InfoTech 2.2 Programming languages

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Information Technology, Chapter 2: Programming languages

Grammar 16: Mogen

2. Reading

Read the letter from the head of a computer programming department to her boss. Then, choose the correct answers.

1. What is the letter mainly about?

1. purchasing more CPUs
2. writing better computer programs
3. learning new computer languages
4. requesting updated resources

2. Which of these programming languages do the programmers NOT know?

1. C#
2. Assembler
3. Basic
4. C++

3. What can be inferred about BASIC?

1. It is used in Assembler.
2. It is used less frequently than C++.
3. It cannot be used by compilers.
4. It is the most difficult to learn.

3. Vocabulary

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

Write a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined part.

4. Vocabulary

Check the sentence that uses the underlined parts correctly

1

1. Linkers allow programmers to control computers.
2. CPU was the first programming language.

2

1. A new Java can make your computer run faster.
2. Machine code makes programming possible.

3

1. Added memory allows computers to multi-thread.
2. I'm learning compiler, a new programming language.

6. Listening

Listen to a conversation between a programmer and her manager. Mark the following statements as true or false.

The manager intends to hire more programmers.

1. True
2. False

The woman is going to learn Assembler.

1. True
2. False

The manager denied the request to upgrade the CPUs.

1. True
2. False

7. Listening

Listen again and complete the conversation.

Listen again and complete the conversation

Grammar 16: Mogen

May

(will/have) Be allowed to

can / could

Tegenwoordig & verleden tijd

In de tegenwoordige tijd gebruik je may:

• May I come in?
• You may copy this software.

In de verleden tijd gebruik je was/were allowed to:

• She was allowed to stay longer.
• We were allowed to smoke.

Toekomende & voltooide tijd

In de toekomende tijd gebruik je will be allowed to:

• The asylum seekers will not be allowed to stay.

In de voltooide tijd gebruik je have/has been allowed to:

• They have been allowed to visit the prisoners.

Toestemming vragen

Bij het vragen van toestemming kan je may, can en could gebruiken:

• May I use your phone?
• Could I use your phone?
• Can I use your phone?