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This document is a booklet containing lessons and activities to help learn English for a programming vocational program. It includes 4 units covering topics like programming and databases, computer hardware and software installation, user support and productivity, and operating systems. Each unit contains lessons with activities focused on listening, reading, writing, speaking and projects. Vocabulary words are presented for each unit related to the topics. The booklet also includes an introduction explaining its purpose and encouraging use of the activities to develop English language skills.

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100 TOP

Programming
WORDS TP BOOKLET

English Opens Doors Program

Division de Educación General - Mineduc
Ministro de Educación
Raúl Figueroa Salas

Subsecretario de Educación
Jorge Poblete Aedo

Jefe División de Educación General

Raimundo Larraín Hurtado

División de Educación General.

Ministerio de Educación
Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 1371
Santiago de Chile.

2020
100 TOP

Programming
WORDS TP BOOKLET

English Opens Doors Program

División de Educación General - Mineduc
Index
Get to know your booklet 6
Glossary 10

Unit I: Programming and database 17

Lesson I: Listening comprehension 18
Lesson II: Reading comprehension 20
Lesson III: Writing 22
Lesson IV: Speaking 24
Lesson V: Project 26

Unit II: Installation and configuration of

computer equipment 29
Lesson I: Reading comprehension 30
Lesson II: Listening comprehension 33
Lesson III: Speaking 35
Lesson IV: Writing 37
Lesson V: Project 39

Unit III: User support and productivity 40

Lesson I: Listening comprehension 41
Lesson II: Reading comprehension 42
Lesson III: Speaking 44
Lesson IV: Writing 46
Lesson V: Project 48

Unit IV: Operating Systems 49

Lesson I: Listening comprehension 50
Lesson II: Reading comprehension 52
Lesson III: Speaking 54
Lesson IV: Writing 56
Lesson V: Project 58

Appendix 62

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Get to know
your booklet

LESSONS

Listening Reading Speaking Writing Project

ACTIVITIES

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Individual In pairs Group Work Think & discuss

ACTIONS

Read Write Watch a video

Speak Listen

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CARTA DE BIENVENIDA – BOOKLETS TP

¡Bienvenido!
Welcome!

ES EN

A continuación, te presentamos un recurso elaborado para We are pleased to present you with this resource, which was
avanzar en uno de nuestros principales objetivos: mejorar created to advance one of our primary objectives- improving
la calidad y fortalecer la enseñanza Técnico-Profesional en and strengthening the quality of technical professional edu-
el país. cation in Chile.

La creación de este Booklet responde a la importancia de The creation of this booklet responds to the importance of
aprender el idioma inglés en el contexto de cada especialidad learning the English language in the specific context of each
técnica, de manera que en el futuro puedas acceder a mayo- technical specialty and aims to provide you with access to
res oportunidades de especialización y en el mundo laboral. greater opportunities in your area of concentration, and in the
labor market in general.
Es por esta razón que creamos este recurso didáctico, donde
proponemos tanto a docentes como estudiantes, las 100 pa- With that in mind we have created this educational resource,
labras más utilizadas en cada especialidad aplicadas en con- through which we propose to teachers and students alike – the
textos específicos, fundamentales para el dominio del idioma. 100 most commonly used words for specific contexts, fundamen-
tal to language mastery in each area of technical specialization.
Dado que en el mundo de hoy es importante entregar to-
das las opciones para favorecer el aprendizaje del inglés, el Given the current importance of providing all possible oppor-
trabajo continuo de las actividades que ofrece cada uni- tunities to foment English language acquisition, the successive
dad te permitirá desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas como completion of the activities offered in each unit will facilitate the
la lectura, audición, expresión escrita y oral, además de development of your linguistic abilities, including reading com-
trabajar colaborativamente en los proyectos al término de prehension, written and oral expression, as well in collaborative
cada unidad. learning projects provided at the end of each unit.

Esperamos que este 100 Top Words Booklet sea una contri- We hope that the “100 Top Words” Booklet will contribute to
bución para el aprendizaje del idioma en la especialidad que your English language acquisition, in the technical professio-
has elegido. nal concentration that you have chosen.

Tus comentarios nos importan: escríbenos a [email protected]

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PROGRAMMING VOCATIONAL PROGRAM

UNIT OVERVIEW OF OBJETIVES AND MAIN VOCABULARY

UNIT OBJECTIVE VOCABULARY

Unit I L I: Design an algorithm based on Algorithm (n) - task (n)

the features presented in a video. programming (n) - technology (n) - steps (n)
Programming - function (v)
and database

LII: Develop a flowchart following Flowchart (n) - process (n) - decision-

the instructions from a reading. making (n) - arrow (n) - print (v) - read (v)
input/output (n)

LIII: Write an opinion from a piece Server (n) - user (n) - record (n) - data (n) -
of reading about ‘data’. take down (v)

LIV: Present a modified dialogue Database (n) - issue (n) - customer (n)
regarding different database - that’s great (exp) - exactly! (exp) - no
needs. problem (exp) - don’t worry (exp)

Project: Invent a solution for the Include the vocabulary from previous
needs of a specific scenario. lessons.

Unit II LI: Create a poster based on a Software (n) - hardware (n) - components (n)
text about hardware & software. - operating system (n) - hard disk (n) - CPU
Installation and (n) - RAM (n) - keyboard (n) - motherboard
configuration (n) - monitor (n) - video card (n) - case (n)
of computer
equipment LII: Show support for an operating OS (n) -apps (n) -interact (v) - install (v) -
system using information from a compatible (adj) - language (n) - mobile
video. device (n)

LIII: Present a modified dialogue Take a look (v) - repair (v) - appreciate (v)
taking place in a tech repair. - odd (adj) - sort out (v) - issue (n) - run (v) -
overheat (v)

LIV: Reply to an email advising on Savvy (adj) - advice (n) - advise (v)- broken
computers as tech support. (adj) - fix (v) - features (n)

Project: Create a computer Include the vocabulary from previous

guidebook based on the idea of lessons.
an ideal computer.

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UNIT OVERVIEW OF OBJETIVES AND MAIN VOCABULARY

UNIT OBJECTIVE VOCABULARY

Unit III LI: Speak about the importance Support (n) – support (v) – IT (n) – end-
of communication in user support users (n) – communication (n) – back up (v)
User support situations based on a video.
and productivity
LII: Create a comic exemplifying Office automation system (n) – task
the benefits of an office (n) – word processing (n) – accomplish
automation system read on a text. (v) – collect (v) – store (v) – manage (v) –
manipulate (v)

LIII: Speak about pieces of User-friendly (adj) – tech-person (n)

software that increase productivity. – compatible (adj) – productivity (n) –
update (v) – backup (n) – install (v)

LIV: Provide online support by Assistance (n) – tips (n) – increase (v) –
writing tips on how to increase online services (n)
productivity.

