Английский язык для студентов технического вуза: Средства массовой информации. Мир продвинутых технологий. Рабочая тетрадь для студентов среднего уровня. Ковалева Ю.Ю - 71 стр.

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3 Which paragraph of the text contains the information that can be used
to answer the following questions? There is one extra question that you
don’t need to answer.
A What functions are also available for iPod users?
B What about all my CDs?
C Does an iPod allow to display your photo collection?
D Is it necessary to have a computer if you use all the advantages of an iPod?
E What distinguishes iPods produced by Apple from similar devices produced by
other companies?
F What makes an iPod so attractive for users?
G Why is it possible to have your music collection instantly accessible at home?
LISTENING
4 Listen to the conversation between an analyst and a hotel owner and
fill in the table. Tick what refers to the computer system used at the hotel
now and a computer system which is ordered by a hotel owner.
Computer
system used
at the hotel
now
A desirable
computer
system
1 entering bookings as they come in.
2 linking reservations and invoicing
3 handling invoices
4 using pre-printed forms
5 listing previous guests in order to send
them news of special offers.
6 printing out addressed envelopes
7 creating bills
8 noisy printers
5 Complete the following expressions after listening to the conversation.
to link reservations and ____________ to identify _____________
__________________ room bookings _____________ of all expenditure
to input ________________________ to network ____________
6 Compare both systems. Write what advantages the new computer
system will have in comparison to that used at the hotel now.