Software Development Process

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2. Millennia Year Application Software SystemThis memo is to announce the development of a new firm-wide software system. We are currently building a data center that will contain all firm data that is Year 2000 compliant. The program is referred to as the «Millennia Year Application Software System» (MYASS). Next Monday at 9:00 there will be a meeting in which ... Читать далее...
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4. Перевод слова softwareSoftware — программное обеспечение Перевод слова Friendly software — «дружественное» программное обеспечение software packing — комплект программного обеспечения software compatibility — программная совместимость The Software was developed in-house. Программное обеспечение было разработано внутри фирмы. The Software is due to ship next month. Ожидается, что эта программа поступит в продажу в следующем месяце. Microsoft dominates the ... Читать далее...
5. Перевод слова developmentDevelopment — развитие, рост Перевод слова Arrested development — замедленное развитие historical development — историческое развитие intellectual development — интеллектуальное, умственное развитие What are the latest Developments? Что новенького? We were waiting for the next Development. Мы ждали нового поворота событий. How can we improve our chances of career Development? Как мы можем улучшить наши ... Читать далее...
6. Using an Instruction ManualAretha: Oh, here’s the Instruction manual. I’ll read you the Section on “getting started.” Carl: No, you don’t need to do that. I know how to do the Installation. Aretha: But don’t you want to hear about the different Functions and Specifications? Carl: There’ll be time for that after everything is Hooked up and we ... Читать далее...
7. Training a New EmployeeEven though I’ve only Been on the job for six months, my manager asked me to Train the New hire. She was starting today and when she arrived, we got down to business. Akira: So, the first thing I’ll do is To give you A run down Of the Duties of the job. Your main ... Читать далее...
8. A manager of a restaurant had called its ownerA manager of a restaurant had called its owner to ask about whether or not she should hire a new waitress. «She can speak twelve different languages, which will be good for foreign visitors,» said the manager. «All right, so hire her,» the owner replied.»But, sir…» «I knew there would be a but. What’s wrong ... Читать далее...
9. Перевод слова manualManual — руководство, справочник, учебник; с ручным управлением Перевод слова Manual gearbox — механическая коробка передач manual handling — ручная обработка (грузов) project manual — руководство по проекту auditing manual — справочник по проведению ревизии They take a little sip of a stroll, of sleep, of Manual labour. Они немного гуляют, немного спят и немного ... Читать далее...
10. Microsoft Market PenetrationMicrosoft Market Penetration -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- INTRODUCING CONTRACEPTIVE98 ! ! ! Microsoft Corporation has taken another step toward dominating every aspect of American life with the introduction of Contraceptive98, a suite of applications designed for users who engage in sex. Microsoft has been a pioneer in peer-to-peer connectivity and plug and play. It believes these technologies will ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова ensureEnsure — гарантировать, обеспечить Перевод слова To ensure independence — обеспечить независимость to ensure an income — гарантировать доход we cannot ensure success — мы не можем ручаться за успех Ensure that a printer is installed. Убедитесь, что принтер установлен. The book Ensured his success. Эта книга принесла ему успех. We will Ensure equal opportunities ... Читать далее...
12. Перевод слова codeCode — код, шифр Перевод слова Diplomatic code — дипломатический код in code — закодированный bar code — штрих-код traffic code — правила дорожного движения We have a relaxed Dress code at the office. У нас в офисе непринужденный дресс-код. He managed to hack the Code. Ему удалось взломать код. What’s the Code for Aberdeen? ... Читать далее...
13. Перевод слова writingWriting — письменность, почерк; письменный Перевод слова In writing — в письменной форме to commit to writing — записать; изложить на бумаге cuneiform writing — клинопись writing desk — письменный стол I can’t read your Writing. Я не могу разобрать твой почерк. Pardon my disordered Writing. Извините за мое сумбурное письмо. His mode of Writing ... Читать далее...
14. A customer sent an order to a distributorA customer sent an order to a distributor for a large amount of goods totaling a great deal of money. The distributor noticed that the previous bill hadn’t been paid. The collections manager left a voice-mail for them saying, «We can’t ship your new order until you pay for the last one.» The next day ... Читать далее...