LV & LVI: Help a member of Include the vocabulary from previous

the community by providing lessons
personalized support.

Unit IV LI: Speak about the benefits and Open source software (n) – closed source
characteristics of open and closed software (n) – free (adj) – performance (n) –
Operating source software/OS based on a source code (n) – access (n)
Systems video.

LII: Provide support to users in Upgrade (v) – provide (v) – support

regard to the frequently asked (v) – version (n) – release (v) – run (v) –
questions about upgrading an OS. vulnerable (adj) – discontinue (v)

LIII: Survey the class regarding Survey (v) – survey (n) – satisfied (adj) –
their experiences and preferences experience (n)
of operating systems.

LIV: Create a tutorial on how to Brand new (adj) – restart (v) – insert (v) –
install an operating system. hold (v) – flash drive (n) – turn off (v)

Project: Recommend an operating Include the vocabulary from previous

system and describe its features lessons
on a video.

Vocabulary Vocabulary: Spot the bugs from Remove (v) - behave (v) - debug (v) -
Extension different algorithms. produces (v) -solve (v) - spot (v)

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Programming
Booklet Glossary
A 1. Accomplish (v) Put in effect; to gain with effort.
2. Advice (n) A proposal for an appropriate course of action.
3. Appreciate (v) Increase the value of; gain in value; be fully aware of;
realize fully; recognize with gratitude; be grateful for;
hold dear.
4. Access (n) The act of approaching or entering; a way of entering or
leaving; (computer science) the operation of reading or
writing stored information.
5. Advise (v) Inform (somebody) of something; give advice to; make a
proposal, declare a plan for something.
6. Algorithm (n) A precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve
some problem.
7. App (n) An application, especially as downloaded by a user to a
mobile device.
8. Assistance (n) The activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need.
B 9. Backup (n) (computer science) A copy of a file or directory on a
separate storage device.
10. Back up(v) Copy computer information.
11. Broken (adj) Physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked
or split.
C 12. Case (n) A computer case, also known as a computer chassis,
tower, system unit, CPU (when referring to the case as a
whole rather than the processor) usually excluding the
display, keyboard, and mouse.
13. Collect (v) Bring or gather together (a number of things).
14. Compatible (adj) Able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable
combination.
15. Chip (n) A small piece of semiconducting material (usually
silicon) on which an integrated circuit is embedded.
16. CPU (n) (computer science) The part of a computer (a
microprocessor chip) that does most of the data
processing.
17. Closed source Software (n) A software that is the intellectual property of a specific
company. For example, ‘Office’ is a closed source
application belonging to Microsoft.
18. Communication (n) Something that is communicated by or to or between
people or groups; the activity of communicating; the
activity of conveying information; a connection allowing
access between persons or places.
19. Customer (n) Someone who pays for goods or services.
D 20. Data (n) A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn.
21. Database (n) An organized body of related information.

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22. Decision-making (n) The cognitive process of reaching a decision.
23. Don’t worry (phrase) Indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about
something.
E 24. Exactly (adv) Indicating exactness or preciseness; in a precise
manner; just as it should be.
25. End-user (n) The ultimate user for which something is intended.
F 26. Feature (n) A prominent aspect of something.
27. Fix (v) Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a
particular purpose or for some use, event, etc.
28. Flowchart (n) A diagram of the sequence of operations in a computer
program or an accounting system.
29. Function (v) Perform as expected when applied; perform duties
attached to a particular office or place or function;
serve a purpose, role, or function.
G 30. Gather (v) Come together; assemble or accumulate.
H 31. Hard disk (n) A rigid non-removable magnetic disk with a large data
storage capacity.
32. Hardware (n) (computer science) The mechanical, magnetic,
electronic, and electrical components making up a
computer system; instrumentalities (tools or implements)
made of metal.
33. Help desk (n) A service providing information and support to
computer users, especially within a company.
I 34. Input (n) A component of production; signal going into an
electronic system.
35. Input (v) Enter (data or a program) into a computer.

36. Increase (n) A process of becoming larger or longer or more

numerous or more important; a quantity that is added.
37. Install (v) Set up for use; place; put into an office or a position.
38. Issue (n) The act of providing an item for general use or for
official purposes (usually in quantity); the act of issuing
printed materials.
39. IT (n) The branch of engineering that deals with the use of
computers and telecommunications to retrieve and
store and transmit information.
40. Interact (v) Act together or towards others or with others.
41. Interface (n) A connection between two pieces of electronic
equipment, or between a person and a computer.
42. ICT (abbreviation) Information and Communication Technology.
K 43. Keyboard (n) Device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or
typewriter or computer.

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L 44. LAN (abbreviation) Local Area Network.
45. Language (n) A systematic means of communicating by the use of
sounds or conventional symbols.
M 46. Manage (v) Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; watch and direct;
be successful; achieve a goal.
47. Manipulate (v) Treat manually, as with massage, for therapeutic
purposes; hold something in one’s hands and move it.
48. Mobile device (n) A portable computing device such as a smartphone or
tablet computer.
49. Motherboard (n) One of the most essential parts of a computer system.
It holds together many of the crucial components of a
computer, including the central processing unit (CPU),
memory and connectors for input and output devices.
50. Monitor (n) Display produced by a device that takes signals and
displays them on a television screen or a computer
monitor.
N 51. Network (n) Defined as a group of two or more computer systems
linked together.
52. No problem (expression) Used to express one’s agreement.
O 53. Output (n) Terminal at which a component, circuit or piece of
equipment delivers current, voltage or power.
54. Odd (adj) Not easily explained.
55. Office
automation system (n) The varied computer machinery and software used to
digitally create, collect, store, manipulate, and relay
office information needed for accomplishing basic tasks.
56. Online service (n) It refers to any information and services provided over
the Internet.
57. Open Source Software (n) OSS is any computer software that’s distributed with its
source code available for modification.
58. Operating system (OS) (n) (computer science) Software that controls the execution
of computer programs and may provide various
services.
59. Overheat (v) To become or to make something become too hot.
P 60. Performance (n) Any recognized accomplishment; the act of performing;
of doing something successfully; using knowledge as
distinguished from merely possessing it.
61. Printer (n) Machine for printing text or pictures, especially one
linked to a computer.
62. Process (n) A particular course of action intended to achieve a
result.
63. Productivity (n) The quality of being productive or having the power to

