Lektion 13: English for Computers

Lernziele

Der technische Fortschritt und die Technologien ermöglichen es auch blinden oder sehbehinderten Menschen, bei der Arbeit, in der Schule und zu Hause vollständig unabhängig zu sein und nimmt daher einen großen Stellenwert ein. In dieser Lektion erlernen Sie die wichtigsten Vokabeln, Phrasen etc., um im Computerbereich Ihren Wortschatz zu erweitern und im Zuge dessen besser, mit dieser Materie vertrauten Personen, kommunizieren zu können. Übungsbeispiele dazu unterstützen Sie bei der Festigung der Lerninhalte.

Der Grammatikschwerpunkt in dieser Lektion ist:

Artikel

Vokabeln

	anpassungsfähig
	die Anwendung
	die Pfeiltaste
	helfend, unterstützend
	der Anhang
	die Datensicherung
	die Farbpatrone, das Steckmodul
	kompatibel, Verträglich
	Kurzform für die Zentraleinheit eines Computers
	die Cursorsteuerung
	die Daten
	die Datenbank
	die Vorrichtung, das Gerät
	die Bildschirmanzeige
	herunterlagen
	das E-Mail
	die Eingabetaste
	die Festplatte
	die Hardware
	eingeben
	die Informationstechnik
	die Taste
	die Tastatur
	das Tastenfeld
	der Laptop
	der Hauptspeicher
	der Mikroprozessor
	die Maus
	das Netzwerk
	das Betriebssystem
	die Datenausgabe
	Kurzbegriff für den Personalcomputer
	das Peripheriegerät
	der Drucker
	programmieren
	der Scanner
	der Bildschirm
	die Tabellenkalkulation
	die Lagerung
	verbinden, anschließen
	abstürzen
	löschen
	drucken
	sichern
	abspeichern
	surfen
	aktualisieren
	technisch aufrüsten
	der Virus
	das Textverarbeitungsgerät

Vokabelübungen

Übung 1: Überprüfen Sie Ihr Wissen.

Ergänzen Sie die richtige Übersetzung für jede der folgenden Vorgaben.

technisch aufrüsten [?]
abspeichern [?]
der Scanner [?]
das Tastenfeld [?]
der Laptop [?]
die Hardware [?]
die Tastatur [?]
herunterlagen [?]
die Maus [?]
Kurzform für die Zentraleinheit eines Computers [?]
die Pfeiltaste [?]
kompatibel, Verträglich [?]
das Netzwerk [?]
das E-Mail [?]
Kurzbegriff für den Personalcomputer [?]
abstürzen [?]
die Lagerung [?]
die Tabellenkalkulation [?]
die Anwendung [?]
programmieren [?]
der Anhang [?]
der Mikroprozessor [?]
der Hauptspeicher [?]
helfend, unterstützend [?]
eingeben [?]
anpassungsfähig [?]
der Bildschirm [?]
das Peripheriegerät [?]
der Drucker [?]
die Farbpatrone, das Steckmodul [?]
aktualisieren [?]
die Eingabetaste [?]
die Informationstechnik [?]
verbinden, anschließen [?]
der Virus [?]
löschen [?]
die Taste [?]
die Vorrichtung, das Gerät [?]
die Festplatte [?]
die Daten [?]
das Textverarbeitungsgerät [?]
das Betriebssystem [?]
die Datenbank [?]
surfen [?]
die Cursorsteuerung [?]
drucken [?]
die Datenausgabe [?]
sichern [?]
die Datensicherung [?]
die Bildschirmanzeige [?]

Hörverständnis

Übung 1: Auswahlfragebogen

Wählen Sie die richtige Antwort.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

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.

Diese Übung kann auch nur mit Sprachausgabe gemacht werden

The basic tasks of the microprocessor are:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Peripheral equipment is:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Information is stored:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Another word for information is:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
The mouse is connected to:
a.
b.
c.

[?]

Übung 2: Auswahlfragebogen

Wählen Sie die richtige Antwort.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

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.