15. Значение идиомы write up[write up] {v.} 1. To write the story of; describe in writing; givea full account of. Reporters from many newspapers are here to writeup the game. The magazine is writing up the life of thePresident. 2. To put something thought or talked about into writing;finish writing. John took notes of what the teachersaid in class ... Читать далее...
16. Process-Oriented GodIf God was process oriented, the Book of Genesis might read something like this: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, so God created a small committee. He carefully balanced the committee vis-a-vis race, gender, ethnic origin, and economic status in order to interface pluralism ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова announceAnnounce — объявлять, сообщать Перевод слова To announce an engagement — объявлять о помолвке to announce a competition — объявлять конкурс to announce smb.’s arrival — извещать о чьем-л. прибытии We’ll Announce the winners next Sunday. Мы объявим победителей в следующее воскресенье. It is my pleasure to Announce that… Имею удовольствие сообщить, что… He Announced ... Читать далее...
18. Writing a Letter of InquiryI was Laid off from my job three months ago. Since then, I’ve been Pounding the pavement looking for another job. So far, nothing has Turned up, so I decided To take the bull by the horns and deliver Inquiry letters to every company that might have a Job opening. … Dear Ms. Smith (or ... Читать далее...
19. There was a boy who worked in the produce section of the marketThere was a boy who worked in the produce section of the market. One day, a man came in and asked to buy half a head of lettuce. The boy told him that they only sold whole heads of lettuce, but the man replied that he did not need a whole head, but only a ... Читать далее...
20. The bank manager was in the final stages of hiringThe bank manager was in the final stages of hiring a cashierand was down to two final applicants — one of which would get the job. The first one interviewed was from a small college in upstate New York. A nice young man, but a bit timid. Then he called for the second man, «Jim ... Читать далее...
21. Перевод слова hireHire — нанимать, наем, прокат Перевод слова Bicycles for hire — выдаются велосипеды напрокат to hire workers by the day — нанимать рабочих поденно he was hired to do this job — его наняли для выполнения этой работы We Hired her to mow our lawn. Мы наняли ее косить газон. We paid $50 for the ... Читать далее...
22. Question answer 02Why should you be careful playing against a team of big cats? They might be cheetahs! Manager: Our new midfielder cost ten million. I call him our wonder player Fan: Why’s that? Manager: Everytime he plays I wonder why I bothered to buy him! Why do artists never when they play football? They keep drawing! ... Читать далее...
23. Planning a Business LuncheonOne of my co-workers, Betty, was Retiring this month after working for the company 23 years. I was put In charge of planning a retirement lunch In her honor at a restaurant nearby. The company was Picking up the tab and it was Up to me to set a day and time. After asking the ... Читать далее...
24. BrandsТопик Бренды объясняет значение слова «бренд» и влияние хорошо раскрученного и, поэтому, узнаваемого в любой стране бренда на продаваемость определенного продукта. Очень сложно создать новый удачный бренд, на это могут уйти году, а компания может понести убытки. Зато популярный бренд стоит очень дорого. What is a brand? In my opinion, it’s not only a trademark ... Читать далее...
25. Asking for and Giving InstructionsThe supervisor at my work asked me the other day to Help out one of the new employees. She needs some basic Orientation on how to Login to our network. So I made an appointment with her to come to my Cubicle for a little training session. Jeff: Hi, Lucy, how are you Settling in? ... Читать далее...
26. One year at halloween the governor was giving a costume partyOne year at halloween the governor was giving a costume party. All the gentry were there and as they arrived the doorman would announce what there characters were. When one couple arrived he announced «Mickey and Minnie Mouse». As the next couple arrived he announced «Tarzan and Jane» and so on as each guest arrived. ... Читать далее...
27. Перевод слова managerManager — управляющий, руководитель, менеджер Перевод слова Manager of distribution — менеджер отдела сбыта branch manager — заведующий отделением, заведующий филиалом campaign manager — руководитель избирательной кампании He was appointed Manager. Его назначили управляющим. He will make a good Manager. Он станет хорошим управляющим. I demand to see the Manager. Я хочу видеть менеджера. Происхождение ... Читать далее...
