Task2
Now, comparethe two texts abovein terms oftheirpurposes and structures.Usethe table to help you
withyouranalysis.
Text 1
Social Function To help someone how to operate To give structural step of instruction
something in using something
Text Structure Goal/ problem
Jenny: I read the instruction, but Using the Photocopier
I’m still not sure how to use this
photocopy machine.
Steps (to solve the problem)
Rob : Actually, it’s pretty easy.
First of all, make sure to turn the
machine on .
Jenny : Got it.
Rob : Lift up the cover, then put
your document onto the glass.
Remember to put the document
face down on the upper top of the
glass.
Jenny : Alright. What’s next?
Rob : Lower the cover and
select the paper you wish, then
press [START] button.
Jenny : I see. Look! a green light
flash onto the glass.
Rob : Yeah… it shows that the
machine is copying. Once the
flashing is off, your copy is ready.
Don’t forget to collect the copy
from the tray.
Text 2
Main goal
Steps
- Locate the power switch and turn
the machine on. Allow sufficient
time for the machine to warm up;
older machines can take more time
than newer models.
- Lift the cover and place the
document you wish to copy face
down on the glass. Take care to
position it properly; most
photocopiers have markings
showing where to place documents.
Lower the cover and, using the
control panel, select the number of
copies you wish to make. Push
“start” and the copying should
commence.
Additional goal/ tips
Use the automatic feed on your copier to
copy documents several pages in length.
Steps
Following the guide next to the feed,
position your stack of documents; many
photocopiers auto-feed documents face
up. See if your photocopier has options
for automatically collating and stapling
your documents – newest models do.
Select these options on the digital
display, press "start," and your stack of
documents will be photocopied, collated
and stapled for you.