... conductive buses
system board accumulators input or output devices
Oxford English for
Computing
Keith Boeckner
P. Charles Brown
Oxford University Press
Task 4
5
1 mainframe a
2
mouse
b
3
icon
c
4
operating ... words
in English are generally formed.
An English word can be divided into three parts: a prefix, a stem, and a suffix.
Pre-means 'before'. A prefix, therefore, is what comes before the ... language, when transformed into machine code,
results in several instructions. Here is a brief description of some of the
io many high-level languages:
FORTRAN
acronym for FORmula TRANslation....
... English are generally formed.
An English word can be divided into three parts: a prefix, a stem, and a suffix.
Pre-means 'before'. A prefix, therefore, is what comes before the stem. Consider, ... used for solving scientific and mathematical problems. It consists of
algebraic formulae and English phrases. It was first introduced in the
United States in 1954.
15
COBOL
acronym for COmmon ...
Do you think the English in the text is:
a formal?
b
neutral?
c informal?
2 Do you think this article originally appeared in:
a a computer magazine?
b
a general magazine for young people?
c...
... YOUR ENGLISH VOCABULARY FOR
COMPUTERS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Jon Marks
AND
A & C Black Ⴇ London
Who is the book for?
This book has been written for people whose first language is not English, ... socket
6
1.1 Hardware
For reference see A & C Black Dictionary of Computing (978 07475 6622 9).
1
34
2.6 Word processing 1
For reference see A & C Black Dictionary of Computing (978 07475 ... panel
31
For reference see A & C Black Dictionary of Computing (978 07475 6622 9).
Write the words into the spaces.
adding background customising
default digital displayed
format image performance
properties...
... features.
d. You can try it for a while for free. Then if you want to keep using
it, you are expected to pay a small fee to the writer.
e. You can use it forfreefor a while (often a month). ... standby
Who is the book for?
This book has been written for people whose first language is not English, and who use or
are going to use computers and other information technology in an English- speaking
environment. ... for real c. live
44
2.12 Presentation software
For reference see A & C Black Dictionary of Computing (978 07475 6622 9).
Can you answer these questions in English?
48
2.16 Your software
For...
... please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Ujjwal
16
Test of Englishfor International Communication
General Directions
This test is designed to measure your English language ... (A) There may be waiting lists for the workshops.
(B) The workshops are free.
(C) The registration forms will be mailed.
(D) People should register early for the workshops.
76. Which ... let’s set up a meeting for the week of November 26 by which time our engineers will be able
to outline their approaches to your departmental needs, and we’ll have the information we need to put...
... later date, as a homework assignment or for self-
study.
TEXT A THE ATLANTA POLICE FORCE
It was a widely respected police-force, an award-winning police force. Murders were solved,
speeding ... Prosecutors demanded the maximum
sentence of 21 years for one man. 19 years and 4 months for another and a lesser sentence
of two and a half years for a third defendant. It is Norway’s first recorded ... accused. Ole Nicolae Kvisler, 22, went looking for “foreigners” in their car and
she picked out Benny Hermansen as a perfect target.
report for duty, to follow a lead, to shadow a suspect,...
...
Elementary Englishfor Tourism and Hospitality
LESSON 1 – Taking a reservation over the phone
STUDY NOTES
... Guest
Jack: Guest
The story
Leo is taking a reservation for Mona White and her father Jack Webber. They want to book two rooms for three
nights at the Plaza Hotel.
Language Point - Introducing ... day and then your name.
For example: Plaza Hotel, good morning. Leo speaking.
b) Say the time of day first, the name of the business and then your name.
For example: Good morning,...
...
6. Are you paying by __________ _________Professor Webber?
3. Language practice - Asking for Clarification
Read the following short dialogues out loud.
1. A: 8869 6719 9908 6683...