[소프트웨어영어] #2 System Software 1

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1.  Paragraph

 

System Software

 

A system software is any program that allows computers to perform basic operations. The earliest computers operated with only basic software support. Users manually entered commands into a computer. This required specialized knowledge and lots of patience.

Now, computers come with sophisticated operating systems. These systems manage both the hardware and software of a computer. Users control their computer's operations easily with windowing systems. These allow even beginners to perform complicated operations.

Most modern computers come with pre-installed device drivers. These control the unit's operating system. Other components ensure that peripherals work with the operating system. Sophisticated BIOS in the firmware performs this function.

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2. Reading

Q1. What is the main idea of the chapter?      

A. difference between old and new system software

B. costs of developing different types of system software

C. methods for deveoping system software

D.  types of jobs available for system software develpers

 

Q2. Which of the following is a system software NOT used for?        

A. managing a computer's hardware

B. allowing a user to enter command into a computer

C. letting a computer run applications

D. installing firmware on a computer

 

Q3. What is the benefit of a windowing system?          

A. It manges a computer's device drivers.

B.  It simplifies computer operations.

C. It costs less than basic support software.

D. It allows users to enter commands manually.

 

3. Vocabulary

Q1. Match the words with the definitions.

 

A. operating : to function in a specific manner according to instructions or software

B. operating system : programs that manage a computer's hardware and applications

C. windowing system : a user interface that organizes information into visual boxes

D. BIOS : a set of instructions in firmware

E. control : to have power over the way something functions

F. manually : done directly by a person, without automatic functions

 

Q2. Read the sentence pairs. Choose witch word or phrase best fits each blank.

 

1.     firmware / hardware

    A: A computer's keyboard and monitor are part of its hardware.

    B: Infromation about a computer's operating system is stored in the firmware.

 

 

2.    system software /  device driver

    A: The device driver dictates how a computer interacts with peripherals. -> dictate : 명령하다 , dictator : 지배자

    B: A system software allows a user to run additional programs on a computer.

 

3. Listening

 

 

Student1: What did you think of that assignment about early system software?

Student2: That was a really hard assignment!

Student1: I thought so, too. I can't believe people used to enter everything manually.

Student2: I know what you mean. I'm ready to study modern operating system.

Student1: I agree. They're so much easier to use.

Student2: Are you ready for the quiz tomorrow?

Student1: I need to review that chapter again.

Student2: Don't forget to study about device drivers.

Student1:I'm not too worried about that.

 

I used to drive (과거의 습관) -> 이제는 하지 않는다

I am used to driving (~에 익숙하다)

4. Writing

 

Is Write the function of each type of software in the space provided.

 

Software	Function
operating system	manages hardware, allows a user to perform functions
device driver	allows a computer to interact with additional devices
windowing system	organizes applications into boxes for easy navigation

 

 

 

5. Additional Vocabulary

1.operate : 작동/조작하다 = run

2. manually  : 수동으로/손으로 <-> automatically

3. operating system : 운영체제

4. hardware : 하드웨어

5. windowing system : 윈도우 시스템

6. device driver : 디바이스(장치) 드라이버

7. BIOS(= Basic Input/ Output System) : 기본 입출력 시스템

8. firmware : 펌웨어(변경, 분실되지 않도록 ROM에 고정시켜 놓은 소프트웨어)

데이터나 정보를 변경할 필요가 없는 핵심 소프트웨어를 ROM에 기입하여 하드웨어처럼 사용하는 것 -> 처리를 빠르게 하고 회로를 단순하게 하기 위함

9. specialized : 전문화된 , major in = specialized in : 전문으로 하다

10. sophisticated : 복잡한, 정교한, 세련된 = complex, complicated, delicate , refined

11. allow(=permit) : 허락하다, allow + 목 + to + 동사

12. require : 요구하다/ 필요로 하다

seek permission, a parking permit(허가증), a building permit

require courses

elective courses

13. manage : 처리하다

manage/process a lot of data

14. enter : 정보를 기입하다.

enter the building

discuss A with sb

 

Q1. Complete the sentences with the most appropriate word in the box. 

1. highly sophisticated computer systems.

2. This alert scan begins when it is started manually.

3. It contains a specialized operating system such as IOS or JUNOS or XOS.

4. Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware.

5. No civilized country should allow such terrible injustices.

6. What skills are needed to operate this machinery?

7. Don't tell me how to manage my team.

8. All employees at the submarine base require security clearance.

 

9. Enter your name and occupation in the boxes.

 

accompany = be equipped with : 동반하다

make sure

challenging : 힘든

incredible 믿기 힘든

 

be ready for(전치사) + 명사/구

ex) be ready to take a quiz?

 

take-home exams

cram one night for the exam : cram(많은 양을 강제로 집어넣는 것)

goof off all semester : 시간을 낭비하거나 게으름을 피우는 것

cheat on the exam(cunning adj. 교활한)

 

Don't forget to 동사(미래) / ing (과거)

ex) Don't forget to lock the door.

 

Remember mailing this letter. (과거)

Remember to mail this letter. (미래)