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produce.
64. Programming (n) Creating a sequence of instructions to enable the
computer to do something.
65. Provide (v) Give.
R 66. Read (v) Interpret something that is written or printed; look at,
interpret, and say out loud something that is written
or printed; interpret the significance of, obtain data
from magnetic tapes; subject; interpret something in a
certain way.
67. Record (n) A compilation of the known facts regarding something
or someone. Anything (such as a document or a
phonograph record or a photograph) providing
permanent evidence of or information about past
events.
68. Record (v) Register electronically; make a record of; set down in
permanent form.
69. RAM (n) Random Access Memory The most common computer
memory which can be used by programs to perform
necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated
circuit memory chip allows information to be stored
or accessed in any order and all storage locations are
equally accessible.
70. Release (n) A process that liberates or discharges something; the
act of liberating someone or something; the act of
allowing a fluid to escape.
71. Repair (n) The act of putting something in working order again.
72. Run (v) Be operating, running or functioning; carry out.
S 73. Savvy (adj) Having common sense and good judgement; intelligent.
74. Server (n) (computer science) A computer that provides client
stations with access to files and printers as shared
resources to a computer network.
75. Set up (v) To make a piece of equipment ready for use.
76. Sockets (n) One endpoint of a two-way communication link.
between two programs running on the network.
77. Software (n) (computer science) Written programs or procedures or
rules and associated documentation pertaining to the
operation of a computer system and that are stored in
read/write memory.
78. Source code(n) Text listing of commands to be compiled or assembled
into an executable computer program.

79. Steps (n) The course along which a person has walked or is

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walking in; a flight of stairs or a flight of steps.
80. Store (n) A quantity or supply of something kept for use as
needed.
81. Sort out(v) Make arrangements; deal with something successfully;
organize things.
82. Support (n) Any device that bears the weight of another thing;
supporting structure that holds up or provides a
foundation.
83. Support (v) Support materially or financially; give moral or
psychological support, aid, or courage to; establish or
strengthen as with new evidence or facts; carry the
weight of; be behind; approve of; support with evidence
or authority or make more certain or confirm.
84. Switch (n) A small device, usually pushed up or down with your
finger, that controls and turns on or off an electric
current.
T 85. Take a look at (phrase) Turn your attention to, examine.
86. Take down (v) The removal of a website, web page, or file from the
Internet, typically in response to a formal request.
87. Task (n) A specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or
for a specific fee; any piece of work that is undertaken
or attempted.
88. Technology (n) The practical application of science to commerce or
industry; the discipline dealing with the art or science of
applying scientific knowledge to practical.
89. That’s great (phrase) This is generally used to refer to something great that a
person did and it’s not used for things.
90. Tech person (n) A “techie”; a person who is very knowledgeable or
enthusiastic about technology and especially high
technology.
91. Tower (n) A computer tower is a metal chassis that holds all of the
computer’s components.
92. Turn off(v) To stop a piece of equipment working temporarily by
pressing a button or by moving.
U 93. User (n) A person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses
or employs something; a person who takes drugs; a
person who uses something or someone selfishly or
unethically.
94. Update (v) Modernize or bring up to date; bring to the latest state
of technology; bring up to date; supply with recent
information.

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95. Upgrade (v) To improve what was old or outdated; rate higher; raise in
value or esteem; give a promotion to or assign to a higher
position.
96. User-friendly (adj.) Easy to use.
V 97. Version (n ) An interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint.
98. Video card (n) An expansion card that allows the computer to send graphical
information to a video display device such as a monitor, TV, or
projector.
99. Word Processing (n) A word processor, or word processing program, it does exactly
what the name implies. It processes words. It also processes
paragraphs, pages, and entire papers.
W 100. Wireless (adj) Term describing communication that requires no wires
between two communicating points.

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Unit I: Programming and database

Goals: Write an opinion from a piece of reading about ‘data’.

Present a modified dialogue regarding different
database needs.
Skills: Listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Project: Finding a solution.

26 KEY WORDS

Algorithm (n) Arrow (n) Database (n)

Task (n) Print (v) Issue (n)
Programming (n) Read (v) Customer (n)
Technology (n) input/output (n) That’s great (exp)
Steps (n) Server (n) Exactly! (exp)
Function (v) User (n) No problem (exp)
Flowchart (n) Record (n) Don’t worry (exp)
Process (n) Data (n)
Decision-making (n) Take down (v)

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Lesson I: Listening comprehension

BEFORE YOU LISTEN

A. Work with a partner. Look at the pictures and answer the questions:

a What do you think these situations have in common?

b What would happen if a person makes a mistake?

Watch a video

B. Watch the video ‘Computer Science Basics: Algorithms’ and check your answers to Exercise A.

WHILE YOU LISTEN

C. Complete the ideas with the words from the box. Watch the video again and
check your answers.

task - algorithms - function - programming - technology

An algorithm is a set of steps used to complete a specific a)

They are the building blocks for b) , and they allow things

like computers, smartphones, and websites to c) and make

decisions. But in addition to being used by d) , a lot of things we

do on a daily basis are also similar to e) .

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D. Order these steps (1-5) as the algorithm described in the video.

1 Boil a pot of water.

2 Drain the water.

3 Add the spaghetti.

4 Serve with a sauce of your choice.

5 Stir the spaghetti occasionally.

AFTER YOU LISTEN

E. Choose a task or activity. Write in your notebook the different steps involved in the
algorithm. Follow the example from Exercise D.

F. Pair up with a classmate. One student will read the

algorithm while the other student follows the instructions.

G. Discuss.

Did you complete the task successfully? Why?

How important is it to make clear and precise instructions?

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Lesson II: Reading comprehension

BEFORE YOU READ

A. Before you read, match the pictures to the description of the symbols.

a This ellipse shows when a flowchart starts and ends.

b This diamond shape represents decision-making (true or false)
c The rectangle shows the process.
d The arrows represent the flow of the steps from output to input.
e The parallelograms read or print data (input/output) .

WHILE YOU READ

B. Look at the flowchart and read the text.

START
• A flowchart is a graphical representation
of an algorithm or a problem-solving
process. The visualization of algorithms
helps external people understand how
IS THE TRASH YOU CAN your program will work.
USE THE
CAN FULL? TRASH CAN • First, we begin with the start’s oval.
Then, you follow the arrows as you check
the true/false diamond statements
based on the data.
• The flowchart to the left represents
TAKE OUT ITS a simplified version of a program for
TRASH BAG a robotic trash can. This is a visual
method to understand the decisions
• the robot will make.
PUT A NEW
TRASH BAG

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AFTER YOU READ

C. Mark the ideas true(T) or false (F).

a T F A flowchart only has words

b T F The steps’ shapes are important
c T F To read the flowchart you need to follow the arrows
d T F The program will print a message if the trash can is full
e T F The diamond symbol represents a decision-making point

D. Represent a problem-solving situation with a flowchart in pairs.

Remember to include the start and the arrows in the correct direction.
Use at least one diamond for a decision (true/false statement).

