Ex. 2. use the correct tense form.

1.they (to write) this computer program by june.
2.a hybrid computer (to combine) some properties of digital and analog computers.
3.computers (to become) smaller, cheaper and more numerous.
4.when i came into the room, my friend (to compile) a program.
5.the computer of the future (to use) natural languages.
6.this software (to contain) information about memory capacity.
7.mr. smith (to buy) a new modem now.
8.the developer (to check) the equipment while the designer (to teach) the employees how to deal with scanners and printers.
9.they just (to install) the program.
10.before mr. brown (to leave) for london last friday, his secretary (to phone) the hotel to reserve an accommodation for him.

ex. 3. reply to the following sentences with a suitable question.

1. all computers have three basic capabilities.
2. the fundamental job of a computer is processing information.
3. the memory is used for storing information.
4. charles babbage can be called the father of computers.
5.some of the most common methods of data input are to use punched cards, magnetic tapes, discs and terminals.
6.punched cards were used before 1960.
7.computers are machines capable of processing and outputting data.
8.the computed results have been printed in tables.
9.yes, the name «computer» covers many different types of machines.
10. no, all computers are basically the same.

Intergalactic basketball

1. The main characters are a team of six strong basketball players from Planet Earth who take part in the Intergalactic Basketball Championship. 
2. The championship takes place on a different planet far away from the Earth. 
3. The Earth team faces many challenges in this championship because all other teams of species from other planets are stronger and bigger than them. The humans have to work extremely hard to show that they are not inferior to the rest of the species and they have to come up with new tactics to beat much stronger opponents.  
4. The humans know that physically they are not as strong as the rest of the teams so they intend to use their brain as well as their strength. They decide to research into other teams to find their weaknesses and strengths so they can use these against their opponents.Then they find a planet with the harshest living conditions and go there to train for upcoming matches. They hope that if they learn how to overcome themselves in harsh conditions then they will be able to play easier and faster on the planet where the championship takes place. 
5. They are playing against 16 other strong basketball teams from various planets. 
6. In the end, their hard work paid off and they won the competition proving that humans are just as strong if not stronger than other species. 
7. The core message of the film is to show that if you set goals, work hard and push yourself beyond your limits you can achieve anything. 
Genre: Science fiction. 

I love spring. It is a wonderful season.
Spring comes and nature awakens from its winter sleep. The days become longer and the nights become shorter.
The ground is covered with fresh green grass and the first spring flowers. How lovely the white snowdrops are! There are new leaves and blossoms on the trees.
The birds begin to sing and build their nests. The air is fresh and the sun shines brightly.
The days are warm and everything is full of life and joy. Everybody feels younger and stronger.
Many people like spring more than other seasons. It is very pleasant to watch how the nature awakens from the winter sleep.
In spring we can go to the country and have a walk in the woods or by the river, play ball-games, lie in the sun and even have a swim if the water is warm enough.
That is why I like spring more than any other season of the year.

Перевод:
Я люблю весну. Это прекрасное время года.
Весна приходит и природа просыпается от зимней спячки. Дни становятся длиннее, а ночи становятся короче.
Земля покрыта свежей зеленой травой и появляются первые весенние цветы. Какая прелесть белые подснежники! Появляются новые листья и цветы на деревьях.
Птицы начинают петь и строить свои гнезда. Воздух свеж, и ярко светит солнце.
Дни теплые и все полно жизни и радости. Каждый чувствует себя моложе и сильнее.
Многие люди любят весну больше, чем другие времена года. Очень приятно наблюдать, как природа просыпается от зимнего сна.
Весной мы можем поехать за город и прогулятся в лесу или по берегу реки, играть в игры с мячом, полежать на солнце и даже поплавать, если вода достаточно теплая.
Вот почему я люблю весну больше, чем любое другое время года