TEXT 1. COMPUTER AS A FRIEND
Compiled by Zh.Manapbayeva
(Santiago R. Esteras, Elena M. Fabré. Professional English in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2007. p.12; http://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/personal-computers/17/296; http://www.ehow.com)
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PRE-READING
Activity 1. Work in pairs. Tell your partner about what you use computers for.
Since 1948 when the first real computer has been invented our life has changed so much that we can call it real digital revolution. People who have grown up with PCs and microchips are often called the digital generation. Nowadays, it cannot imagine life without computers and the fact is that they have become so important that nothing can replace them. They seem to be everywhere today. Numerous gadgets such as PSP (PlayStation Portable), MP3, have been invented to make our life easier. But often there is a question if they really do so? Is computer a friend or foe?
“I think it's fair to say that personal computers have become the most empowering tool we've ever created. They're tools of communication, they're tools of creativity that can be shaped by their user”, says Bill Gates. Computers play a vital role in every sphere of life.
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