E. Present it front of the class.

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Lesson III: Writing

PRE-WRITING

A. Work with a partner. Read the title and discuss.

What are the consequences of having personal information online?

A huge database of Facebook users’ phone numbers found online

Hundreds of millions of phone numbers linked to Facebook accounts are online.

The exposed server contained more tan 419 million records over several
databases on users across geographies, including 133 million records on
U.S.-based Facebook users, 18 million records of users in the U.K., and another
with more than 50 million records on users in Vietnam.
This is the latest security problem involving Facebook data after a series of
incidents since the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which involved more than 80
million profiles showing voters’ political ideas during the 2016 U.S. presidential
election.
Facebook spokesperson Jay Nancarrow said “This data set is old and appears
to have information obtained before we removed people’s ability to find others
using their phone numbers,” “The dataset has been taken down”, he added.

Adapted from: “A huge database of Facebook users’ phone

Numbers found online”, techcrunch.com on September 4, 2019

B. Read Karen’s opinion on a blog. ‘‘What’s your opinion about the leak?’’

In my opinion, data is one of the most

important things on today’s world.

This is the reason why personal information

should be protected from external threats.

I believe the database leak is a big problem

because your privacy is compromised.

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PRE-WRITING

C. Answer these questions.

1. How important is data for you?

2. What’s your opinion on the news?

DRAFTING

D. Write an entry for the blog in Exercise B. Give your opinion using Karen’s piece as a model.
Use information from Exercise C.

REVISING

E. After you write, work with a classmate. Check their entry.

(a) Is the opinion of the writer clear?

(b) Are punctuation and spelling correct?

PUBLISHING

F. Share your opinion with the class.

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Lesson IV: Speaking

WARM UP

A. How can people benefit from databases? Discuss with the class.

Click here to listen

B. Complete the ideas using the expressions from the box. Listen to the audio and check
your answers.

Sarah: I’m glad you could help me.

Fred: a) What’s your business?
Sarah: It is an online bookstore.
Fred: b) You sell books.
Sarah: Yes, but I am having issues with my spreadsheet. I sent a horror book
to the wrong customer!
Fred: c) . Let’s create a database called
SarahBookstore.
Sarah: How does that work?
Fred: There will be three tables: customers, orders and books.
Sarah: In books I could access the genres and the author. Am I right?
Fred: d)

That’s great - No problem

Exactly! - Don’t worry

CONTROLLED PRACTICE

C. Work with a partner and practice the dialogue.

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FREER PRACTICE

D. Change the underlined words in the dialogue using your own ideas or from the
pictures below.

Toy store Restaurant Bakery

Pharmacy Shoe Store

WRAP UP

E. Practice the modified dialogue and present. Complete the information

with your classmates’ dialogues.

DATABASE’S NAME 3RD TABLE CATEGORIES

SarahBookstore Books genres & author

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Project: Finding a Solution

1 2 3
LOCAL SHOP ACCOUNTANT PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER NATIONAL ANIMAL RESCUE
CENTER VET

“My company’s electric bills “Many students arrive late to “An animal rescue center is
are high. My employees go school and there is no time to opening next week and the
home and forget to turn off register their names one by vets need a way to have
their computers.” one.” easy access to the animals’
information.”

Now you know the basics of programming and database. It is time

to start proposing solutions to everyday problems.

A. Work in groups of four. Read the information above and discuss these situations. As a group,
identify the problem in each picture.

Picture 1

Picture 2

Picture 3

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B. As a group, choose one of the situations above and think of a possible solution. Answer to
these questions.

a) Why did you choose this issue?

b) How many possible solutions to the same problem can you think of?

C. Describe your final solution including aspects from the previous discussion. Use images to make
your point as clear as possible.

• We have the challenge of solving an issue.

• After talking, our group chose the problem of ...
• We decided to solve this situation because...
• In our opinion, a possible answer is…
• The following algorithm / flowchart / database representation
explains it.

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D. Make a poster about your solution. Add the visual representation
of the solution.

E. Present in front of the class.

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Unit II: Installation and configuration of
computer equipment

Goals: Present a modified dialogue taking place in a tech

repair. Create a computer guidebook based on the
idea of an ideal computer.
Skills: Listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Project: Computer guidebook.

33 KEY WORDS

Software (n) Case (n) Odd (adj)

Hardware (n) OS (n) Sort out (v)
Components (n) Apps (n) Issue (n)
Operating system(n) Interact (v) Run (v)
Hard disk (n) Install (v) Overheat (v)
CPU (n) Compatible (adj) Savvy (adj)
RAM (n) Language (n) Advice (n)
Keyboard (n) Mobile device (n) Advise (v)
Motherboard (n) Take a look (v) Broken (adj)
Monitor (n) Repair (v) Fix (v)
Video card (n) Appreciate (v) Features (n)

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Lesson I: Reading comprehension

BEFORE YOU READ

A. Before you read, match the words in the box to the definitions below. There are 2 extra terms.

Case Hard disk CPU Monitor RAM Keyboard

Motherboard Video card

1 The main circuit board that coordinates the components.

2 The part of a computer that contains a screen.

3 Equipment with keys that puts information into the computer.
4 Where programs are put into while you are using them.

5 A container or cover for most of the components of a personal computer.

6 A magnetic disk used to store computer data permanently.

B. Look at the picture from the text. Share.

1. What do you think the text is about?

2. Are you familiar with computer architecture terms?

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WHILE YOU READ

C. Read the text.

COMPLEMENTARY CONCEPTS

1. On the one hand, we have the components that make a

device physically work. These elements can be divided
into two categories: internal parts and external parts.
The internal ones involve those elements inside the tower
that store or process what a program or operating system
defines, while the external describe the components
externally connected to the computer to control input or
output. All previous definitions refer to hardware.
2. On the other hand, we have software. It tells the hardware
what to do and how to do it. We could also say software
refers to computer programs, apps or operating systems
(OS) that run on hardware. Hardware and software are
complementary concepts. You can only interact with an
app because you have a mobile phone, but having a
mobile phone means nothing if the operating system is
absent.

AFTER YOU READ

D. Answer these questions.

1. What is the main difference between software and hardware?

2. What are the categories of components in hardware?

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3. What examples of pieces of software can you find in the text?

4. Which is more important: software or hardware? Why?

AFTER YOU READ

E. Work with a partner. Create a small poster that shows your understanding of a topic from the text.
Look at the samples.

1. Focus on one of your answers from Exercise D.

2. Use drawings or pictures as examples.
3. Be as creative as possible.
4. Use the table below to check the quality of your work.

Did I use….

a title or question?

a brief explanation/definition?

pictures or drawings as visual support?

correct spelling of words?

capital letters when needed?

