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REVISION OF LESSONS 1-3

Упражнение 1. Повторите времена группы Indefinite (Simple), Continu­ ous, Perfect Active, Passive. Определите время глагола-сказуемого и переве­ дите предложения.

1. What cpurse are you taking here? Business English? — No, I am not doing Business English yet. I am trying to improve my gen­ eral English, especially conversation. 2. I liked the lecturer better after I had heard him the second time. 3. My friend will take the course in English next semester. 4. Who hasfinishedthe test? 5. We looked at him while he was dancing. 6. How many books of Shaw have you read? 7. Why have not you told them about it? 8. I shall still be studying English in two years' time. 9. The books were taken from the library. 10. You can find the books taken from the library on the table. 11. The exams are held in June. 12.1 have been in the laboratory since 8 o'clock. 13. There were many people coming back from their work. 14. Australia is one of the five continents, but it is much smaller than the other four. 15. The light in that room is poor. Please light the candles (свечи). 16. People speak the language of their country. 17. Every country needs good specialists for its further progress of science and technology. 18. By the year 2030 human labour in industry will have been replaced by robots. Families will have robots to do the housework.

Упражнение 2. Ответьте на вопросы.

What devices and machines using electricity

a)have become a part of our everyday life?

b)have made electricity most widely used in allfieldsof science, technology and industry?

c)are based on its specific properties?

Упражнение 3. Заполните пропуски следующими словами: radar battery generator appliances dynamo transformer

1. ... is a machine that generates electricity, steam, gas, etc. 2. A device giving information about position, movement, etc. is named

.... 3. A machine for changing water and steam power into electrical energy is known as .... 4. Food mixers, toasters, modem dish-wash­ ers and a number of the most recent home devices are household ....

5.An apparatus to increase or decrease the voltage of an electric power supply — ... — was invented at the end of the 19th century.

6.It is known that a portable cell for supplying electricity is called ...

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Упражнение 4. А. Прочитайте и переведите текст, обращая внимание на проработанную грамматику уроков 1-3.

Save the Planet

Today's global economy has been formed by market, not by the principles of ecology. This has created an economy that is destroy­ ing its natural support system (система естественной поддерж­ ки). It is eco-economy that we need today to save the planet. An eco-economy is one that satisfies our needs without affecting the prospects of future generations to meet their needs. Therefore, it is necessary to turn our economy into in eco-economy. To build an eco-economy means to restore carbon balance, to stabilize popula­ tion and water use, and to conserve forests, soils and variety of plant and animal life in the world.

Such an eco-economy will affect every side of our lives. It will change how we light our homes, what we eat, where we live, how we use our free time, and how many children we have. It will give us a world where we are a part of nature.

Building a new economy means eliminating and replacing old industries, restructuring existing ones, and creating new ones. The generation of electricity from wind is one such industry. Soon mil­ lions of turbines will be turning wind into electricity. In many countries, wind will provide both electricity and hydrogen. To­ gether, electricity and hydrogen can meet all the energy needs of a modern society.

Another industry that will play an important part in the new economy is management of available water supply most efficiently. Irrigation technology will become more efficient. The recycling of urban waste water will become common. At present, waterflowsinto and out of cities, carrying waste with it. In the future, water will be used again and again, never discharged (спускать, выливать). As water does not lose its quality from use, there is no limit to how long it can be used, as long as (пока) it is cleaned before reuse.

One can easily see eco-economy changes in some countries. It is known that Denmark is the eco-economy leader. It has stabilised its population, banned (запрещать) the construction of coal power plants, banned the use of non-refiUable drink containers, and is now getting 15 per cent of its electricity from wind. Besides, it has restructured its urban transport networks; now 32 per cent of all trips in Copenhagen are on bicycles. Denmark is still not close (near) to balancing carbon emission, but it is moving in that direction.

B. Speak about:

Your idea of the economy of the future.

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LESSON 4

Согласование времен

Дополнение

Дополнительные придаточные предложения Суффикс -ible/'able

Префикс dis-

Текст 4А. Television Текст 4В. Telegraph Текст 4С. Telephone

Текст 4D. Talking via Space

ПРЕДТЕКСТОВЫЕ УПРАЖНЕНИЯ

Упражнение 1. Повторите времена групп Indefinite (Simple), Continuous, Perfect. Поставьте глаголы в скобках в нужном времени и форме.

At the time I first (meet) Mr. Alien in 1990, he (consider) the possibility of studying foreign languages again. He (forget) every­ thing that he (learn) about Latin and French at school. The lan­ guages that he (want) (learn) at that time (be) Spanish and Portuguese. He (to be going) to study those languages in the De­ partment of General Education at New York University. There­ fore, he (enrol) that school in 1991.

