English for system administrators - стр. 18
b. to turn off a computer by loading OS
5) He had an access to the BIOS settings by pressing F2.
a. basic input operating system
b. basic input-output system
6) Please, INSERT your USB drive here.
a. to give something
b. to put something into
7. Answer the questions:
– Why do you need to troubleshooting new software?
– What bugs can occur while installing software?
8. Read the sentences from the email and complete the rules:
a. You NEED TO make sure that you have enough space on your hard drive.
b. You MUST backup all your important files and documents
c. You CAN start the installation process.
d. Your computer SHOULD boot from the installation media automatically.
e. You MAY also check for updates to Windows itself.
f. Other unimportant data you DON’T HAVE TO back up.
We use ___ to express advice.
There is one more verb for strong recommendations, rules or something that you decided to do – ___.
The verb ___ expresses necessity. After this verb we use to.
___ is used to talk about our abilities.
If we’re not sure in something, we use ___ or might. These verbs have almost the same meaning, but ___ is used for asking permissions and also it usually means «likely to happen». Might means «unlikely to happen».
If there is the lack of necessity, use _____. Pay attention that _____ in positive statements means that someone told you to do something.
9. Study the rules:
Modal verbs
Pay attention: in negative sentences and questions before «need to» and «have to» we use do or does.
10. Choose the correct functions of the verbs in bold:
a. Can you please help me? (ask for a permission/obligation)
b. I can speak Japanese. (possibility/ability)
c. He needs to talk to her right now. (advice/necessity)
d. They might be at the meeting. (possibility/obligation)
e. You shouldn’t be worried. (lack of necessity/advice)
f. I have to go to the office. My manager told me to come. (obligation/lack of necessity)
11. Cross out the incorrect modal verb:
1. When there is a problem, you must/shouldn’t troubleshoot it.
2. The computer must/may boot slowly if there are too many programs running.
3. You can’t/shouldn’t insert the USB drive until the computer has finished shutting down.
4. Do I need to/can do this task today?
5. This software can’t/mustn’t integrate with that operating system.
6. Before printing, you don’t need to/should generate a PDF file.
7. You mustn’t/may not maintain the equipment without proper training.
8. You may/need to configure the settings to your liking.
9. I need to/can backup my files before upgrades.