THE PARTS OF A
COMPUTER
COMPUTER
The part of the computer that sends the imadges to the monitor.
graphics card
What is the purpose of video conferencing?
To allow for face-to-face communication when participants are in different physical locations.
What does it mean?
Can you speak up?
Speak more loudly
What are suitable for small talk?
Weather, pets, food, sports and so on
What is the meaning?
A shoulder to cry on
A person I could trust to listen to my problems.
This device connects a computer to a phone so that the user can access the Internet.
Modem
What equipment do you need for video conferencing?
a camera (webcam), microphone, speakers, a display screen, and a stable internet connection. A headset is also recommended for better audio
What does it mean?
hang up the call
end the call
What are some topics to avoid when making small talk?
Politics, religions, personal problems...
What is the meaning?
hit it off
became friends immediately
It is an input device. It is good for moving and pointing to objects on the screen.
Mouse
What things must be installed on your computer in order to have video conferencing?
What does it mean?
hang on
wait (informal)
Locations where small talks often take places.
Bus stop, at coferences, at waiting rooms...
What is the meaning?
see eye to eye
to agree
This device, is the most important way of inputting data into many programs.
Keyboard
What does it mean?
hold on
wait (formal)
What are the three main reasons people make small talk?
To be frindly, to fill an uncomfortable silence, to lead to more serious matter of discussion
What is the meaning?
clear the air
make smb feel less angry and upset.
This is the ‘brian’ of the computer.
CPU
How many people can participate in video conferences?
It depends on technical support
What does it mean?
get through
make contact with the person you are calling
What does it mean?
struke up
to begin (often suddenly)
What is the meaning?
to know smb inside out
understand smd very well and know everything about him/her