Computers have drastically changed everyone’s lives. Several decades ago people haven’t even known anything about these electronic devices, whereas nowadays even a small child can operate this machine. Almost all modern technology depends on computers, which are used for data storage: files, secret information, bank transactions and else. Computer technology belongs to the fastest-growing industry. Computers of different types and sizes are used by modern society. It is interesting that the first computer was the size of a minibus and weighed almost a ton. Whereas now it can be a small chip the size of a pin. And computer technology is not standing still, it’s rapidly progressing. Soon we might have the computers which will be built-in our glasses, earrings, and other objects. Perhaps, the next generation of computers will have the ability to talk and think just as people do. Many people find computers dangerous and time-consuming. On the other hand, computers are very fast and they seldom make mistakes. They save lots of time, and besides all the necessary information can be found on Internet. So, instead of going to the libraries or other institutions, we can simply surf the worldwide web. Another advantage is the instant possibility to send letters, whereas some time ago we had to wait for weeks and months to have them delivered. Moreover, with the help of computers and Internet, shopping has become much easier. Firstly, we can find what we exactly want, secondly we can choose the affordable price, and thirdly, we can have the chose items delivered. After all, computers have become the most useful tool in everyone’s homes nowadays and they have certainly changed our lives for the better.
1. The man was in good health because he lived in happy surroundings.
2. Kate is collecting money for our trip.
3. The soldiers surrounded the town but did not attack it.
4. People all over the world talk a lot about environment and its problems.
5) It is difficult to survive in a desert if you have no water.
6) It is fun to watch the growth of a sunflower.
7) What’s her collection of pictures like? What is its size? (growth и size - этих слов нет в вашем списке, но другие не подходят!)
8) What subjects do you study in the 8th form?
9) Jane says her parents influenced her interests when she was very young. They taught her to like sciences.
10) How big is the population of Moscow nowadays?