safely even when the computer IS TURNED OFF. (active/passive)
5. Study the rules:
Passive Voice
Active Voice: They turn off the computer.
Они выключают компьютер.
Passive Voice: The computer is turned off by them.
Компьютер выключается ими.
Structure: ___+to be (in the correct form) +Ved/3 + by someone
Remember: we need to change subject and object. Plus, we need to change only the verb TO BE in grammar tenses. The main verb will always be in 3 form or with -ed ending.
We use Passive Voice:
– If a subject is a recipient of a verb’s action;
– If we don’t know who does an action or it doesn’t matter for us.
Passive Voice with modal verbs:
Active Voice: People can call the processor the brain of the computer.
Passive Voice: The processor can be called the brain of the computer by people.
6. Match the phrases in Active and Passive Voice:
7. Complete the description of the laptop with Passive Voice:
The model of the laptop is Titan GT77 – 12U. This laptop ______ (build) for gamers and creators. The main processing chip called Intel Core i9—12900HX processor that ______ (manufacture) by the Intel Corporation. It operates at a clock speed of 5.00 GHz and has 8 Performance-cores and 8 Efficient-cores. Electronics for driving the graphics output has a memory capacity of 8 GB. The laptop ______ (equip) with several sets of expansion memory slots for DDR5 memory. RAM ______ (can reach) up to 128 GB. A massive storage space ______ (can create) with the help of SSD slot – 8 TB. Lightning modes of keyboard and laptop ______ (switch) into various styles. A 17.3 inch, flat display screen ______ (make) with a resolution of 3840 by 2160.The operating system that ______ (use) to control the system – Windows 11.
8. Rewrite the sentences into Passive Voice:
1) John wrote this manual. (Past Simple)
2) I must check the installation process.
3) Do people make computers of steel?
4) They don’t open all programmes at once.
5) Our company doesn’t use this browser.
6) We turn on cameras for video conferences.
7) He didn’t change the battery. (Past Simple)
8) Do you upgrade it every week?
9) She shouldn’t mute him during meetings.
10) I buy a new phone once in two years.
9. Choose the correct grammar form (active or passive):
a. Simon chooses/is chosen a new motherboard.
b. The CPU cools/is cooled by a fan.
c. People usually use/are used the RAM to store data.
d. Special cases can protect/can be protected the internal components.
e. He invited/was invited to the teambuilding event by us.
f. Do you need to print/need to be printed images?
g. The power supply provides/is provided power to all of the computer components.
h. No, the hard drive doesn’t use/isn’t used to remove data. It stores/is stored it!
i. Cache should delete/should be deleted from time to time.
10. Match the following abbreviations with their meanings:
11. Suggest the appropriate types of computers for these people. Explain your choice and try to use Passive Voice constructions:
Example: I think that this laptop is suitable for a film lover because the laptop is connected with the TV, so it’s more comfortable to watch movies with the use of the bigger screen. Also, this laptop can be taken to any public places and transport due to its compact size. For watching films there is everything that is needed: display, keyboard, touchpad and a cable to connect the laptop to the TV.
– Systems administrator
– Designer
– Student
– Professional gamer/streamer
12. Study the information about the computer and describe it using the following questions:
– What is the memory size of the computer?
– How fast is the CPU?
– What is the capacity of the hard drive and SSD?
– Which operation system does it use?
– What multimedia features does it have?
– What can this computer be used for? Why?
Now you know:
– components of computer hardware;
– how to use Passive Voice.
Vocabulary:
Unit 3. Network hardware
1. Divide the following advantages and disadvantages of network hardware and express your opinion about each point:
1. Requires electricity to function, which can be unreliable in some places.
2. Helps you connect to the Internet and share data
3. Provides access to a lot of information and resources
4. May require technical expertise to troubleshoot problems
5. Makes it possible for multiple devices to work together
6. Allows you to work from home or other remote locations
7. Can slow down if there are too many users
8. Can make your work faster and more efficient
9. Can be expensive to set up and maintain
10. Needs to be protected from hackers and viruses
Advantages:______________________________________________
Disadvantages:___________________________________________
Phrases to express your opinion:
In my opinion…
As I see it…
Personally I think that…
My point of view is that…
2. Read the text and put the missing words:
In this article we are going to have a look at the main 1.______. They are crucial to know for systems