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Predmetni nastavnik: prof. Lada Buturovi Demonstrator: Iris Memi (iris@fit.ba) Udbenik: Oxford English for Information Technology by Eric H. Gledinning & John McEwan

THE INTERNET Task 1 Match each of the Internet service in Column A with the uses in Column B. Column B a. logging on to your computer at a distance b. sending and receiving messages c. downloading a file from a server d. chatting to other users in real time e. accessing newsgroups f. browsing webpages g. taking part in simulations in a shared environment

Column A 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. IRC MOOs email FTP WWW Telnet Usenet

LANGUAGE WORK

Warnings Sometimes the warning is twinned with matching good practice. Always do Y; never do X. Do Y rather than doing X. Warnings may be made stronger by using must/must not and in some cases should/should not. For example: The wire linking a static earthing band to earth must contain a resistor of at least 1megohm. If there is any reason to fear the warning may not be understood, a reason for the warning may be added. For example: Never remove ICs with a screwdriver. The pins are very fragile.

Where might you see these warnings? 1. Never give out your home address or phone number. 2. This appliance must be earthed. 3. No smoking, eating or drinking at the computer. 4. Avoid turning off main power while computer is running. Warnings are used to ensure safety, to prevent damage to equipment and breaches of security, and to ensure the law is not broken. The simplest warnings are basic instructions NOT to do something: Dont do X. Avoid Xing. No Xing. Never do X.

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Task 2

Rewrite each of these warnings according to the prompt. Add a reason to the warning where you think is appropriate.

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Task 3

Choosing a free ISP. Read these hints on choosing a free ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Free Web space A decent amount of free Web space would be around 25-50 Mb. This would be sufficient for most of your own personal website developments. Also check to see if there are any restrictions on your use of Web space, since some free ISPs will not let you use the space for commercial purposes. Newsgroups Newsgroups are huge discussion forums on the Internet that are an amazingly rich resource of information and a brilliant way to communicate with other Internet users. Unfortunately they are also the home to some of the most unsavory content on the Internet (they are largely unmoderated) and as a result many free ISPs restrict access to some or all newsgroups. Customer Support Check support line charges; many free ISPs use their support lines as a source of revenue relying on your ignorance to make money from the call. The target audience is generally Net novices and as a result, support lines are pretty much jammed all day with queries and connection problems. Most use premium telephone line charges. However, there are a few free ISPs who only charge local or national rates for their telephone help lines. Reliable Services Of course all the features in the world wont make a scrap of difference if the ISP is unreliable and you find it impossible to log on. Look out for recommendations from friends and shop around. Interestingly many of the more popular service have become saturated and seem to be in a constant upgrading the network phase. There is nothing to stop you having more than one free ISP account. Windows will even enable you to run a number of different free ISP connection set-ups on the same PC so you can easily have multiple accounts and just use the best one of the day.

Using a free ISP requires no new technology all you need is a computer, a modem, a telephone line, and the appropriate software (which is available free of charge when you sign up with the service). Once installed on your PC you can access the Internet as normal, but your connection costs only the price of a local call, and you pay nothing else not even for features such as unlimited number of email addresses, unlimited Web space and original content. Most of the services are very similar, but it is still worth looking around for a service that offers at least the following features. CD-ROM or Online sign up Many free ISPs require you to sign up for their service online (which obviously mean you already need to have an Internet connection and some experience with setting up a dial-up networking connection). If you are a complete beginner, youll need a free ISP which can provide its sign-up software on CD-ROM that will automatically configure your computer to access the Internet. Local rate calls Although using the ISP is free, you still have to pay for your online time. Nearly all ISPs however provide local call access numbers. Any free ISP that uses a national rate number or charges an initial set-up or administration fee should be avoided. Email Having several email accounts is very useful you can separate business and personal email for example, or provide an address for each member of your family. Many free ISPs also offer only Web-based mail which is great if you need to get into your computer on the move as you can access it from any computer with Internet access. POP3 email however is faster and more efficient and can be downloaded to your PC to read offline a combination of the two is ideal.

