Task 5. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Translate

passwords field layout merging record sorted updated security devices database

1. In order to personalize a standard letter you can use ‘mail …’ (a technique which consists of combining a database with a document made with a word processor). 2. Records can be automatically … into any order. 3. You can decide how many fields you want to have on a …. 4. Files can easily be … by adding new information or deleting the old one. 5. Most aspects of the program can be protected by user-defined …. 6. Thanks to …, you can share part of your files on a network and control who sees the information. 7. A … program can be used to store, organize and retrieve information of any kind. 8. The … of the records can be designed by the user. 9. Each piece of information is given in a separate ….

Task 6. Discuss the following questions:

— What is a database?

— How is information entered on a database?

— What does each field hold?

— What does ‘updating’ a file mean?

— What are the advantages of a database program over a manual filing system?

— How can access to a common database be protected?

— What is the goal of a well-designed database?

— What does the term database structure refer to?

— Speak on the first step in structuring a relational database? What is the next step?

— Why are last names stored in a different field than first names?

— What does make each record unique?

— How does a database designer know what data types to use?

— Can a database designer prevent people from entering inaccurate data?

— What is normalization?

— What are the principles that a designer might consider to improve this database?

— How is data loaded into database tables?

Task 7. Which word does not belong to the group?

a) initial, original, primary, subsequent;

b) allow, permit, let, advice (v)

c) current, visual, intuitive, efficiently;

d) carry out, execute, fulfill, specify;

e) reduce, decrease, minimize, grow up;

f) tool, device, equipment, gadget.