III. Sort out

value, load, offer, local, spacious, add, card big, system, allow, reliable, hope, start, difference, understand, plentiful, ensure, fast, basic, buy, support, similarity, decide, expandable, quality, retailer, compatible, price, separate

Noun	Verb	Adjective
1. _______________________ 2. _______________________ 3. _______________________	1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________	1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________

IV. What is the Odd-One-Out

• more, less, higher, best, faster, slow, better, most, easier, latest, slimmer, cheaper

• computer, hard-drive, processor, peripherals, software, system, money, printer, device, monitor

• should, need, use, can, have to, be able to, may.

V. Make up word-combinations

essential, shops, features, technical, download, a decision, receive, retailers, broadband

• ______ warranty

• make _____

• ______ support

• similar _______

• _____ multimedia

• _______ line

• local _______

• ________ peripheral

• online ______

VI. Make all possible word-combinations with the words from the box

computer suitable standard personal system buy use reliable compatible latest clone low-end high-end new powerful

VII. Answer the following questions:

1. What questions do you ask while choosing a computer?

2. How can we decide what system will fit our needs?

3. What is better: laser printer or ink-jet printer?

4. What should we remember buying a computer mostly for typing?

5. What is the best option to download multimedia?

6. Have brand name and clone computers similar or different features?

7. Why should the system be expandable if we want to use it for some time?

VIII. Say whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your reason.

SENTENCES	TRUE	FALSE	CORRECTION
The price question is the most important when buying a new computers.
We need only a fast processor to run highly demanding applications.
If a user already has peripherals and software they must be compatible with the computer he buys.
It isn’t necessary to receive a warranty and good technical support.
A personal digital assistant is more manageable than a laptop.
A dial-up connection is expensive but fast.
Clone computers are worse than brand name computers.
It is cheaper to make a purchase in an online shop.