初级商务英语口语辅导：办公自动化

初级商务英语口语辅导：办公自动化

Lesson Nine 办公自动化(Office Automation) #

Talking about hardware

I’d like to buy a computer with up-to-date components. #

I’m afraid this software is not compatible with the main board. #

Your memory is too small to run this application software. #

A good model of computer includes a Pentium 2.2G processor, 256MB of RAM, a 40GB hard drive, a DVD-ROM drive, a SB live deluxe and a 17-inch monitor. #

Talking about virus, internet and operation

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Virus is a self-duplicating computer program that interferes with a computer’s hardware of operating system.

In order to protect your data, you need to install a powerful anti-virus program on the hard disk. #

These two documents have been infected with a virus.

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CIH is a very destructive virus. #

CIH virus triggers/strikes/breaks out on the 26th of April or any month. #

Do you often go online?

I love surfing the internet.

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He’s a netizen/nethead/cyber addict. #

John Dow has a lot of net pals.

What kind of web site do you often browse?

Our homepage was attacked by hackers.

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Do you do online shopping?

You can download all kinds of cute clip arts from this site. #

My computer is down again.

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Press the right button on the mouse. #

Move the cursor here, and double click the left button on the mouse. #

Please key/type in your password. #

Please log in/out.

Remember to save before you exit.

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Please backup your important documents on a mobile hard disc drive. #

Giving instructions

Key in your password.

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Insert a floppy disc into Drive A.

To turn on the machine, turn the power knob clockwise. Turn it counter-clockwise to turn it off. #

Press the button once to start the machine. To stop it, press the same button once again.

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If you press these two keys (ctrl and space bar) at the same time, you can switch the status from English to Chinese, or vice versa.

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