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a. backup b. configure c. customize
8.This is a useful ______ for managing tasks.
a. lacks b. open-source c. tool
9.I prefer reading ______ before using new programs.
a. issues b. manuals c. backups
7. Answer the questions:
– Which software do you know for generating passwords?
– How do you usually backup important data?
– How can software assist users?
– What challenges have you faced due to lack of resources when working with software?
8. Read the sentences from the text and complete the table:
– Every system administrator needs to have special software to close tasks faster.
– It’ll be easier for you
– This one is more expensive than some of its analogues.
– One of the most popular open-sources is Ansible.
– I decided to write my personal list of must-have tools for better understanding
– Finally, one of the best tools for remote connectivity in my opinion – Teamviewer.
9.Study the rules:
Degrees of comparison
Pay attention:
– If a short adjective ends with -y ? we change y into i: happy – happier – the happiest
– If a short adjective has consonant-vowel-consonant (согласный-гласный-согласный), we need to double one consonant: big – bigger – the biggest
Irregular adjectives:
– good – better – the best
– bad – worse – the worst
– far – farther (usually about distance) /further (usually about abstract things) – the farthest/furthest
Note:
old – elder – the eldest (if we are talking about age: the eldest brother – самый старший брат)
old – older – the oldest (in the meaning of «старый»: the oldest bag – самая старая сумка)
10. Write the correct comparative and superlative forms:
late -> _____-> _____
complicating -> _____-> _____
good -> _____-> _____
near -> _____-> _____
old -> _____-> _____
exciting -> _____-> _____
bad -> _____-> _____
comfortable -> _____-> _____
hot -> _____-> _____
far -> _____-> _____
dirty -> _____-> _____
patient -> _____-> _____
11. Open the brackets with the correct form of adjective:
SaltStack and Ansible are nice tools for automating IT infrastructure. Before making a choice between them, it’s important to consider your specific needs and choose the tool that will be the ____ (good) for meeting these needs.
SaltStack is _____ (powerful) tool than Ansible, because it allows you to manage complex infrastructure. One of the _____ (big) advantages of SaltStack is its speed. SaltStack uses a master-slave architecture, which means that changes can be made quickly. Thus, with this software your infrastructure will remain secure. Another advantage of SaltStack is its scalability. SaltStack can easily manage thousands of servers, making it ideal for large-scale deployments.
In comparison with Saltstack, Ansible is ___ (simple) and ____ (easy) to use for small or medium-sized deployments. Ansible uses a push-based architecture, which means that changes are made on the client-side. This makes Ansible _____ (lightweight) than SaltStack. Another advantage of Ansible is its simplicity, so beginners and non-coders don’t have any problems while using it.
So, which one is _____ (good)? If you need to manage a large-scale deployment with complex infrastructure, then Ansible is a ____ (bad) choice than Saltstack. For that purpose, you should use Saltstack. If you have a ____ (small) deployment and want a tool that is easy to use and set up, then Ansible is _____ (suitable) for you.
12. Look at the information, compare the tools and choose the best one in your opinion:
Wireshark:
Price – free
Complexity – complex
Flexibility – very flexible
Monitoring – designed for packet capture and analysis, not for real-time
Features – packet analysis, real-time monitoring, historical data analysis, troubleshooting tools
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor:
Price – commercial
Complexity – easy to use for basic monitoring
Flexibility – flexible
Monitoring – real-time and historical network performance
Features – real-time monitoring, historical data analysis, troubleshooting tools, traffic shaping, QoS monitoring, and more
13. Read the situation and do the task:
Your colleague Helen is an HR manager. She needs to choose a new program for making notes during job interviews instead of Notepad. Helen decided to ask you for help. You need to recommend her the other tool with the same function. Don’t forget to use comparative forms of adjectives.
If you don’t have any ideas, you can use the following information about OneNote: OneNote is compatible with Windows OS, IOS, and Android. There are some drawing tools, voice notes, and image embedding. Also, you can share your notes with others.
Helen: Hi, how are you?
Your line:___________
Helen: Well, I’m trying to decide which software I want to use for note-taking.
Your line:___________
Helen: I’ve been using Notepad recently, but sometimes it’s so irritating for me. Can you please recommend any other options?
Your line:___________
Helen: Do you think this one is harder to use?
Your line:___________
Helen: Can I also edit in it my text? For example, use different shrifts and colours?
Your line:___________
Helen: What about voice notes or drawing?
Your line:___________
Helen: And is it compatible with other OS? Or is it only for Windows?
Your line:___________
Helen: Thanks a lot! I think I’ll try that one and see how it goes.
Your line:___________
Now you know:
– how to talk about software in English;
– how to compare things with the use of adjectives;
– how to agree, disagree and express your doubts.
Vocabulary:
Unit 6. Operating systems
1. Look at the picture and discuss the questions:
– What is an operating system?
– Can you name any types of OS?
– How can you install OS?
– Why do you need to update OS?
2. Read the letter and answer the questions:
To: Sam Barewell
Subject: Installation of new version of Windows
Dear Sam,
I am writing to ask for your support with my computer’s operating system. I encountered some issues with my current OS yesterday. Can you please guide me and give instructions on how to download and install the latest version of Windows? Additionally, I would appreciate if you could advise me on how to fix any bugs that may arise during the installation process.
Thank you for your time and assistance in advance.
Sincerely,
Jakob Leen
– What is the purpose of Jakob’s letter?
– Why does he want to upgrade OS?
