Ex. 4. Insert the omitted words and word combinations.

Ex. 3. Translate the words and word combinations into English.

to perform; at dazzling speed; to display the information; in the blink of an eye; to become pervasive; to manipulate information; to retrieve data; to browse the Internet; to handle spreadsheets; a single visible device; several integrated devices; to perform multiple tasks; a complex system; to integrate several devices; common device; to make the computer function; as separate unit; output unit, output devices; two basic

parts; electromechanical devices; software; a set of instructions; under the

control of software; the entire working computer system; key components; to set up to communicate; connectivity; to create the computer hardware; to bring together; a collection of programs; various hardware components; a web browser; word processors; an application software; to solve specific problems; the major hardware components; a main memory; inside the systems unit; a central processing unit; mainboard; a graphics card; a sound card; to serve hard drives; an optical drive;

a variety of peripheral ports; a hard drive; a long-term data storage; power supply; to keep the internal components cool while operating; a CRT screen; LCD flatscreen; a keyboard; a three button mouse; a scroll wheel; a wi-fi adapter; an internet service provider; to input data from hardcopy; in many shapes and sizes; to perform functions; interactive devices; cellular telephones; GPS units; ATM (automated teller machine); a gas pump; to streamline operations; to withdraw cash from an ATM; scan groceries at the store.

1. The computer is one of the most powerful innovations in human history. 2. As technology continues to advance, the computer will become even more pervasive. 3. A computer is defined as an electronic device that manipulates information, being able to store, retrieve, and process data. 4. A computer is used to type documents, send e-mail, and browse the Internet and so on. 5. The computer is a combination of several integrated devices capable of performing multiple tasks. 6. The computer should integrate several devices known as peripherals. 7. The computer consists of two basic parts: hardware and software. 8. The computer can perform various tasks under the control of software (programmes). 9. The software guides the hardware and tells hardware pieces how to accomplish different tasks. 10. The entire

working computer system generally integrates five key components, and the three more are people, data / information and procedures. 11. When one computer system is setup to communicate with another computer system, connectivity becomes the sixth systemcomponent. 12. People are the most important component: they create the computer hardware and software and control the processing of data. 13. All the people working with thecomputer fall into two categories: computer users and computer professionals.14. Software includes the operating system and user programs such as web browsers, wordprocessors and the like. 15. Application software consists of those programs that solve specificproblems for the users. The systems unit is a metal box sometimes called ‘the computer’. 16.

A hard drive is included for long-term data storage. 17. The case contains a transformer power supply and a number of fans to keep the internal components cool while operating. 18. Different peripherals are added to the system to augment its functionality. 19. Personal computers come in many shapes and sizes, and they perform many different functions in our daily lives. 20. Many interactive devices contain their own computers. 21. Millions of devices make use of computers to streamline operations. 22. Different devices offer features which would be impossible without a computer.

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