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Writing
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9
Use the magazine article and the
conversation from Task 8 to complete a
report about cloud computing. Include: the
difference between a public cloud and a
private cloud, metered fees, and front end
programs.
Vocabulary
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3
Match the words or phrases (1-6) with the
definitions (A-F).
1
___
public cloud
4
___
back end
2
___
community cloud
5
___
elasticity
3
___
cloud computing
6
___
hybrid cloud
A
a shared computer service
B
a cloud accessible to customers
C
a cloud for many kinds of groups
D
the part of a program not seen by users
E
the ability to be easily modified
F
a cloud shared by many businesses
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4
Choose the sentence that uses the
underlined part correctly.
1 A
A metered fee charges only for the services
used.
B
Community clouds are the least-accessible
cloud type.
2 A
If a system has scalability, it can be altered
for large or small users.
B
A software program with elasticity cannot be
adapted to different systems.
3 A
People use cloud computing so they can
focus on back end implementation.
B
A front end program is what users access.
4 A
A private cloud is designed for only one group.
B
Programs in the public cloud are designed
for employees of a specific company.
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7
Listen again and complete the
conversation.
IT Employee:
Well, let’s use a
1
___________ ___________
.
You know the new e-mail service we
have?
Co-worker:
Sure. It’s all
2
___________
-
___________
now.
IT Employee:
That’s right. Previously, everyone had
software
3
___________
on their computer.
Co-worker:
Yes, I had to
4
___________ ___________
and
download my e-mails every morning.
IT Employee:
Exactly – but now the software is
5
___________ ___________ ___________
.
Co-worker:
Right. I can just use my Internet browser.
I don’t have to
6
___________ ___________
.
Student B:
You are an IT specialist. Explain
cloud computing to your colleague.
Student A:
You are an office employee. Talk to
Student B about:
• cloud computing software
• how it differs from desktop software
• where cloud data is saved
Can you help me out with ...?
How is it different from ...?
You can access your ...
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
Speaking
●
8
With a partner, act out the roles below
based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
●
5
Listen and read the magazine article
again. Where are cloud computing systems
hosted?
Listening
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6
Listen to a conversation between an IT
employee and a co-worker. Mark the
following statements as true (T) or false (F).
1
___
Cloud software must be downloaded.
2
___
The woman’s e-mail program is on her
computer.
3
___
The man prefers web-based e-mail.
