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Passive Voice: The computer is turned off by them.
Компьютер выключается ими.
Structure: ___+to be (in the correct form) +Ved/3 + by someone
Remember: we need to change subject and object. Plus, we need to change only the verb TO BE in grammar tenses. The main verb will always be in 3 form or with -ed ending.
We use Passive Voice:
– If a subject is a recipient of a verb’s action;
– If we don’t know who does an action or it doesn’t matter for us.
Passive Voice with modal verbs:
Active Voice: People can call the processor the brain of the computer.
Passive Voice: The processor can be called the brain of the computer by people.
6. Match the phrases in Active and Passive Voice:
7. Complete the description of the laptop with Passive Voice:
The model of the laptop is Titan GT77 – 12U. This laptop ______ (build) for gamers and creators. The main processing chip called Intel Core i9—12900HX processor that ______ (manufacture) by the Intel Corporation. It operates at a clock speed of 5.00 GHz and has 8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores. Electronics for driving the graphics output has a memory capacity of 8 GB. The laptop ______ (equip) with several sets of expansion memory slots for DDR5 memory. RAM ______ (can reach) up to 128 GB. A massive storage space ______ (can create) with the help of SSD slot – 8 TB. Lightning modes of keyboard and laptop ______ (switch) into various styles. A 17.3 inch, flat display screen ______ (make) with a resolution of 3840 by 2160.The operating system that ______ (use) to control the system – Windows 11.
8. Rewrite the sentences into Passive Voice:
1) John wrote this manual. (Past Simple)
2) I must check the installation process.
3) Do people make computers of steel?
4) They don’t open all programmes at once.
5) Our company doesn’t use this browser.
6) We turn on cameras for video conferences.
7) He didn’t change the battery. (Past Simple)
8) Do you upgrade it every week?
9) She shouldn’t mute him during meetings.
10) I buy a new phone once in two years.
9. Choose the correct grammar form (active or passive):
a. Simon chooses/is chosen a new motherboard.
b. The CPU cools/is cooled by a fan.
c. People usually use/are used the RAM to store data.
d. Special cases can protect/can be protected the internal components.
e. He invited/was invited to the teambuilding event by us.
f. Do you need to print/need to be printed images?
g. The power supply provides/is provided power to all of the computer components.
h. No, the hard drive doesn’t use/isn’t used to remove data. It stores/is stored it!
i. Cache should delete/should be deleted from time to time.
10. Match the following abbreviations with their meanings:
11. Suggest the appropriate types of computers for these people. Explain your choice and try to use Passive Voice constructions:
Example: I think that this laptop is suitable for a film lover because the laptop is connected with the TV, so it’s more comfortable to watch movies with the use of the bigger screen. Also, this laptop can be taken to any public places and transport due to its compact size. For watching films there is everything that is needed: display, keyboard, touchpad and a cable to connect the laptop to the TV.
– Systems administrator
– Designer
– Student
– Professional gamer/streamer
12. Study the information about the computer and describe it using the following questions:
– What is the memory size of the computer?
– How fast is the CPU?
– What is the capacity of the hard drive and SSD?
– Which operation system does it use?
– What multimedia features does it have?
– What can this computer be used for? Why?
Now you know:
– components of computer hardware;
– how to use Passive Voice.
Vocabulary:
1. Divide the following advantages and disadvantages of network hardware and express your opinion about each point:
1. Requires electricity to function, which can be unreliable in some places.
2. Helps you connect to the Internet and share data
3. Provides access to a lot of information and resources
4. May require technical expertise to troubleshoot problems
5. Makes it possible for multiple devices to work together
6. Allows you to work from home or other remote locations
7. Can slow down if there are too many users
8. Can make your work faster and more efficient
9. Can be expensive to set up and maintain
10. Needs to be protected from hackers and viruses
Advantages:______________________________________________
Disadvantages:___________________________________________
Phrases to express your opinion:
In my opinion…
As I see it…
Personally I think that…
My point of view is that…
2. Read the text and put the missing words:
In this article we are going to have a look at the main 1.______. They are crucial to know for systems administrators:
2.______. It is designed to organize a WI-Fi network and connect to the Internet (from LAN to WAN). Having one Internet connection point (one cable) you can connect a large number of devices. Try to differentiate this device and a WI-FI adapter. A Wi-Fi adapter is small and it connects a computer to a WI-FI network. A ______, in this case, is a more complex device that not only receives and transmits data, but also manages the network.
