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because we need them. But
sometimes it's just to fit in
Sometimes we buy stuff and we just don't know why
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virtual e-card instead of a paper birthday card. Buy
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Buy recycled Fewer natural resources are used to
produce recycled items, which helps the environment.
Read the labels and choose recycled!
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In 2002. 90% teenagers reported buying a product for
a good cause What have you been doing since?
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B: He is playing football in the garden right now.
Explanation: The verb "play" in this sentence is in the present continuous tense because it is happening at the moment of speaking. The word "is" is used with the base form of the verb "play" to indicate ongoing action.
2 A: Bill dances very well.
B: Yes, he's a good singer, too.
Explanation: The verb "dance" is in the present simple tense because it is a general statement about Bill's ability. The word "dances" is used with the base form of the verb "dance" because it refers to a habitual or repeated action.
3 A: Lucy is very busy.
B: Yes. She is working very hard these days.
Explanation: The verb "work" is in the present continuous tense because it describes an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. The word "is" is used with the base form of the verb "work" to indicate ongoing action.
4 A: What do you do on Saturdays?
B: I clean the house and go shopping.
Explanation: The verb "do" is in the present simple tense because it is a general question about the person's regular activities. The word "do" is used with the base form of the verb "do" to indicate habitual or repeated action.
5 A: Why are you packing your suitcase?
B: Because I am flying to Paris tomorrow morning.
Explanation: The verb "pack" is in the present continuous tense because it is happening at the moment of speaking. The word "are" is used with the base form of the verb "pack" to indicate ongoing action. The verb "fly" is also in the present continuous tense because it is happening in the future with a specific time reference. The word "am" is used with the base form of the verb "fly" to indicate ongoing action.
6 A: Fred doesn't know how to swim.
B: That's because he's only three.
Explanation: The verb "know" is in the present simple tense because it is a general statement about Fred's ability. The word "doesn't" is the negative form of the present simple tense for the verb "do" and is used before the verb "know". The word "is" is the present simple tense of the verb "be" and is used to describe Fred's age.
7 A: Max looks very fit.
B: Yes. He takes a lot of exercise these days.
Explanation: The verb "look" is in the present simple tense because it describes a general appearance. The verb "take" is also in the present simple tense because it is a habitual or repeated action.
In this text, there are several means of communication mentioned. They include computers, the Internet, and communication facilities.
2. What is the era we live?
The era we live in is known as the digital era or the information age. It is characterized by the widespread use of computers and the Internet.
3. When was the first computer made?
The first computer was made in the early 1940s. It was called the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) and it was a massive machine that filled an entire room.
4. How can pupils, students, and teachers use computers in their studying?
Pupils, students, and teachers can use computers in various ways to enhance their studying. They can use them for research, writing reports, creating presentations, solving complex problems, accessing educational resources online, and even taking online courses.
5. What is the Internet?
The Internet is a global network of computers that are connected to each other. It allows people to communicate, access information, and share data across the world.
6. When did the history of the Internet begin?
The history of the Internet began in the late 1960s with the development of ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network). It initially served as a communication network for the United States Department of Defense and gradually expanded to include universities and research institutions.
2. Read the statements. TRUE or FALSE.
1. The first computer was very little. FALSE.
2. The computer is the best friend of all people. There is no better friend than a computer. FALSE.
3. The Internet is indispensable for people who communicate frequently with their relatives and friends from other countries. TRUE.
4. The computer saves a lot of time. TRUE.
5. Public Internet began in the late 60s. TRUE.
6. The computers are used by only children, students, and youth. FALSE.
7. The Internet carries has only "pluses": There are no negative sides of the Web. FALSE.
8. It's much faster and easier to surf the Internet than to go to the library. TRUE.
9. We can imagine our modern school without using a computer. FALSE.
10. Nobody and nothing is able to replace our devoted friends, family, and other vital values. TRUE.
3. Complete the sentences according to the text.
1. Our society needs to adapt to the digital era.
2. The Internet can completely replace such communication facilities as letters or telegrams.
3. The Internet has covered the entire world.
4. Nowadays, people of all ages are already active users of computers and the Internet.
5. Computers and the Internet are splendid tools for learning and communication.
4. Find these words in the text.
- Humanity (человечество)
- Prepare a report (готовить доклад)
- Make mistakes (делать ошибки)
- Diagnose diseases (диагностировать болезни)
- Survive (выжить)
- Explanation (объяснение)
- Dictionary (словарь)
- Manually (в ручную)
- Tools (инструменты)
- Save (экономить)
- Waste time (тратить время впустую)
- Representation (представление)
- Spinal and joint disease (болезнь спины и суставов)
- Eloquent (красноречивый)
- Necessary (необходимый)
- Government websites (государственные сайты)
- Emotionless machine (бесчувственная машина)
- Viruses (вирусы)
- Interfere (вмешиваться)
- Search on the Internet (искать в интернете)
- Users (пользователи)
- Nuclear war (ядерная война)