Lesson XXVI: Vocabulary in Context

1. Phrases with WITH John: Ali, what can you tell me about your new computer? Ali: You might DISAGREE WITH what I’m to say, John, but it’s a bleeding edge stuff. John: Indeed! Ali: I’ve always been IMPRESSED WITH computers. With this new one, the sky is limit. John: I’d never thought that way. So many a thing that could be done with computers, aren’t there? One can run his or her business, pay the bills, book plain-tickets, connect people or buy anything. One can even get a University degree online. And, if you are a real geek, you can create the software of your own. With a computer you can do much more than entertain yourself. Ali: Yeah, that’s why I’m never BORED WITH it. John: You sound if you’re SATISFIED WITH your new machine. Ali: Certainly, in spite of its price. I’m still comparing some features CONNECTED WITH Java and C# programming languages in a new hardware environment. No doubt, I’ve got addicted. Life without computers would have no meaning to me. Exercise: 1.1. Practice WITH Answer the following questions. 1. How did Ali describe his new computer? 2. What has Ali been impressed with? 3. According to John, what can you do with a computer? 4. Is Ali bored with computers? 5. What is Ali comparing? 6. What would be the life without computers to Ali?