Английский язык для студентов технического вуза: Средства массовой информации. Мир продвинутых технологий - 67 стр.

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2 It isn't possible that they are twins.
A They mightn't be twins. B They can't be twins.
3 It could be that they are not married.
A They mightn't be married. B They can't be married.
B: is most likely to follow the sentence given.
4 Don't throw the picture away, give it to Tony.
A He might have liked it. B He might like it.
5 When she went out this morning she left her briefcase here.
A She might have meant to leave it behind. B She might mean to leave it
behind.
6 Nobody knows where the jewels have gone.
A They might have been stolen. B They might be stolen.
7 Don't throw away the rest of the meat.
A We might have wanted it for dinner. B We might want it for dinner.
8 Don't wait for me.
A I might have been a few minutes late. B I might be a few minutes late.
19 Read these newspaper cuttings and speculate on what may happen in
the future. Use could/may/might + well/conceivably/possibly.
1 Mt St Helens in the United States is showing signs of increased volcanic
activity.
2 In his last race, Marcel missed the world 1,500 metres record by only a tenth
of a second. Tonight he competes in Switzerland.
3 The president, now 78, has been unwell for some time.
4 A hurricane is approaching the south east coast of Mexico.
5 Scientists have developed a soya-based fuel for cars, which may one day
replace petrol.
SPEAKING
20 In pairs discuss how you can possibly use
computer in your future profession. Report to the
class. Speak for two minutes.
21 Work in pairs and find out as much as you can about your partner’s
computer.
Consider the following characteristics:
· processor type
· processor speed
· bus speed
· memory (RAM)
· memory type
· hard disk capacity
· hard disk type
· monitor size
· monitor resolution
· CD-ROM drive speed