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2- Data storage and backup
 Vocabulary
Cloud: Storing and accessing data online instead of on your computer.
Example: Saving files on the cloud lets you open them from any device with internet.

Contents: The data or information inside a file or storage.

Example: The contents of the file were backed up in case of a computer crash. .
Emerging: New or growing technology.
Example: Virtual reality is an emerging technology in gaming and education.

Encrypt: Changing data into a code to keep it private and secure.

Example: The app encrypts your messages so no one else can read them.
 Vocabulary
Flash: A type of storage used in USB drives and some hard drives.
Example: A flash drive is handy for quickly saving and moving files.

Loss: Losing data by accident, like from a computer crash or error.

Example: Saving backups often prevents data loss if your computer fails.

Magnetic: A kind of storage that uses magnetic patterns, like on older hard drives.
Example: Magnetic storage is still used in some hard drives for storing data.

Offsite: Storing data in a different location to keep it safe.

Example: An offsite backup can protect your files if there’s a fire at the office.
 Vocabulary
Protect: Keeping data or systems safe from damage or hacking.
Example: Firewalls protect your computer from online attacks.

Security: Measures to keep data and systems safe from threats.

Example: The contents of the file were backed up in case of a computer crash. .
Theft: When data or devices are stolen.
Example: Good passwords can help prevent data theft from your accounts.

Volumes: Sections of storage space on a hard drive.

Example: The computer’s hard drive was split into volumes for organizing files.
 Exercises:
1. Which of the following best describes the term 4. What does "loss" refer to in the context of data storage?
"emerging" in the context of technology? a) Failure to back up data on time
a) Outdated and obsolete b) The inability to locate a physical storage device
b) Newly developing or becoming prominent c) Permanent destruction or unavailability of data
c) Highly traditional and established d) A decrease in the amount of data stored
d) Declining in popularity Answer: c)
Answer: b)
5. Which scenario is most likely an example of "theft" in data
2. What does "contents" refer to in data storage? storage?
a) The capacity of a hard drive a) Accidental deletion of a file
b) The software used to store data b) A hacker gaining unauthorized access to data
c) The files, folders, or data stored in a device c) Corruption of files due to a software error
d) The speed of data transfer d) Data loss due to natural disasters
Answer: c) Answer: b)

3. What is the primary advantage of "cloud computing"? 6. What does "encrypt" mean in the context of data storage?
a) It stores data offline for better security. a) To back up files on an external device
b) It allows sharing of resources and information over the b) To convert data into a secure code to prevent unauthorized
Internet. access
c) It eliminates the need for password protection. c) To delete unnecessary files from a storage system
d) It reduces the cost of hardware maintenance completely. d) To store data in a compressed format
Answer: b) Answer: b)
7. Which of the following best ensures "security" in remote 10. Which term is used to describe the amount of data
data storage? being stored or backed up?
a) Regular software updates a) Contents
b) Password protection and encryption b) Volumes
c) Storing data on multiple external hard drives c) Loss
d) Avoiding internet connectivity for sensitive files d) Security
Answer: b) Answer: b)

8. Which storage device uses "magnetic" technology? 11. Why are traditional data storage methods considered
a) DVDs unreliable in case of disasters?
b) Flash drives a) They are not password-protected.
c) External hard disks b) They are prone to physical damage.
d) Magnetic tapes c) They are incompatible with modern devices.
Answer: d) d) They cannot store large volumes of data.
Answer: b)
9. What distinguishes a "flash" memory device from other
storage methods? 12. What does "protect" mean in the context of data
a) It is specifically designed for bulk storage. storage?
b) It operates using a magnetic system. a) To prevent access to the data entirely
c) It is compact, portable, and electronically programmable. b) To safeguard data from loss, theft, or damage
d) It requires external power to function. c) To transfer data from one location to another
Answer: c) d) To duplicate data on a new device
Answer: b)
 Vocabulary
Read this article about data storage. Complete the sentences with the words in the box:

cloud – contents - emerging - encrypt -flash – loss – magnetic - offsite - protect - security -
theft - volumes
Data storage:
Online storage is an (1) ___emerging___ method of data storage and back-up. A remote
server with a network connection and special software backs up files, folders, or the entire
contents of a hard drive. There are many companies that provide a web-based backup.
(2) _________
emerging technology in this area is (4) _________
One (3) ___________ cloud computing. This allows

colleagues in an organization to share resources, software, and information over the

Internet. Continuous backup and storage on a remote hard drive eliminates the risk of data
loss
(5) ___________ theft
as a result of fire, flood, or (6) ___________.
 Vocabulary
Read this article about data storage. Complete the sentences with the words in the box:

cloud – contents - emerging - encrypt -flash – loss – magnetic - offsite - protect - security -
theft - volumes
encrypt
Remote data storage and back-up providers (7) ___________ the data and set up password
security
protection to ensure maximum (8) ______________.
Small businesses and individuals choose to save data in a more traditional way. External
magnetic tapes are very popular data storage solutions. USB or (10)
drives, disks, and (9) ___________
flash memories, DVDs, and hard disks are cheap and widely accessible solutions.
_____________
volumes
These methods are very practical with small (11) ___________ of data storage and backup.
protect
However, they are not very reliable and do not (12) _____________ the user in case of a
disaster.
 Language For
About
Meaning: Showing purpose, use,
Meaning: Connected to a topic or subject. or who receives something.
Example: She is reading a book about history. Example: This gift is for you.

