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

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Lesson Nine 办公自动化(Office Automation)

Talking about hardware

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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 #

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. #

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. #

Do you do online shopping? #

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

My computer is down again. #

Press the right button on the mouse.

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

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Please key/type in your password. #

Please log in/out.

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Remember to save before you exit. #

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

Giving instructions

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Key in your password. #

Insert a floppy disc into Drive A.

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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. #

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. #