Fill the gaps with the following words:
Hardware, monitor, instructions, output, storage, sections, execute, ports, is fed, software, brain, performs, data, input, peripherals, devices, communication
First data (1)into the computer memory. Then, when the program is run, the computer (2) a set of instructions and process the (3). Finally we can see the results (the output) on the screen or in printed form.
A computer system consists of two parts: hardware and (4). (5) is any electronic or mechanical part you can see or touch. Software is a set of (6) called a program, which tells the computer what to do. There are three basic hardware (7): the central processing unit (CPU), main memory and peripherals.
Perhaps the most influential component is the central processing unit. Its function is to (8) program instructions and to coordinate the activities of all other units. . In a way it is a (9) of a computer.
The main memory (a collection of RAM chips) holds the instructions and data which are being processed by the CPU.
(10) are the physical units attached to the computer. They include storage devices and input/output (11).
(12) devices (hard drives, dvd drives or flash drives) provide a permanent storage of both data and programs.
(13) devices enable data to go into the computer’s memory. The most common of them are the mouse and the keyboard.
(14) devices enable us to extract the finished product from the system. for example, the computer shows the output on the (15).
On the rear panel of the computer there are several (16) in which we can plug a wide range of peripherals. They allow the (17) between the computer and devices.
2. I wondered Jame had been Lon’s devoted friend.
3. I wondered was possible to get seats for the new performance.
4. I wondered Diana ever had bren to the Bolshoi box office.
5. I wondered was the dramatist writing a new comedy by now.
6. I wondered everyone had noticed the elegance of the scenery on the stage.
7. I wondered why was there so much cruelty in the film.
8. I wondered how long was the interwals between the acts.
9. I wondered Maria recieved me e-mail yesterday.
10. I wondered what theatre they went in the first place.
11. I wondered how we can reply to this greeting.
2. The Aerostar Hotel is very good and surprisingly___(INEXPENSIVE)
3. Ramil got lost because the map he had with him was___(INACCURATE)
4. Max has become very and has stopped going to lectures. (IRRESPONSIBLE)
5. Ali fell 30 metres down the mountain but amazingly was ___ (UNINJURED)
6. I am afraid I have to ___ with you on that issue (DISAGREE)
7. In the UK it's ___ to drive a car if you're under 16 (ILLEGAL)
8. Katya is rather ___ , considering she's already 21 (IMMATURE)
9. The boss gave me a ___ look when I arrived two hours late (DISAPPROVING)