IV. Read and translate the word-combinations:

1. computer program, 2. programming command, 3. data-processing capability, 4. laser beam, 5. quality inspection, 6. robot guidance, 7. sensor measurement, 8. control strategy, 9. expert diagnosis, 10. computer science, 11. data storage, 12. part identification, 13. high-level instruction, 14. programming statement.

V. Make up the word-combinations and translate them:

computer data-storage program storage feedback control optimal control automation beam-addressable adaptive control mathematical control sensor magnetic bubble

a. theory b. technology c. memory d. system

VI. Look through the text and find the English equivalents:

1. важные разработки, 2. соответствующие вычисления, 3. интегральные схемы, 4. выполнять расчёты, 5. многоконтурное устройство, 6. запоминающая среда, 7. языки программирования, 8. измерительные приборы, 9. система управления с обратной связью, 10. электромеханические контактные датчики, 11. машинное зрение, 12. сенсорные системы, 13. обработка информации, 14. линейные простые дифференциальные уравнения, 15. умственные способности, 16. искусственный интеллект.

7. Fill in the blanks and translate the sentences:

a. miniaturization, b. calculations, c. digital, d. expensive, e. languages, f. devices, g. intelligence.

1. The development of electronic … computer has permitted the control function in automation to become more sophisticated.

2. The development of integrated circuits propelled a trend toward … in computer technology.

3. Present-day machines are much smaller and less … than their predecessors.

4. Modern computers are capable of performing … at much grater speed.

5. The advances in sensor technology have provided a vast array of

measuring … .

6. Artificial … is an advanced field of computer science.

7. Modern programming … are more powerful in their logic capabilities.

VIII. Translate the text:

IX. Translate the sentences into English using the words from the text:

1. Ряд научных разработок ХХ века способствовал развитию автоматизированной техники.

2. Достижения в области искусственного интеллекта позволили роботу общаться с человеком.

3. Машинное зрение требует обработки информации с помощью цифрового компьютера.

4. Математическая теория систем управления получила своё развитие после Второй мировой войны.

Grammar revision exercises

1. Read and translate the sentences paying attention to the Comparison Degrees:

1. The most significant developments in automation technology have occurred during the 20-th century.

2. The development of the electronic digital computer has made the control function in automation more sophisticated.

3. Thanks to the digital computer all calculations are executed much faster than before.

4. Miniaturization in computer technology has led to much smaller and less expensive machines than their predecessors.

5. The microprocessor is capable of performing the logic and arithmetic functions at much greater speeds.

6. Modern programming languages are easier to use and are much more powerful in their logic capabilities.

7. The most part of more complex processes obey the laws of physics.

8. Human intelligence is a much less studied field than artificial intelligence.

9. Artificial intelligence is the most advanced field of computer science.

10. The least difficult task for “intelligent” machines is the ability to communicate with humans and to accept high-level instructions.