The new  CCC operating system

Welcome to the CCC (OS). Review these key terms before starting your new system.

Icons. The CCC graphical user interface (GUI) uses icons. These pictograms are on the desktop. They represent files and software.

Pointer: Use the pointer to click on icons. This opens files or starts software. The pointer also drags files to different folders.

Shortcuts: Shortcuts are special icons. They are placed on the desktop, and you can click them to get to a program quickly, Folders. Store your files in these icons.

Windows: Visual areas on a computer screenwhere different programs are operating.

Minimize: Hide windows without taking them off screen.

Maximize: Extend windows to the full width of the screen.

Menu: Each window has a menu. Click it to select a command from the list.

Get ready!Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.       

1        What is a User Interface?

2        How does a User Interface make computing easy?

Reading

Read the introduction to the operating I system manual. Then, choose the correct answers.

1 What is the main idea of the passage?

A where to locate shortcuts

В the advantages of the CCC OS

С how to identify and use parts of the OS

D types of operating systems available

2 What can you infer about this operating system?

A It comes with free software,

В Files have to stay in one folder.

С Menus contain multiple commands.

D Folders do not maximize or minimize.

3 According to the passage, what does the pointer NOT do?

A move files   В open menus С start software     D minimize windows

Vocabulary

Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank.

iconsdesktopoperating system pointerwindows     GUI

1 Use the _______to choose files and commands.

2 Small pictures or symbols in software are ___________.

3 The __________is the program that makes a computer work.

4 When something is on the ___________ you see it onscreen.

5 An OS that uses small pictures to represent files is a ____________.             

6 You can minimize files and programs in different _________.         

Choose the best definition for each word.

Drag

A save an icon     В close a desktop         C move a file

Folders

A organize files     В move windows        С create shortcuts

Shortcut

A atype of software В a type of icon    С a type of window

 

Listen and read the introduction to the operating system manual again. Why would someone use a shortcut on their GUI?

Listening

Listen to a customer calling the help Line about the operating system. Choose the correct answers.

1) What is the dialogue mainly about?

A Saving files                                                                  СFinding shortcuts       

B Organizing icons                                          D Locating folders

2) The customer does not know where to find the ____. 

A icons                                                  С pointer

В desktop                                               D options menu

Listen again and complete the conversation.

A: Hello, CCC Solutions. What do you need help with today?

B: Well, it's my 1 _________ _________. I add a shortcut one day_r and it's gone the next,

A Oh, no problem, Just 2 ________ them to the desktop.

B: Okay. How do I do that?

A: First, add the shortcuts. Then, move the pointer to the 3_________ __________   and click 'save icons and folders'.

B: Options? 4______ ______? Where is that?

A: See the “CCC” icon in the comer? 5_____-______that.

B: Got it. 6 ______!

Speaking

6. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.

USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:

The shortcut is gone.

Click 'save icons and folders'.

Where is that?

Student A: You need help with the new operating system. Ask Student В questions to find out how to:

· Save icons

· Open menus

Student B: You provide technical support for operating systems Answer Student As questions.

Writing

Using the conversation from Task 8, fill in the how-to sheet for the operating system.

CCC OPERATING SYSTEM

Customer Service Call SummaryForm

Customer Problem:

The shortcuts in the OS ....

Recommendation:

Move the pointer …

Click on …

Save the icons to …

Problem Solved?   Yes / No

 

 

 

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