XIX. Прочитайте информацию о наречиях until, while. Объедините эти утверждения, используя наречия until или while.

1. Calculate all sales. There are no more sales.

2. Search for records containing the term. There are still recognize containing the term.

3. Total extra items. Extra items remain.

4. Search member records. There are no more records.

5. Print all addresses. There are still addresses available.

6. Display client names. There are no names remaining.

7. List all guests. There are no guests left.

8. Total monthly sales. There are no more sales for the current

XX. Прочитайте диалог между инженером-программистом и владельцем отеля, который решил установить новую компьютерную систему, определите какие вопросы задал программист Software Engineering

Analyst If I could find out what you do at present. What kind of system do you have at the moment?

Hotel owner Well, we introduced err a computerized system about five years ago but I'm not very happy with it. What we've got is err, just a system that allows us to enter bookings as they come in.

A So is everything computerized or...?

H No, it's only the reservations system.

A So what features would you like to add to this?

H Well, there are a number of things. I would like a more sophisticated system that would allow me to link reservations and invoicing. I'd like the system to handle invoices also.

A OK. Now the output. What kind of output are you looking for from this?

H Err, well there are a number of things I'd like. One is of course the total invoice, a bill for the guests. I'd like it also to display room bookings so that if someone phones up it's easy for the reception staff to identify quickly which rooms are occupied and which are available.

A Is that on the screen?

H Yes, I would like it to be on the screen if possible. A sort of room chart on the screen.

A And the invoices, is it pre-printed forms you use?

H Would pre-printed forms be useful?

A Well, if you have a coloured logo, it's better to have the forms pre-printed.

H Yes, I'd like that. And of course I want the invoice to have details of all expenditure so if the guest has a drink at the bar, extra meals at the restaurant, anything of that nature, it's all detailed. I'd also like the system to generate lists of previous guests so I can send them news of special offers.

A Has the system to print out addressed envelopes?

H If it could, that would be very useful.

A Now, who's going to be inputting the information?

H Right, the main users would be the reception staff. They would be dealing with bookings, largely by phone but some by fax or letter. The accountant, of course, would be using the system to create bills. And, err, bar and restaurant staff would have to enter sales.

A Are the staff experienced in using computers or would they need a lot of training

H Reception staff are quite experienced, however, our accountant would need some training as she's used to a paper system.

A What about the bar and restaurant staff?

H Well, I suppose they would be entering only very restricted information on sales.

A Hm. What computer hardware do you have at the moment?

H Er, we've got one PC at reception and one in the office. What would I need?

A One for the accountant, one in the bar and restaurant. And they would have to be networked.

H If they're networked together, that doesn't mean that people can get into the accounts, does it?

A No, it would be password-protected. And the printers?

H I don't want anything too noisy.

A Laser printers tend to be quieter. Now, it would be useful to talk to the receptionist to get details of the input for the guest records and to the accountant to find out what she needs.

H Great, I'll set up meetings for you. What's the next step?

A I'll come back to you with a plan and we'll check through to make sure it has all the features you want. Then we'll create a program and try it out. We'll have to keep adapting it depending how well it works. And once you're happy with it, we'll put it into service and I'll fix some training for the staff.

H Thanks very much.

 

XXI. Прочитайте диалог еще раз и найдите ответы на следующие вопросы:

1. What system does the hotelier have at present?

2. What problem is there with the existing system?

3. What form of output does the hotelier want?

4. Who will use the new system?

5. Which members of staff will equire the most training?

6. What concerns has the hotelier about a new system?

7. What kind of hardware will be required?

8. What is the next step?

 

Контрольные вопросы

1. Give examples of countable and uncountable nouns (use term ………)?

2. What is the Object-Oriented Programming?

3. What features can be added to old system?

4. Present stages of programming?

5. What kind of actions do the adverbs until and till link?

6. What programming languages are the most popular in different situations?

7. What are the advantages of using OOP?

8. What is polymorphism?

9. What is Unix used for?

10. What is Linux used for?

UNIT 3

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN IT

I. Прочтите и запомните новые термины и терминосочетания:

 

information technology (IT) – информационные технологии

intranet – интрасеть

visual computer – компьютер с визуальными функциями

artificial brain implants – имплантат искусственного мозга

multiple channels – множественные каналы

domestic appliances – бытовые приборы

robotics – робототехника

barcodes – штрих коды

radio–frequency tags – тег радио-частот

via email – посредством электронной почты

screen fridge – холодильник с экраном

to surf the Web – искать информацию на страницах Интернет

surveillance camera – камера слежения

address pad – блокнот адресата

notepad – блокнот для записей

built-in – встроенный

to launch – выпускать, запускать

to download – загружать

to control remotely – управлять на расстоянии

to log on – подключиться

WPAP-web-Ready Appliances Protocol

obstacle – преграда, препятствие

to be unlikely – быть маловероятным

EVA – Electronic Virtual Assistance

avator – суперпользователь, привилегированный пользователь

online – в режиме

dynamic data base – динамическая база данных

artificial intelligence – искусственный интеллект

neural nets – нейросети

Aibo – a small electronic dog

input level – уровень входа

input signal - входной сигнал

to retrieve information – восстанавливать информацию

digital newsreader – цифровой потребитель интернет-новостей

to sense chemical – обнаруживать химические вещества

cyborg – киборг

chip – микросхема, микрочип

to activate sensors – приводить в действие датчики

transponder – прибор, принимающий радиосигналы

range of tasks – спектр, набор задач

to tackle – решать проблемы

 

II. Установите соответствие между терминами на русском и английском языках:

1. neural nets

2. сyborg

3. chip

4. transponder

5. artificial intelligence

6. dynamic data base

7. domestic appliances

8. avators

9. robotics

10. notepad

 

a). робототехника

b). микросхема

c). искусственный интеллект

d). динамическая база данных

e). бытовые приборы

f). нейросети

g). суперпользователи

h). киборг

i). прибор, принимающий радиосигналы

j). блокнот

III. Прочтите следующие интернациональные слова и переведите их на русский язык:

1. Intranet;

2. Cyborg;

3. Robotics;

4. Information technology;

5. Visual computer;

6. Implant;

7. Channel

 

IV. Составьте предложения.

1. replaced, barcodes, by radio-frequency tags, will, be, soon;

2. the newest of computer science, is, information technology;

3. gives, screen fridge, an idea, in stook, you, what have;

4. can, that, communicate, its own, built-in;

5. to log on, you, Internet, can, and, remotely control, appliances, domestic, your.

 

V. Переведите с английского на русский, а затем с русского на английский предложения:

1. The technology behind EVA companies two global friends in website design.

2. EVA provides the ability to give Web images the impression of three dimensions.

3. Ana nova was created to front an Internet 24 hours, a day news servise by digital Animations groups.

4. Aibo is a small electronic dog.

5. The robotics use neural nets connected processor that have an input level associated with each processor.

6. Such technology will enable us to interact with machines in a completely different way.

7. The aim behind the Robocup is to promote the development of robots which can work together.

8. Professor Warwick will soon have transponder surgically implanted in his arm to record electrical signals controlling his movements, which can be played back.

9. The advantages of having robots which can tackle a range of tasks together are obvious.

 

VI. Завершите предложения, используя следующие выражения: