Unità 13: English for Computers

Indietro

Obiettivi e orientamento

In quest'unità imparerai ed eserciterai il lessico relativo al settore informatico.

Eserciterai le seguenti conoscenze e capacità:

  • comprensione e descrizione dell'hardware

L'orientamento grammaticale di quest'unità è:

Lessico

adattabile
applicazione
tasto freccia
sostenitore
allegato
archiviare
cartuccia
compatibile
microprocessore (Central Processing Unit)
cursore
dati
database, base dei dati
dispositivo
schermo
scaricare
posta elettronica
tasto invio
hard disk, disco fisso, disco rigido
le unità fisiche del computer (monitor, ecc.)
input, entrata
tecnologia dell'informazione
tasto, pulsante
tastiera
tastiera numerica
pc portatile
memoria
microprocessore
mouse
rete di comunicazione
sistema operativo
output, uscita
computer personale
periferico
stampante
programma
scanner, scansionatore
schermo
foglio elettronico
dispositivo di memoria
connettere
arrestare o bloccare il programma
cancellare
stampare
salvare
memorizzare (p.e. i dati su disco)
navigare (su internet)
aggiornare
aggiornare con una nuova versione il programma
virus
elaboratore di testi

Esercizi di lessico

Esercizio 1: Esamina le tue conoscenze

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Comprensione d'ascolto

Esercizio 1: Domande a scelta multipla

Scegli la risposta corretta.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:

A computer is an information processing machine. Information goes in and results come out. The basic tasks of control and calculation are carried out by a microprocessor, but when you look at a computer you only see the peripheral devices, such as the screen, keyboard, mouse and printer which are connected to the CPU. The equipment or hardware, however, cannot perform any tasks without instructions in the form of a program. This is called software. The computer also needs to store data and software, so the hardware also includes memory chips and other devices such as a hard disk.

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  1. The basic tasks of the microprocessor are:
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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  2. Peripheral equipment is:
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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  3. Information is stored:
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    b. 
    c. 
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  4. Another word for information is:
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  5. The mouse is connected to:
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    c. 
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Esercizio 2: Domande a scelta multipla

Scegli la risposta corretta.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:

Instructions and data for the software are fed into the computer from an input device. The most widely used input device is the keyboard, although there are other systems such as scanners and voice recognition devices. The keyboard is usually divided into three sections. The main section has all the keys for input of letters, numbers and other characters, while on the right there is a separate numeric keypad. Between them there is a set of keys which include arrow keys for moving the cursor around the screen, and along the top there are other special function keys. There are different keyboards depending on the user's language.

Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
  1. The keyboard is:
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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  2. Which is correct?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  3. Which is correct?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  4. Arrow keys allow the user to:
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    b. 
    c. 
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  5. Which is correct?
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    b. 
    c. 
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Esercizio 3: Domande a scelta multipla

Scegli la risposta corretta.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:

Advances in assistive or adaptive technology make it possible for blind or partially sighted people to be fully independent at work, in school, and at home. On the market today are devices and software that work with standard personal computers to create large print, synthetic voice or Braille output. Most individuals who are blind use standard keyboards. Braille key labels can help, though Braille input devices are also available. Speech output systems can be used to read screen text to blind computer users. Special software programs called screen readers "read" computer screens, and speech synthesizers "speak" the text. Refreshable Braille displays allow line-by-line translation of screen text into Braille. Braille displays can be read quickly by those with advanced Braille skills. Braille printers provide "hard copy" output for blind users.

Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
  1. What is assistive technology?
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    b. 
    c. 
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  2. Assistive computer technology works with:
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    b. 
    c. 
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  3. Which is correct?
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  4. Most blind people:
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    b. 
    c. 
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  5. A screen reader is:
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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  6. What is 'hard copy'?
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
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Esercizio 4: Domande a scelta multipla

Scegli la risposta corretta.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:
CWhat kind of computer have you got?
JI've got an Apple laptop.
CHow long have you had it?
JI've only had it for a couple of months now but I'm very happy with it. I've had PC's of one kind or another for about 15 years now and I got fed up with all the hardware and software problems and viruses, so I decided to change to Apple.
CWhat's the difference?
JIt has a different operating system, it's easier to use, and it doesn't keep crashing. Also people don't create so many viruses for it.
CMaybe, but it's not compatible with PC's, is it? And you can't surf the internet with it, can you?
JDon't be silly. Of course you can. And it has all the usual things that most people use, like email, word-processor, spreadsheet, and database applications and they're completely compatible. I mean, if I send you an email with an attachment, you'll be able to read it and open the document without any problem. Or the other way round.
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  1. Jonathan has got:
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    b. 
    c. 
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  2. He's had it:
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  3. Which is correct?
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  4. Which is correct?
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  5. Jonathan mentions:
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Comprensione generale

Esercizio 1: Vero/Falso

Per ogni espressione sottomenzionata scegli se è vera o falsa.

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  1. The initials CPU stand for Central Processing Unit.


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  2. Hardware cannot perform tasks without software.


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  3. Data is often stored on a scanner.


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  4. The numeric keypad is on the left of the keyboard.


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  5. Arrow keys allow you to move around the screen.


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  6. Devices exist for Braille input and output.


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  7. Screen readers are people who read screens.


