Методические указания по английскому языку для студентов I курса всех факультетов. Часть 2. Богданова Н.А - 72 стр.

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внимание на бессоюзное подчинение и придумайте к нему заглавие.
Advances in robotics depend upon advances in computer science. Almost
from the moment computers appeared in the world their designers have been
dreaming of creating a different kind of computer, one that would be able to think
like a human being rather than merely calculate numbers. Such a computer would
radically change the way people do their work.
Today communicating with a computer one has to use a keyboard. In the
future you will be able to communicate your thoughts to the computer without
touching the keyboard. It able to understand what you want without being giver:
special instructions. Tomorrow's computers are certain to be easier to use and more
responsive to the user's needs for example, instead
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passively storing data for you,
an intelligent computer will be able to extract information it thinks relevant to a
situation – just as a human consultant would do, even if you don't know enough to
ask the right question.
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responsive – готовый откликнуться, реагирующий
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ROBOT OLYMPICS
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A Japanese robot resembling a Hollywood space fantasy dominated the
world's first Robot Olympics. It won a gold medal and said "Thank you" in a
synthesized voice to cheering human fans.
About 50 smart machines from 11 countries gathered to show the world that
robots can do more than shoot rivets
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into metal on factory assembly lines. Among
them were wall-climbing robots, walking robots and grasping robots.
Individual events included obstacle avoidance, walking, wall climbing, pole
balancing and talking. As in the human Olympics gold, silver and bronze medals
were awarded, though it was often difficult to drape the medals over the winners,
since none had necks or heads for that matter.
A robotic hand from Yugoslavia was at least able to hold its gold medal and
2. Переведите письменно текст 9C с помощью словаря, обращая
   внимание на бессоюзное подчинение и придумайте к нему заглавие.
       Advances in robotics depend upon advances in computer science. Almost
from the moment computers appeared in the world their designers have been
dreaming of creating a different kind of computer, one that would be able to think
like a human being rather than merely calculate numbers. Such a computer would
radically change the way people do their work.
       Today communicating with a computer one has to use a keyboard. In the
future you will be able to communicate your thoughts to the computer without
touching the keyboard. It able to understand what you want without being giver:
special instructions. Tomorrow's computers are certain to be easier to use and more
responsive to the user's needs for example, instead1 passively storing data for you,
an intelligent computer will be able to extract information it thinks relevant to a
situation – just as a human consultant would do, even if you don't know enough to
ask the right question.
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      responsive – готовый откликнуться, реагирующий

                                       TEXT 9D

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                                 ROBOT OLYMPICS1

      A Japanese robot resembling a Hollywood space fantasy dominated the
world's first Robot Olympics. It won a gold medal and said "Thank you" in a
synthesized voice to cheering human fans.
      About 50 smart machines from 11 countries gathered to show the world that
robots can do more than shoot rivets2 into metal on factory assembly lines. Among
them were wall-climbing robots, walking robots and grasping robots.
       Individual events included obstacle avoidance, walking, wall climbing, pole
balancing and talking. As in the human Olympics gold, silver and bronze medals
were awarded, though it was often difficult to drape the medals over the winners,
since none had necks or heads for that matter.
         A robotic hand from Yugoslavia was at least able to hold its gold medal and