Describe the contribution of the following people to the development of computing:
Write a short paragraph on each person using your own words and giving an account of their contribution to the development of computers, computing and computer science. Do not copy large chunks of material from web sites. Read and summarise, 5-8 lines each.
TED video on technology by Ray Kurzweil
Get yourself a small notebook, take a page or two for each letter of the alphabet and use this to record jargon terms you don't recognise. Keep this glossary with you in lessons and add to it as necessary. You can start with terms from the notes you write above and continue with terms like 'compiler' and 'string' from the programming exercises.
Install a copy of Turbo Delphi (free) http://www.turbo-delphi.com/. This is a free download. Alternatively try freepascal.org.
Answer questions 1-10 from this list. Answers are provided but your aim should be to write the programs without having to refer to them. Copying the code will not teach you how to program. Do not move on to the next question until you can answer the current one without looking at the solution. You need to build up fluency in basic concepts before you can tackle more advanced examples. The idea is that you learn the basic constructs of the language by solving simple problems and then try to solve more challenging problems using the techniques you have learned.
This study guide may give you some additional help.
For a better programming environment you should buy a copy of Delphi. Delphi Pro is a more up to date version of the software and you may want to invest in this for A2 (£69.33 from Pugh Computers).