Английский язык для студентов IT-направлений. Учебное пособие

tall. 6) If you will press this button, the TV switches off… 7) I wouldn’t talk to her if I didn’t know her. 8) Would you be scared if you see a snake?

9.Match the two parts of the sentences.

10. Rewrite the sentences in the first, second or third conditional.

Example: He can’t find his wallet so he’s angry. (Second conditional) If he could find his wallet, he wouldn’t be angry.

1)In order to lose weight you need to exercise more. (First conditional) If you want

……………… ………………………………………………

2)He may be late, but he can meet us at the Blue Note café. (First conditional) If he’s

…………………… ………………………………………………

3)An old woman saw him burgle the house. That’s why he’s in prison. (Third conditional) If she hadn’t …………… ………………………………………………

4)He wants to be rich and famous. Then he’ll be happy. (Second conditional) If he was

……………… ………………………………………………

5)Dave fell asleep so he missed the end of the film. (Third conditional) If he hadn’t

……………... ……………………………………………

READING

1.Answer the questions

1.What is artificial intelligence?

2.How does artificial intelligence affect our daily lives?

3.What are some advantages of using artificial intelligence in different fields?

4.Can you name some examples of how artificial intelligence is used in healthcare?

5.What are the potential disadvantages of relying too much on artificial intelligence?

6.Do you think that artificial intelligence will replace human workers in certain industries? Why or why not?

7.Are there any ethical concerns related to the development and use of artificial intelligence?

8.How can we ensure that artificial intelligence is developed and used responsibly?

9.In your opinion, what are some areas where artificial intelligence could be particularly useful?

10.What do you think the future holds for artificial intelligence?

91

2.Match the words with their definitions.

3.Read and translate the text.

Advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a type of technology that has many advantages and disadvantages. One advantage of AI is that it can be used to enhance many aspects of our lives, such as healthcare, transportation, and communication. For example, smart devices like smartphones and virtual assistants use AI to make our lives easier and more efficient.

However, there are also some disadvantages to AI. One of the biggest concerns is that automation and robots powered by AI could replace human jobs. This could lead to unemployment and economic instability. There are also ethical issues surrounding the development of AI, such as data privacy and the potential misuse of this technology.

Despite these concerns, many people believe that AI can bring many benefits to society. For example, it can help us tackle global challenges such as climate change and poverty. It can also transform industries and lead to digital transformation.

In conclusion, while AI is not a silver bullet solution to all of our problems, it has the potential to benefit us in many ways. However, we need to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of this technology and ensure that we rely on it responsibly.

4.Answer the questions.

1. What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

A)A type of technology that has many advantages and disadvantages.

B)A type of technology that only has disadvantages.

C)A type of technology that only has advantages.

D)A type of technology that is not useful in our daily lives.

2.What are some aspects of our lives that AI can enhance? A) Healthcare, transportation, and communication.

B) Education, entertainment, and fashion. C) Agriculture, construction, and sports. D) Politics, religion, and art.

3.How do smart devices like smartphones and virtual assistants use AI? A) To make our lives easier and more efficient.

B) To make our lives more complicated and inefficient. C) To spy on us and invade our privacy.

D) To control our thoughts and actions.

4.What is one of the biggest concerns regarding AI?

A)That automation and robots powered by AI could replace human jobs.

B)That AI is too expensive to develop and maintain.

C)That AI is not advanced enough to be useful.

93

D) That AI is a threat to national security.

5.What are some ethical issues surrounding the development of AI? A) Data privacy and the potential misuse of this technology.

B) The cost of developing AI.

C) The lack of regulation in the AI industry.

D) The potential for AI to become too powerful.

6.What are some global challenges that AI can help us tackle?

A)Climate change and poverty.

B)Terrorism and war.

C)Disease and famine.

D)Overpopulation and pollution.

7. How can AI transform industries?

A) By making them more efficient and profitable. B) By making them less efficient and unprofitable.

C) By making them more dangerous and unpredictable. D) By making them irrelevant and obsolete.

8. Is AI a silver bullet solution to all of our problems? A) No, it is not.

B) Yes, it is.

C) It depends on the problem.

D) The text does not provide an answer to this question.

9. What do we need to do in order to rely on AI responsibly?

A) Carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of this technology. B) Ignore the advantages and disadvantages of this technology.

C) Develop AI as quickly as possible without considering the consequences. D) Use AI without any regulation or oversight.

10. What is the main message of the text?

A)AI has many advantages and disadvantages.

B)AI is a threat to human jobs and economic stability.

C)AI can help us tackle global challenges and transform industries.

D)We need to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of AI and use it responsibly.

5.Read and translate the dialogue. Roleplay.

Oliver: Hey, have you heard about AI?

Sophie: Yes, I have. There are many advantages and disadvantages to this technology.

94

Oliver: Exactly. One of the biggest benefits is that it can enhance almost every aspect of our lives like healthcare, transportation, and communication with smart devices like smartphones.

