Task 2. Which computer specialist will do the following?
a) researches, designs and develops computers, or parts of computers; b) maintains the link between PCs and workstations connected in a network; c) organizes the sale and delivery and, if necessary, installation and testing; d) writes the programs which enable a computer to carry out particular tasks; e) studies methods of working within an organization to decide how tasks can be done efficiently by computers; f) is responsible for maintaining, updating and modifying the software used by a company; g) manages projects, technology and people; h) designs, tests and improves programs for computer-aided design and manufacture, business applications, computer networks and games
Task 3. Complete the table using the information from the text and your own ideas. The following words and expressions could help you:
ambitious; clever; creative; conscientious; industrious; strong-willed; persistent; just; punctual; resolute; smart; tactful; logical mind; qualified; have experience in this kind of job; bright; communicative; be able to earn the trust of the team; to be a man of character; to have a good sense of humor, never shirk the task; to praise; good to get along with
| job title | nature of work | technical skills | personal qualities |
| IT manager | |||
| Systems Analyst | |||
| Software Engineer/Designer | |||
| Computer Services Engineering Technician | |||
| Network Support Person | |||
| Computer Salesperson | |||
| Application Programmer | |||
| Systems Support Persons | |||
| Hardware Engineer |
Task 4. Classify these jobs under the heading that best describes their function.
Software engineer, help desk technician, database administrator, trainer, network analyst, system analyst, hardware engineer, network administrator.
| analyze | design/develop | manage | support |
| a…/b… | c…/d… | e…/f… | g…/h… |
Task 5. Draw lines between the columns to make true sentences about jobs.
A technical designer controls all the operations and people in a project.
A project writer writes documentation of a program or device.
A web specialist plans and keeps websites updated.
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A security manager designs applications against viruses.
Task 6. Study the personal profile of Charles Graham. Which is the most suitable job for him?
Charles Graham
-28 years old.
-Education: 3 A-levels.
-In-depth knowledge of Apple Macintosh equipment.
-Course in graphic design and page-layout applications from Highland Art School.
-Proficient in Adobe PageMaker.
-Diploma in word processing. Wide experience in MS Word and WordPerfect.
-Present job: Computer operator for PromoPrint, a company specializing in publishing catalogues and promotional material.
Task 7. a) Complete the sentences below using for, since or ago.
Use this Help box.
| Help box For: We’ve used Microsoft Internet Explorer for two years. Since: I’ve been a programmer since 1993. Ago: I left university seven years ago. |
I’ve been looking for a job … April.
They’ve used a fax machine … the past two years.
Kate Jackson studied computer sciences … three years.
I got married six years…
She’s been working for this firm …1990.
B) What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences?
I’ve worked for a year as a senior programmer.
I worked for a year as a senior programmer.
Task 8. Sarah Brown is one of the applicants for the job of Senior Programmer. Read her letter of application and put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
19 Sandford Street
London NW 7 4HH
Mr. Scott
Personnel Manager
Digitum
75 Parkhill Street
London SW2 3DE
Dear Mr. Scott,
I am writing to (1) (apply) … for the position of Senior Programmer which (2) (advertise) … on 28 February in The Times
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I (3) (work) … as a computer programmer for the last three years. After graduation I (4) (work) … for a year with NCR and (5) (be) … now … with Intelligent Software for two years. I design systems in COBOL for use in large retail chains. These have been very successful and we (6) (win) … several new contracts in the UK and Europe on the strength of my team’s success.
Last year I (7) (spend) … three months in Spain testing our programs and also (8) (make)… several short visits to Italy so I have a basic knowledge of Spanish and Italian. Now I feel ready for more responsibility and more challenging work and would welcome the opportunity to learn about a new industry.
I enclose my curriculum vitae and look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Sarah Brown.
Task 9
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