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The computer and its uses Few industries have changed so much in such a short
time as
the computer industry. The computer now has a role in every aspect of modern life, and it has affected the way people work, play,
study and organise their lives. As we entered
the 21st century, computers are influencing ways of teaching and learning, the
access to computers in schools is
becoming more widespread and varied. Their use makes the whole learning process more
flexible.
Computers provide a wide variety of information and
practice material. They can also play a testing role in a range of subjects
including Maths, English and Modern
Languages. The one-to-one interaction students have with the computer, along with the immediate response to their answers, help to promote independent
learning.
Outside the classroom, computers provide people with
greater flexibility and freedom, allow them to organize their time in a more productive way. In the fast-changing world of business, employees are being physically
removed from the workplace and their
colleagues, while remaining virtually connected
via telephone, and the Internet. Laptop computers enable business-people who travel to have access to important information at the touch of a key. Connections
through a modem allow them to transfer data anywhere in the world.
Computers are used to
solve time-consuming data-management problems, such as
payroll calculations, keeping stock records, bank account transactions, airline
reservations, and scientific and engineering computations. Computers are also important in the collection, organisation,
storage, retrieval and interpretation
of information. They are tools from constructing models of the universe to
predicting
weather reports. In the film industry, computers are used to create graphics for scenes. This technique was used for films like 'Jurassic Park'.
Computers are used in the military, in the development
of weapons. Computer technology enables the training
of pilots in flight simulators. Not only
these create the illusion of
flying but they are safer and cheaper than training staff in aeroplanes.
In the home, the computer has become a great source of
entertainment . They enable people
located in different places to come together and interact with one another in real time using speech, sound and 3-D
animated graphics. Programs like these can be downloaded free from
different sites.
Nowadays, computers come equipped not only with a mouse, but
different devices. Such components are essential if you are to
spend any time on­ line, whether it is
playing games or researching any number of topics on the Internet. You can
get valuable information and you don’t need to leave your house to find it.
It is possible to
explore sites on anything you are interested in, or
even chat with celebrities, experts and
others who share your interest. Keep up
with the latest news, fashions and reports. Look up facts on everything
from who invented the plane to where to go on holiday.
Are the statements true or falls?1. A computer has influenced the way
people work, play, study and organise their lives.Blank 1 Вопрос 1 truefalse 2. It is impossible to have a computer
in school. Blank 2 Вопрос 1 truefalse
3.A computer can test
any subject. Blank 3 Вопрос 1 truefalse
4.Computers allow people to organize their time in a more productive way
only in
the classroom. Blank 4 Вопрос 1 truefalse
5. People are virtually connected
via telephone. Blank 5 Вопрос 1 truefalse
6. In the film industry computers store information. Blank 6 Вопрос 1 truefalse
7.Computers create
the illusion of flying. Blank 7 Вопрос 1 truefalse
8. People located in different places need to come together to communicate. Blank 8 Вопрос 1 truefalse 9. Military
uses computers to construct models of the universe.Blank 9 Вопрос 1 truefalse
10. It is impossible to chat with celebrities. Blank 10 Вопрос 1 truefalse