F. Place your work in the classroom. Take your time to check your classmates’ work.

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Lesson II: Listening comprehension

BEFORE YOU LISTEN

A. Discuss with a classmate.

Have you got a favorite operating system?

WHILE YOU LISTEN Whatch a video

B. Watch the video “Computer basics: Understanding Operating Systems” and listen to the speaker.
What OS are not mentioned? Circle the names.

1. Ubuntu 4. iOS
2. Mac 5. Linux
3. Windows 6. Android

C. Listen again. Mark the ideas true (T) or false (F) according to the video.

1. T F People can directly communicate with their computer.

2. T F The OS is a program that helps you interact with a computer.
3. T F The OS is a complete software on its own.
4. T F You need to pay a special price to install Windows on a new computer.
5. T F Mobile phones also need an OS.
6. T F All pieces of software or apps are compatible with all the existing OS.

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WHILE YOU LISTEN Watch a video

D. Watch the video “Most popular mobile OS 1999-2019”. Look at the popularity of the different OS
through the years. Answer the questions.

1. Is your mobile’s OS in the video? Which one?

2. Why do you think some operating systems lost their popularity?

3. Why do you think Android is so popular?

AFTER YOU LISTEN

E. Work in teams of 3 or 4 students. Choose one OS and write a short text convincing your
classmates to get it. You can create a song or give facts about the details.

Example: This is the fastest OS on the market.

70% of people prefer this OS

F. Present in front of the class. Read or sing your text. Then, select the most convincing team
and explain why.

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Lesson III: Speaking. Thecnical repair

WARM UP

A. Have you been to a technical repair center? Share your experiences with the rest of the class.

Click here to listen

B. Complete the dialogue below with the words from the box. Listen to the audio and check.

take - repair - appreciate - odd - issue -sorted

Customer: Good morning.

Technician: Welcome to our a) center. How can I help you?
Customer: There is something b) going on with my laptop.
Technician: What do you mean?
Customer: It is not playing music!
Technician: I see. May I c) a look?
Customer: Go ahead, please.
Technician: I found the d) .. It is a hardware problem.
Customer: What should I do?
Technician: You should change the speaker.
Customer: Can you do it?
Technician: Sure. We’ll have this e) out in no time.
Customer: Oh, thank you! I really f) it!

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CONTROLLED PRACTICE

C. Work with a classmate. Practice the dialogue.

FREER PRACTICE

D. Work with a classmate. Change the underlined words using your own ideas
or from the pictures below. Practice.

The computer is not running a brand

The CPU is overheating - New game
Install a better graphics card
Install a CPU cooler fan

WRAP UP

E. Act out in front of the class.

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Lesson IV: Writing

Contact info:
Name: Henry Collins
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Art student computer

Good evening,

I’m looking for a new computer for my daughter. I am not particularly savvy at technology,
so I was hoping you could give me some advice.

It’s Helen’s first year at the Digital Art program. I am unsure about the details, but she
spends hours editing photos. She always complains about how slow our computer is at
home. I believe that the only problem of our computer is that the CD slot is broken.

Do I need to buy a new computer, or can I fix the one at home? If my daughter needs a
new computer, what are the most important features I should be asking about?

Regards,
Henry Collins

PRE-WRITING

A. Read Henry’s email about computers. Answer the questions.

1. What does Henry want?

2. What are the technical needs?

3. What are the pros/cons of repairing the old computer or buying a new computer?

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DRAFTING

B. Write an email to Henry answering his questions. Use information from the text and include the
vocabulary you’ve learnt in past lessons.

REVISING

C. Use the chart below to check if your email is complete.

? Did I ….

add my contact info?

include hardware/software terms?

use information from the email to create an

answer?

write a greeting and closing sounds better in

terms of parts of an email/letter?

use correct spelling and punctuation?

share my writing with a classmate for them

to check?

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Project: Building a computer and its OS

Now that you understand the concepts of hardware, software and

operating system, it is time for you to create a new computer

A. Make a group of 4 people. Talk about what your ideal computer would be like.

1. Is it a desktop or a laptop?

2. What OS does it have?

3. What components are included?

B. Create a guidebook giving details about your ideal computer. The presentation should have:

1. A cover page of the guidebook.

2. Pictures showing the names of the different internal or external components.

3. A short description of the OS.

4. A list of apps/pieces of software you can use.

5. A brief explanation of how to take care of your computer for avoiding damage to the
computer.

C. Practice the presentation with your group.

?
D. Present your digital guidebook to the class.

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Unit III: User support and productivity

Goals: Talk about the importance of communication in user

support situations based on a video. Create a comic
exemplifying the benefits of an office automation
system based on a text.
Skills: Listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Project: Students supporting students.

25 KEY WORDS

Support (n) Accomplish (v) Backup (n)

Support (v) Collect (v) Install (v)
IT (n) Store (v) Assistance (n)
End-users (n) Manage (v) Tips (n)
Communication (n) Manipulate (v) Increase (v)
Back up (v) User-friendly (adj) Online services (n)
Office automation Tech-person (n)
System (n) Compatible (adj)
Task (n) Productivity (n)
Word processing (n) Update (v)

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Lesson I: Listening comprehension

BEFORE YOU LISTEN

A. Answer these questions with a partner.

a) How often do you help people that struggle with technology?

b) What is important when you support people?

Watch a video

B. Watch the video ‘What does support mean?’ Check your answers from Exercise A.

WHILE YOU LISTEN

C. Mark the statements true (T) or false (F) in the space provided.

1. T F IT support specialists are sincere with people.

2. T F Solutions to problems are kept private from users.

3. T F IT support never anticipates issues.

4. T F IT support specialists must not read between the lines.

5. T F Communication is essential when supporting end-users.

D. Listen again and number these statements as you hear them in the audio (1-6).

1. Ensuring proper functionality of resources.

2. Support in its essence is honesty with the customer.

3. Sometimes it means anticipating potential issues with users.

4. Backing up our promises on the benefits of technology.

5. Support is a conversation, not a transaction.

6. Sharing your knowledge.

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AFTER YOU LISTEN

E. Work with a partner. Talk about the importance of communication skills in the field of technology.
Write down a list of actions or attitudes you need to pay attention to when helping others.

Example:
Be kind to people with negative technology experiences.
Always listen to the user.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Lesson II: Reading comprehension

BEFORE YOU READ

A. Before you read, match the words to their synonyms

1 Accomplish a administer

2 collect b shape

3 store c reach

4 manipulate d keep

5 manage e gather

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WHAT EXACTLY IS AN OFFICE AUTOMATION SYSTEM?

