TECHNICAL ENGLISH

PROF. JULIO A. RODRGUEZ VAUCHER

HANDOUT N 1

1- Look for a photo that represents each technological device and write a brief description per unit.
Follow the example.-

This is a computer, an electronic device that

manipulates information, or data. It has the ability
to store, retrieve, and process data.
You can use a computer to type documents, send
email, play games, and browse the Web. You can
also use it to edit or create spreadsheets,
presentations, and even videos.

Computer
Plotter
Remote sensor
3D printer
Mainframe
Minicomputer
PDA
Smart watch
Drone

2- As you already know, adjectives are words used to describe or characterise a noun. Please, write 2
adjectives per technological device as in the example. Avoid repeating adjectives.-

Computer 3D Printer Plotter Remote Sensor Mainframe Smart watch

large expensive

3- What is OCR?1 Answer this question using no more than 100 characters.-

Grammar activities: Revision of prepositions,-

4- For each sentence, write either 'in', 'at', 'on' or "X" if no preposition is needed.-

1. I'll see you ___________ next week.

2. He was born __________ 1991.
3. Did you see her __________ today?
4. It starts ____________ tomorrow.
5. It was sunny ______________ my birthday.
6. It will be ready ___________ eight months.
7. What's on the TV ___________ midnight.
8. The factory closed ____________ June.
9. _________the winter, it usually snows.
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10. ___________ Friday, she spoke to me.
11. What are you doing _____________ the weekend?
12. I'll see you __________ a moment.
13. The anniversary is ___________ May 10th.
14. Where did you go ________ last summer?
15. The movie starts __________ 20 minutes.
16. ________ the moment, I'm busy.
17. They were very popular __________ the 1980s.
18. My appointment is ___________ Thursday morning.
19. We had the meeting _________ last week.
20. Are you staying at home ___________ Christmas Day.
21. I have to speak to the boss __________ lunchtime.
22. _________ 8 o'clock, I must leave.

5- Now complete the following sentences using for, from, and in.-

1. Q: When will you be in Toronto?

A: I'll be in Toronto ________ three days. (for, in, from)

2. Q: How long do you plan to stay in Los Angeles?

A: I plan to stay in Los Angeles ________ one week. (in, from, for)

3. Q: What are the store hours?

A: The store is open ________ 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. (from, for, in)

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Guatemala 1172
Tel.: 2 924 70 66