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Unit 8 Things that you can dowith a computerPlaying gamesListening to musicTyping documentsChatting with friendsChecking e-mailsLearning English Words used in computing and telephoningI. Look at the pictures and give the correct words or phrases for each device below Visual display unit (VDU)Central processing unit (CPU)PrinterkeyboardFloppy disksmouseCD ROMsspeakers Some more devices:USB: ( Universal Serial Bus) drive is a data memory storage device. It is a typically small, lightweight, removable and rewritable.Web cam: (Web Camera) ia a real-time camera ( usually, though not always, a video camera) whose images can be accessed using the World Wide Web , instant messaging, or a PC video calling application.A hard copy: is a permanent reproduction, on any media suitable for direct use by a person ( in a particular paper), of displayed or transmitted data.(bản in ra giấy) ExercisesExercise 1: Fill in each blank with one of the following verbs1. You can………………us by e-mail or fax.2. Do you ………e-mail? What’s your e-mail address?3. Please…………me an e-mail with the details.4. It took them a week to………….to my e-mail5. How often do you……………e-mail from her?6. They usually………….with each other on the computerchatreceive contact have reply send Exercise 2: Matching A B1.I’ll call you next week and give you my new address.2.Could I speak to Nancy, please?3. What phone number should I remember when I get into trouble?4. Do you mind if I make a phone call5. The phone’s ringing. I’m busy6. Don’t disturb me at this time of night.a. No, of course not. The phone isin the next room.b. If I’m not in, just leave a message with my mom.c. Don’t hang up on me. We must talk!d. I’m sorry. She’s not here at the moment. Can I take a message?e. In an emergency, please dial 113.f. It’s OK. I’ll get it. *Some và any đều được dùng để chỉ số lượng bất định của người hoặc vật khi không cần hoặc không thể nêu rõ con số chính xác là bao nhiêu. None được dùng để diễn dạt không một ai, không một cái gì, điều gì trong một nhóm người hoặc vật(Revision of indefinite pronouns)Nowhere NobodyNo oneNothingNoneEverywhereEverybodyEveryoneEverythingAnywhereAnybodyAnyoneAnythingAnySomewhereSomebodySomeoneSomethingSome [...]... (that), after, as soon as, once, until, since, still, no sooner than • When you’re bored, it’s a convenient option for keeping yourself occupied • People have shown interest in handheld game systems since they were introduced years ago 29 GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS B Structure Rule Example Sentences When a sentence begins with a • When he went to the store, he saw subordinate conjunction, a comma is his parents... conjunction comes after the main clause, a comma does not need to precede it • He saw his parents when he went to the store Usage Note The most common mistake when using a subordinate conjunction is creating a sentence fragment 30 • Because they are so easy to use (fragment) • Because they are so easy to use, people of any age can enjoy them GRAMMAR WORKOUT A Complete the Sentences Finish the sentences... prime However, we’ll still have cell phones, and we’ll have even better games for them! 27 GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS Subordinate Conjunctions A subordinate conjunction can be used to connect a dependent clause to the main clause in a compound sentence A Types Categories Examples Sentences Condition if, unless, provided (that), on condition (that), only if, as long as, even if • That could be impressive provided... discern ④ _ much difference in how the two phones perform despite the fact the new one has better specifications8 Maggie: Even if you’re right, I feel like I have my hands tied Unless I have the newest phone, I can’t download the latest games! Carl: I don’t understand why so many people use their phones primarily 9 as game systems now ⑤ _ Maggie: It isn’t rocket science People perpetually10 have... notice too much difference despite the fact the larger memory makes your phone run faster • Although smartphones are great for many things, they are also the source of several problems 28 GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS Categories Examples Sentences Manner as, as if, as though • I prefer to read things as they were intended to be read • He was acting as though he didn’t understand Reason because, since, as, • Some people... they would just stare at her and not contribute to the discussion 19 EXPRESSION SPOTLIGHT B Doing What One Wants Free Restricted • suit (oneself) • do as (one) pleases • have free rein • have (one’s) hands tied • be hemmed/fenced in • cramp (someone’s) style Rewrite the parts in bold with the expressions above Practice saying the sentences with a partner 1 Teresa hated working in groups She felt that... was forced to work with cramped her style 2 Since Donald wasn’t familiar with the techniques of interior design, he allowed his decorator to do whatever she wanted → Since Donald wasn’t familiar with the techniques of interior design, he allowed his decorator to do as he/she pleased / have free rein 20 EXPRESSION SPOTLIGHT C Talking About Modern Things Advanced Obsolete • state of the art • (on the)... improve 4 These games are much more advanced than anything else currently available 5 In the future, these types of games will likely be considered old-fashioned 26 3D Reason Jessica states that anyone who wants to play a cutting edge game has to try one in 3D phone Owen admits that cell phone games become old hat in just a few years phone Owen believes that the advancement of cell phones will keep games... The graphics might look state of the art compared to what else you can play on your device, but there’s no way they’re as advanced as what I’ve got here Owen: I admit that cell phone games released over a year ago are already old hat, but as phones develop and become more advanced, it will keep the games played on them from going out of date Jessica: Whatever I think that anyone who wants games that... date a difficult to understand _ a 2 be Greek to someone b not difficult to understand _ 3 have one’s hands tied d _ 4 isn’t rocket science b c do what one wants _ 5 state of the art e obsolete f _ 6 suit oneself c 15 d unable to do what one wants f advanced CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW B Complete the Passage Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words provided Change the parts of speech ... ESSENTIALS Subordinate Conjunctions A subordinate conjunction can be used to connect a dependent clause to the main clause in a compound sentence A Types Categories Examples Sentences Condition if, unless,... were introduced years ago 29 GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS B Structure Rule Example Sentences When a sentence begins with a • When he went to the store, he saw subordinate conjunction, a comma is his parents... soon as, once, until, since, still, no sooner than • When you’re bored, it’s a convenient option for keeping yourself occupied • People have shown interest in handheld game systems since they