English for Computer Science

1. English for Computer Science • Programming/ Low level system (Topic 6) • Grammar: Linking words Reference: Basic English for Computing by Eric Glendinning, Oxford. By Dr. Kusay Faisal Abdulrazak

2. Computer Programming Programming has many stages as listed below: 1- Analyzing and defining the problem to be solved. 2- Designing the program. 3- Coding. 4- Testing 5- Documentation. 6-Training the users. 7- Obtaining feedback from users.

3. Flowcharts Programmers sometimes used flowcharts when planning a program. Shapes of the flowchart are illustrated below. Q1: Identify each of the following symbols: Input or Output Start or Stop Operation or Process Decision Connector

4. Q2:Connect each problem in problem list with a possible solution in the opposite solution list: Problem List Connect a computer to a telephone line. Identify items for pricing. Add extra facilities to a computer. Get more file storage space. Find syntax errors. Avoid marking the surface of a CD-ROM. Improve the speed of your computer. Avoid system errors. Prepare a new disk for use. Transfer information between computers. Solution List Write code to check a peripheral is present before any data sent. Use the debug command. Add more memory. Format the disk. Use a removal disk. Install an expansion card. Install a modem. Fit a bigger hard disk. Use barcode labels. Hold it by the edges.

5. Low Level System Q5: Burn down, Give up, Come across, Keep up with, Come up, Pick up, Divide up, Put out, Find out, Take up. 1- If the fire engine doesn’t arrive on time, the house will _____. 2- I subscribe to magazine to ________ developments in programming. 3- In programming you often ______ the coding among a team of programmers. 4- If a site takes too long to download, people _______ and go to another site. 5- In the Hardware class we ______ about things inside computers. 6- People may _______ your website by chance when they are browsing the net. 7- If you get the answer right. The fire engine _________ the fire. 8- When you test a program. Different kinds of problem _______ 9- Reading about new developments _______ a lot of Dawan’s free time. 10- He tries to __________ a copy of Dr. Ali’s Journal when he can.

6. Low Level System Q6: Look at the following diagram, then fill in the following rectangles with the following suitable words: Storage, Input, Output, Processor, ROM.

7. Conjunction Words • Word to Express on Similarity

8. Conjunction Words • Word to Express on Summary

9. Conjunction Words • Word to Express on Contrast تباين

10. Conjunction Words • Word to Express on Giving Example

11. Conjunction Words • Another and Other • An + Other = another. • Another for singular word. • Other for plural word. • Example : • Which one is the wrong statement?. • I don't like this one. Show me another thing. • I don't like this one. Show me other things. • I will read the others books.

12. Conjunction Words • Any and Some • ANY comes with question or negative statements, while SOME comes with affirmative statements only: • Examples: • I want some eggs. • Do you want any eggs?. • I don’t want any eggs. • Because and because of : word to express on cause • Rule: • Because + statement (S. + V. + O. ). • Because of + noun. • Example: • -We couldn't play tennis because of the rain. • -We couldn’t play tennis because it was raining.

13. Conjunction Words • Each • Each + singular word + statement. • Each + of + plural word + statement. • Example: • Each one has to do his H.W. • Each room has chairs. • Each one of these rooms has chairs. / Each of these rooms have chairs. • Ever (at any time ) and Never ( No at all كلا مطلقا) • Have you ever seen a snake in your life?. • No, I have never seen a snake in my life. • Still • Present: S. + still + v. : he still lives in Sulaimanyia. • Present Continuous: S. + be + still + V. ing. • He is still waiting the train.

14. Question Q1\Fill in the blank either Although/ Even though or In spite of/ Despite. • _______  it was cold, Marie didn't put on her coat. • Clare did the work  ________  being ill. • ________   the weather was bad, we had a good time. • ________   all our hard work, alot of things went wrong. • ________   we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong. • I went to work the next day  ________   I was still feeling ill. • Q2\ Fill in the blank either Because or Because of : • 1- I went to hospital _______ I had a pain at my stomach. • 2- I couldn't get to sleep __________  the noise. • 3- He is tired _________ a lot of job. • 4- She had come late _______ the roads were so crowded. 

15. Question • Q3\Identify the wrong part of the underlined words of following statements. Then, correct every wrong one. • 1- There aren't any policemen in the street.  • 2- Do you know some plumber?  • 3- He needs to make any friends.  • 4- Some Parts of computer are expensive.

16. Question Q4\Fill in the blanks the following conjunction words: likewise, equally, in conclusion, instead of, to summarize, in brief, correspondingly, in comparison , Conversely, so called. The money has been divided ________ . Sardar played Tennis well and Raber did ________ . It has fewer problems and ________ requires less maintenance. ________, the research is very fruitful. The size of a salon car is small ________ with the trailer vehicle size. Ahmed has graduated at the university. _________ Ali has not. ________, the journey is very startling. ________, the surgery operation has given essential results. The company _________ Korek is responsible for the telecommunication. ________ going by a car, he goes by bus.

17. Question Q5\Fill in the blanks the following conjunction words: For instance, Likewise , other , For example, To conclude, in contrast, as follows, still , namely , Similarly, on the contrary, never , other , ever. • The day began cold, _________to the almost two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine. • He is ________waiting you. • There are many types of cars.________, Toyota and GMC. • The rates are ________: Labtop with 400$, Printer 100$. • The person who knows Java program ________a programmer. • They returned home. _______, I went home. • Sardar has Studied in Dohok.________, Ali has done that • I understand this question. Please, explain for me another questions. ( False or True, if false correct it). • __________, three experiments have been run successfully. • Please, show me _________things, I don't like this one. • She was no malice in her;__________, he was very kind. • I will see the _________ Places. • Have you _______seen a snake in your life?. • There are many types of cars._________, BMW and GMC. • No , I have _______ seen a snake in my life.