Read the article from Graphic Arts Magazine. Then choose the correct answers.

1) What is the article mostly about?

A why people edit graphics

В how to edit graphics

С the causes of poor exposure

D how to crop a picture

2) According to the article, how can you remove unwanted parts of images?

A crop the picture

В resize the image

С save the picture as a JPEG

D increase the number of pixels

According to the article, what is

3) NOT a way to fix a blurry photo?

A resize the photoС save in JPEG format

В increase the lightingD increase the amount of pixels

 

Vocabulary

Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F).

1 _ pixel                               4_graphics

2 _ exposure                            5_resolution

3 _JPEG                                  6_tint

A images on a computer, in a book or magazine, etc.

В a small dot that makes up part of an image on a computer screen

С a file used to store pictures on a computer

D the length of time film is open to light when taking a picture

E a small amount of a color in something

F a computer or cameras ability to produce a clear picture

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

Word Bank

graphic editing program

contrast      resize crop

1     it's hard to see the details of this picture. Please _________ it so that it is bigger.

2     I want to edit my pictures. I need a __________.

3     I dont tike the background of this picture. Let's _________ it out.

4     This picture is too dark Make the ________ a little lighter.

Listen and read the article from Graphic Arts Magazine again. What might I be the reason for a blurry photograph?

Listening

Listen to a telephone conversation between a customer and an IT worker. Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).

1 _ Cropping a picture fixes poor exposure.

2 _ An editing program lets you change aspects of a picture.

3 _ Saving photos as JPEGs will keep them from being too blurry.

Listen again and complete the conversation.

IT Worker: Thanks for calling Picture Perfects support center. How can 1 help you?  

Customer: I want to put a picture on my website, but it's too dark. Is there a way to fix 1__?

IT Worker: Do you have a 2 _____ _____ program?

Customer: Yes, but I never use it. I just don't know how.

IT Worker: No problem, 3 _______ the file with the program and find the contrast controls.

Customer: No problem. 3 _______ the file with the program and find the contrast controls.

IT Worker: It is. Increase the 5 ______ to lighten the picture.

Customer: Great! Thanks.

Speaking

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

USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:

Is there a way to fix poor exposure?

Do you have a graphic editing program?

Increase the contrast to lighten the picture.

Student A; You are a support center worker. Student В needs help editing a photograph. Talk about:

•     what the editing software is

•     what the problem is

•     how to fix the problem

Student B: You are a customer calling Picture Perfect's support center Answer Student As questions.

Writing

Use the conversation from Task 8 to complete the note.

Picture Perfect Support Center Customer Issue: Picture too _________. Does customer have a _______ ________ _________to edit pictures? Y/N Advice given: ________________________. This fixes the poor ________.

Databases vs. spreadsheets

1 formula

2 table

3 spreadsheet

4 cell

5 database

T.B.BROWN Inc.        INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

From: IT Department

To: All Users

Re: Spreadsheets vs Database

Currently, many employees use spreadsheets incorrectly. They are not for data storage. Pleas review the following guidelines.

Use our database program to:

Organize and sort large amounts of data regarding clients. Enter the client names and addresses into the database fields. Perform complex queries. Search multiple tables for client information.

Use our spreadsheet program to:

Perform calculations about cost and revenue. Create formulas using different functions and operators. Use this to analyze sales data.

Create graphs and charts that show profits. Use the data in the cells of a worksheet to create these charts.

Get ready!