An office automation system is an integrated process that consists of hardware, software,

and networking, all working together to accomplish different office tasks, such as inventory
management, accounting, email, and word processing. The system works by collecting,
storing, manipulating, and passing on office information and data digitally, to accomplish
basic goals.

Perhaps, the most common form of an office automation system could be the Microsoft
Office Suite which consists of almost all types of document processing tools such as word
processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentation, database managing application, etc.
However, this is the most simple function-related work domain of an OAS and it was more
popular in the 90s.

Today OAS has become sophisticated and has integrated many tasks of a workplace to
establish itself as a bigger solution for problems related to every aspect like inter-office
communication, data storage, and management, etc.

Adapted and taken from:

https://www.quickfms.com/blog/office-automation-system-tips-startups on December 20th, 2019.

WHILE YOU READ

B. Fill in the blanks with the information from the text. Compare your answers with a partner.

1. An Office Automated System combines , &

2. is a common office task that consists of the creation, storage and

manipulation of text on a computer.

3. Microsoft Office Suite is a common example of an .

4. Document processing tools were popular during .

5. An OAS in an office today will offer for diverse problems.

AFTER YOU READ

C. Discuss with a partner. How do office automation systems impact

productivity?

D. With your partner, create a comic strip showing how people solved
work-related tasks before and after office automation systems.

For example, you can show a person with many folders and then
same person using a database in different panels.

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Lesson III: Speaking.

WARM UP

A. What do you think the most useful pieces of software are? Discuss with the class.

Click here to listen

B. Complete the dialogue below with the words from the box. Listen to the audio and check
your answers.

user-friendly - compatible - tech person - productivity

update - backup - install

Charles: Hey! I am the new IT support for the building. My name is Charles.
Fred: Nice to meet you. I am not a (1) myself, to be honest.
Charles: That’s ok. I am sure I can help you raise your (2)
Fred: I have to (3) information from customers, but
sometimes some contacts are gone! What do you suggest?
Sarah: Ok, you need a software that can (4) information.
Fred: That’d be brilliant. Can you (5) one?
Sarah: Absolutely. I have one in mind.
Fred: Thank you! Is that software (6) ?
Sarah: Let’s check if it is (7) with your operating system.
Fred: I appreciate your help and patience.

CONTROLLED PRACTICE

C. Work with a partner and practice the dialogue.

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FREER PRACTICE

D. Change the underlined words in the previous dialogue using your own ideas or from
the pictures below.

Meet my clients Take notes during a meeting Work from home

There is not time I take too much time rewriting I have important files
for long distances my notes at the office

WRAP UP

E. Practice the new dialogue with your partner. Then, present it in front of the class.

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Lesson IV: Writing

BEFORE YOU READ

A. Talk to a partner. Have you searched for answers to your computer issues?
What kind?

COMPUTER HOPE: FREE COMPUTER HELP SINCE 1998

Computer Hope is a website that offers “free support and online services that allow any
user to learn more about their computer and find technical assistance”. The team offers tips
and tricks that users can learn to increase their productivity and have a better computer
experience.
Below you can read an extract from an article titled ‘How can I increase my productivity on
a computer?’.

USE SHORTCUT KEYS

Use of shortcut keys can help you save time by keeping your hands on the keyboard instead
of having to navigate a menu to select the action every time it is needed. The more an
action is used, the more using the shortcut key for it can help improve productivity. For
instance, if you copy text often in Windows, using the Ctrl+C shortcut can save you from
needing to use the right-click menu or the edit menu to perform the copy.

Adapted from Computer Hope,’How can I increase my productivity on a computer?’

in December, 2019, from https://computerhope.com/issues/ch001511.htm

B. Work with a partner. Answer these questions.

1. Did you find the shortcut keys section useful?

2. If you were the writer for the website, what tips would you give?

3. Is there a specific audience for your tips?

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DRAFTING

C. The website wants to add more tips to its article. With a partner, write a short paragraph (50 words
approx.) giving tips about specific uses of technology. Use the answers from activity B to guide
your work.

REVISING

D. Check your work using the table below.

Did I ….?

include a title?

write at least 50 words?

focus on a specific topic?

use correct spelling and punctuation?

PUBLISHING

E. After you finish, type your work and give it to the teacher. All paragraphs will be printed and
placed on a wall of the classroom.

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Project: Students supporting students

A. Find a person in the school who requires help with any technological device you know. Gather the
information and show the process in a ‘students support students’ fair.

B. Interview your school community and find out their specific needs in terms of technology. Register
the process in the project’s guided page. (Check extra materials).

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

C. Choose one of the interviewees and help them raise their productivity or
?
find a solution to a computer-related problem.

D. Make a before/after presentation. Include the details from activity B on a poster. Add all the
important steps and think about your stand for the class’ fair.

E. Present the process in the class fair and reflect briefly on helping the community where we study
or live. The teacher will invite other classmates to the room to visit the stands.

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Unit IV: Operating Systems

Goals: Speak about the benefits and characteristics of

open and closed source software/OS based on a
video. Create a tutorial on how to install an operating
system.
Skills: Listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Project: OS Recommendation.

24 KEY WORDS

Open source Support (v) Brand new (adj)

software (n) Version (n) Restart (v)
Closed source Release (v) Insert (v)
software (n) Run (v) Hold (v)
Free (adj) Vulnerable (adj) Flash drive (n)
Performance (n) Discontinue (v) Turn off (v)
Source code (n) Survey (v)
Access (n) Survey (n)
Upgrade (v) Satisfied (adj)
Provide (v) Experience (n)

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Lesson I: Listening

BEFORE YOU LISTEN

A. Talk to your partner.

a) Do you know what an open source software is? If not, what do you
think it refers to?

b) Do you know any examples of it?

Watch a video

B. Watch the video ‘Open source vs Closed Source software’. Listen carefully and check your
answers in Exercise A.

WHILE YOU LISTEN

C. Fill in the blanks with the words you hear from the video. Listen again and check your answers.

Almost every piece of computer software is created using (1) or the

technical blueprint that tells the program how to function. When creators release their
finished product to the public, they must decide whether to make their software open
source or (2) .

With closed source software, also known as proprietary software, the public is not given
(3) to the source code, so they can’t see or modify it. But with open
source software, the source-code is publicly available and (4) can
see or modify that code if they desire.

Keep in mind that you don’t have to read or change any code in order to use an
(5) product.

The vast majority of apps, games and other popular software are closed source.However,
there are open source options for many types of (6) .

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AFTER YOU LISTEN

D. Read the statements below and classify them into Open source ( OP) or Closed source (CS)
features. Check with a classmate.

1. Public access to the source code is restricted.

2. It is harder to find technical support.
3. Most of the apps or games fall in this category.
4. Users can help increase the performance of the software.
5. The creator is in charge of spotting bugs.
6. Software is more likely to be free.

