what kind of problems do you face while using computer? do a little survey in the class and find out...
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What kind of problems do you face while using computer?
Do a little survey in the class and find out what the most common computing problems are
Use the table on page 116.
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Listening 2Study the form on page 117 and form questions for the
items on the form.
Ex:for the “reported by” part the technician may ask:Can you give me your name?
Do the others with a partner.
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under warranty (adj. phr.):Word Formation :
Definition : a fixed period of time when a company repairs or replaces a product that develops a fault within that time.
Synonyms : under guaranteeCollocations : to be under guarantee
Ex: Is your notebook still under warranty?
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version (n.):Word Formation :
Definition : a particular form of something which varies slightly from other forms of the same thing
Collocations : final/last version
Ex: which version of the bs player do you use?
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reinstall (v.):Word Formation : reinstallation (n.)
Definition : set up a program etc. again, install again
Ex: When you have a problem with an application, try reinstalling it.
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get back (phr. v.):Word Formation :
Definition : contact (someone) later to give a reply or return a message
Ex: The girl in the call center of Superonline said “I’ll find out and get back to you”, and they called me an hour later.
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quote (v.):Word Formation : quotation (n)
Definition : repeat or copy out (words from a text or speech written or spoken by another person):
Synonyms :Antonym : unquoteCollocations : take quotation, quote from
Ex: Religious figures of Turkey quote from the Koran in their speech to be more credible.
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take down (phr. v)Word Formation :
Definition : write down spoken words
Ex: I took down the address she told.
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Listening 3 (p. 117)
In the recording you will hear two voices: David, computing support officer and Jeniffer, the user.
Listen the recording and fill in the service form
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Listening 3--- Key
Technician’s Name David Lister
Reported by Jeniffer
Address University of Edinburgh, 21 Hill place
Under Warranty Yes
Make Optiplex
Model GX 270
Service tag no AM96470
Processor Pentium 4
RAM size 512MB
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Listening 3--- Key
Operating System Windows XP
Network Type Windows
Problem Description Not playing MIDI* files
Diagnosis Faulty sound files
Cleared by phone Yes
Job number E83095
Requires visit No
Comments Will send new sound drivers if re installing original sound drivers does not solve problem
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*MIDI: musical instrument digital interface
fault (n.):Word Formation : faulty(adj) , faultless(adj)
Definition : a break or other defect in an electric circuit or piece of machinery
Synonyms : errorCollocations : have/fix/repair fault
Ex: The fax machine does not work, I think it's got an electrical fault.
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RAID:redundant array of independent disks
Definition : a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit
Ex: A RAID subsystem that increases safety by writing the same data on two drives (mirroring), while increasing speed by interleaving data across two or more mirrored "virtual" drives (striping).
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scheme (n):Word Formation : scheme (v)
Definition : an organized plan or system
Collocations : design/choose scheme
Ex: There are different schemes of design for webpages.
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indicate (v.):Word Formation : indication (n)
Definition : point or make clear in another waySynonyms : to showCollocations : clearly indicate, indicate to sb
Ex: Exploratory investigations have indicated large amounts of oil below the sea bed
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data integrity (n. phr.):Definition : The quality of correctness,
completeness, wholeness, soundness and compliance with the intention of the creators of the data
Collocations : ensure data integrity
Ex: Data integrity is one of the six fundamental components of information security.
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tolerance (n.):Word Formation : tolerate(v), tolerant(adj)
Definition : the capacity to endureAntonym : intoleranceCollocations : fault tolerance
Ex: Some members of the party would like to see it develop a greater tolerance towards contrary points of view.
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disk-striping (n.):Definition : The spreading of data over multiple disk
drives to improve performance.Synonyms : RAID 0
Ex: Disk striping enables the data to be read more quickly
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throughput(n):Word Formation :
Definition : the amount of material or items passing through a system or process
Collocations : data throughput
Ex: fast data throughput is needed by some computer systems.
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configuration (n.):Word Formation : configure (v)
Definition : adjust (= make small changes to)a computer system in a particular way
Collocations : hardware configuration
Ex: the PC comes with a removable hard disk drive as part of the standard configuration
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uninterrupted (adj.):Word Formation : uninterruptedly (adv), interrupt (v)
Definition : without a break in continuitySynonyms : continuousAntonym : interruptedCollocations : uninterrupted flow
Ex: The present government has had eight uninterrupted years in office.
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parity (n.):Word Formation :
Definition : a function whose being even (or odd) provides a check on a set of binary values.
Synonyms : equalityCollocations : parity bit
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inefficient (adj.):Word Formation : inefficiency(n), inefficiently (adv)
Definition : not achieving maximum productivity; wasting or failing to make the best use of time or resources
Antonym : efficientCollocations : be/seem inefficient, inefficient system
Ex: The air conditioning was inefficient, and the room was very hot.
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elaborate (adj.):Word Formation : elaborately (adv), elaboration (n)Definition : containing a lot of careful detailSynonyms : detailedCollocations : elaborate plan/system, seem/become
elaborate
Ex: They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.
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SPECIALIST READING- PART A1. To protect data and provide faster access to data.2. In this type of work, the speed of processing is
important and it is not so important how long it takes to replace data
3. A backup exists if the primary drive fails4. B5. Spread across all the drives in the array6. RAID 3,4 and 57. RAID 0
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PART B
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