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4
Choose the sentence that uses the underlined part
correctly.
1 A
In PaaS, computer software can be rented.
B
A computer must be equipped with SaaS to access a web
browser.
2 A
The company uses a pay-as-you-go system, requiring a set
monthly fee.
B
The customer pays a metered fee, so he only pays for the
services he uses.
3 A
To access data storage, a computer must have software on
demand.
B
Some software developers only supply software as a product.
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5
Listen and read the journal article again. What must
a computer have in order to access the cloud?
Listening
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6
Listen to a conversation between a manager and an
engineer. Mark the following statements as true (T) or
false (F).
1
___
The man had a negative experience with cloud computing
2
___
The company recently requested a new software license.
3
___
The woman recommends SaaS.
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7
Listen again and complete the conversation.
Manager:
Hey, Tonya. I’m thinking about upgrading the
company’s network, and I was wondering what
1
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
.
Engineer:
SaaS is a networking model.
Manager:
I don’t know much about computers. What does that
mean?
Engineer:
Let me explain the basics. SaaS stands for Software as a
Service. It is a model that
2
___________ ___________ ___________
___________
.
Manager:
What’s cloud computing?
Engineer:
It’s a
3
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
services.
Manager:
So it’s a way to access information?
Engineer:
Yes, partly. Clients purchase the right to a
4
___________
___________
. Then they share that software with their users.
Manager:
Okay. How
5
___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
for that,
though?
Engineer:
Clients typically pay regular fees. Some companies charge
users metered fees, while others
6
___________ ___________
-
___________
-
___________
-
___________
. It just depends on your
needs.
Writing
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9
Use the journal article and
conversation from Task 8 to
write a review of SaaS and
PaaS. Include: user options for
accessing information, how
users can pay for services, and
what computer requirements
users need to access the
cloud.
Speaking
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8
With a partner, act out the
roles below based on Task 7.
Then, switch roles.
Student B:
You are an engineer.
Talk to Student A about elements
of cloud computing.
Student A:
You are a manager.
Talk to Student B about:
• elements of cloud computing
• how the services work
• his or her recommendation
I’m thinking of ...
What are your thoughts on ...
Some prefer ...
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
