Welcome to the computer world. Practice materials for 1st year students. Еранина Т.И - 23 стр.

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         5) Printer is a processing hardware because it shows the
            information.
         6) Modem is an electronic device that makes possible the
            transmission of data from one computer to another via telephone
            or other communication lines.
         7) The purpose of storage hardware is to store computer instructions
            and data.

Task 8. Match the given words with their definitions from the text :

         1) CPU
         2) ROM
         3) Floppy-disk
         4) CD-ROM
         5) Printer
         6) Modem
         7) Hard disk
         8) Keyboard

Task 9. Choose the words mean “Hardware”:

         1) program
         2) mouse
         3) CPU
         4) printer
         5) modem
         6) instruction
         7) cursor or the pointer
         8) keyboard
         9) symbol

Task 10. Read and translate the text:

                                    Windows 98

                    Windows 98 is an operational system based on the expanding
         windows principle which uses icons to graphically represent files. It’s
         very easy to use Internet if you have Windows 98 on your computer.
                    Windows 98 makes the way you and your computer interact
         with Internet more easy. Most everyday tasks are easier to do than
         before. For example, the second mouse button has become a powerful
         weapon. Recycle Bin makes it easier to recover accidentally deleted
         files. Your computer probably will crash less with Windows 98.
         Microsoft says that it is moving forward to the time when we will all