3.______. It is designed to connect several elements of computer equipment into one network. A device of this type has a simplier structure than a router. When devices are connected to the same network, the ______ compiles a switching table into which it writes the port number and MAC address of each network element. This ensures that data is transmitted strictly from one user to another. They differ only in the number of input ports and bandwidth. Some of them can be equipped with wireless communication modules.
4.______. This device usually has one port for connecting an external cable (for incoming traffic). The point works in several modes:
a.5.______ – the point accepts external connections to combine them into one wireless network through a Wi-Fi adapter.
b.6.______ – the point works to unite physically remote LAN networks into one network to avoid unnecessary data transfers if the receiving device is not there.
c.7.______ – the point acts as a transceiver or repeater. A weak signal that comes from another similar point is received, amplified and transmitted further to the addressee.
8.______. Cables provide signal transmission to connect different devices on a network.
9.______. NIC are usually built into a motherboard (or can be added externally) to provide information transfer between network computers.
10.______. This hardware or software device prevent attacks of hackers by blocking unauthorized connections made to a computer or LAN.
3. Look at the scheme and write the names of network hardware in the gaps:
4. Match the words from the text with their definitions:
5. Complete the sentences with the words from ex.4:
1.You can _____ network-manager package on Ubuntu easily with several commands.
2.On Windows OS you need a network adapter to connect to the Internet through a _____ or wireless _____.
3.HTTP is the protocol used to indicate how _____ are not only defined, but also _____.
4.Remember to switch the _____ on when you go on vacations.
5.Use these options to _____ and disable optional codecs.
6.The ability to guarantee the functional correctness of digital integrated circuits is the main task in the production of _____ and _____ systems.
7.Antivirus can _____ the installation of some applications.
8._____ headphones are connected via Bluetooth.
6. Put the phrases from the dialogue into correct order and answer the questions:
Beginning of the dialogue:
– Hello, I have a problem with my WI-FI router.
– Good afternoon, could you please describe your problem in details?
1) -Yes, I switched it off, unplugged all cables and then plugged in and turned on. It didn’t help.
– Ok. Let’s check your cables first and if it still doesn’t work, we will check all necessary settings: one cable, which should be connected to your computer, must be in LAN connector, the other one from our provider in WAN.
2) -Yes, please, today I tried to connect my router to the Internet but it is written «without Internet access».
– Have you already rebooted it?
3) -No, I appreciate your help, bye!
– Have a nice day, goodbye.
4) -It works! Thank you so much!
– Not at all, is there anything else I can help you with?
5) -Let me check it… Oh, does this WAN connector has a white colour?
– No, it’s a grey one, on the right side.
6) -How can I check the speed of the Internet?
– Open your browser, type «speed test» and click on the first website. Then press «start» and you will see your speed.
7) -One moment please… Yes, now everything is correct.
– Ok. Turn on your router once again and tell me if the connection appears or not.
8) -Ok, I’ll do it. Thanks!
– May I assist you with anything further?
– What was the problem?
– How was it solved?
– Have you ever had any problems with the Internet access in your company? What did you do?
7. Look at the pictures and match them with the types of network:
WAN
LAN PAN
MAN
8. Answer the questions:
– What do LAN/WAN/MAN/PAN mean?
– What are the differences between LAN and WAN?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of using WAN?
– Can you characterize PAN?
9. Look at the statements from the dialogue and complete the rules:
a) Turn on your router once again and tell me if the connection appears or not.
b) Open your browser, type «speed test» and click on the first website.
c) Then press «start» and you will see your speed.
Imperative (повелительное наклонение):
We use the imperative to 1.______.
In positive sentence we write 2._____ form of the verb.
In negative sentence we write 3._____ before the verb.
1.a. make an offer
b. talk about abilities
c. give instructions and orders
2.a. base
b. -ing
c. second
3.a. doesn’t
b. don’t
c. didn’t
10. Complete the instruction opening the brackets:
How to upgrade Ubuntu to 23.04
_____ (to open) the «Terminal» application.
_____ (to fetch) update software list by running the sudo apt-get update command
