PORTFOLIO 1

PORTFOLIO 1

1. VOCABULARY

   • Computer vocabulary
     • anti-virus software - a program that finds and removes viruses from a computer
     • bug - a (small) defect or fault in a program
     • data - Usually means the information (text, pictures, audio etc) that you create or share on a computer, as opposed to the programs that manipulate the data.
     • file - a specific computer record. It could contain data such as text (eg essay.doc), or a program such as paint.exe.
     • hard disk - the main disk inside a computer used for storing programs and information. It is hard because it is metal.
     • A keyboard Refers to the input device having a set of keys that you press in order to input a text or a command.
       • To upload Refers to copying or moving programs or information to a larger computer system or the internet
         • To upgrade to improve the quality or usefulness of something, such as a machine or a computer program.
           • To type Refers to write on a computer using the keys of a keyboard
   • Idioms to talk about “ time”
     • Since my mum retired, she has got a lot of time on her hands
     • I don´t really llike TV so much, but I watch it when I want to kill time
     • I know your busy with your hobbies these days,but you have to make time for me!
     • When you are working withvaluable stamps, you have to take your time and do it slowly
     • I hope the programme starts on time because I have set the video to record it
     • We got to the pool just in time to see Peter win the rice
   • Phrasal verbs
     • If you turn down an offer, you refuse it, or don´t accept it
     • If you look down on someone,you think you are better thn they are
     • If you came down with a minor illness, you start suffering from it
     • If a vet puts down an animal
     • If something get you down, it depresses you
   • Magic metaphors
     • To save time, , we decided to get everything ready first
     • Stop wasting time watching TV and get your homework done
     • I spend most of my free to time playing volleyball
     • As a senior manager, Mr Halrridon´s time is very valuable
   • Irregular verbs
   • Occupations
     • Labourer: does hard phisical work, such as repairing roads
     • Architect: desigs houses and other buildings
     • Account: deals with the income and the expenses of a business
     • journalist: writes articles and report for a newspaper
     • Civil servant: works in a goverment office
     • Miner: digs coal or gold
     • Plumber: deals with the water system in buildings
     • Civil engineer: designs and builds roads and bridges
     • Electrian: deals with the electrical system in buildings
     • Sales rep: sells products to business
   • suffixes
     • Active, activity
     • enjoy, enjoyment
     • Kind, Kindness
     • major, majority
     • polite, politeness
     • employ, emploiment
     • atrac

2. GRAMMAR

   • Preset simple
     • I play
   • Present continuos
     • I am playing
   • QUESTIONS
     • Can we listen to music
     • Would you like to play with the skuisy

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