Unit 6

Vocabulary:

1. Read and memorize the following words:

to retrieve-вирішувати, витягувати, вибірати intended-навмисний

to evaluate-оцінювати characteristics- характеристика

to differ-відрізнятися average-середня величина;середній

to select- відбирати concept – ідея, поняття

to depend on-залежати source-джерело, ісходна програма

to be familiar with-бути ознайомленим figure-цифра

to intrigue-заінтригувати

2. Form the words according to the models and translate them:

1) Adjective + ly = adverb

Possible-; safe-; easy-; chronologic-; exact-; complete-; probable-; direct-; close-;

2) Verb + ing = noun

To explain-; to keep-; to begin-; to get-; to intrigue- to create-;

3. Group the terms given below into the following types:

1) international terms; 2) “pseudo friends” terminology:

Format, computer, command, data, base file, information system program figure directory colleen concept television alphabet chronology structure record electronic

4. Use the following words and word- combinations in the sentences of your own:

Data- base; data- base management system; software program; electronic files; a collection of related information; to enter a command; a collection of related records; card collection; a description of movies; a collection of related information.

5. Match the both parts to join words into suitable word – combinations. Translate them into Ukrainian. If possible give the explanation “why” or “what for” to the associated ideas.

to create a) specific in formation;

to retrieve b) electronic files;

to sort c) through the files;

to select d) specific needs;

to serve e) software program;

to organize f) facts alphabetically, chronologically or by topic;

to depend on g) the content.

6. Read the following word – combination and pay attention to their meaning.

Give their Ukrainian equivalents.

Lets go back; as you know; some such as; most of ten; by others; differ from one another; both content and format; the more …. the more likely it is; the more … the easier.

7. Read the text and get ready to dive a characteristics to the data – base and explain its usage. in practical activities.

Using Data BASES

Imagine getting the information you need by simply entering a command or type on your .computer keyboard. Many people do this. They use data-base management systems — special software developed for record keeping — to create electronic files. Then the computer does all the work of computer does all the work of sorting through the files to retrieve specific information. Sound intriguing? This chapter will give you an idea of how and why you might put a data-base management system to work for you. You will also learn how to evaluate and select the data-base management software program that will best serve your specific needs.

Before explaining exactly what a data base management system is and how it works, let's go back to the concept of a data base. Data, as you know, are facts or figures. A data base is a source of facts and figures a collection of related information.

You already are familiar with many data bases. Some such as baseball card collection, are ones you developed yourself. But the data bases you use most often have probably been created by others. Can you name some of these? A telephone directory is a data base. So is a dictionary and a television program guide. These collections all differ from one another in both content and format. But each is a data base simply because it is a source of information.

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CHARACTERISTICS OFAGOOD DATABASE

A useful data base has four important characteristics.

The more complete a data base is, the more likely it is to have the information that you need. For example you'll find Dave Winfield's batting average only if you have his baseball card. You'll be able to check your friend Jan's telephone number only if you've listed it in your address book.

You might organize facts alphabetically, chronologically, or by topic. How you organize your data base depends on both its content and its intended use.

The more structured your data base is the easier it is to find information.

8. Complete the given statements from the text

1. Data – base management systems are special software …

2. The computer does all the work …

3. Ata as we know is ….

4. A data base is

5. All collections of data bases differ from

6. But each is a data base simply because

7. A useful data base has

8. You should organize … and how you organize your data base depends on

9. The more structured your data base is …

9. Complete the dialogue Choose a partner to talk about using a data – base.

1. What kind of device do you use to put a data – base management system to work?

2. How to select the data – base management software program?

3. Are you already familiar with some data- base?

4. Have you ever created any data- base?

5. Can you name some of known data- base?

6. How do they differ from one another?

7. Can you give a definition to the term a useful data base?

8. What are its main characteristics?

10. Find in the text English equivalents to the following word- combinations:

Спеціальне програмне забезпечення; створювати електронні файли; відбирати файли; оцінювати; бути придатним для специфічних потреб; поняття про базу даних; ісходна програма; набір повязанаї інформації, відрізнятися одна від одної як змістом так і форматом; джерело інформації, чим більш, тим ймовірно, що; розташувати факти в алфавітному та хронологічному порядку або за темою; структурна база даних, чим більш … тим легше; програмнк забезпечення для роботи з базою даних, витягувати конкретну інформацію.

11. Read and translate following sentences paying attention to the verb forms in the Active Voice Define the tenses.

1) This text will give you an idea of how and why you might pat a data- base management system to work for you.

2) The computer does all the work of sorting through the files to retrieve specific information.

3) The data- base management software program will best serve your specific needs.

4) Yu have probably, never created your data- base yourself

5) Those data- base differed from one another in both content and format

6) Are you creating your own data- base now?

12.Give the detailed description of using a data base and name its main characteristics.

13. Your partner and you are going to write a project on the theme Setting up and using DBM system. Share the information you know and state the main ideas you have to point and describe. Do it together write down your first draft.

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