Английский язык для студентов IT-направлений. Учебное пособие

Another popular device is the computer. You can use a computer to write documents, create presentations, and browse the internet. Many people also use computers for work, like designing buildings or making videos.

The internet is also a big part of the electronic age. It allows us to connect with people from all over the world and find information on almost anything. However, it's important to be safe when using the internet and not share personal information with strangers.

In conclusion, the electronic age has brought many changes to our lives. We now have many devices and technologies that make our lives easier and more enjoyable. But it's important to use these devices responsibly and safely.

5.Mark the statements true or false:

1.Technology is not important in our lives.

2.We use technology for communicating with friends and family.

3.Smartphones are not popular devices in the electronic age.

4.With a smartphone, you can only make phone calls.

5.You cannot download apps on a smartphone.

6.Computers are not used for work.

7.The internet is not a big part of the electronic age.

8.The internet allows us to connect with people from all over the world.

9.It's not important to be safe when using the internet.

10.We should not use devices responsibly and safely.

6.Answer the questions:

1.What is the electronic age?

2.How do we use technology in our daily lives?

3.What are some of the functions of a smartphone?

4.What can you do with apps on your smartphone?

5.What are some of the uses of a computer?

6.Can computers be used for work? If so, what kind of work?

7.What is the internet and how has it changed our lives?

8.Why is it important to be safe when using the internet?

9.What are some potential risks associated with using technology?

10.What is the author's main message about the electronic age?

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Unit 2

GRAMMAR PRACTICE

Continuous Tenses

1.Use Present, Past, Future continuous tenses.

1. Now the girl (try) a new suit. 2. At 5.00 last Sunday Adam _____ (play) video

games. 3. At 3.00 tomorrow Ben _______ (sleep). 4. They ________ (write) the test at this moment. 5. He ________ (work) in the office from 2 till 5 yesterday. 6. Students

________ (speak) English the whole lesson tomorrow. 7. The boys ________

(not/play) football now. 8. At 8.00 next Monday the committee ________ (discuss) this question. 9. At 2.00 yesterday students _______ (do) their home task. 10. At 7.00 previous evening I _______ (watch) a new comedy.

2.Write sentences in the Past and Future Continuous Tense.

1.(+) I /read /a book/ at ten o’clock yesterday (tomorrow).

2.(-) You/drink/tea/at seven o’clock yesterday (tomorrow).

3.(?)Ben/listen/to the radio/at this time yesterday (tomorrow).

4.(-) Children/play/the whole day yesterday (tomorrow).

5.(?) He/write/a letter at 2:00 yesterday (tomorrow).

6.(+) They/play/chess at this time yesterday (tomorrow).

7.(?) She/cook/dinner at 5 o’clock yesterday (tomorrow).

8.(+) Children/do/their homework at 4 o’clock yesterday (tomorrow).

9.(-) My parents/paint/a picture at nine o’clock yesterday (tomorrow).

10.(+) We /discuss/important problems/ at 2 o’clock last (next) week.

3.Use the verbs in the correct tense.

1. (not/look) I __________ it all night. 2. (read)We hope the writer __________ about it for long. 3. (not/bother) ____________? 4. (how long/this condition/go on/?) But lately things ________ well. 5. (not/go) I ___________ a good hour. 6. (walk)It

__________ higher and wider over us since the human race began.7. (not/get) I

_________ other trails, I assure you. 8. (not/neglect) I hope you __________ yourself away. 9. (not/give) I ___________ much lately. 10. (not/ride) And _________ from?

11.(what/I/run away/?) I _______ well, and am not particularly pleased with myself.

12.(not/behave) I _____________ for him all day. 13. (look)You ___________ long, I judge. 14. (not/wait) I ________ my daughter for that all this time, I can tell you, husband.15. (not/bring up) If we can get it from that shed in which you say it is, we can prove that you__________.16. (not/dream) I _________ and watching the way a father ought to tend and watch. 17. (not/tend) We_____, but we__________.18. (fight) (not/quarrel) I _________.

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4. Open the brackets and use the verbs in Present Simple vs. Present Continuous Tenses.

dentist? 8. We .......... (go out) for dinner every Saturday night. 9. Be quiet! I .........

(study) for tomorrow´s exam. 10. She´s not at home at the moment. I think she ..........

(do) the shopping.

5.Write short answers for these questions.

