Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.

1) How has digital technology changed photography and printing?

2) What types of businesses use scanners, printers and digital cameras?

Reading

Read the computer store advertisement. Then, choose the correct answers.

1 What is the advertisement about?

A a new advancement in printer technology

В reduced prices on older hardware models

С Compumart's "going out of business" sale

D accessories for cameras and printers

2 What is NOT true about Compumart's sale?

A They plan to stock up on new models.

В They are cutting prices on software.

С They sell accessories for their scanners. D They have changed their hours for the sale.

3 What can you infer from the advertisement?

A All new models are on sale.

В Not every digital camera allows flash memory.

С Compumart has scanners that come with auto feeders.

D Some printers cannot create professional

Vocabulary

Match the words (1-9) with the definitions (A-l).

1 _DPI

2 _ transparency adapter

3 _ calibration

4_ automatic document feeder

5 _inkjet printer

6 _digital camera

7 _ flash memory

8 _ megapixel

9 _ laser printer

A a device that scans see-through objects

В a device that uses a beam of light to create an image

С a device that uses ink to create an image

D the number of dots used to create an image

E a device used to store pictures on cameras

F a measurement of image size

G the adjustment of devices to correctly display colors

H a device that records images for the computer

I a device that loads papers to be scanned

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

Word Bank

Optical zoo                CCD      digital zoom

1Using __________ blurs a photo's detail.

2 A thicker lens will increase your camera's _______.        

3 Digital cameras need a(n) ________ to capture an image.

Listen and read the computer store advertisement again. What do the all-in-one packages for printers incorporate?

Listening

Listen to a conversation between a salesman and a photographer. Choose the correct answers.

1)What does the woman want to do?

A return her inkjet printer

В exchange her SuperShot 350

С buy more professional equipment

D research inkjet and a laser printers

2) What can you infer about the woman?

A Her last inkjet printer broke.

В She is buying her first digital camera.

С She plans on selling her old equipment.

D She wants to improve the quality of her work.

Listen again and complete the conversation.

S: May I recommend the SuperShot 350? It has 15 times 1_________ _________ and two times digital zoom.

P: That's pretty much what I have now. I'm looking for something a bit 2 _____ ______.

S: Okay... how about the SnapPro series? This one has 30 times optical zoom and 5 times digital.

P: How many 3 ______   does it have?

S: Fifteen, which gives you incredible detail.

P: That 4 ______ ________. Now, I'd also like to start printing my own pictures.

S: Well, we have some great deals on inkjet and 5 ________ _________.

P: I'm leaning towards a laser printer. Inkjets just can't print as well.

S: Okay, the PrintBeam EX is a two-in-one laser printer and scanner. It prints at 2400 6 ______.    

Speaking

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

USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:

May I recommend the...

This one has...

I'd also like to start...

Student A: You are salesman. Talk to Student В about:

• what he or she needs

• desired specifications

Student B: You are a customer. Choose a product you need and answer Student A's questions.

Writing

9. Use the conversation from Task 8 to fill in the customer's review on a discussion board. Talk about what item you bought, the specifications of the item, and what you will use it for.                                              

Compumart Sale?

BigSaver 110:

Has anyone been to the Compumart Sale? What did you get? Where they helpful? Should I check it out? ________________________________________________

Re: Compumart Sale___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

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