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  8. A hard copy is a copy on a hard disk.


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  9. The Microsoft Windows operating system never crashes.


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  10. Adaptive technology is another expression for assistive technology.


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Esercizio 2: Completamento della frase

Esercita il parlare. Dopo aver udito il testo completa le frasi secondo l'esempio.

Premi il pulsante ‘Play’ per riascoltare le istruzioni:

Esercizi di grammatica

Esercizio 1: Trasformazione

In this exercise let's practise changing from a sentence without the definitive article to a sentence with the definite article.

Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
Esempio:

Do you like fish? (the fish in this restaurant)
Yes, but not the fish in this restaurant.

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    B. ?
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Esercizio 2: Trasformazione

In this exercise, let's practise changing from `A' to `AN'.

Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
Esempio:

Have you got a computer? (old) Yes, but it's an old computer.

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Esercizio 3: Cosa è corretto

Scegli la risposta corretta.

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Esercizi riepilogativi

Esercizio 1: Vero/Falso

Per ogni espressione sottomenzionata scegli se è vera o falsa.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:

Computers have found their way into every part of our lives. They are on our desks in the office, at school and at home, they run the robots on production lines, and they are part of all kinds of things like cars, watches, or even microwaves. Computer know-how will be essential for your working life. Traditional jobs are disappearing, in banking for example, but new jobs are being created to develop and run computer hardware, software and computer networks.

Computers are also creating new technologies which are, in turn, creating new types of work that never existed before. What does this mean for you? You must expect to be able to work on a computer or run a computerised machine. You will find increasing work opportunities in fields such as computer repair and information technology. You will have to be constantly learning. Technology is changing so quickly that you'll have to continually upgrade your skills and be adaptable because as technology advances, your work will constantly change. Possibly you will be offered work that involves teleworking and you will work by computer at home or in a satellite office.

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  1. It is essential in the modern world to know how to use a computer.


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  2. Computers are destroying traditional jobs but creating new jobs.


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  3. Modern cars and factory robots don't need microprocessors.


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  4. IT means Information Technology.


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  5. Technology isn't changing very fast.


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  6. When you start work nowadays you need to continue learning.


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  7. Teleworking means working from a distance.


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Esercizio 2: Dettato

Prima ascolta l'intera registrazione. Dopo passa nella casella d'ingresso di testo, premi il pulsante ‘>’ per ripetere il dettato passo dopo passo e scrivi il testo. Maggiori informazioni troverai nell'aiuto per l'esercizio.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:

Computers have found their way into every part of our lives. They are on our desks in the office, at school and at home, they run the robots on production lines, and they are part of all kinds of things like cars, watches, or even microwaves. Computer know-how will be essential for your working life. Traditional jobs are disappearing, in banking for example, but new jobs are being created to develop and run computer hardware, software and computer networks.

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Esercizio 3: Completamento delle risposte

Ascolta attentamente la registrazione dopodiché completa gli spazi vuoti nel testo sottoriportato usando le parole uguali.

Registrazione:
Trascrizione:

Computers are also creating new technologies which are, in turn, creating new types of work that never existed before. What does this mean for you? You must expect to be able to work on a computer or run a computerised machine. You will find increasing work opportunities in fields such as computer repair and information technology. You will have to be constantly learning. Technology is changing so quickly that you'll have to continually upgrade your skills and be adaptable because as technology advances, your work will constantly change. Possibly you will be offered work that involves teleworking and you will work by computer at home or in a satellite office.

Computers are also creating new technologies ? are, in turn, creating new types of work ? never existed before. What ? this mean for you? You must expect to be able to work ? a computer or run a computerised machine. You ? find increasing work opportunities in fields such as computer repair and information technology. You will ? to be constantly learning. Technology is changing ? quickly that you'll have to continually upgrade your skills and be adaptable ? as technology advances, your work will constantly change. Possibly you will ? offered work that involves teleworking and you will work by computer ? home or in a satellite office.

Esercizio 4: Completamento a scelta

Scegli la possibilità più appropriata per completare ciascuna delle seguenti frasi.

Questo esercizio è disponibile anche puramente nella versione udita/orale:
  1. A computer is ____ information processing machine.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  2. Hardware cannot perform any tasks without instructions in the form of ____ program.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  3. Hardware includes memory chips and other devices ____ a hard disk.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  4. Instructions and data for the software are fed ____ the computer.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  5. The arrow keys are for moving the cursor ____ the screen.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  6. There are different keyboards depending on the ____ language.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  7. ____ have you had it?
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  8. ____ of computer have you got?
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  9. The initials CPU ____ for Central Processing Unit.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  10. It's ____ very old computer.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  11. Computers have found their ____ into every part of our lives.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  12. Computers are on our desks in the office, at school and ____ home,
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  13. Computers are creating new technologies ____ are creating new types of work.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  14. You must expect to ____ to work on a computer
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  15. You will find work opportunities in ____ such as computer repair.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  16. You will ____ by computer in a satellite office.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  17. It is essential to know ____ to use a computer.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  18. Computers run the robots ____ production lines.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  19. Computers are a ____ of modern life.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?
  20. Hardware cannot perform ____ without software.
    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    ?

Elenco di controllo

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  • comprensione e descrizione dell'hardware
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