you should always plan it carefully. Decide what sort of information you’re
going to include and how you’re going to organize it. I like to start with the home page, because
this is the starting point of your site, almost like the table of contents in a book. It’s a good idea
to design the site on paper first, a few diagrams will help you clarify the relationships between
the pages.
Interviewer: That sounds sensible. What editing tool do you recommend?
Sarah: I recommend using a web editor; it’ll make it easier to design your site. You can
download a web editor from the Internet quite easily.
Interviewer: I suppose a big part of the job is writing the text and formatting effects. You can
also apply styles to text and other page elements.
Interviewer: And what about graphics and sounds?
Sarah: Well, that’s the next step. You can insert all sorts of pictures and sounds, but they should
have a clear purpose, some sort of communicative intention. Don’t insert photos or animations
just to make the pages look nice, and avoid having large number of graphics.
Interviewer: Why’s that?
Sarah: Because graphics can take a long time to download, and visitors might give up and leave.
Interviewer: I see. Any advice about the use of colour?
Sarah: It’s fun to experiment with colour. You may like to choose different colours for the
background and the text. But make sure that all the text is easy to read and avoid very bright
colours.
Interviewer: OK. What’s next?
Sarah: Once you’ve created and saved a few pages, it’s time to join them together with
hyperlinks. A good design principle is not to put too many links on one page – people may lose
patient or get distracted. And check that all the links work, since web addresses sometimes
change.
Interviewer: So, be careful with links. What do I do if I then want to publish my website on the
Net?
Sarah: To publish your site, you have to find a web server and then transfer all the files from
your PC to the server. This is called going live.
Interviewer: Tight, sounds easy! Any final comments, Sarah, before we take some calls?
Sarah: Yes, try to keep the pages updated, improving content and design if necessary. And the
final touch always includes the date to show that your site is up-to-date.
Answer the question:
What are the steps to build a website?
2. Find the suitable words to fill in the blanks:
Colour CSS frame Graphics GIF
background Table link JPEG Web
A well-designed website should be neat and orgranized. Words should be surrounded by
sufficient white space. Use dark (1)……………on a light (2) ……………, preferably white. You
can divide the page into columns with a (3) ……………or use (4) ……………to create the page
layout. Usually the navigation bar appears on the left side of the page. You can display it on all
the pages of your website by using a (5) ……………It is a good idea to put a (6) ……………to
the top of the page at the bottom of a long text.
The graphical element of a web page is crucial. (7) ……………load slowly, so use them
sparingly and for good reason. There are two common picture formats: (8) ……………, for
pictures with lots of colour and (9) ……………, which is ideal for buttons and banners.
UNIT 5: PROGRAMMING DESIGN AND COMPUTER LANGUAGES
Main topics: Steps in programming, computer languages.
Exercise 1. Match the terms (a-d) with their definitions (1-4)
Terms Definition
a. Application program 1. A program written in one of the high-level languages.
b. object program, object module 2. A program designed to perform a specific task.
c. A source program 3. The program produced when the original program has
d. compiler been converted into machine code.
4. A program that converts a high-level language into
machine code.
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example, in order that an IBM RS/6000 may process a program in FORTRAN, it needs to have a
compiler that would understand that particular model and the FORTRAN language as well.
The compiler is a systems program which may be written in any language, but the computer's
operating system is a true systems program which controls the central processing unit (CPU), the
input, the output, and the secondary memory devices. Another systems program is the linkage
editor, which fetches required systems routines and links them to the object module (the source
program in machine code). The resulting program is then called the load module, which is the
program directly executable by the computer. Although systems programs are part of the software,
they are usually provided by the manufacturer of the machine.
Unlike systems programs, software packages are sold by various vendors and not necessarily by
the computer manufacturer. They are a set of programs designed to perform certain applications
which conform to the particular specifications of the user. Payroll is an example of such a package
which allows the user to input data — hours worked, pay rates, special deductions, names of
employees — and get salary calculations as output. These packages are coded in machine language
(Os and 1s) on magnetic tapes or disks which can be purchased, leased, or rented by users who
choose the package that most closely corresponds to their needs.
Exercise 4.
Exercise 5. Decide if the following words collocate with code or language. Choose the
correct answer A or B.
1 low-level A. code B. language
2 machine A. code B. language
3 object A. code B. language
4 high-level A. code B. language
5 programming A. code B. language
6 markup A. code B. language
7 source A. code B. language
8 assembly A. code B. language
Terms Definitions
a. assembly language 1 : general term for a formal language used to write instructions
b. low-level language that can be translated into machine language and then executed
c. object code by a computer.
d. markup language 2 : a set of instructions that a computer can understand directly;
e. programming language it is expressed in binary code and is very difficult to write.
f. machine code 3 : a type of low-level language that uses abbreviations such as
g. high-level language ADD, SUB and MPY to represent instructions; then translated
h. source code into machine code using an assembler.
4 : a language such as an assembly language, which does not
need a compiler or interpreter.
