Урок 21. Computer problems
Предмет: Английский язык, 9 класс

Урок 21

Computer problems

In this lesson:

You will read and speak about robots and technology and learn how to speak about the future.
You will learn how to offer solutions and respond.

Ключевые слова: website, motherboard, server, monitor, disc drive, blog, scanner, device driver, reboot, damaged software, to install application, to identify and fix computer problems, hard disc space, temporary files, duplicate files, user manual, to have a virus, connection to the Internet, hard disc, to delete a file, to lose files, to reboot a system, to run a search, Internet provider, folder, anti-virus software, run a search, despair phrasal verbs: run out of, free up, get rid of, come across

Речевой материал:

Грамматика

Освоение тематической лексики по теме «Средства массовой информации и коммуникации (пресса, телевидение, радио, Интернет)»:
Future Simple употребляется, когда речь идет о:

прогнозах, предсказаниях на будущее
обещаниях
сиюминутных решениях

Look at the table. Put the words and phrases under the right heading: document,

device, driver, monitor, blog, disc drive, server, scanner, website, motherboard

Can you add more words and phrases to each heading?

Internet

Software

Hardware

Основное содержание урока:

Are you a computer genius?

Most probably no. And we will help you understand that you shouldn’t be a computer genius to solve some most common computer problems.

Let’s get started. The so called Blue screen of death (or STOP Error).

Many people think of blue as a calming color. However, when it comes up on your computer screen with a bunch of white text, it probably has the opposite effect.

The blue screen of death may appear to be one of the most serious computer problems you'll come across.

However, all your computer may need is a reboot.

This STOP error appears on your screen for a variety of reasons:

failing hardware,
damaged software,
problems with drivers and more.

The remedy for a blue screen of death depends on the original problem.

The screen provides you with codes that will help you identify and fix your computer problems.

Another common problem is when an application won't install.

If you have trouble with an application that won’t install, it may be because your computer doesn't have enough hard disc space.

If this is the case, you need to free up some hard disc space. This is one of the computer problems that's, well, least problematic.

You can free up some hard disc space by getting rid of files and folders you don't need.

These may be temporary files, duplicate files or data for software you've uninstalled.

Anyway, if you come across some other problem, don’t despair.

Run an internet search for the type of problem you have or consult your user manual. This will probably help.

Match the problems to the solutions.

have a virus

run a search

application won’t install

use anti-virus software

can’t connect to the internet

free up some hard disc space

lost files

call your Internet service provider

Тренировочные упражнения

Упражнение 1

Fill in the gaps in the sentences using the words in the correct grammatical form: virus, to stop, to save, to connect, to delete

The screen has …… and is now blue.
I forgot to …… the documents.
I think I’ve got a …… because my computer is very slow.
I can’t …… to the Internet.
I’ve …… two files by mistake.

Упражнение 2

Fill in the gaps in the sentences using the words in the correct grammatical form: connection, to install, to run out of, to pour, hard

My Internet …… is really slow.
I can’t …… the application.
The printer has …… ink.
I’ve …… some juice on the keyboard.
The …… disc is full.

Упражнение 3

Match the words from the two columns to make collocations.

to have

Internet provider

to install

disc

to run

an application

to call

a virus

hard

a research

Упражнение 4

Match the words from the two columns to make collocations.

damaged

a file

to identify

files

to delete

computer problems

to reboot

software

temporary

a system

Упражнение 5

Put the phrases in the right order to get a dialogue.

OK. Then, I suggest that you do a full scan with your anti-virus software. It may be a virus that’s causing your problem. Try that. Then call me again if you still have a problem.

Well. Have you got anti-virus software installed on your computer?

Hi! What’s up?

Yes. The cursor sticks in the same place and there is nothing I can do about it.

Well, the screen of my computer has stopped.

OK. I’ll do that. Thanks.

Hi! Can you help me please?

1

What exactly is happening? Does the screen keep freezing?

You’re welcome.

Yes, I have.

Yes, I have switched if off and on twice, but the same thing happens again.

Have you tried switching it off and on again?

Упражнение 6

Read the text and fill in the gaps transforming the capitalized words.

If you like reading, your bookcase (1) …… contains a good (2) …… of books you like. If you are looking forward to the (3) …… of your (4) …… skills we (5) …… recommend you buy an e-reader.

An e-reader is a device that allows you to read e-books. An e-book is a (6) book …… in digital form. It is supposed to be (7) …… on computers, tablets or other (8) …… devices.

1 PROBABLE

2 COLLECT

3 DEVELOP

4 READ, 5 HIGH

6 PUBLISH

7 READ

8 ELECTRON

Упражнение 7

Match the words from the two columns to make collocations.

run out of

resources

get rid of

bad habits

free up

disc space

come across

a good e-book

Упражнение 8

Choose the correct item.

1. They will be/are late for work if they won’t go/don’t go out at once.

2. If he will come/comes at seven, he won’t see/doesn’t see the film.

3. She will be/is angry if he won’t tell/doesn’t tell her the reason.

4. If she will read/reads the message, she will understand/understands everything.

5. I won’t tell/don’t tell him the truth if she will ask/asks me.

Контрольные задания

Вариант 1

Задание 1

Choose the right words to complete the sentences: reboot, server, hard disc, subscription

Jason can’t connect to the Internet because his computer doesn’t have a(n) …… .
John cancelled his monthly …… to his Internet Service Provider because the connection always failed.
I’ve run out of …… space.
If your monitor turns blue and there are some codes in white, try to …… .

Задание 2

Choose the correct item.

1. If he won’t call/doesn’t call me up tonight, I will send/send him a letter.

2. She won’t read/doesn’t read the magazine until we will ask/ask her.

3. You won’t miss/don’t miss much if you won’t come/don’t come to the party.

4. I will help/help you as soon as I will get/get back.

5. She won’t marry/doesn’t marry until she will be/is 30.

Задание 3

Choose the correct item.

1. Can you help with my laptop? - Sure, what’s the problem?/There’s no problem.

2 Let me take a look at that problem with your hard disc. - You’re welcome./That’s so kind of you.

3 Would you like me to fix the printer for you? - Thanks, but I think I can manage myself./I don’t think so.

4 Would you give me a hand with this problem, please? - Sure, why not?/I’m fine, thanks.

Вариант 2

Задание 1

Choose the right words to complete the sentences: come across, broadband connection, application, subscription

Michael didn’t have an Internet connection, so he checked his …… to see if it was working.
Mary cancelled her monthly …… to her Internet Service Provider because it was too expensive.
I can’t install this …… . I think I need help.
If you …… any computer problems, don’t hesitate to ask me.

Задание 2

Choose the correct item.

1. When Bill will return/returns, he will help/helps us.

2. If it will stop/stops raining, we will go/go to the park.

3. When my brother will grow up/grows up, he will become/becomes a navy officer.

4. I will tell/tell you everything about it if you will agree/agree to listen.

Задание 3

Choose the correct item.

1 Would you like me to fix the laptop for you? - Thanks, but I think I can manage myself./I don’t think so.

2 Would you give me a hand with fixing the printer, please? - Yes, why not?/I’m fine, thanks.

3. Can you help with my e-book? - Sure, what’s the problem?/There’s no problem.

7 Let me take a look at that problem with the printer. - You’re welcome./That’s so kind of you.