E. Discuss with your class

1. Why do you think open source operating systems are not well known?

2. Should all operating systems be open source?

3. As a programmer, what type of operating system would you use? Open

or closed source?

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Lesson II: Reading comprehension

BEFORE YOU READ

A. Answer these questions with a partner.

(a) When should you upgrade an operating system?

(b) Would you upgrade your OS every time there is a new version?

(c) Would you wait some years before upgrading an OS?

WINDOWS 7 SUPPORT ENDED ON JANUARY 14, 2020

Microsoft made a commitment to 1. provide 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was
2. released on October 22, 2009. This 10-year period has now ended, and Microsoft has
3. discontinued Windows 7 support so that we can focus our investment on 4. supporting newer
technologies that provide new experiences. The specific end of support day for Windows 7 was January
14, 2020. Technical assistance and software updates from Windows Update that help protect your PC
are no longer available for the product. Microsoft strongly recommends that you move to Windows 10 to
avoid a situation where you need service or support that is no longer available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does end of support mean for me?
After January 14, 2020, PCs 5. running Windows 7 no longer receive security updates. Therefore, it’s
important that you 6. upgrade to a modern operating system such as Windows 10, which can provide
the latest security updates to help keep you and your data safer. In addition, Microsoft customer service
is no longer available to provide Windows 7 technical support. Related services for Windows 7 are also
being discontinued over time. For example, certain games such as Internet Backgammon and Internet
Checkers as well as the Electronic Program Guide for Windows Media Center are scheduled to be
discontinued in January 2020.

What happens if I continue to use Windows 7?

If you continue to use Windows 7 after support has ended, your PC will still work, but it will be more
vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Your PC will continue to start and run, but it will no longer receive
software updates, including security updates from Microsoft.

Adapted from Windows Support “ Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020’’ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/
help/4057281/windows-7-support-ended-on-january-14-2020 visited in January, 2020

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WHILE YOU READ

B. Write the number of the action in bold from the text next to its synonym.

Backing
Supply
Use
Ceased
Advance
Distributed

C. Read again, mark these statements true (T) or false (F).

1. T F Microsoft provided Windows 7 for less than 10 years.

2. T F Technical assistance for Windows 7 will keep working after it is discontinued.
3. T F I could work using Windows 7 after January 2020 if I wanted to.
4. T F My PC could be vulnerable to viruses if I use a discontinued OS.
5. T F There will be a newer version of Internet Checkers in January 2020.

AFTER YOU READ

D. Work with a classmate. Imagine you are asked to add more details to the frequently asked
questions (FAQ) section of the website. Write at least 3 more possible questions that the article
might bring.

Example: How do I know if the newer version is compatible with my computer?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

E. Share your questions with the whole class and reflect.

1. What are the best FAQ questions from your class?

2. Why are they so important?

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Lesson III: Speaking

WARM UP

A. Make a group of 4 classmates. Ask the following questions.

a) Do you have a computer?

b) How often do you use your computer each day?

c) What operating system does your computer run?

CONTROLLED PRACTICE

B. Create an 8-question survey related to operating systems. The questions from Exercise A are
mandatory, and the rest can be either created by you or taken from the examples below.

1. From 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with your operating

system?
2. If you could change or upgrade your operating system,
which one would you choose?
3. What operating systems do you have experience with?
4. What is the safest operating system according to you?
5. What operating system would you recommend to your
classmates?
6. Would you use an open-source operating system? Which
one?

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FREER PRACTICE

C. Each member will survey at least 5 different people and write down their answers in a table.

NAME Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5

BASTIÁN YES 3 HOURS UBUNTU 7

WRAP UP

D. Check the answers. Choose one of the questions (except n°1) and represent the answers in a
poster using a column graph.

E. Share your findings with the class. Volunteer teams will present their poster.

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Lesson IV: Writing

PRE-WRITING

A. Pair up with a classmate. Discuss.

a) Have you installed an operating system? Which one?

B. Read the following text and circle the unknown words. Then, look them up in a dictionary.

HOW TO INSTALL AN OPERATING SYSTEM ON A BRAND-NEW COMPUTER

This wikiHow teaches you how to install a computer operating

system on a new, blank computer. You can do this on a Windows
computer by inserting an operating system installation disk or
drive and then starting the computer from the disk or drive. Brand
new Mac computers will always come with an operating system
installed, but you can reinstall your Mac’s default operating system
by using Internet Recovery if your Mac’s hard drive is blank.

Method 1: On Windows

1. Insert the installation disk or flash drive. To install a new

operating system on Windows, you must have the operating
system’s install tool on a DVD or flash drive, and the disk or flash
drive must be inserted into your computer.

2. Restart your computer. Press and hold your computer’s Power

button to turn it off, wait for a few seconds, and then press the
Power button again to turn the computer back on.

Adapted from ‘How to Install an Operating System on a brand-new

computer’ in January 2020, from https://www.wikihow.com/Install-an-
Operating-System-on-a-Brand-New-Computer

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C. Discuss with your partner.

a) What elements from the tutorial help you understand the

instructions?

b) Is there any important information the user must have before

starting the installation?

c) What are the next steps that the user should take?

DRAFTING

D. On a computer, write a tutorial on how to install an operating system. Use the answers from
Exercise B in order to organize your ideas. Remember to be clear and concise with the language
and include pictures as seen in the example.

REVISING

E. Share your work with a different team. Check other tutorials using the table
below in order to suggest changes.

Did the authors…

write the title of the tutorial?

include pictures for the different steps?

number the steps?

use clear language?

check punctuation and spelling?

EDITING AND PUBLISHING

F. Read the suggestions and edit if necessary. Share your work with the teacher.

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Project: OS recommendation

Many people watch video tutorials or reviews in order to decide what they
want. This project aims at sharing your knowledge on operating systems.

Watch a video

A. Watch the video “macOs Catalina Hands On: What’s New?”. Make a group of 4 and discuss.

1. What is the purpose of the video?

2. What did the creator of the video include that helped understand
the ideas?

3. If you were to make a review video, what operating system would

you choose?

B. Create a 2-minute video review in which you recommend an operating system.

To begin with, make a draft of what you want to include or say in the
video. Give it to the teacher at the end of the lesson.
The video should include:

1. A title at the beginning of the video.

2. A short description of the OS.
3. Pictures or recordings of the interface of the operating system
while you use it.
4. Transitions between pictures/recordings.
5. A final comment recommending the operating system.
6. Credits at the end of the video including team members’ names,
class & school name.

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C. Record the video and edit it.