Sophie: But there are also downsides. Automated machines powered by AI could replace human jobs which might lead to unemployment and economic instability. Oliver: That's true. People also worry about ethical issues such as data privacy and potential misuses of this technology.

Sophie: Despite these concerns, some people believe AI can bring positive changes to society by tackling global challenges like poverty, climate change, and transforming industries via digital transformation.

Oliver: Agreed. We have to think carefully about how we use this technology and ensure that we rely on it responsibly as it isn't a silver bullet solution for everything. Sophie: Absolutely, but if used correctly, AI has the potential to benefit us in countless ways!

TEST

1. Put the verbs in the box in the right column (verbs followed by an infinitive, gerund or both an infinitive and gerund).

2.Underline the correct alternative.

1)I can’t help playing/to play this computer game. It’s so interesting.

2)The authorities have decided opening / to open a new museum in this part of the town.

3)The shop refused to give/ giving us our money back.

4)Sam avoided to speak/speaking to them about that matter.

5)He kept to pay/paying a lot of money for new records.

6)We can’t wait seeing/to see that new performance.

7)The children enjoy to see/ seeing animals in their natural environment.

8)All three athletes deny to take/taking the drug.

9)I remembered to go/going to the chemist’s for you. Here’s your medicine.

95

10)I didn’t feel like to go/going out last night, so I stayed at home

3.Match the sentence halves.

4.Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in capital letters.

5. Tick the sentences that are correct. Rewrite the incorrect sentences using the infinitive or the –ing form of the verb.

1. Tom had to brake hard to avoid to hit the animal. 2. I don’t mind staying in if there’s nowhere interesting to go. 3. Don’t making a decision until we know all the facts4. It was cold and wet in the countryside, so we decided going home5. Ann still remembers meeting her favourite actor6. Mr. Poor can’t afford to buy a new car. 7. They haven’t got any money, so it’s not worth to go into the shops. 8. To ride a bicycle is a good way to keep fit. 9. Adam can’t stand to hear people shouting at each other. 10. Please remember bringing your essay to class next week. 11. Kate really regrets not studying hard for her exams. She might have passed the exams. 12. There was a lot of traffic but we managed getting to the airport in time. 13. Our English teacher stopped talking to John’s father when she saw him walking towards her. 14. Many young people enjoy to chat on-line with their friends. 15. Tony doesn’t know if he’s capable of set up his own website.

96

6.Choose the correct option.

1.- I wouldn’t tell her if I ……. you. She can’t keep a secret. a.- will be b.- were c.- am d.- had been

2.- Paul would be a good artist if he …... more patience. a.- had b.- has c.- will have d.- have

3.- If they invited me to their party. I …… absolutely delighted. a.- am b.- will be c.- would be d.- was

4.- He …. so many accidents if he drove more carefully. a.- hadn’t b.- wouldn’t have c.- hasn’t d.- won’t have

5.- I would help them if they …. to me.

a.- had listened b.- listened c.- will listen d.- would listen 6.- If the weather …. warmer, we would go out.

a.- will be b.- had been c.- were d.- is

7.- Unless you ….., you won’t find out the truth. a.- will ask b.- won’t ask c.- ask d.- don’t ask 8.- If you …. me, I will bring you the book.

a.- reminded b.- will remind c.- would remind d.- remind

9.- If I …. about your birthday, I would have you bought a present. a.- knew b.- would know c.- know d.- had known

10.- If Anna ……. a little taller, she could become a model. a.- will be b.- is c.- had been d.- were

11.- If I smoked a cigarette, …… you?

a.- would it bother b.- will it bother c.- does it bother d.- it bothers

12.- If he …. swimming in such a rough sea, he wouldn’t have drowned. a.- wouldn’t have gone b.- didn’t go c.- won’t d.- hadn’t gone

13.- If I …… Paul’s number I would invite him to the party a.- have b.- had c.- am having d.- had had

14.- If I …. John, I’d ask Mary for a date. a.- will be b.- am c.- were d.- would be

15.- If I sat on the armchair, I …....... more comfortable.

a.- would have been b.- had been c.- were d.- will have been 16.- If it is warm, we ……. to the park.

a.- will go b.- went c.- would go d.- are going

17.- If they ……. so much time surfing the internet, they would get better marks in their exams

a..- don’t spend b.- hadn’t spent c.- didn’t spend d.- didn’t spend 18.- We ……… out in the garden if it hadn’t been so cold.

a.- would had sat b.- would sit c.- had sat c.- would have sat 19.- If I had bought more milk, I ………. enough for breakfast.

a.- would have b.- had had c.- would have had c.- would had have 20.- If we walk so slowly, we ……. late.

a.- will being b.- will be c.- be d.- would be

97

GLOSSARY

USEFUL VERBS

ПОЛЕЗНЫЕ ГЛАГОЛЫ

100