After my friend (finish) studying at New York University he ecide) (go) to South America for a year. Because he (be, never) there before, he (enjoy) visiting the famous cities of Brazil and Ar­ gentina. He liked Sao Paulo so much that he (consider) staying there much longer. Before that time he (hope, always) to find a place with an ideal climate. Therefore, Sao Paulo (seem) to be a real paradise (рай). However, he (spend) all his money and (to be forced) to return.

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Now my friend Mr. Alien (plan) (visit) France next year. He (leave) for Paris on March 15. Mr. Alien (visit) also Germany on the same trip. He realizes that he must (learn) French and German before he (go) to Europe. At present he (take) a course in French in preparation for the trip. He (think) that French (be) quite easy. Of course he (be, never) in France before, so he (have) little opportu­ nity to hear French. He (work) very hard at his French every day. He (study) German at New York University next semester. I am sure that he (have) no language problem in the other countries when he (get) there. Many people in those countries (understand) English or French.

Упражнение 2. Переведите предложения, обращая внимание на правило согласования времен.

1. We knew that his family lived in Orel. 2. He said that the stu­ dents of that group were studying in the library. 3. She thought that she might finish her work by two o'clock. 4.1 didn't think he could come there in time. 5. She said that her name was Lena. 6. The stu­ dents were told that they had three lectures every day. 7. The dean said that he was busy. 8. We found that he had studied mathematics at the University. 9. The newspapers reported that the Trade Union Congress had finished its work. 10. Students were informed that they would have industrial training in the third year. 11. The weather-man reported over the radio that it would be cold the fol­ lowing weekend.

Упражнение 3. Поставьте глаголы в скобках согласно правилу согласова­ ния времен.

A.1. Не says that he (want) to be an engineer. 2. He thinks that he (see) a new device already. 3. He knows that he (lose) his watch yesterday. 4. He says that he (help) with work next week. 5. He said that he (know) him. 6. He understood that the speaker (be) in Lon­ don recently. 7. He said that he (think) about it later. 8. He asked what they (want) to do. 9. They asked when we (come) to see him. 10. He asked if I (can) stay with them. 11. The teacher wanted to know whether I (be) good at maths. 12. The professor wanted to know whether I (take) part in our conference the week before. 13. My friend wanted to know whether I (go) to the library next Saturday. 14. He asked which book she (read) at that moment.

B.1. The engineer was told that he (may) test the device in the afternoon. 2. It was known that the head of our laboratory (be) a graduate of Moscow University. 3. They thought that she (graduate)

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from a technical institute. 4. Our professor informed us that he (give) the following lecture on quantum mechanics on Monday. 5. At the meeting it was said that our lecturer (work) at a new programme of laboratory work. 6. The teacher told us that the term «engineering» (have) many Russian equivalents. 7. The chief engi­ neer believed that we (work) at that problem for a month the fol­ lowing summer.

Упражнение 4. Переделайте следующие предложения в косвенную речь, поставив глагол в главном предложении в прошедшем времени. Например:

Тот wants to spend the winter in Texas.

They said that Tom wanted to spend the winter in Texas. He asked if Tom wanted to spend the winter in Texas.

1. Mary wants to take a course in German. 2. Ann does not work at the college. 3. The laboratories have new TV sets. 4. The teacher will give you further instructions. 5. Where are you coming from? 6. The lecture will begin in five minutes. 7. John has learned grammar for two years. 8. Could I speak to Mr. Smith, please? 9. Does Bob go to the library every day?

Упражнение 5. Переведите на английский язык.

1. Мой друг сказал, что он много работает. 2. Ученый сооб­ щил, что он написал статью о своей работе. 3. Меня спроси­ ли, сделал ли я свою работу. 4. Она хотела знать, будет ли он летом в Москве. 5. Мы спросили преподавателя, сколько но­ вых слов в четвертом уроке. 6. Мы не знали, будет ли у него практика летом. 7. Он сказал, что знает два иностранных язы­ ка. 8. Он знал, что ее брат живет в Самаре.

Упражнение 6. Определите, чем выражено дополнение в предложениях, переведите.

1. The students of our group saw a new film yesterday. They said it was very interesting. 2. The dean's assistant told us to do all our work in time. 3. Our laboratory has been equipped with modern devices. 4. The students were informed at the meeting that they would have their practical training in St. Petersburg. 5. We asked the dean if he was busy. 6. The new student asked when our lec­ tures would begin. 7. He also asked to show him where the chem­ istry laboratory was. 8. He wanted to know whether we had already had our industrial training. 9. I did not know then if I should see him again. 10. We didn't know whether it would be possible to use a computer for our work.

