Modern Technologies

ТЕМА: Modern Technologies

Read, write and learn the following words:

disadvantage – недолік

equipment – обладнання

opportunity – можливість

research – дослідження

search – пошук

scientific – науковий

Match the names of the achievements of modern technology with their definitions.

1. fax machine

2. microwave oven

3. modem

4. food processor

5. photocopier

a) a machine which makes copies of documents and sends them along telephone wires to another place

b) a machine which makes copies of documents

c) a machine for cooking or heating food very quickly

d) a piece of equipment allowing you to send information from one computer along telephone wires to another computer

e) a machine for chopping up, slicing, blending etc.

Read the text below. Choose from (A—H) the one which best fits each space (1—6). There are two choices you do not need to use.

MODERN TECHNOLOGIES

The difference between then and now is modern technology. Modern technologies have changed our lives and 1) ___. They have also given us new challenges to solve.

Computers have become a part of our society. In modern countries life is no longer conceivable without having a computer at home that is 2)__ . There are commercials shown on foreign TV channels that this or that bank or company offers to order food or some necessary stuff just from your computer, straight from your home. Without a doubt that is comfortable. As follows, you no longer have to go through various car salons to inspect various cars in case you want to buy one. All you have to do is connect to the Internet, find 3) _ of a certain car company, and you are allowed to get to know all the details of the car, take the view of the inner and outer surface, to know how it’d look like if you changed the colours.

There are many advantages for students 4) _ . Students can share their work with others around the world, providing them access to various cultures and perspectives that they would not encounter in everyday experiences. Networks support a teaching model that provides students the opportunity to learn by solving problems. This helps the students in their search for knowledge and solutions. Information is available 5) _ that can provide students access to materials such as scientific journals and up-to-date research data that can take years for textbooks to offer. With computer experience being a requirement for nearly all jobs, a lack of exposure to technology can place students at a grave disadvantage. So using a computer and other up-to-date technologies makes sure that students won’t have any problems working with newest facility solutions in their future. As they use the computer and the Internet, students will become more familiar and comfortable 6) __, helping to prepare them for their future in industry.

A with technology

B the web page

C on the World Wide Web

D helped the economy to grow

E by several types of computers

F connected to the Net

G in an online world

H including the hardware and software