Read the article from a business newsletter. Then, choose the correct answers.

1) What does the Web Development class NOT teach?

A making a website easy to use

В improving a website's visibility

С using code to program a website

D how to market a new website

2) What can you infer about the Web Design class?

A Attending the class is mandatory.

В The first class addresses functionality,

С It focuses on improving a site's visual element|

D Its registration fee is less than the Web Development class.

3) What is the function of CSS?    

A it helps improve navigation.

В It decreases a website's visibility.      

С It changes the style of a web page.

D It expands the functionality of a website.

 Vocabulary

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

1 _ web design                           4 _ visibility

2 _ coding                                  5 _ usability

3 _ navigation                             6 _ content

A choosing a website's visuals

В how easily you can find a website on a search engine

С a website's programming

D how easily a user can use a website

E moving around a website

F everything contained in a website

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

Word Bank: CSS, web development appearanceFunctionality

1 The website doesn't work well. I want to improve its _________.

2 My website tools boring. I'll give it a more interesting __________.

3 If you are interested in making a website, take a ________ class.

4 I’m learning __________so that I can change my website.

Listen and read the article from a business newsletter again. Which class would someone attend to learn about developing a website's performance?

Listening

Listen to a conversation between an instructor for a web development class and an employee. Choose the correct answers.

1) What do the speakers mostly talk about?

A how to change content

В why sheets are separate

С choosing the correct CSS style sheet

D the difference between content and style

What happens when the style sheet and the content are separated?

A It alters the content.

В The content does not change.

С Content needs creating.

D The words are changed in the content.

Listen again and complete the conversation.

Instructor: So, that's how we change the website's style. Does anyone have any questions?

Employee: Yes. I have one. It's about 1 _______.

Instructor: Oh, the 2 ______ ______ ______. What do you want to know?

Employee: Why do we separate the style sheet and the 3 _______?

Instructor: It makes changing the 4 _______ ________ easier. The 5 _____ changes, but the content doesn't.

Employee: So, I change the style sheet. What happens to the content?

Instructor: Nothing, because the two are 6 ________.

Employee: Okay. I understand now. The words stay the same, but their appearance changes.

Speaking

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

USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:

I have a question about CSS.

Why do we separate the style sheet and the content?

What happens to the content?

Student A: You are in a web design class. Ask Student В questions to find out about:

• style sheet and content

• changing the style sheet

• effects on content

Student B: You are the instructor of a web design class. Answer Student Ars questions about web design.

Writing

Use the conversation from Task 8 to answer the sample test questions on web design.

Example test questions on web design – Spring Professional Development Courses:

1) What do the letters CSS stand for? ______________________________

2) What is the importance of separating the style sheets and the content? ______________________________________________________

3) If the style sheet is changed, what happens to the content? _____________________________________________________________

Desktop publishing

1. Offset lithography

2. Electronic paper

3. Electronic

4. Clip art

5. Desktop publishing software

6. Page layout.

TOP-QUALITY RECRUITS

Golden Prairie Publishing

Now Hiring: Desktop Publishing Specialist

Golden Prairie Publishing is hiring a Desktop Publishing Specialist. Qualifications/Skills must include. 2+ years work in the field. Position requires college degree. Experiencewith desktop publishing software.A background in graphic communications and design.Skill to create electronic pages for print.Using text and clip art to make expert page layouts.Planning skills.Ability to turn a first sketch into a comprehensive layout. Experience working with electronic paper. Familiarity with offset lithography or electrostatic printing methods, but not essential as full training methods, but not essential as full training will be given.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to [e-mail]

Get ready! 1.Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.

1 What do you know about desktop publishing?

2What skills are needed in publishing?

Reading

2. Read the job listing for a position at Golden Pairie Publishing. Then, choose the correct answers.

1 What is the purpose of this advertisement?

A to post a job opening

В to describe a company

С to start a publishing company

D to sell a desktop publishing program

2 Which is NOT a job qualification?

A the ability to make clip art

В project planning skills

С a college education

D the ability to make layouts

3 What can you infer from this advertisement?

A The job pays very well.

В This is a managerial position,

С The company is hiring from within.

D Students do not meet the requirements.   

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