Activity 6. Tell how our life has changed since computers were invented, using the construction: Since computers were invented _____ have/has _____.
Activity 7. Make up sentences using the phrases and the pattern:
Introduction of open-world policy – greater chances for young people to study abroad. — Young people have had greater chances to study abroad since the open policy was introduced. 1) Appearance of the workflow software – telecommuting.
2) Appearance of computerized diagnostics – reduction in the number of people dying of cancer.
3) Increase of the Internet speed – change in the entertainment ways.
4) Integration of computers in education – appearance of new instruction modes.
5) Building up of social networks – less importance of the real-life communication.
Activity 8. What have you already done with the help of computers in the field of medicine/travelling/business/education/communication/entertainment? Share with your partner.
WHILE-READING
Activity 9. Choose the correct variant:
1) The word “spur” in paragraph 2 means to _____:
a) stimulate b) spread c) end d) push
2) The word “track” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____:
a) assisting b) praising c) controlling d) leading
3) The word “transact” in paragraph 4 means all of these EXCEPT FOR:
a) run b) conduct c) guide d) do
4) Which of these is a communication device:
a) VOIP b) mind-mapping c) screen reader d) GPS
5) All of these make distance education possible EXCEPT for:
a) computer conferencing b) telecommuting c) blogging d) electronic bulletin boards
6) All of these are assistive technologies EXCEPT for:
a) screen readers b) voice recognition programs c) speech synthesizers d) simulations
7) MIDI is mostly used in _____. a) business b) entertainment c) travel d) education
Activity 10. Complete the sentences:
_____ is/are used in _____ for _____.
_____ is/are used to _____.
_____ allow(s) us to _____.
_____ assist(s) in doing _____.
Activity 11. Read the text and create a mind map on the use of computers in different spheres of life.
POST-READING
Activity 12. Translate one paragraph of the text. Summarize the text.
Activity 13. Group contest: in groups of 3 brainstorm the use of computers in OTHER spheres of life, e.g. in agriculture, sports, etc. Present your ideas to the other groups.