INSIDE THE COMPUTER
A. Working with words (CD 1, track 6) English for IT 1, Unit 3
Learning objectives
in this unit
· Describing com-
puter hardware
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· Comprehending
English Texts
Inside the computer
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step #1: First, gather your parts. These include a motherboard, power
supply, processor, case, heat sink, fan, RAM, expansion cards,
GET READY! hard drive, and disk drive.
1. Which Step #2: Next, attach the motherboard to the case. Then, connect the
components processor to the motherboard’s primary socket.
make up a Step #3: Attach the heat sink and cooling fan to the processor.
typical Step #4: Insert the RAM card into an open memory slot. Put any ex-
desktop pansion cards into the expansion slots.
computer? Step #5: Connect your hard drive to the motherboard and power sup-
2. What do you ply.
call a person Step #6: Close the case and connect the power supply.
who repairs
computers? Read the technology guide about computer assembly. Then, choose
the correct answers.
1. What is the guide mostly about?
A. putting together a computer
B. problems with computer parts
C. uses of expansion cards
D. repairing a broken computer
2. When should the hard drive be installed?
A. Step #1 B. Step #3 C. Step #5 D. Step #6
3. According to the guide, what is NOT an assembly step?
A. collecting parts C. connecting the drives
B. opening the case D. installing the RAM card
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B. VOCABULARY
B1. Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F).
1. heat sink A. a slotted board with circuits and ports
2. RAM B. a short term, quick memory source
3. expansion card C. a part used to cool the processor
4. processor D. a part used to store large amounts of data
5. hard drive E. a part used to increase a computer’s functions
6. mother board F. a part that completes tasks for the computer
(CD 1, track 7)
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D. ACT OUT (Write a Script/ Dialog)
Work with a partner. Act out the roles below. Use the vocabulary and language learnt in this unit.
SITUATION: A is a customer and is looking for some new computer parts (pick some). B is a Support Specialist
and offer several brands of the new computer parts A is looking for. After A chooses one of the brand, A asks
B to explain how to assembly them. After finishing assembling the new parts, A asks B whether the store sells
some other parts that can support his PC work better. B tells A some available components sold and infor-
mation about available discounts.
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