D. Upload your review and share the link with your teacher.

ABC Vocabulary Extension: Debugging

BEFORE YOU LISTEN Click here to listen

A. Complete the sentences with the ideas from the box. Listen to the audio again and check.

produces - solve - debug - behave - spot - removing

Debugging is the process of spotting and 1) errors out

of a program. Bugs cause programs to crash or to 2)
unexpectedly. In order to avoid those problems, programmers
3) their code to check if the program runs correctly or to
understand why the code 4) incorrect results. Let’s think
of an example: You got distracted while cooking your lunch. The food looked
delicious, but the taste was unpleasant. How can you 5)
this issue? You need to go back to the recipe, follow the steps and
6) the bug. A spotted bug is a fixed problem.

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AFTER YOU LISTEN

B. Match the words from Exercise A to their synonyms.

1 Produce a Find

2 Behave b Develop
3
Remove c Fix
4 d
Debug Act

5 Spot e Eliminate

C. Find the bugs in these algorithms. Circle the bugs and then write the correct steps in your
notebook.

HOW TO WATER YOUR GARDEN

1. Take a watering can.

2. Check if it is full of water.
3. If it needs water, put more water into it. If it is full
of water, continue.
4. Go to the garden.
5. Stand far away from the plants.
6. Water the green plants.
7. Check if all plants were watered.
8. Put away the watering can.
9. Go back to the garden.

D. Check your debugging with a classmate and discuss.

Did I ….?

check the order of the steps?

read each statement carefully?

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Appendix
RUBRICS

UNIT I : PROGRAMMING AND DATABASE PROJECT

TEAM MEMBERS :
DATE: PROBLEM CHOSEN:

CRITERIA EXCELLENT PROFICIENT SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY

4 PTS 3 PT 2 PTS 1 PT

Problem- There is a clear There is a clear The possible There is no clear

solving solution to the solution to the solution does not solution to the
chosen problem. problem, but it is fix the problem chosen problem.
incomplete. completely. There is no
consensus.

Visual support The visual support The visual support The visual support There is no
was helpful. has minor issues. has major issues. visual support
whatsoever.

Volume The voice of all the The voice of most The voice of at The voice of all the
speakers is loud of the speakers is least one of the members is low. It’s
and clear. loud and clear. members is hard to hard to listen to.
hear

Comprehension Most of the ideas Most of the ideas There are some No ideas are
are clearly stated. are clear but there clear ideas, but comprehensible.
are minor issues. parts of the text are The text is not clear
not clear. at all.

Mechanics The ideas are The ideas are The ideas are The text does not
well written, mostly well written, barely well written, follow basic rules
capitalization is but capitalization and there are many of punctuation
correct and there and spelling have capitalization and and capitalization.
are no spelling minor issues. spelling issues. The text has many
issues. spelling issues.

Teamwork & All students work Most of the Some of the Only one of the
classwork equally to finish students work students work on members stays
the task during the to finish the task the task. One or on task during the
class. during the class. two members don’t class. The rest of
work. the team is not
contributing.

Total score: out of 24 pts. Overall grade:

Comments:

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UNIT II : INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
TEAM MEMBERS :
DATE: NAME OF THE COMPUTER:

CRITERIA EXCELLENT PROFICIENT SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY

4 PTS 3 PT 2 PTS 1 PT

Structure The guidebook There is one The guidebook The guidebook

has all the aspects missing aspect in lacks two lacks more than
required. the guidebook. aspects from the two aspects from
instructions. the instructions.

Creativity and The visual support The visual support The visual support The visual support
organization is creative and well is creative but a lacks some lacks creativity
organized. bit disorganized. creativity, but it is and organization.
organized.

Volume The voice of all the The voice of most The voice is hard to The voice of all the
speakers is loud of the speakers is hear of at least one members is low. It’s
and clear. loud and clear. of the members. hard to listen to.

Mechanics The ideas are The ideas are The ideas are The text does not
well written, mostly well written, barely well follow basic rules
capitalization is but capitalization written, and of punctuation
correct and there and spelling have there are many and capitalization.
are no spelling minor issues. capitalization and The text has many
issues. spelling issues. spelling issues.

Teamwork & All students work Most of the Some of the Only one of the
classwork equally to finish students work students work members stays
the task during the to finish the task on the task. One on task during the
class. during the class. or two members class. The rest of
don’t work. the team is not
contributing.

Total score: out of 24 pts. Overall grade:

Comments:

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UNIT III : USER SUPPORT & PRODUCTIVITY
TEAM MEMBERS :
DATE: NAME OF THE COMPUTER:

CRITERIA EXCELLENT PROFICIENT SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY

4 PTS 3 PT 2 PTS 1 PT

Needs The data The data The data The data

collection process collection process collection process collection process
clearly identified identified the roughly identified was biased
the specific needs. general needs. general needs. and lacked an
identification of
needs.

Support The team provided The team provided The team gives The team gives
a complete a positive support basic support to poor help to the
support to the to the user. the user. user.
user.

Volume The voice of all the The voice of most The voice is hard The voice of all the
speakers is loud of the speakers is to hear of at members is low. It’s
and clear. loud and clear. least one of the hard to listen to.
members.

Creativity The stand is well The stand is The stand is The stand is
decorated and well decorated decorated and barely decorated
shows all the steps and shows the shows some of and lacks many
in the project. main steps in the the steps in the elements from the
project. project. project.

Total score: out of 24 pts. Overall grade:

Comments:

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UNIT IV : OPERATING SYSTEMS
TEAM MEMBERS :
DATE: VIDEO’S TITLE:

CRITERIA EXCELLENT PROFICIENT SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY

4 PTS 3 PT 2 PTS 1 PT

Process The draft of the The draft of the The draft of the The team did not
script is delivered video is delivered video is delivered hand in the script of
on the first class. on the second after uploading the the video.
class. video.

Structure The video has There is one The video lacks The video lacks
all the aspects missing aspect in two aspects from more than two
required. the video. the instructions. aspects from the
instruction.

Volume & The audio is clear The audio is The audio has The voice of all the
audio & the voice of all clear & the voice issues and/or the members is low
the speakers is of most of the voice is hard to and/or audio is not
loud and clear. speakers is loud hear of at least one working.
enough. of the members.

Creativity The video is The video The video shows The video lacks
creative and is creative some creativity, creativity in terms
harmonic. & harmonic but it is not of the format.
with minor harmonic.
inconveniences.

Total score: out of 24 pts. Overall grade:

Comments:

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Project 1 Peer evaluation Project 1 Peer evaluation
Our team: Our team:
Assessed team: Assessed team:

Questions or Questions or

Did the solution solve the pro- Did the solution solve the pro-
blem? blem?

Did the poster include pictures Did the poster include pictures
and descriptions? and descriptions?
Did all team members speak loud Did all team members speak loud
enough? enough?