Listening
"The Mysterious Server Crash"
Listen to the conversation and choose True or False.(12.4)
Listen again then fill the blanks with the correct form. (12.4)
Listen and fill in the blanks. (12.5)
Spotlight!
📌قبلاً شکلهای مختلف جملههای مجهول تمرینرو تمرین کردیم؛ حالا فقط یه قدم اضافه میشه: !Passive for Past perfect
اینجا صحبت از کاریه که قبل از یه اتفاق دیگه تو گذشته انجام شده ؛فقط نمیدونیم یا مهم نیست چه کسی اون کارو کرده، چون تمرکز روی خود نتیجهست.
✅ ساختار :
had + been + past participle
Reading
"Global IT Outage After a Faulty Update"
On July 19, 2024, many companies around the world faced a serious IT problem. Millions of computers suddenly went down. The reason was a faulty automatic update in the Falcon security software, developed by the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. The update had been sent to thousands of computers only hours before systems started to crash.
Many of the affected computers ran Microsoft Windows. After the update had been installed, the screens turned blue and the machines restarted again and again. Airports, banks, hospitals, and even television stations were affected. Some operations had been cancelled, and flights had been delayed for hours. In many offices, employees couldn’t log in or open their files.
Experts said the bug had not been discovered during testing. Everything had seemed fine in the lab before the update was released. But when it reached millions of real devices, a small error caused chaos. Technicians had to fix many systems by hand because automatic recovery didn’t work. The process took several days in some places.
The incident showed how much modern life depends on a few key companies and cloud platforms. If a single update goes wrong, the results can be global. Officials said lessons had to be learned. The software company later apologized and promised to improve its testing process.
This global outage reminded everyone that technology can make our lives easier — but when something goes wrong, the whole world can feel it.
Read the text and choose the best.
Debug your Grammar
"Passive for Past perfect"
📌در زبان انگلیسی، گذشتهٔ کامل مجهول (Past Perfect Passive) زمانی به کار میرود که بخواهیم دربارهٔ کاری صحبت کنیم که پیش از رویدادی دیگر در گذشته انجام شده بوده، اما تمرکز بر نتیجهٔ کار یا اثر آن است نه بر انجامدهنده.
✅ساختار :
had + been + past participle (V3)
به مثال زیر توجه کنید:
“The database had been backed up before the system crashed.”
(یعنی: پایگاه داده پشتیبانگیری شده بود، پیش از آنکه سیستم از کار بیفتد.)
این جمله نشان میدهد پشتیبانگیری زودتر انجام شده بود، اما گوینده روی نتیجهٔ انجامشده (backup) تمرکز دارد، نه شخص انجامدهنده.
📌در متون فنی، استفاده از این ساختار نشان میدهد که عملی در گذشتهٔ دورتر بهپایان رسیده بود قبل از آنکه اتفاق دیگری رخ دهد — درست مثل گزارشهای سرور و Log analysis که زمان انجام عملیات را لایهبهلایه بررسی میکنند.
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Buzzwords & Beyond!
"Smart Tech for a Better Home Office"
Working from home can be great, but only if your devices help you stay connected and comfortable. One of the most useful tools is a mesh router—a system that spreads Wi‑Fi evenly through your home. No more weak signals in the kitchen or slow video calls in the living room! This upgrade improves your online connectivity and makes remote work smoother and faster.
Another simple improvement is picking an ergonomic chair. It keeps your back in the right position and reduces pain after long hours of sitting. Good posture isn’t fancy, but it really helps you concentrate better.
Of course, small things often make a big difference. Whether it’s a new monitor, better lighting, or a smart note‑taking app, upgrading your tools can boost your comfort and productivity. Remember—the saying is true: a little tech goes a long way.
In the end, building a smart workspace doesn’t need huge changes. Just a few clever upgrades can turn your regular desk into a place where ideas flow easily and work feels less like work.