QUALIFYING AND COMPARING PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IN USE FOR ICT

 

PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IN USE FOR ICT 38.QUALIFYING AND COMPARING

 

A Choosing a computer How to make the right decision What to look for in a computer? How much do I need to spend? Where should I start? Top personal Computer hopes to help you make the right decision. The first question you have to ask yourself is what you’ll use the computer for. Then you can decide what system will fit your needs by considering the following factors. ·           The quality you need and the price you are willing to pay: you can buy a low-end, mid-range or high-end computer. B Comparing qualities Comparing and finding differences or similarities are common functions in ICT. When you want to buy a new device, or you read articles about the latest computer or mobile phone, or need to make a decision about the most suitable ICT system for you, you may have to use and understand expressions like the ones in these examples.      EXERCISES 38.1 Complete the extracts with adjectives from A opposite. 38.2 Complete these sentences with adjectives from A opposite. 1. Although many computers on the market have hard disk drives with a capacity of 80 to 160 GB, many home users want more __________ drives because of their need for additional storage. 38.3 Complete the text about the advantages and disadvantages of laptops and desktops with words from B opposite. (1)____________ desktops and laptops have (2)____________ components but they are built in a different way. (3)____________ desktops have (4)____________ space to expand the system, they are less manageable (5)____________ laptops. On the other hand, laptops are fully portable: they are lighter and (6)____________ and so more practical if you travel a lot and need to take your computer with you.

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