1. Do you enjoy your work? Yes, ........ 2. Are they at home now? No, .......... 3. Is he

still working for that company? Yes, .......... 4. Are you cleaning the house? No, .........

5.Is your sister helping in the garden? No, .......... 6. Does Paul have any brothers? Yes,

........... 7. Do they know you´re here? Yes, ......... 8. Are you having fun? No, ........... 9.

Does your friend work there? Yes, .......... 10. Is he a relative of yours? Yes, ...........

6.Write these sentences correctly.

1. They are wanting to go home now. 2. I´m not having time at the moment. 3. Anne is not here. She does the shopping right now. 4. Your friends are attending Italian lessons on Thursdays.

7.Past Tense – Simple or Progressive: Fill in the correct form.

1. George ___ off the ladder while he _____ the ceiling. (fall, paint) 2. Last night I

____ in bed when I suddenly ___ a scream. (read, hear) 3. ____ TV when I _____ you? (you watch, phone) 4. Ann ______ for me when I ______. (wait, arrive) 5. Maisie

______ up the kitchen when John _____ her to marry him. (clean, ask) 6. The house

_____ £ 150,000 in 2003. (cost) 7. The fire ________ at six in the morning. (still burn) 8. My brother ____ a new job a week ago (get). 9. Columbus _______ America over 500 years ago (discover) 10. She _______ not interested in the book because she _____

it (be, not understand) 11. ____ at school yesterday? (you be) 12. We ______ in a house near the sea last summer (live) 13. She _____ the piano very well when she _____

young (can play, be) 14. She _____ the office very early last night (leave). 15. I ______

a friend while I ____ the shopping (meet, do) 16. I _____ for my things when I _______

someone call my name (pay, hear) 17. I ______ around and _____ Judy. (turn, see) 18. She ______ a bright yellow dress when I _____ her last (wear, see) 19. We ________

to have a cup of tea. (decide) 20. While the waiter _____ up the pieces of glass he ____

his finger (pick, cut) 21. Then we ____ the cafe and ____ good bye (leave, say) 22. I

____ the fire at six and it ____ brightly when Tom came in at seven. (light, still burn) 23. My dog _____ along quietly when Mary’s Pekinese _____ him. (walk, attack) 24.

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When I _____ she _____ lunch. She said she always _____ lunch at 12:30. (arrive, have, have) 25. What ______ of his last book? –I _____ it a lot (you think, like) 26. He suddenly ____ that he _____ in the wrong direction. (realize, travel) 27. He ______

guitar when someone ____ the window and ___out a bucket of water. (play, open, throw) 28. He ___ us to go out in the boat yesterday because a strong wind _____ (not allow, blow) 29. The next day, as they _____that the police ______ for them, they ____

the coats in the woods and _____ off in different directions. (know, look, hide, go) 30. When I ____ home they ______ around a fire. Jack _____ a crossword puzzle, Judy

_____ and the others ______. Mother ______ at me and said: “Come and sit down” (come, sit, do, knit, read, smile)

8.Make the past continuous.

1. (they / take the exam?) 2. (when / he / work there?) 3. (you / make dinner?) 4. (they

/drink coffee when you arrived?) 5. (when / we / sleep?) 6. (they / study last night) 7. (we / talk when the accident happened) 8. (he / not / exercise enough) 9. (I / talk too much?) 10. (it / not / snow) 11. (how / they / feel?) 12. (they / not / talk) 13. (where / I

/stay?) 14. (why / he / study on a Saturday night?) 15. (I / go to school when you saw me) 16. (you / sleep at 6am) 17. (she / work when I called) 18. (we / not / leave when you called) 19. (I / not / stay in a hotel) 20. (we / make too much noise?)

9.Make future continuous 'yes / no' questions.

1. (I / sit) here? 2. (John / us) the computer? 3. (Jane and Luke / discuss) the new project? 4. (we / work) hard? 5. (you / talk) on the telephone? 6. (she / send) an email? 7. they / have) a meeting? 8. (he / eat) lunch? 9. (you / type)? 10. (he / make) coffee?

10. Make 'wh-' future continuous questions.

1. (where / I / wait?) 2. (what / you / do?) 3. (why / he / study?) 4. (how / she / travel?) 5. (who / they / meet?) 6. (where / we / eat?) 7. (what / you / watch?) 8. (why / he / drive?) 9. (what / she / cook?) 10. (why / they / sleep?)

