Exercise 2. Change the sentence according to the model.

Model: The sales are numerous. I can't mention them all.

They are too numerous for me to mention.

1. This software is very expensive. The company can't buy it.

2. The results are numerous. They can‘t remember them all.

3. The computers are complicated. I can't use them.

4. Processing thеsе data is difficult. John can't learn it.

5.I am tired. I can't do the billing right now.

6.I am busy. I can't go on a business trip right now.

7. The data is complicated. I can't explain it.

8. The situation is difficult. We can't overcome it at once.

Exercise 3. Reаd the text and put 10 questions to it.

Lorrain Weller from " Modern English International" warns us. However hard the manufacturers and advertisers of personal computers try to convince¹ us of friendliness of their product, it is still a fact that if you want to programme your own computer, you have to learn its language. It doesn't understand yours. This simple fact is the reason why so many home computers are underused². It also prevents³ lots of people from

buying their own computer. Rather than licking⁴ your hand the computer quite often bites⁵.

Imagine yourself having a conversation with an English person. You make one small grammar mistake, maybe you say have instead of has. It doesn't matter. The person understands your meaning and the conversation continues. This doesn't happen with a computer. If you make even the smallest mistake in its language, the conversation breaks down completely and you have to go back to the beginning. It can be very frustrating⁶.

In the United States, in Japan, in Britain, computer specialists are all trying to develop a computer that will under­stand human language.

1. to convince - переконувати

2. to underuse - використовувати на повну потужність

3. to prevent - припиняти, запобігати

4. to lick - лизати

5. to bite - кусати

6. frustrating - виснажливий

Exercise 4. Translate into English.

1. Деякі компанії не виготовляють і не продають комп’ютери, а здають їх на прокат.

2. Програміст закладає дані у комп’ютер.

3. В бізнесі комп’ютер використовується для обробки даних.

4. Програмне забезпечення – дуже дороге.

5. Комп’ютер допомагає приймати рішення на вищому адміністративному рівні.

6. Комп’ютер використовується для виконання багатьох адміністративних функцій: підготовки відомостей, інвентаризаційного контролю.

Exercise 5.

a) Make a speech in favour of modern electronic equipment (personal computers, electronic printing aids). Why can't a modern enterprise do without them?

b) You are the Head of a firm producing computers. Advertise your product.