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To sum up, it seems that computers are a useful edition to our fast-moving
world of high technology. However, it must be remembered that they are here to
serve us – not to replace us.
C
Almost every home, office or school has a computer of some kind these
days. Many people feel that these machines are now an essential part of our lives,
but how necessary are they really?
D
However, there are various negative aspects to using computers. Many
jobs have been lost due to the fact that computers can do a lot of tasks more
efficiently than humans. This has led to high unemployment in many countries.
What is more, computers can actually cause health problems. Endless hours in
front of the screen can cause eye strain and headaches, which are serious side-
GRAMMAR REVISION
MODAL VERBS
(Martin Hewings. Advanced Grammar in Use. // Cambridge University Press. 1999. pp. 34 – 49)
7 Сomplete these sentences with will have or would have and the past
participle of one of these verbs.
develop receive disapprove spend save enjoy call collapse
forget pass
1 Mary's mother certainly would have disapproved of the amount of make-up
she was wearing.
2 John is going to spend a year away from his family in Peru. By the time he
sees his children again he ________________ what they look like.
3 I ________ the office to tell them I would be late, but I was stuck in a traffic
jam and couldn't get to a phone.
4 Even if I had worked harder, I don't think I ___________ the maths exam.
5 I am sure you _______________ my letter of resignation by now.
6 By the time we reach New Zealand on Thursday, we _______________ over
60 hours traveling.
7 Why didn't you buy the fish from the market? You __________ a lot of money.
8 It's a pity that Tony wasn't there to see the play. He ________________ it.
9 The government ______ years ago without the support of the Socialists.
10 Professor Thomas is confident that before the year 2020, scientists ________
a cure for the common cold.
8 Write answers to these questions by expanding the notes, using an
appropriate verb tense. If you can, use used to in your answer.
1 How often did you see Judith? (We / meet / every day for lunch) We used to
meet every day for lunch.
2 Where did you learn to speak Japanese? (We / work / Tokyo for three years)
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