28. Noah And Today’s ArkNoah And Today’s Ark The Lord spoke to Noah and said, «Noah, in six months I am going to make it rain until the whole world is covered with water and all the evil things are destroyed. But, I want to save a few good people and two of every living thing on the planet. ... Читать далее...
29. Перевод слова productProduct — продукт, изделие, результат Перевод слова Farm products — сельскохозяйственные продукты finished products — готовые изделия products of one’s labour — результаты труда product degeneration — ухудшение качества продукции We have a very large Product range. У нас очень большой ассортимент. How did you hear about our Product? Как вы узнали о нашей продукции? ... Читать далее...
30. English Competitions — Конкурсы по английскому языкуEnglish competitions in general give a great opportunity for learners to improve their writing, speaking, reading translation skills, creativity, to develop the interest in the research field. The competitions are usually interesting and attract those who are really interested in English learning, learners like to show what they know and what they have learned. As ... Читать далее...
31. Значение идиомы fall in for[fall in for] {v.} To receive; get. The boy fell in for somesympathy when he broke his leg. The team manager fell in for mostof the blame when his team lost the playoffs....
32. Значение идиомы write home about[write home about] {v. phr.} To become especially enthusiastic orexcited about; boast about. — Often used after «to». Mary’s trip tothe World’s Fair was something to write home about. Joe did a goodenough job of painting but it was nothing to write home about. «That was a dinner worth writing home about!» said Bill coming ... Читать далее...
33. The corporate boat raceAn American automobile company and a Japanese auto company decided to have a competitive boat race on the Detroit River. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day, they were as ready as they could be. The Japanese team won by a mile. Afterwards, the American team became ... Читать далее...
34. Question answer 04What did the footballer say when he accidentally burped during a game? Sorry, it was a freak hic! Why are football grounds odd? Because you can sit in the stands but can’t stand in the sits! What do you get if you drop a piano on a team’s defence? A flat back four! Why did ... Читать далее...
35. Перевод слова processProcess — процесс, течение; обрабатывать Перевод слова The evolutionary process — эволюционный процесс in process of time — с течением времени changes are in process — происходят изменения document-gathering process — процесс сбора документов to process data — обрабатывать данные Computers Process data. Компьютеры обрабатывают данные. Education is a gradual Process. Образование — это постепенный ... Читать далее...
36. The History of Computer Development — История развития компьютераThe rapidly advancing field of electronics led to construction of the first general-purpose electronic computer in 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania. It was Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer or ENIAC, the device contained 18,000 vacuum tubes and had a speed of several hundred multiplications per minute. Its program was wired into the processor and ... Читать далее...
37. Pest-by-ModemHere’s how to be a pest-by-modem: *Make up fake acronyms. On-line veterans like to use abbreviations like IMHO (in my humble opinion) and RTFM (read the f…… manual) to show that they’re «hep» to the lingo. Make up your own that don’t stand for anything (SETO, BARL, CP30), use them liberally, and then refuse to ... Читать далее...
38. More dorm jokesI can’t resist a few: 1. Once you have stolen a dormmate’s room keys, the room is yours to plunder. As a variation, steal the dorm keys but reverse the lock (so the keyhole faces INTO the room); we had a mechanical engineer who got this down to about 20 seconds. Then loudly announce to ... Читать далее...
39. The Bologna process — Болонский процессIn 1999 Ministers of education from 29 European countries signed the declaration in the Italian city of Bologna. The purpose of the Bologna process is to create the European higher education area. As early as 1980s the programmes supporting exchanges and mobility of students were developed. The most famous has been the ERASMUS programme, a ... Читать далее...
40. Question answer 05Our team is doing so badly that «Manager of the Month» isn’t an award. It’s an appointment! Did you hear about the football team who ate too much pudding? They got jellygated! Which insect didn’t play well in goal? The fumble bee! What did the bumble bee striker say? Hive scored! What is black and ... Читать далее...