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To visit a computer superstore these days is to step into a dizzying world of cybernetics by way of computer applications unimagined even a generation ago. A dazzling array of software packages allows a huge choice of programs to load onto the home computer. Brightly colored screens on monitors invite the shopper to use a mouse, a peripheral that allows users to point to the operations they want to use on the computer. They can explore the Internet, an international system of computer networks, connected by means of a telephone device called a modem or through other means. Interested consumers can correspond electronically from their home computers by email and organize accounts on a spreadsheet program that aids recordkeeping. It's part of the brave new world of computers—and the wave of the future for us all.

The industry had created a major database that held the information committed to its computer system.

He bought all the hardware he needed for his system, including a new hard drive.

He wanted his computer to interface, or connect and operate, with another system.

Her eyes followed the small blinking line, or cursor, that showed where new type was being entered on the computer screen.

The system had been invaded by a hacker, who used a computer to penetrate other computer systems and networks.

The new operating system offered an interesting array of icons, small pictures on the screen that represent applications or files.

The sales representative assured him that the system was user -friendly, that is, easy to operate and understand.

The writer was able to use the entire network of computers that shared a database.

He was thrilled to be able to locate information on a website, one "page" among millions on the Internet's World Wide Web.

The teacher wanted her students to be on line at their computers so that they could have direct access to the information available on the Internet.

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Definiciones

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cursor: the small blinking arrow or line that signals where your data or type will be entered on a computer monitor
cybernetics: the study of computer technology
database: information stored in a specific format, usually available to a user through a computer
e-mail: electronic mail, written communication sent from one computer to another
hacker: a person who uses computers recreationally and sometimes illegally for the purpose of invading other computer systems and networks
hardware: the physical components of a computer system, including screen, keyboard, central processing unit, and so on
icon: a small picture that identifies an application or file on a computer screen
interface: the way in which two systems come together to perform a joint function
Internet: a group of networks accessible to the user via modems; vast quantities of information are available through the Internet
modem: a modulator/ demodulator, a device that allows signals from one computer to speak to another computer through telephone lines and thus go online
monitor: a video screen on which computer programs can be viewed
mouse: a pointing device that allows users to indicate on the screen what operation they want to perform
network: a group of computers linked through a shared communication code
on line: having direct access to information through the computer, usually by being connected to a computer network
peripherals: devices connected to computers to allow additional functions: printers, pointing devices such as a mouse or touchpad, and modems
software: the programs that tell the computer what functions to perform
spreadsheet: a computer program that allows the user to enter and manipulate data, especially numbers
user -friendly: describes computer applications that are easy to learn and use
voicemail: a system that allows a telephone to take or leave messages electronically
website: a "location" on the part of the Internet known as the World Wide Web, which provides graphics and sound as well as text

Ejercicio Final

Escoge diez palabras o términos de la lista de hoy. Escribe cinco oraciones en las líneas de abajo.

Escribe las otras en tarjetas con su definición y añádelas a tu lista general de palabras. En este punto, ya debes tener al menos 50 palabras en tu lista personal. ¡Pídele a un amigo que te haga una prueba con estas nuevas palabras!

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