- •Учебный блок - 1 (уб-1) «The Digital Age»
- •1.Discuss in the group what you know about the role of the computer at present and what information may be given in the text. The following additional text can be helpful for your work in groups.
- •2. Say if the following facts are possible or impossible in 40 years from now.
- •1. Learn the words given below.
- •3. Match the words with the correct meanings.
- •4. Look at the help box and then match the verbs (1-5) with the nouns (a-e) to make collocations from the text.
- •5. Use collocations to complete these sentences.
- •2. Change the following statements to questions beginning with the question words given.
- •1. Find the English equivalents of the following phrases:
- •1. Answer the following questions:
Учебный блок - 1 (уб-1) «The Digital Age»
Вы должны знать:
1.Грамматика:
-употребление артикля;
-постановка специальных вопросов.
2.Лексика:
-компьютерная терминология.
3.Место и значение компьютера в современном мире.
Вы должны уметь:
Использовать знания грамматики и ключевых слов в переводе текста, а затем в речи: диалогической и монологической по теме "Жизнь в эпоху новых технологий".
Инструкция к работе:
Последовательно выполняйте все задания, следуя указаниям блока. В случае затруднений обращайтесь к преподавателю.
PRE-READING
1.Discuss in the group what you know about the role of the computer at present and what information may be given in the text. The following additional text can be helpful for your work in groups.
There is chat software that enables one to chat with another person on a real-time basis. Video conferencing is becoming available to the common man. You can take online exams and get instant results. You can check your examination results online. Audio or video composition and editing are made by computers. It no longer costs thousands of dollars of equipment to compose music or make a film. Graphics engineers can use computers to generate short or full-length films or even to create three-dimensional models. Anybody owning a computer can make films or compose music. Special effects in science fiction and action movies are created using computers. There are many websites through which you can read the latest or old news. There are matrimonial sites through which one can search for a suitable groom or bride. Computers are used in medicine. You can diagnose diseases. You can learn the cures. Software is used to examine the internal organs of the human body. Software is used for performing surgery. Computers are used to store patient data. Pilots train on software, which simulates flying. There is simulation software using which a sportsperson can practice his skills. Software is used to control access to atomic bombs. Robots are controlled by software. Shops and supermarkets use software, which calculate the bills. Taxes can be calculated and paid online. Accounting is done using computers. All financial transactions are done by computer software.
2. Say if the following facts are possible or impossible in 40 years from now.
1. Some robot pets will remind elderly people to take their medication.
2. Robot pets will be used as companions for real pets.
3. Robot insects could also be used for spying.
4. Smart houses will make beds.
5. The computer will wash, dry and fold your clothes.
6. Computerized windows will control warmth and light inside your house.
7. There will be wall size video.
8. The computer will cook and have recipe databases.
9. House will link to GPS of residents and know when they arrive home.
10. Computers will be able to clone people.
11. Computers will be able to reverse aging process.
12. Computers will predict future.
13. Computers will have dream control devices.
14. Computers will send holographic messages.
15. Computers will produce a time machine.
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