Types of Computers

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O Before you read the passage, talk about © Read the magazine article. Then, choose
these questions. the correct answers.

1 What are some common types of computers? 1 What is the main purpose of the article?
2 What do office employees use computers for? A to promote the use of laptops in the workplace
B to describe the kinds of computers
employees use
Computers in the Workplace C to remind employees to save their work data
Computers are an important part of an employee’s D to recommend tablet computers over other
day. In many offices, every worker has their own kinds

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personal computer. They prepare reports and other
documents on it. They also check e-mail and access 2 Which of the following is NOT an advantage of
the Internet with it. Usually this machine is a desktop laptop and tablet computers?
computer. However, nowadays employees are using A Unlike desktop computers, laptops and
laptops more often, too. Employees can take these tablets are portable. €
smaller notebook computers to meetings and to
B They are smaller than desktop computers.
business talks.
C Employees can take laptops and tablets to
An especially portable computer is the tablet. With a
meetings.
tablet an employee can keep in touch with co-workers
D Employees can get the most processing
from almost anywhere.
Special projects require more
power from laptops and tablets. c
3 Which kind of computer works well for more
demanding projects?
A workstations
B tablets
C desktops
D notebooks

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Vocabulary
© Match the words or phrases (1-5) with the
definitions (A-E).
1 laptop 4 power
2 workstation 5 personal computer
3 _server <

A a computer for use by one person

B a small, mobile computer
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C part of a computer network that stores and
processes information
D the processing ability of a computer
E a more powerful computer for special tasks <
0 Read the sentence pairs. Choose which Speaking
word or phrase best fits each blank. 0 With a partner, act out the roles below
desktop / tablet based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
A People use their _ computer
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
in a single location.
B A. . is lightweight and can be Is that your new ...?
moved. What about yo ur...?
I need t o ...
portable / computer
A People use a ____ to create and
process documents.
B A_ device is one which is
easy to use in many places.

0 Q Listen and read the magazine article

again. What types of computers are being
used more often nowadays?

Listening
0 $ Listen to a conversation between an
Writing
employee and a co-worker. Mark the
following statements as true (T) or false (F). 0 Use the magazine article and the
conversation from Task 8 to complete the
1 _The woman recently bought a tablet.
computer request form below.
2 _The woman is still using her laptop.
3 _The man wants to replace his old desktop Computer Request Form
computer.

What kind of computer are you requesting?

0 Listen again and complete the
conversation.

Employee: Good morning, Sally. Wow! Is that What kind of computer do you currently have?
your new 1 ______ ?
Co-worker: It is. I just got it 2 _____________ .
Employee: Is it comfortable to use?
Co-worker: 3 ______ . It fits perfectly in my lap. Please explain why you want this computer.
Employee: It looks that way. What about 4 ____
______ ? Are you still using it?
Co-worker: Not at all. I can do everything on the
tablet, and it’s easier to use.
Employee: Really? Maybe I should get one. I
need to 5 ______ my old laptop.
Co-worker: 6 _____________ . I don’t need my
laptop for anything now.

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