ESP for IT - How to install a printer

1. English for Specific Purposes Series
English for IT
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Part 1 Pre-writing
Practice
Directions: Each student takes a turn to pick a word from the envelope. The goal is to define the
word in English without using a word that is the same as the object. Audience tries to guess the
identity of the object. This is like the game Password.
noun verb adjective, adverb
device
installation
firewall
anti-virus program
network
option
trouble-shooting
workplace
depend
detect
delete
install
connect
disable
disconnect
remove
re-install
terminate
inexpensive
stand-alone
automatically
manually
temporarily
Part 2 Sentence Writing Activity
Directions: Put a list of 10-20 ESP words on the whiteboard. Ask students in pairs to create 5
possible sentences by using at least two words in each sentence until all words have been used.
For example, “You can install a printer by connecting it directly to your computer”
Sentence Writing Activity Follow-up A
Directions: After they have written their sentences, present authentic materials related to the
topic that contains the words either as a short reading passage or audio recording. Ask them to
compare their sentences with those in the authentic materials.

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Reading Passage
Printer Installation and Trouble-shooting
Installation
There are several ways to connect a printer to your PC. Which option you choose depends on the
device itself, and whether you're at home or at the office.
The most common way to install a printer is to connect it directly to your computer. This is
known as a local printer.
If your printer is a universal serial bus model, Windows should automatically detect and install it
when you plug it in.
If it's an older model that connects using the serial or parallel port, you might have to install it
manually.
In the workplace, many printers are network printers. These connect directly to a network as a
stand-alone device. Inexpensive network printers are also made for the home.
If you will no longer be using a printer, you can delete it from the Devices and Printers folder.
Trouble-shooting.
If you are unable to print or the software installation fails:
Remove the CD from the CD drive, and then disconnect the USB cable.
Restart the computer.
Temporarily disable any firewall and close any anti-virus program. Restart these programs after
re-installing the printer software.
Insert the printer software CD, then follow the on-screen instructions.
After installation has terminated, restart the computer.
(reference: http://www.hp/go/inkusage)

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Sentence Writing Activity Follow-up B
Directions: Complete the sentences by using the correct word. The first letter of the key word is a
clue.
After installation has t__________, restart the computer.
Restart these programs after r__________ the printer software.
T__________ disable any firewall and close any anti-virus program.
Which option you choose d__________ on the device itself, and whether you're at home or at the
office.
Most w__________ have network printers.
If your printer is a universal serial bus model, Windows should a__________ detect and install it
when you plug it in.
If it's an older model that connects using the serial or parallel port, you might have to install it
m__________.
In the workplace, many printers are n__________ printers.
These connect directly to a network as a s__________device.
I__________ network printers are also made for the home.
If you will no longer be using a printer, you can d__________ it from the Devices and Printers
folder.
The most common way to install a printer is to c__________ it directly to your computer. This is
known as a local printer.
Remove the CD from the CD drive, and then d__________ the USB cable.

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Sentence Writing Activity Follow-up C
Directions: Distribute pictures of the printer installation steps to each pair or group. (This can
be a complete diagram or part of one). Ask students brainstorm in order to write sentences to
describe the diagram without consulting textbook or notes. Collect the pictures and descriptions
and number them randomly. Display pictures and descriptions around the room. Ask the
students to match the number of the pictures and descriptions.
Part 3 Paragraph Writing: User’s Guide
Imagine that you have just purchased a printer for your company. But after setting it up, it
does not print. In about 300 words, write a user guide, giving instructions on how to install
printer software and trouble-shoot a printer. Make sure to describe each step. Use the
information given in the pictures below to write your user guide.

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