English for information technology

THE UNIVERSITY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT HO CHI MINH CITY

Presentation Subject

Graphical User Interfaces

Instructor: Masters HOANG ANH
Class: 03-IT University 1
Performed by: Group 6

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DO TRUNG NGHIA
PHAN MINH KIM NGUYEN

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NGUYEN HUU NHAN
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The infinitives

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Study this diagram and answer the questions

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Complete this questionnaire by answer the questions

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Speaking

Reading

Language
Work

Unit 7: Graphical User Interfaces


STATER

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

1 – window 2 – icon

3 – menu

submenu

8 – button

7 – desktop

4 – system tray5 – taskbar

6–

1–d
2–c
3–a
4–f
5–g
6–h
7–e
8–b


1. How does it differ from Fig 1?
Menu choices, toolbar terms, icons, no system tray, no task bar
2. 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.

Lets is used with this structure.

Examples:
A GUI allows you to use a computer without knowing
any operating system commands.

Examples:
A GUI lets you point to icons and click a mouse button
to execute a task.

The X Window System enables Unix-based computers
to have a graphical look and feel.

help can be used with either structure
Examples: Voice recognition software helps disabled users (to) access computers.


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2
3
4
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7
8

Complete the gap in each sentence with the correct from of the

verb in brackets.

to get

The Help facility enables users…………….(get) advice on most problems.
Adding more memory lets your computer…………….(work) faster.
Windows allows you………………...(display) two different folders at the samework
time.
The Shift key allows you……………..(type) in upper case.

to display the numeric keypad to move the mouse pointer.
The MouseKeys feature enables you…………….(use)
ALT + TAB allows you……………............(switch) between programs.

to type
The Sticky Keys feature helps disabled people………………
(operate) two keys simultaneously.
use window to the Clipboard.

ALT + PRINT SRCEEN lets you……………….(copy) an image of antoactive
to switch

to operate

copy


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Describe the function of the these features using 'enabling' verbs

1

you to navigate a document quickly
In a window, the vertical scroll barallows
………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………..

2

helps you to locate a file
The Find command………………………………………………...

3

enables you to undo previous actions
The Undo command ………………………………………………

4

lets you transfer data between files
Cut and paste ……………………………………………………..

5

allows you to make a copy of any screen display
Print Screen ……………………………………………………….

6

enable you to select an aption
Menus ……………………………………………………………..

7

allows you to recover deleted documents
Recycle bin ………………………………………………………..

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help you to learn about new features
Tooltips ……………………………………………………………


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

1. What does the Outlook Express let you do?

2. Which feature shows you current

1. Sent email if you have internet access

2. The taskbar

programs ?
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?

6. Which feature shows other computers networked with your?

7. Which feature lets you see which files are stored on your

5. Solid green blue

6. My Network Place

7. My computer

PC?
8. What is the program that helps you get on the internet?

9. How do you delete files permanently?

8. The Internet Connection Wizard

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
4 record an appointment

5 get help

3 access a keyboard
6 write new mail

1–b
2–e
3–f
4–a
5–d
6–c


Speaking

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

Do you know how to:
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?

hover

drag and drop

Yes

select

No


Thank you
for listening