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Упражнение 7. Обратите внимание на перевод предлога by в предложе­ ниях.

1. By 3 o'clock I shall be free and go with you to the library. 2. By the end of the second year we shall have finished studying the main engineering subjects. 3. By the beginning of the lecture the laboratory assistant had brought all the necessary diagrams. 4. By the year 2010 cable television will have been used more widely. 5. By the spring of 1945 World War II was over.

Упражнение 8. Найдите русские эквиваленты для словосочетаний.

it is true; compared to; to be of importance; a lot of; to be inte­ rested in; like; a step forward; at the right time; direct to; to put into memory.

интересоваться; иметь значение; по сравнению с; ввести в

память; шаг вперед; как, подобно; верно (правильно); в нуж­ ное время; много; непосредственно на.

СЛОВООБРАЗОВАНИЕ

Упражнение 8. А. Переведите следующие производные слова согласно образцу:

существительное или глагол + -ibleZ-able = прилагательное access — доступ -> accessible — доступный

to rely — доверять -^ reliable — надежный, practice — осуществление (на практике) -> practicable —

осуществимый

to use — usable, to consider — considerable, to avail — available;

префикс dis- (имеет отрицательное значение) to appear — появляться ~-> to disappear ~ исчезать

to like — to dislike, illusion — disillusion, similar — dissimilar, comfort — discomfort, to connect — to disconnect, connection — disconnection, connected — disconnected, to organize — to disor­ ganize, organized — disorganized, organization — disorganization.

B. Образуйте и переведите производные слова согласно образцу:

tele- (на большом расстоянии) television, telegraph, telegraphy, telemetry

phone, text, scope, printer, communication;

photo- (имеющий отношение к свету или фотографии) photon, photograph, photography, photographic

copy, finish, meter, electric, sensitive.

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Упражнение 9. Прочитайте и переведите интернациональные слова.

television ['teli,vi3en], action ['aekjan], territory ['teriteri], material [me'tieriel], million ['miljen], communication [k9,mju:nL'keiJan], central ['sentral], programme ['praugraem], transmission [traenz'mijen], telephone ['telifaun], cable ['keibl], signal ['signl], crystal ['kristl], code [kaud], visual [Visjual], video, regular ['regjula], zones ['zaunz].

Упражнение 10. Прочитайте и запомните произношение следующих слов:

tiny ['taini], fair [fea], research [ri'sa:^], to spread [spred], in­ stead [in'sted], watch [wo^], provide [praVaid], artificial [,a:ti'fijal], convenient [kan'vi.njant], nowadays ['nauadeiz], wire ['waia], launching [1о:п^1Г[], to break [breik], to produce [pra'dju'.s], production [pra'dAkJan], to weigh [wei], clear [klia], major ['meidsa], available [aVeilabI], satellite ['saetalait], size [saiz], tape [teip], liquid [likwid], magazine [,maega'zi:n].

СЛОВА И СЛОВОСОЧЕТАНИЯ ДЛЯ ЗАПОМИНАНИЯ

appear v — появляться	influence п — влияние
artificial а — искусственный	means п — средство
compare v — сравнивать	nowadays adv — сейчас, в на-
contain V — содержать, вмещать стоящее время
continuous а — непрерывный	occur v — происходить, возни-
convenient а — удобный	кать
direct а — прямой, непо-	rapidly adv — быстро
средственный	research п — исследование
during ргр — в течение, во	simultaneously adv — одновре-
время, в продолжение	менно
equipment п — оборудование	state v — утверждать
essentially adv — по сущест-	switch on v — включать
ву, главным образом	time п — время, times — раз
etc (etcetera) — и т. д.	transmit v — передавать
exist V — существовать	watch v — наблюдать, смотреть
few а — мало, немного	weigh v — весить, взвешивать
а few — несколько	within;7г;? — в пределах, в, через

а lot of — много;

to be able to — мочь, быть в состоянии

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Text 4A

Прочитайте текст и найдите абзацы, содержащие информацию о разви­ тии различных видов телевизионных систем в хронологической последова­ тельности. Переведите.

Television

The television set is evidently the most important and popular electronic product of all time. All homes in developed countries have one or more TV sets and in many countries there are consider­ ably more TV sets than telephones.

But in 1939 at the World's Fair in New York a tiny nine-by- twelve inch box was the centre of attention for hundreds of people. They were the first to see a television set in action. Compared to to­ day's TV shows of underwater and outer-space research, those first black-white pictures were not very good. The pictures were only transmitted from one side of the Fair territory to the other. But in 1939 they were of historical importance.