READING

1.Match the words to their definitions.

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2.Answer the questions.

a)Do you use a computer at work or school?

b)What kind of tasks do you usually perform on your computer?

c)How often do you encounter technical problems with your computer?

d)Have you ever had to troubleshoot a computer issue by yourself?

e)Do you prefer using a desktop computer or a laptop?

f)What software programs are you familiar with?

g)Have you ever worked remotely from home using your computer?

h)Are there any keyboard shortcuts that you find useful when working on your computer?

i)Do you think technology has made our lives easier or more complicated?

j)Can you name some ways in which computers have changed the way we work and communicate?

3.Read and translate the text.

Working with computers

Working with computers has become an essential part of our daily lives. From checking emails to online shopping, computers have made our lives easier and more efficient. However, working with computers can also come with its own set of challenges.

One of the most common challenges is dealing with technical issues. Computers can be unpredictable and often require troubleshooting when something goes wrong. This can be frustrating and time-consuming, especially if you are not familiar with the technology. It's important to have a basic understanding of computer hardware and software in order to effectively troubleshoot problems that may arise.

Another challenge of working with computers is staying focused. With endless distractions at our fingertips, it can be difficult to stay on task and avoid procrastination. One way to combat this is by setting specific goals and deadlines for yourself. Creating a schedule and sticking to it can also help you stay on track and avoid getting sidetracked by social media or other online distractions.

Despite these challenges, working with computers also offers many benefits. For example, it allows for remote work and flexible schedules, which can be ideal for those who need to balance work and personal commitments. Additionally, computers provide access to vast amounts of information and resources that can aid in research and learning.

Overall, working with computers requires a combination of technical skills and discipline. By staying organized, setting goals, and maintaining a basic understanding of computer technology, you can make the most of this valuable tool and enhance your productivity both at work and in your personal life.

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4.Answer the questions.

1. What is the main topic of the text?

a)The benefits of working with computers

b)The challenges of working with computers

c)The history of computers

d)The future of computers

2.What is one of the most common challenges of working with computers? a) Staying focused

b) Finding a good computer c) Learning how to type

d) None of the above

3.Why is it important to have a basic understanding of computer hardware and software?

a) To effectively troubleshoot problems b) To make your computer faster

c) To impress your friends d) To make money

4.How can you combat distractions when working with computers?

a)By setting specific goals and deadlines

b)By taking frequent breaks

c)By checking social media often

d)By multitasking

5.What are some benefits of working with computers? a) Remote work and flexible schedules

b) Access to vast amounts of information and resources c) Both a and b

d) None of the above

6.What is one way to stay on track and avoid getting sidetracked by online distractions?

a) Creating a schedule and sticking to it b) Checking social media often

c) Taking frequent breaks d) None of the above

7.What does the text suggest is required to work effectively with computers?

a)Technical skills and discipline

b)A good computer

c)A lot of free time

d)None of the above

8. What is the purpose of the text?

a)To persuade readers to stop using computers

b)To inform readers about the challenges and benefits of working with computers

c)To teach readers how to build a computer

d)None of the above

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9.What is the tone of the text? a) Negative

b) Positive c) Neutral d) Sarcastic

10.What is the main idea of the text?

a)Working with computers can be challenging, but it also offers many benefits.

b)Working with computers is a waste of time.

c)Working with computers is easy and requires no technical skills.

d)None of the above.

5.Read and translate the dialogue. Roleplay.

Emma: Hi, Tom. How's it going?

Tom: I'm okay, just trying to work on a code here.

Emma: Oh yeah? What kind of program are you working on?

Tom: It's for our new project. We need to create a software that can help customers track their orders online and manage their accounts.

Emma: That sounds exciting. Are you making good progress?

Tom: Well, it's not easy. There are some bugs in the system that make it hard to get everything done properly.

Emma: What kinds of bugs?

Tom: Sometimes the program freezes or crashes unexpectedly. Other times, we get errors when trying to import data from other sources.

Emma: Have you tried debugging the code yet?

Tom: Yes, but it's like playing whack-a-mole. You solve one problem, and two more pop up.

Emma: Yeah, coding is never straightforward. But don't worry, I'm sure you'll figure it out eventually.

Tom: Thanks, Emma. I hope so.

