Английский для бакалавров. Макеева М.Н - 32 стр.

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1.
"Who invented the computer?" is a question with a simple answer. True False
2.
A computer is a counting device which manipulates data according to a list
of instructions.
True False
3.
Embedded computers are big, complicated devices that are often used to
control other devices.
True False
4.
The ability to store and execute lists of instructions called programs makes
computers extremely versatile.
True False
5.
The use of digital electronics and more flexible programmability were
vitally important steps.
True False
Вносить вклад область действий манипулировать
доля
пространства наручные часы отображения наработки информации
встроенный компьютер простое устройство истребитель
выполнять
перечень инструкций многоцелевой вычислительные задачи
единственная особенность память компьютера
программа передачи
управления род деятельности, связанный с компьютером.
2. Find in the text English equivalents for the following:
1. Read the sentences and circle each True or False according to the text
above. Compare and discuss your answers in pairs.
1.
Who invented the computer? 2. What is a computer? 3. Have you ever used an abacus?
4. What was the size of early electronic computer? 5. What is the size of the smallest modern
embedded computer? 6. What is a program called? 7
modern computer? 8. Are computer instructions simple?
9. What are they? 10. Where these
instructions are read? 11. What is the flow of control? 12. Do you now the differences
between
hardware and software? 13. What is a programming language? 14. What is a hybrid method of
language? 15. Are the computers increasing numbers of careers? 16. What are they?
8. Check your answers with the help of the text.
3. Make up some
predictions with
these phrases.
Use Future
Tense (will or
to be going to?)
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Grammar tip
Check
You can use both will (or ‘ll) & going to talk about a future
intention. Use will when you make your decision at the
moment of speaking.
I’ll deal with that later.
Use going to when you have taken your decision I advance.
We’re going to lunch our new device at the end of the year.
For more on the future tenses, turn to ‘Grammar Reference’.