Computer Professional English (Second Edition)

Author: Sun Jianzhong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Based on the usage of the textbook and the development of computer technology, this book updates the content while maintaining the writing style of the previous edition. Outdated and overly complex content has been removed, and new content reflecting the current level of computer technology has been added. The book has been reorganized into three parts: Computer Fundamentals, Computer Networks and Applications. Considering the practical needs of students, it systematically and concisely introduces some key knowledge of computer professional English. For teaching convenience, reference translations are also provided. The book offers a comprehensive description of computer English against the backdrop of computer and network technology. It covers 14 topics, including the history and development of computers, the structure of computers, binary and Boolean algebra, data structures, operating systems, software engineering, computer languages, the Internet, the World Wide Web, networks and security, database management systems, multimedia and animation, virtual reality technology, and the basic concepts of e-commerce, as well as some new developments in computer technology and applications. The selected materials are language-compliant, up-to-date, and practical. Each chapter includes: learning guidance, text, vocabulary, notes on difficult sentences, reading materials, exercises, and professional English topics. The professional English topics cover computer vocabulary and its formation rules, reading and translation techniques for scientific and technical English, writing scientific papers and abstracts, business correspondence, and daily job-seeking English. The book can be used as a professional English textbook for computer majors in vocational and technical colleges or as a reference for a broad range of science and technology professionals in the field of computers.