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Unit 3

GRAMMAR PRACTICE

Adjectives

1.Use the correct forms of the verbs (Present Continuous Passive, Past Continuous Passive).

1.Facebook and Twitter were integrated into smart phones and tablets and they (use) more and more by businesses as well as individuals. (Past Continuous Passive)

2.It’s difficult to judge the size of the Internet: people and systems (add) daily. (Present Continuous Passive)

3.Conventional telephone wires and cables (replace) by optical fibers. (Present Continuous Passive)

4.Voice, computer data, even video images (integrate) into a single digital communication network capable of processing and transmitting virtually any kind of information. (Past Continuous Passive)

5.At present high-capacity optical transmission systems (install) between many major cities at a rapid rate. (Present Continuous Passive)

6.Satellite services (adopt) to provide business communications, including the transmission of traffic for voice, data and vision. (Past Continuous Passive)

7.Complex functions (perform) by people using advanced terminals which are intended to be as easy to use as the conventional telephone. (Present Continuous Passive)

8.Nowadays plans (develop) to transition to a low mass third generation GLONASS-K satellites with a guaranteed lifespan of 10 years. (Present Continuous Passive)

9.GPS satellite was built to last about 10 years. Replacements (build) and launched into orbit. (Past Continuous Passive)

10.Things that used to be put into writing (confirm) electronically. (Past Continuous Passive)

2.Use the correct form of the adjectives.

1.The (much) scientists work in exploring the Universe, the (good) are the results.

2.All but the (small) banks now keep their accounts on computer files.

3.The (cold) the atmosphere, the (loud) the echoes.

4.Companies or individuals can get additional hard disk space by paying a fee for what they use. The fee is normally (low) than the cost of buying, installing, and maintaining new hardware.

5.The (high) the voltage applied across the tube, the (fast) the electrons travel, and the (much) penetrative are the resulting X-rays.

6.Operas security record is not only the (good) of any available web browser, it is also (good) than almost any other software in any category.

7.The (small) the current used through the circuit, the (poor) the conductor may be.

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8.The (late) LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology can deal with (large) volumes of traffic, but requires new phone masts and new handsets.

9.4G is up to 10 times (fast) than 3G and even allows you to stream movies or live television to your mobile.

3. Use the right adjective, - ed or - ing. Choose the best option to complete each sentence.

to alarm, to confuse, to excite, to irritate, to terrify, to amaze, to convince, to exhaust, to overwhelm, to threaten, to amuse, to depress, to fascinate, to puzzle, to thrill, to annoy, to disappoint, to frighten, to relax, to tire, to astonish to disgust to frustrate to satisfy, to worry, to astound, to embarrass, to horrify, to shock, to bore to encourage, to interest, to surprise

1)My most __________ experience as a teenager was travelling to London on my own. I remember I was so _________ that I couldn’t sleep the night before my flight. (excite)

2)I was really __________ when I got to the airport and found out that Julie, the girl I liked most from high school, was travelling with me. (surprise) 3) I felt rather

_________ when she asked to sit next to me. Did she feel the same way as I did? (confuse) 4) She told me she was a little bit _________ about the flight. (worry) 5) I advised her to listen to some _________ music. Soon, we both felt more _________. (relax) 6) I learnt lots of English and found out that Julie was _________ in me! My stay in London was extremely __________. (interest)

4.Complete the sentences by adding the correct suffix to the words below: amaze, excite, exhaust, interest, satisfy, shock

1) I went to the U2 concert on Saturday night. It was absolutely ________! 2) Sally isn’t ______ in football. She thinks it’s a stupid game! 3) That was a _______ meal. I haven’t eaten such good food in a long time. 4) She was _______ when she won the contest. She didn’t believe it at first. 5) Dave had to walk over 30 km to get home. He was _______ when he arrived. 6) There are a lot of _______ rides at the amusement park, but some of them are too scary for me.

5. Complete the following sentences with the correct comparative form of the words listed below.

Bad, important, crowded, good, high, heavy, convenient, difficult, cheap, expensive, quiet, easy, thin, healthy, dangerous, cold

1. In Canada, January is ______ than March. 2. I think that good health is ______ than money. 3. I can’t carry my suitcase. It’s much _____ than yours. 4. I can afford to buy a new bike but not a new car. A car is ______ than a bike. 5. You look ______ than the last time I saw you. Have you lost weight? 6. I couldn’t get a seat in the restaurant. It

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