Within a few days the news of television spread throughout the world. A lot of people wanted to have a look^ at the new invention. Everyone was interested in it. But only few people owned television sets in the next few years. When World War II broke out^ electronic factories that began the TV production stopped making them and started making war materials instead. When the war was over, TV sets began coming off factory assembly lines. By 1958 there were millions of them.

In a surprisingly short time people watched fewer films and turned from newspapers and magazines to TV. In its short history television has had great influence on people's life and way of think­ ing. Rocket-launching, concerts and football and tennis matches can be seen direct as they occur. The boundaries of time and space have disappeared.

At present TV communication is provided with the help of a system of artificial earth satellites so that people living in different parts of the country and all over the world and in different time zones are able to watch the central TV programs at the most conve­ nient hours.

Nowadays many countries also have cable TV, a system using wires for the transmission of television programs (like telephone calls). Cable television first appeared in 1949 as a means of trans­ mitting TV signals to rural and mountain areas far from big cities. Cable television's next big step forward was made by the mid — 1980s. Scientists announced that many technical problems had

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been solved and in the future it would be possible via satellite and cable TV to use more channels on a TV set at every home in the world.

Then we saw how a new technical invention, colour television, was rapidly replacing black-and-white television. Recently it was reported that the first pocket-size^ colour television set had been developed. It was stated that a liquid-crystal display^ was used sim­ ilar to those on calculators and watches and that it weighed less than a pound.

A few years ago it became evident that the next major advance for TV would be digital television. In a digital system the usual con­ tinuous signal is replaced by a digital code containing detailed in­ formation on brightness, colour, etc. A digital TV set hangs on the wall like a picture. Essentially, it is a minicomputer with a visual display. Once a week^ you put the programs you like into the memory, and the TV set will automatically switch on the desired channel at the right time. You can watch several programs simulta­ neously on miniscreens and then produce one of them in full for­ mat. Also, the TV set can automatically video-record the programs when you are absent or occupied.

By the end of 1980s television has moved to a new and the most important stage in its development since the appearance of colour television. Technically it is called high-definition television (HDTV)^ or Hi-Vision. This is the much higher resolution tele­ vision^ of the 21st century. This revolution was started by Japanese manufacturers when they developed a new video system with a pic­ ture resembling a wide-screen film more than traditional television. The new system increases the screen's width-to-height ratio^ (16:9). The result is a picture several times shaфer than in the exist­ ing TV sets. Besides, recent developments in plasma display panel technology^ make HDTV commercially practicable. The plasma display makes it possible to produce a large, bright, colour, flat TV screen so thin and light that it can also be hung on a wall like a framed picture. The engineering problem that has existed almost since the first days of television may be solved now.

Notes to the Text

1.to have a look — взглянуть, посмотреть

2.to break out — начаться, разразиться

3.pocket-size — карманный

4.liquid-crystal display — устройство изображения на жид­ ких кристаллах

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5.once a week — раз в неделю

6.high-definition television (HDTV) — телевидение высокой четкости

7.high resolution television — телевидение с большим разре­ шением

8.width-to-height ratio — отношение ширины к высоте

9.plasma display panel technology — производство плазмен­ ных панелей

УПРАЖНЕНИЯ

Упражнение 11. Просмотрите текст 4А и ответьте на вопросы.

1. When did the first TV set appear? 2.Were people interested in the new invention? 3. Why was the TV production stopped in 1940? 4. What is cable television? 5. What is digital television? 6. What is high-definition television?

Упражнение 12. Укажите, какие из следующих утверждений соответству­ ют содержанию текста 4А.

1. А lot of people owned television sets in the first years after its invention. 2. First television black-and-white pictures were excel­ lent. 3. Only few people owned television sets in the next few years after their appearance. 4. Black-and-white television was rapidly replacing colour television. 5. First television black-and-white pic­ tures were not very good. 6. Only a few years ago colour television was rapidly replacing black-and-white television. 7. When the war was over, TV sets stopped coming off factory assembly lines. 8. Af­ ter World War И TV sets began coming off factory assembly lines.

Упражнение 13. Найдите в тексте 4А предложения, в которых использо­ вано правило согласования времен, и переведите их.

Упражнение 14. Прочитайте и укажите способы присоединения прида­ точных дополнительных предложений к главному.

1. It was reported in 1939 that the first TV set was shown at the World Fair in New York. 2. The students wanted to know whether colour television sets were produced at that plant. 3. After the war when the mass production of TV sets began, people realized they wanted to have a TV set at home. 4. Experiments proved that elec­ tricity could travel instantly over a long piece of wire. 5. Can you tell me whether satellites are used for telephone communication? 6. It became clear television had a great influence on people's life.

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