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I. Fill in the right words and phrases into the spaces.
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Obey; interpret; express; careful; fascinating
Computers are … because they are fast, powerful, and extremely versatile machines, and because they are programmable. They will … our most whimsical commands, provided they can … them. It is really magic: they do exactly what we tell them to do. But, of course, we have to think and … ourselves clearly; we have to be … with our words.
II. Change the words in brackets from Ukrainian into English.
In general, we use computers to (обробляти), (спілкуватися), (зберігати), and (стежити) information. Computers also (надавати) us with new and useful opportunities, and they (звільняти) us from many (трудомісткі) and (нудні) tasks.
III. Match the beginning of the sentence with its end.
| 1. We can use computers to play with texts… 2. Computers are used to monitor and control complex technical systems… 3. We use computers to automate administrative tasks… 4. Computers provide us with data… 5. We can also use computers to explore the world… | a) to minimize errors and avoid breakdowns and catastrophes. b) that give us a basis for decision making. c) and immediately see the consequences. d) without having to suffer real-world consequences. e) and to mechanize and automate production processes. |
IV. Write sentences similar in meaning to each of these predictions with it in subject position:
e.g. I don’t think we’ll use cable connections in future. (unlikely) – It’s unlikely that we’ll use cable connections in future.
1. I’m sure we won’t use magnetic tape. (unlikely)
2. We may well have electronic chips in our bodies. (probable)
3. Computers could easily be used to develop other computers. (likely)
4. I don’t think we’ll replace teachers with robots. (unlikely)
5. There’s chance we’ll develop alternatives to silicon. (possible)
6. I really don’t think we’ll have replaced the motor car before 2020. (very unlikely)
7. I’m sure we’ll completely replace the CRT monitor in the next few years. (highly probable)
8. I’m definite we’ll have more virtual personalities on the Web. (certain)
9. We might adopt Bluetooth as a standard for wireless applications. (possible)
10. Doctors may be able to operate at a distance. (quite likely)
V. Answer the following questions to the text:
1. How does the author justify his claim that we are “in the midst of convergence”?
2. What will be the difference between computers and humans after 2015?
3. What does he mean by a “positive feedback loop” in computer development?
4. Why will knowledge of a major language be the only IT skill needed?
5. Which of the author’s predictions do you accept?
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