SIO1 2023/24 – ACOBAS.net

Monday, September 25th

Sarah’s story – the female IT tech – verbs and tenses

Possible solution using the past:

In a quaint little town, there was a small IT company named “Tech Haven,” where Sarah, a skilled and very dedicated female IT technician, worked.

Every morning, Sarah started her day by sipping a cup of strong coffee, preparing herself for the tasks ahead. As she arrived at the office, the familiar hum of computers filled the air. She greeted her colleagues with a warm smile, although she couldn’t help but notice the occasional surprised look when others realized she was the IT expert.

Her morning typically began with checking emails and responding to urgent requests for technical assistance. Sarah handled a wide array of issues, from forgotten passwords to malfunctioning hardware.

Around mid-morning, she conducted software updates and monitored the network’s performance, ensuring that everything ran smoothly.

Lunchtime often found Sarah eating at her desk, troubleshooting issues for her colleagues over a sandwich.

In the afternoon, Sarah attended meetings with various departments to discuss upcoming projects. She contributed her technical expertise, helping to shape the company’s IT strategy.

Towards the end of the day, she completed her routine system backups, ensuring that crucial data remained safe.

As Sarah left the office in the evening, she reflected on her day’s work. She knew that being a woman in a predominantly male field had its challenges. She often had to prove herself more than her male colleagues, but her dedication and expertise earned her the respect of her peers over time.

Sarah’s journey as an IT technician at Tech Haven was undoubtedly demanding, but she loved every moment of it. Her unwavering passion for technology and her determination to overcome the gender stereotypes in her field continued to drive her forward, making her an inspiration to all who worked alongside her.

possible solution in the present because the text is mostly about Sarah’s daily routine:

In a quaint little town, there is a small IT company named “Tech Haven,” where Sarah, a skilled and very dedicated female IT technician, works.

Every morning, Sarah starts her day by sipping a cup of strong coffee, preparing herself for the tasks ahead. As she arrives at the office, the familiar hum of computers fills the air. She greets her colleagues with a warm smile, although she can’t help but notice the occasional surprised look when others realize she is the IT expert.

Her morning typically begins with checking emails and responding to urgent requests for technical assistance. Sarah handles a wide array of issues, from forgotten passwords to malfunctioning hardware.

Around mid-morning, she conducts software updates and monitors the network’s performance, ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

Lunchtime often finds Sarah eating at her desk, troubleshooting issues for her colleagues over a sandwich.

In the afternoon, Sarah attends meetings with various departments to discuss upcoming projects. She contributes her technical expertise, helping to shape the company’s IT strategy.

Towards the end of the day, she completes her routine system backups, ensuring that crucial data remains safe.

As Sarah leaves the office in the evening, she reflects on her day’s work. She knows that being a woman in a predominantly male field has its challenges. She often has to prove herself more than her male colleagues, but her dedication and expertise earn her the respect of her peers over time.

Sarah’s journey as an IT technician at Tech Haven is undoubtedly demanding, but she loves every moment of it. Her unwavering passion for technology and her determination to overcome the gender stereotypes in her field continue to drive her forward, making her an inspiration to all who work alongside her.

Thursday, September 21st

Exercise tenses

possible solution:

