- •Unit 2. Computer essentials
- •1 Reading
- •1.1 Read the text and translate the words in italics into Ukrainian.
- •1.2 Match these words from the text (1-9) with the correct meanings (a-I).
- •1.3 Find the equivalents of the words and word combinations.
- •1.4 State whether these statements are true or false.
- •Make up questions to the words in italics.
- •1.6 Use the information in the text to help you match the terms in the box with the appropriate explanation or definition below.
- •1.7 Read these slogans or quotations, and say what computer element they refer to.
- •1.8 Find words in the slogans with the following meanings.
- •1.9 Translate the sentences into English.
- •2 Vocabulary
- •Look at a. Read these quotations and say which computer essential they refer to.
- •Look at в opposite and label this diagram with the correct terms.
- •2.4 Complete the sentences below with words from c.
- •3 Language work Compound adjectives
- •Find some these noun phrases in the text and explain their meaning as in the help box.
- •Wearable computers, aren’t they chic?
- •Present Progressive (Continuous)
- •Use the present progressive in the sentences below.
- •Translate the sentences into English.
- •3.6 Put the verb in the sentences in the correct tense, Present Simple or Present Continuous.
- •3.7 Circle the correct form of the verb in these sentences.
- •3.8 Complete these sentences, putting the verbs into the correct tense, Present Simple or Present Continuous.
- •3.9 Answer these questions about yourself with соmplete sentences.
Use the present progressive in the sentences below.
1. Don't rush me. .......................................................... as fast as I can. (I/work)
2. ................................................................................. to see the boss. (She/still wait)
3. .................................................................................... to catch his train. (He/hurry)
4. ..............................................................., aren't you? Calm down! (You/constantly/panic)
5. ................................. more and more politically aware these days. (Young people/become)
6. What..........................nowadays? (John/do) -.................for the British cycle team. (He/ride)
7. ............................................................................ our holiday here very much. (We/enjoy)
8. ..................................................... people by asking personal questions. (He/always/upset)
9. What time............................................................................. tomorrow? (he/arrive)
10. ................................................................. the 1,500 metres in the next Olympics. (She/run)
Change the text below so that it is true about developments in your country. Use verbs in the present progressive and underline the word in italics that you want. Use the verbs in the box if you want to. You can use the verbs more than once.
change earn fall get go up / down increase leave rise |
In my country, many things are changing. The population .................., and the number of unemployed people ............................Young people ..........................home earlier/ later, and...........................married earlier/later than before. People...........................more /less money these days, while the cost of living ......................... .
Our capital city .......................bigger/smaller, the number of people with cars.......................and traffic problems ........................... better/worse. Overall, I think life
in my country ...........................better / worse for most people.
Headlines for newspaper articles often use the present simple, but the articles sometimes use the present continuous to describe activities that are still going on. Rewrite these headlines as full sentences to start the articles.
Example: CHESTER POLICE LOOK FOR STOLEN DINOSAUR EGG. MUSEUM OFFERS BIG REWARD TO RETURN OF EGG - Police in Chester, are looking for a stolen dinosaur egg, The Museum is offering a big reward for the return of the egg.
US scientists examine Mars rocks and try to find signs of life.
Grandmother still works in supermarket at 75 but thinks of retiring.
Alan who lives in tree house tries to set new one-year record.
New York man builds own rocket and plans to reach moon.
Tokyo woman celebrates 120th birthday and looks forward to 121st.