WRITING DESCRIBING COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER PROBLEMS 5 FIRST Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first using the word given. Use between two and five words. 1. That s the memory stick. I put my presentation on it. WHERE That s .............................................. put my presentation. 2. I bought a wonderful webcam yesterday. WHICH The webcam .............................................. is wonderful. 3. You met an engineer yesterday. He designs microchips. WHOM The engineer .............................................. designs microchips. 4. Did you use this laser printer? THAT It this .............................................. used? 5. Customer Services use headsets. The headsets are a new Samsung model. WHICH The headsets .............................................. are a new Samsung model. 6. I need to print immediately. PRINTING I need ............................................... ACTIVITIES 7. Copying books is illegal. MAKING .............................................. is illegal. 8. I need this picture scanned. SCAN I need .............................................. this picture. 6 PET Write about 35-45 words for one or both of the following. A. You have just bought a new computer. Write an email to an English friend of yours. In your email you should: describe the type of computer (e.g. desktop, laptop, etc.) and the characteristics of the hard disk and RAM describe the input and output devices describe the storage device that you will use and why. B. You have a problem with your printer. Write an email to the Customer Service to explain your problem and ask for help. In your email you should: provide all the details about your printer (brand, type, model, etc.) describe the problem ask for help (e.g. substitution, repair, etc.). Tips for PET writing 2 Use an informal style Remember that your email is being sent to an English friend, so use an English name in the opening greeting: Hi Jane,/Dear Paul, Write a short introduction: Thank you for your email/How nice to hear from you/I have great news/I want to tell you about You can condense your information into a single paragraph, but remember to answer all the three questions, otherwise you will lose marks. Remember to end your email in a suitable way: See you/Write back soon. 96 Module 2 UPDATING