Yesterday, I installed (install) the new software on my computer.
By this time next year, we will have completed (complete) the project.
She has been working (work) in the IT department for five years.
Last month, the team developed (develop) a cutting-edge application.
Next week, we will begin (begin) the training sessions for the new employees.
I attended (attend) a webinar on cybersecurity last night.
By the time he arrived, we had already finished (already, finish) the presentation.
The manager will review (review) your performance next month.
They use (use) the latest technology to improve productivity.
She wrote (write) a report on the current market trends.
I haven’t heard (not, hear) back from the HR department yet.
By the end of the day, we will have resolved (resolve) all the technical issues.
Our team is collaborating (collaborate) with the marketing department on this project.
The CEO announced (announce) a company-wide restructuring.
We upgraded (upgrade) our servers to enhance security.
By the time the meeting started, I had already sent (already, send) the agenda.
The IT department maintains (maintain) the network infrastructure regularly.
They implemented (implement) a new software system last year.
He has been working (work) remotely since the pandemic began.
The developers coded (code) the new website from scratch.
We haven’t received (not, receive) any feedback from the client yet.
The IT team solved (solve) the technical glitch within minutes.
She attended (attend) a conference on artificial intelligence last month.
By next week, the interns will have completed (complete) their training.
Our company has been investing (invest) heavily in cybersecurity.
I haven’t updated (not, update) my resume in years.
The project manager has scheduled (schedule) a meeting for tomorrow.
The IT department manages (manage) the company’s network infrastructure.
They conducted (conduct) a thorough security audit last quarter.
The software engineers debugged (debug) the code for hours.
By the time you return, I will have already compiled (already, compile) the report.
The CEO will address (address) the entire company at the annual meeting.
We deployed (deploy) the new software across all offices.
The IT team monitors (monitor) the servers 24/7.
She presented (present) her findings to the board of directors.
I haven’t received (not, receive) any updates on the project status.
By next month, the company will be expanding (expand) its workforce.
They upgraded (upgrade) the company’s hardware last year.
The developers tested (test) the application extensively.
We haven’t met (not, meet) with the client yet.
The IT department configured (configure) the new routers.
He led (lead) the team to success.
Our company has adopted (adopt) a remote work policy.
I attended (attend) a seminar on project management.
By the end of the quarter, we will have completed (complete) all tasks.
The software engineer optimized (optimize) the code for better performance.
They offer (offer) IT support to all employees.
The project manager assigns (assign) tasks to the team.
We haven’t heard (not, hear) about the new project yet.
By the time you arrive, I will have already prepared (already, prepare) the presentation.
We tested (test) the new software extensively before launch.
By next week, the team will have completed (complete) the coding phase.
She has been managing (manage) the IT department for two years.
The project was delayed (delay) due to unforeseen issues.
Our company has been investing (invest) in advanced cybersecurity measures.
He worked (work) on the server maintenance project last night.
By the end of the year, they will have implemented (implement) a new CRM system.
The software engineer debugged (debug) the program for hours.
I attended (attend) a workshop on data analysis last month.
We haven’t discussed (not, discuss) the project timeline yet.
The IT team regularly upgrades (upgrade) the company’s network infrastructure.
They submitted (submit) the proposal to the client yesterday.
The manager will review (review) your performance next week.
The developers optimized (optimize) the code for better efficiency.
By this time next month, the interns will have completed (complete) their training program.
She hasn’t received (not, receive) any feedback from the support team.
Our company has adopted (adopt) a flexible work schedule.
The IT department configured (configure) the new employee laptops.
They conducted (conduct) a survey on employee satisfaction last year.
The CEO announced (announce) a strategic partnership with a tech giant.
I didn’t attend (not, attend) the conference last year.
By next quarter, we will be expanding (expand) into new markets.
The project manager regularly assigns (assign) tasks to team members.
The software crashed (crash) during the important presentation.
We haven’t met (not, meet) with the client in person yet.
The IT team regularly backs up (backup) all data.
She has been working (work) remotely for the past few months.
Our company offers (offer) technical support to clients 24/7.
I attended (attend) a seminar on cloud computing last week.
By this time next year, we will launch (launch) a new product.
The project manager has scheduled (schedule) a team meeting for tomorrow.
The software engineer quickly fixed (fix) the bug.
They use (use) advanced algorithms in their software.
We haven’t communicated (not, communicate) with the IT department yet.
The manager reviews (review) your performance annually.
The IT department manages (manage) the company’s IT assets.
I didn’t check (not, check) my emails this morning.
By the end of the quarter, we will have finalized (finalize) the project budget.
The project progressed (progress) smoothly until last week.
We haven’t met (not, meet) with the client yet.
The IT team configures (configure) the new routers.
He led (lead) the team to success.
Our company has been sponsoring (sponsor) tech-related events in the community.
I installed (install) the latest updates on my computer yesterday.
By next month, the company will be phasing out (phase out) outdated software.
The developers coded (code) the new app with precision.
The CEO will address (address) the shareholders at the annual meeting.
They upgraded (upgrade) the servers to improve performance.
The IT department maintains (maintain) a high level of security.
She presented (present) her findings to the board of directors

Wednesday, September 19th

you need to work with 2 windows side-by-side (one for the sound, the other for the exercise, or you may listen to the sound file on your smartphone)

The Bear and The Dragon by Tom Clancy – American accent + extract from a spy novel – you may download the mp3 file or listen to it directly below.

and/or

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling – British accent – extract from the first chapter of the first volume – you may download the mp3 file or listen to it directly below.