Computer technologies

Computer technologies

1. Computer – an electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding words, numbers and pictures, for doing calculations, and for controlling other machines.

Компьютер

2. Network – a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement or communication between or along the parts, or between the parts and a control centre.

Сеть

3. Email – the system for using computers to send messages over the internet.

Электронная почта

4. Internet – the large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other.

Интернет

5. Device – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose.

Устройство

6. Modem – an electronic device that allows one computer to send information to another through standard phone lines and therefore over long distances.

Модем

7. Printer – a machine that is connected to a computer and prints onto paper using ink.

Принтер

8. Monitor – a computer screen or a device with a screen on which words or pictures can be shown.

Монитор

9. Palmtop – a type of computer that is small enough to hold with one hand.

Карманный компьютер

10. Processor – the part of a computer that performs operations on the information that is put into it.

Процессор

11. Smartphone – a mobile phone that can be used as a small computer and that connects to the internet.

Смартфон, Телефон

12. Application – a computer program that is designed for a particular purpose.

Приложение

13. Link – a connection between documents on the internet.

Ссылка
14. Bluetooth – a brand name for a system for connecting electronic equipment such as mobile phones, computers and electronic organizers to each other and to the internet using radio signals.
Блютус

15. Message – to send someone a short message using a mobile phone or computer.

Сообщение

16. Radio – the system or work of broadcasting sound programmes for the public to listen to.

Радио

17. Keyboard – the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work.

Клавиатура

18. Headphones – a device with a part to cover each ear through which you can listen to music, radio broadcasts without other people hearing.

Наушники

19. Microphone – a piece of equipment that you speak into to make your voice louder, or to record your voice or other sounds.

Микрофон

20. USB – Universal Serial Bus: a part of a computer to which extra devices such as printers, scanners and digital cameras can be connected easily.

Флешка
Complete the text, use the words from below.
Fonts and sizes; printing press; layout; design and production; artwork; greeting cards; software; documents; graphics; desktop publisher
What is desktop publishing?
Desktop publishing refers to the 1) ... of publications using personal computers with graphics capability. This can be applied to printing magazines, newsletters, brochures, and even 2) ... .
Publishing has been around since the 15th century thanks to Guttenberg’s invention of the 3) ... . Publishing has come a long way since then with the introduction of the personal home computer. Through the use of 4) ... , people can manipulate text and 5) ... on screen before finally committing a design to paper.
Anyone who owns desktop publishing software and a computer can be called a 6) ... . This can be a graphic artist who designs documents for her client to a girl who creates a poster to advertise her lemonade stand.
Virtually anyone can use desktop publishing software and techniques to produce 7)... , but that does not mean they have the design know-how to do it right.
A good DTP system will provide, among other things, facilities to fit text into irregular shapes in a variety of 8) ... . It should also be able to manipulate the shape and size of photos or 9) ... that you import. You should be able to build columns, headers and footers in your 10) ... .