At
1 6
From
Meaning: Used for a specific place, Meaning: Showing where
time, or point.
Example: We will meet at the coffee
2 5 something starts or comes from.
Example: She traveled from New
shop at 5 p.m. York to Paris.

Between 3 4 In
Meaning: In the middle of two things. Meaning: Inside a space, place, or
Example: The keys are between the period of time.
sofa and the table. Example: The books are in the bag.
 Language

Into
Meaning: Moving inside or toward something.
Example: She walked into the room.

Of
Meaning: Shows belonging, amount, or connection.
Example: He is a friend of mine.

To
Meaning: Shows direction, purpose, or result.
Example: They are going to the park.
 Vocabulary
Complete these sentences with these words:
about, at, between, for, from, in, into, of, to
Example: This database is used to store our financial information.
between a database and a spreadsheet?
1. What’s the difference ______________
for
2. A database is _____________ storing data.
about
3. The school has information _____________ students.
at
4. Can people access the system ____________ the same time?
of
5. A database is a collection ____________ records.
from
6. You retrieve information _______________ the database.
into
7. You enter the data _____________ the system.
in
8. Which software do you use ______________ your work?
 Exercises:
1. Which preposition correctly completes the sentence?
4. Which preposition is suitable in this sentence?
"This gift is ___ you. I hope you like it!"
"I’m reading a book ___ the history of ancient Egypt." a) about
a) at b) in
b) about c) for
c) for d) to
d) between Answer: c) for
Answer: b) about
5. Identify the correct preposition:
2. Choose the correct preposition: "She comes ___ a small town in the south of France."
"She stared ___ the painting for hours, lost in thought." a) from
a) to b) to
b) at c) at
c) about d) of
d) in Answer: a) from
Answer: b) at
6. Choose the appropriate preposition:
3. Fill in the blank: "He’s always interested ___ learning new languages."
"There’s a big difference ___ working hard and working smart." a) to
a) between b) about
b) in c) in
c) from d) for
d) to Answer: c) in
Answer: a) between
7. Which preposition completes the sentence correctly? 10. Which preposition is correct here?
"He walked ___ the room quietly to avoid waking anyone." "We had a long discussion ___ the future of the project."
a) into a) about
b) to b) at
c) at c) in
d) about d) from
Answer: a) into Answer: a) about

8. Select the correct preposition: 11. Choose the correct preposition:

"The cost ___ living in big cities has increased dramatically." "She looked ___ her watch nervously, worried she was late."
a) to a) at
b) at b) to
c) of c) about
d) in d) for
Answer: c) of Answer: a) at

9. Complete the sentence: 12. Fill in the blank:

"I sent an email ___ my manager to clarify the issue." "The competition is ___ the two top-ranked players in the
a) in world."
b) to a) about
c) about b) to
d) for c) between
Answer: b) to d) in
Answer: c) between
13. Select the correct preposition: 16. Which preposition completes this sentence?
"This letter is ___ your reference only and should not be "The children climbed ___ the tree to reach the top."
shared." a) into
a) in b) at
b) for c) to
c) from d) in
d) at Answer: a) into
Answer: b) for
17. Fill in the blank:
14. Choose the appropriate preposition: "The rules ___ the game are explained in this booklet."
"He graduated ___ a prestigious university last year." a) of
a) from b) about
b) to c) in
c) about d) to
d) in Answer: a) of
Answer: a) from
18. Choose the correct preposition:
15. Identify the correct preposition: "I’m heading ___ the park if you’d like to join me."
"She’s fluent ___ three languages and is learning a fourth." a) at
a) in b) from
b) about c) to
c) to d) in
d) of Answer: c) to
Answer: a) in
19. Select the appropriate preposition:
"We’ve been talking ___ the problem all morning without any progress."
a) about
b) for
c) in
d) between
Answer: a) about

20. Complete the sentence:

"She’s very dedicated ___ her work and always gives her best."
a) to
b) at
c) in
d) of
Answer: a) to
 Listen to this dialogue. A colleague, Tim, is asking an IT expert, Sandy, what
storage device to buy. Mark these statements true (T) or false (F):

False
Tim needs the storage device for work. T / F
Tim wants to backup music and photos. T / F True

Sandy recommends an external hard drive. T / F True

Tim can spend $300 on the storage device. T / F False

Sandy recommends a storage device with a special feature. T / F True

Listen & repeat these phrases:

emerging technology

cloud computing

data storage

hard drive

external drives
backup providers
Thanks!
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