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Lesson 12 Computers

The document discusses a lesson where the author is teaching their grandmother how to use a computer. They show her how to start up and shut down the computer, get online, check email, and use basic functions. The author plans to teach their grandmother how to use a search engine and browse the internet, and provides tips on backing up files and checking for viruses to keep the computer running smoothly.

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Lesson 12 Computers

The document discusses a lesson where the author is teaching their grandmother how to use a computer. They show her how to start up and shut down the computer, get online, check email, and use basic functions. The author plans to teach their grandmother how to use a search engine and browse the internet, and provides tips on backing up files and checking for viruses to keep the computer running smoothly.

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Lesson 12 – Computers

I’m teaching my grandmother how to use a computer. First I showed her how to start up and shut down the computer. Then, I helped her get
online or access the internet so that she can check her e-mail. She quickly learned how to write and send messages, reply to an e-mail and
forward an e-mail (send a complete e-mail that you received to a new person), but it was a little hard for her to remember how to attach a file to
an outgoing message.

We tried to log into her bank account online, but the bank’s website was down (the website was not functional, or was not online). There was a
notice on the home page (the main page of the website) that they were doing some scheduled maintenance on the system – so we’ll try again
tomorrow.

This afternoon, I’ll teach her how to use a search engine. I think she’ll really enjoy surfing/browsing the web (exploring the internet) and using
social media. If she needs to do something more advanced, like burn a CD (put files from a computer onto a CD), then I can do that for her.

She’s a little bit afraid of pressing the wrong key and accidentally deleting an important file, but I told her that we can always recover the file from
the recycling bin. I also explained that if the computer freezes or locks up (stops moving/functioning), she can simply restart/reboot the computer.

It’s also a good idea for her to back up her files (make an extra copy of the information) so that she doesn’t lose her data if the computer
crashes (the computer breaks) and can’t be repaired. I installed a program that periodically runs scans for viruses and spyware to ensure that
her computer hasn’t been infected.
Lesson 12 Quiz
1. After my computer was stolen, I was so glad I had backed up / locked up / started up all my data on an external hard drive.
2. Could I use your computer for a minute? I'd like to check / look / verify my e-mail.
3. Do I need to attach / implement / install a special program to be able to view this video?
4. I burned / locked / scanned you a CD of some of my favorite music.

5. I can't check the event schedule online because the conference website seems to be off / down / frozen.

6. If you want more space on your hard drive, you should crash / delete / shut down old files that you no longer need.
7. I'm trying to log into / start up / reboot my account, but I can't remember the password.
8. More and more people are getting / scanning / surfing the web on their cell phones nowadays.
9. My computer down / freezes / infected when I have too many programs open at the same time.

10. Never open attachments from people you don't know - they could disease / infect / lock up your computer with a virus.
11. The boss wants everyone to close / shut down / turn out their computers before leaving work.
12. You forgot to add / annex / attach the file to your message.
MAKE A START
MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION
MAKE USE OF

MAKE SENSE OF
MAKE(SOMEONE) MOVE
MAKE(SOMEBODY) FEELINGS KNOWN

MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
HAVE EXPERIENCE
MAKE UP (SOMEONE) MIND
DO A FAVOUR
MAKE (SOMETHING) EASIER
GO ON A DIET
START A DIET
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
MAKE (SOMEONE) AWARE OF
MAKE YOURSELF ______

A PIECE OF FURNITURE
FRUIT(S)
FISH(ES)
PEOPLE(S)
NOUNS
SINGULAR

COUNTABLE
PLURAL

UNCOUNTABLE
SINGULAR

A LOT OF

WE HAVE A LOT OF FISH


BIOLOGYST STUDY A LOT OF FISHES

WE HAVE A LOT OF WATER


WE HAVE A LOT OF TIME

THERE ARE A LOT OF MICE


THE IS A MOUSE IN MY HOUSE.
A FEW APPLES +
FEW APPLES –

A LITTLE CREAM. +
LITTLE CREAM.-

A LOT OF = LOTS OF

THEY HAVE A LOT OF TREES.


THEY HAVE LOTS OF TREES.

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