English for information technology

Bài giảng nói về chủ đề Graphical User Interface. Hướng dẫn giải đáp một số câu hỏi về giao diện đồ họa cho người dùng và giới thiệu hình ảnh về giao diện cũn như trả lời cụ thể tên từng cấu trúc bộ phận. Làm rõ một số điểm ngữ pháp về cách sử dụng infinitive và toinfinitive cho các bạn các ví dụ và giải cụ thể để các bạn có thể nắm rõ kiến thức.

Presentation Subject

Graphical User Interfaces

THE UNIVERSITY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT HO CHI MINH CITY

Performed by: Group 6Class: 03-IT University 1

1 DO TRUNG NGHIA

2 PHAN MINH KIM NGUYEN

3 NGUYEN DINH BAO NGOC4 NGUYEN HUU NHAN

5 NGUYEN THI HUYNH NHU Instructor: Masters HOANG ANH

Unit 7: Graphical User Interfaces

Language Work

Study this diagram of a graphical user interface (GUI) Identify these features:

1 – window 2 – icon 3 – menu 4 – system tray5 – taskbar 6 – submenu 7 – desktop 8 – button

1 – d2 – c3 – a4 – f5 – g6 – h7 – e8 – b

1 How does it differ from Fig 1?

Menu choices, toolbar terms, icons, no system tray, no task bar2 In what ways is it the same?

windows, icons, menu, pointer

Language Work:

New developments in computing are often designed to make something easier These verbs are often used to describe such developments: allow let enable permit help

Verbs + object + infinitive Verbs + object + to-infinitive

Allow, enable and permit are used with this structure.

A GUI allows you to use a

computer without knowing any operating system commands

The X Window System enables Unix-based computers to have a

graphical look and feel.

Lets is used with this structure.Examples:

A GUI lets you point to icons

and click a mouse button to execute a task.

help can be used with either structure

Examples: Voice recognition software helps disabled users (to)

access computers.

4 Complete the gap in each sentence with the correct from of the verb in brackets.

1 The Help facility enables users……….(get) advice on most problems.

2 Adding more memory lets your computer……….(work) faster.

3 Windows allows you……… (display) two different folders at the same time.

4 The Shift key allows you……… (type) in upper case.5 The MouseKeys feature enables you……….(use) the

numeric keypad to move the mouse pointer.

6 ALT + TAB allows you……… (switch) between programs.

7 The Sticky Keys feature helps disabled people……… (operate) two keys simultaneously.

8 ALT + PRINT SRCEEN lets you……….(copy) an image of an active window to the Clipboard.

to get

workto display

to type

to useto switch

to operatecopy

5 Describe the function of the these features using 'enabling' verbs1 In a window, the vertical scroll bar

………

2 The Find command………

3 The Undo command ………

4 Cut and paste ………

helps you to locate a file

enables you to undo previous actionslets you transfer data between files

allows you to make a copy of any screen displayenable you to select an aption

allows you to recover deleted documentshelp you to learn about new features

READING Study this diagram of the Windows Desktop and answer these questions about its features.

1 What does the Outlook Express let you do?

1 Sent email if you have internet access2 Which feature shows you current

programs ?2 The taskbar

3 How do you read the date?3 Pause the mouse pointer over the time box

4 What is My Briefcase for?4 If you take files and documents to and from PC at work, this feature help keep them organised and up to date

5 Which background colour is most

common? 5 Solid green blue6 Which feature shows other

computers networked with your?

6 My Network Place7 Which feature lets you see which

files are stored on your PC?

7 My computer8 What is the program that helps

you get on the internet?

8 The Internet Connection Wizard9 How do you delete files permanently? 9 Empty the Recycle Bin

PROBLEM-SOLVING Study this version of a GUI Which part of the screen

would you touch if you want to:

1 make a phone call 2 send an email 3 access a keyboard4 record an appointment 5 get help 6 write new mail

1 – b2 – e3 – f4 – a5 – d6 – c

Work in groups Complete this questionnaire for yourself Then take turns in your group to explain how to perform each of these actions You may need these verbs:

Choose right/left/double-lick on hover drag and drop select

Do you know how to:Yes No

1 create a folder?2 start a program?

3 shut down the system?

4 adjust the speaker volume?5 arrange the icons?

6 in Windows, show Tooltips?

Speaking

Thank you for listening