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8. virtually (adv) หมายความว่า เกือบจ ะ, แทบจะ (= almost)
Activity 7 Fill in the missing blanks with appropriate words from the list.
aware of for a start refresh
in other words virtually modernized
1. The whole filing system needs to be computerized; ,
we need to feed all the data into a computer.
2. He is trying to his knowledge of computers by taking an evening class
in computer programming.
3. It is impossible to make a final decision on this matter.
4. If she were all the facts, she would certainly change her mind.
5. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration needs to its transport system.
6. There are many reasons why he needs to apply for accommodation on campus; ,
housing off campus is far too expensive.
Activity 8 Listening Practice
N ow listen to the rest of the conversation (Situation 2) and fill in what you hear on
the CD.
Ms. Davis: T he terminals have a wide range of other uses as well; they for example, could
be used for electronic mail.
Kitti: You mean 1) ?
Ms. Davis: Exactly! You just type the message into the computer.
Mr. Johnson: You mean it doesn’t do the typing itself? (Jokingly)
Ms. Davis: Not yet, Mr. Johnson. But believe me, voice activated typewriters are just
around the corner.
Kitti: 2) ?
Ms. Davis: A t the moment it’s little more expensive than by sending things by ordinary mail.
On the other hand, you don’t need to hire so many typists — 3) .
Believe me the advantages are enormous. Not only does the computer fire the
letters to its destination immediately; it also files all the copies you request.
M r. Johnson: Mmm. 4) ! Do go on.
Ms. Davis: Well, our new line of computers can offer you super graphics.
Kitti: But isn’t that used mainly for engineering and design purposes?