5 : developed to make programs easier to write; for example,
FORTRAN, BASIC, C and Java.
6 : the original work of a programmer, which must be translated
by a compiler.
7 : instructions that a compiler generates from source code
written in a higher-level language, for example C++.
8 : a language for creating web documents.
Exercise 2. Read the text and fill in the gaps using the list of words below.
When you're installing a LAN, you may be 1 _____ your computers for as much as a day or so.
A lot depends on how 2 ______ the installation proceeds, and that depends on your own 3
________ . Professional installers can have each of your machines 4 _______ of 5 ________ for
only a few minutes at a time. If you can't live without your computers for a while, you might
want to 6 _____ doing it yourself.
Installing a LAN involves running cable to several 7 _______ . This may require you to install
junction boxes in walls, do the wiring, and maybe install electrical 8 _______ as well. If you
aren't 9 ______ with these skills, and if you aren't a 10 _______ electrician, you will need to hire
someone for this part, at least. Of course, if you're installing your LAN in one room, then you
might not need to hire anyone.
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Exercise 3. What do the following abbreviations stand for? Choose the correct answer.
PHRASAL VERBS
1. turn down
You should turn down the television if
a. it's too light
b. it's too loud
c. it's too soft
2. turn off
We should turn off all our appliances when we aren't using them in order to
a. waste energy
b. save energy
c. use energy
3. turn on
You can turn your mobile phone on again after you have
a. bought your ticket
b. entered the cinema
c. left the cinema
4. turn out
Make sure you remember to turn out
a. the computer
b. the air conditioner
c. the lights
5. look after
My friend has asked me to look after his dog because
a. he can't find it
b. he's going away for a few days
c. his dog can be dangerous
6. look at (1)
When you're doing an exam, you shouldn't look at
a. your exam booklet
b. your teacher
c. somebody else's answers
7. look at (2)
Now that she's graduated from secondary school, Nicole is looking at
a. studying in university
b. Italian shoes
c. fashion magazines
8. look for
Mustafa is looking for his brother because
a. his brother is very busy now
b. he doesn't want to see him
c. he needs to talk to him
9. look up (1)
In which book could you look up the names and dates of all the dynasties in Chinese history?
a. a Chinese business directory
b. a Chinese phone book
c. an encyclopedia
10. set up (1)
When he was still a young man, Henry Ford decided to set up
a. a new car
b. a car engine
c. a car company
2. Then and Beth are discussing a magazine article about new technologies. Complete their
conversation by choosing the correct verb forms to fill in the blanks (a–l). decide what type of
new technology they are discussing in each part of the conversation (1–4).
(1) …………………………………………….
Anthony: Have you seen this article in the New Scientist? It’s all about new technologies. It’s
fascinating.
Beth: Go on, then. How (a) …………………………?
Anthony: It’s predicting that pretty soon scientists (b) ………………………… to be able to
make devices like computers and robots using single cells and atoms.
Beth: Wow. To do what?
Anthony: Well, they’re talking about being able to treat diseases at a cellular level by injecting
one of these miniature robots, or using the technology to make new, more flexible materials from
carbon atoms.
Beth: What (c) ………………………… next?
(2) …………………………………………….
Anthony: Well, it’s funny you should ask. The article goes on to talk about things like robotics
and androids.
Beth: Androids?
Anthony: Yeah. It says that by 2050, scientists (d) …………………………androids that look
like humans and have the capacity to interact like humans.
Beth: I don’t think I like that idea. I think it (e) …………………………more trouble than it’s
worth. Imagine everything that could go wrong!
(3) …………………………………………….
Anthony: OK, I think you (f ) …………………………this next one more. How about having a
computer that controlled all of the appliances and electronic equipment in our house? It would
save money because the house would know when you weren’t home, and it’d make sure
everything was turned off.
Beth: It (g) ………………………… expensive, though, I imagine.
Anthony: Who knows how much things (h) ………………………… in future! Perhaps (i) on
the Moon by then!
(4) …………………………………………….
Beth: What does that last bit of the article say? The bit with the photo of that small microchip?
Anthony: Hang on a minute, I (j) ………………………… look. Umm ... it’s talking about a
type of technology that uses radio waves and these things called ‘tags’ to identify people.
Beth: People? So they could embed one of these tags in me?
Anthony: Well, in theory, yes. But they’re mainly used on animals – so you can track your pet if
they vanish – and on products in shops – so that they can stop people stealing.
Beth: Mmm. It still sounds suspicious to me.
Anthony: Well, it does say here that some organizations are worried about privacy issues.
Beth: I do worry that in the future, governments and big corporations (k)
…………………………all of these new types of technology to keep us under control.
Anthony: You worry too much. Here, you finish the article. I (l) …………………………us a
nice cup of tea.
Technologies
Smart homes Artificial intelligence
RFID Nanotechnology
Verbs
a. our lives/ change
b. go
c. they/think
d. build
e. be
f. probably be
g. cost
h. we/ live
i. will
j. will
k. use
l. make