Методические указания по изучению английского языка на 3 курсе заочного факультета. Якушева И.В - 29 стр.

prerecorded message to callers and allows them to records their message. Some
models enable you to call in from anywhere to pick up your messages. Not very
long ago one bought a typewriter and a few file cabinets and that was that. How
you have to sort out the vast telecommunications systems available to help you,
save time and make money. The right equipment can pay for itself.
    Usually a personal computer heads the list. Besides you will need a one-color,
or full-color displays, hard disks and floppy disks, keyboards, LANs (local area
networks for computer intercommunication), and various types of printers.
    For any entrepreneur the telephone forms the foundation (hub) of his busi-
ness. Nothing can get done without it. But modem businessmen don't merely have
telephones but telecommunications centres. Some are mini-computer information
centres; some have fax, copying or answering machines attached; some have
video screens; many will have speed-dial (or automatically redial) programmed
numbers for you. There are different types of phones. These are cellular mobile
phones, portable phones, cordless phones, etc.
    Besides a personal computer and small business software programs, there are
other items of equipment that you may need. These are: electronic typewriters,
facsimile machines, videotape recorders and so on.
    IV. Прочтите следующие предложения и укажите номера тех, которые
соответствуют содержанию текста:
    1. Modern industrial enterprises use electronic equipment for improving man-
agement and technological processes.
    2. Well planned and smart offices make great impression on customers.
    3. Telephone is one of the main items of equipment at any office.
    4. Personal computers are of help to businessmen.
    5. The right equipment helps to save time and make money.
    V. Ответьте письменно на следующие вопросы к тексту.
    1. What items should a person consider before selecting equipment for his of-
fice?
    2. What functions does a telephone answering machine perform?
    3. What types of telephones are mentioned in the text?


                   КОНТРОЛЬНАЯ РАБОТА № 5
                          Вариант 3
   I. Прочитайте текст и поймите его содержание.


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