Diese Übung kann auch nur mit Sprachausgabe gemacht werden

The keyboard is:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Which is correct?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Which is correct?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Arrow keys allow the user to:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Which is correct?
a.
b.
c.

[?]

Übung 3: Auswahlfragebogen

Wählen Sie die richtige Antwort.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

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.

Diese Übung kann auch nur mit Sprachausgabe gemacht werden

What is assistive technology?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Assistive computer technology works with:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Which is correct?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Most blind people:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
A screen reader is:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
What is 'hard copy'?
a.
b.
c.

[?]

Übung 4: Auswahlfragebogen

Wählen Sie die richtige Antwort.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

C	What kind of computer have you got?
J	I've got an Apple laptop.
C	How long have you had it?
J	I'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.
C	What's the difference?
J	It 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.
C	Maybe, but it's not compatible with PC's, is it? And you can't surf the internet with it, can you?
J	Don'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.

Diese Übung kann auch nur mit Sprachausgabe gemacht werden

Jonathan has got:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
He's had it:
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Which is correct?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Which is correct?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Jonathan mentions:
a.
b.
c.

[?]

Generelles Verständnis

Übung 1: Richtig/Falsch Aussagen

Für jede der folgenden Behauptungen wählen Sie zwischen Richtig oder Falsch.

Übung 2: Satzergänzung

Sprachübung. Vervollständigen Sie die gehörten Sätze, wie im vorangegangenen Beispiel.

Grammatikübungen

Übung 1: Transformation

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

Übung 2: Transformation

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

Übung 3: Auswahlmöglichkeiten

Wählen Sie die richtige Antwort.

Festigung

Übung 1: Richtig/Falsch Aussagen

Für jede der folgenden Behauptungen wählen Sie zwischen Richtig oder Falsch.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

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.

Diese Übung kann auch nur mit Sprachausgabe gemacht werden

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

[?]
Computers are destroying traditional jobs but creating new jobs.

[?]
Modern cars and factory robots don't need microprocessors.

[?]
IT means Information Technology.

[?]
Technology isn't changing very fast.

[?]
When you start work nowadays you need to continue learning.

[?]
Teleworking means working from a distance.

[?]

Übung 2: Diktat

Hören Sie sich die komplette Aufnahme an. Dann klicken Sie in das Textfeld, drücken Sie die > Taste, um einen Abschnitt anzuhören. Schreiben Sie das Gehörte in das Textfeld, und so weiter.

Übung 3: Lückentext

Hören Sie der Aufnahme aufmerksam zu. Dann ergänzen Sie den Lückentext mit den fehlenden Wörtern. Verwenden Sie dabei die selben Wörter wie in der Aufnahme.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

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.

Übung 4: Lückentext mit Einfüllübung

In den folgenden Sätzen sollen Sie den Lückentext ergänzen. Wählen Sie dazu die richtige Option aus.

Diese Übung kann auch nur mit Sprachausgabe gemacht werden

A computer is ____ information processing machine.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Hardware cannot perform any tasks without instructions in the form of ____ program.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Hardware includes memory chips and other devices ____ a hard disk.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Instructions and data for the software are fed ____ the computer.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
The arrow keys are for moving the cursor ____ the screen.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
There are different keyboards depending on the ____ language.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
____ have you had it?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
____ of computer have you got?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
The initials CPU ____ for Central Processing Unit.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
It's ____ very old computer.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Computers have found their ____ into every part of our lives.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Computers are on our desks in the office, at school and ____ home,
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Computers are creating new technologies ____ are creating new types of work.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
You must expect to ____ to work on a computer
a.
b.
c.

[?]
You will find work opportunities in ____ such as computer repair.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
You will ____ by computer in a satellite office.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
It is essential to know ____ to use a computer.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Computers run the robots ____ production lines.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Computers are a ____ of modern life.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Hardware cannot perform ____ without software.
a.
b.
c.

[?]

Checkliste

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