Central Processing Unit and Cooling Systems May 2016 | Page 8

3.2

On a technical level
3.2.1

 Main components of a CPU
 Types of a CPU
 CPU architectures

Lead-in Activity:
In pairs, discuss this question.
1. Which parts does a CPU consist of?

3.2.2

Read the text and match the highlighted words with their definitions a) – l).
a) to be put or placed in

g) to execute or to put into operation

b) in a few words or briefly

h) to maintain

c) to raise to a higher degree

i) to be left, surplus

d) lasting for a time only, not permanent

j) to be in charge of

e) to harm

k) being an essential part of

f) to become greater

l) complete, full