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Task 4

Decide which of mentioned ISP options offer the best deal to these users: 1. 2. 3. 4. a household with a young family a small home-based business someone who enjoys online gaming someone who doesnt want a lot of spam in their email

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GRAMMAR WORK MUCH, MANY, LITTLE, FEW, A LOT, PLENTY I We use much and little with uncountable nouns: much time much luck little energy We use many and few with plural nouns: many friends many people few cars II

little money few countries

We use a lot of / lots of / plenty of with uncountable and plural nouns: a lot of luck lots of time plenty of money a lot of friends lots of people plenty of ideas Plenty = more than enough: There's no need to hurry. We've got plenty of time. I've had plenty to eat. I don't want any more.

III

We use much/many especially in negative sentences and questions. A lot (of) is also possible: We didn't spend much money. (or We didn't spend a lot of money.) Do you know many people? (or Do you know a lot of people?) I don't go out much. (or I don't go out a lot.) In positive sentences a lot (of) is more usual. Much is unusual in positive sentences in spoken English: We spent a lot of money. (not 'We spent much money') He goes out a lot. (not 'He goes out much') You can use many in positive sentences, but a lot (of) is more usual in spoken English: A lot of people (or Many people) drive too fast. But note that we use too much and so much in positive sentences: We spent too much money.

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Little and few (without 'a') are negative ideas (= not much / not many): We must be quick. There is little time. (= not much, not enough time) He isn't popular. He has few friends. (= not many, not enough friends) You can say very little and very few: There is very little time. He has very few friends.

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VIII

A little and a few are more positive. A little = some, a small amount: Let's go and have a drink. We've got a little time before the train leaves. (a little time = some time, enough time to have a drink) 'Do you speak English?' 'A little.' (so we can talk a bit) A few = some, a small number: I enjoy my life here. I have a few friends and we meet quite often. (a few friends = not many but enough to have a good time) 'When did you last see Clare?' 'A few days ago.' (= some days ago)

Compare:

He spoke little English, so it was difficult to communicate with him. He spoke a little English, so we were able to communicate with him. She's lucky. She has few problems. (= not many problems) Things are not going so well for her. She has a few problems. (= some problems)

Note that 'only a little' and 'only a few' have a negative meaning: We must be quick. We've only got a little time. The village was very small. There were only a few houses.

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EXERCISES: Task 1 In some of these sentences much is incorrect or unnatural. Change much to many or a lot (of) where necessary. Put 'RIGHT' if the sentence is correct. ___RIGHT___ a lot of tea__ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

1. We didn't spend much money. 2. Sue drinks much tea. 3. Jim always puts much salt on his food. 4. We'll have to hurry. We haven't got much time. 5. Did it cost much to repair the car? 6. It cost much to repair the car. 7. I don't know much people in this town. 8. I use the phone much at work.

9. They've got so much money they don't know what to do with it. ___________

Task 2

Complete the sentences using plenty (of) + one of the following: hotels money room to learn things to see ___Weve got plenty of time.___

1. There's no need to hurry.

2. He's got no financial problems. He's got_________________ 3. Come and sit with us. There's ____________________ 4. She knows a lot but she still has__________________________ 5. It's an interesting town to visit. There______________________ 6. I'm sure we'll find somewhere to stay. ___________________________

Task 3

Put in much, many, few or little.

1. He isn't very popular. He has few friends. 2. Ann is very busy these days. She has..free time. 3. Did you take.photographs when you were on holiday? 4. I'm not very busy today. I haven't got..to do. 5. The museum was very crowded. There were too..people. 6. Most of the town is modern. There areold buildings. 7. The weather has been very dry recently. We've had.rain.

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Task 4

Some of these sentences need a. Put in a where necessary. Put 'RIGHT' if the sentence is already complete. ___RIGHT___ a few problems ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________

1. She's lucky. She has few problems. 2. Things are not going so well for her. She has few problems. 3. Can you lend me few dollars? 4. I can't give you a decision yet. I need little time to think. 5. There was little traffic, so the journey didn't take very long. 6. It was a surprise he won the match. Few people expected him to win. 7. I don't know much Spanish - only few words.

Task 5

Put in little / a little / few / a few.

1. We must be quick. We have _little_ time. 2. Listen carefully. I'm going to give you..advice. 3. Do you mind if I ask you..questions? 4. This town is not a very interesting place to visit, so.tourists come here. 5. I don't think Jill would be a good teacher. She's got.patience. 6. 'Would you like milk in your coffee?' 'Yes, please' 7. This is a very boring place to live. There'sto do. 8. 'Have you ever been to Paris?' 'Yes, I've been there.times.'

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