Тема 1.

Living in a digital age

1. Read the text and translate in written form. Then, make 10 questions to the text.
Different uses of computers
Computers have become an essential part of modern human life. Since the invention of computer they
have evolved in terms of increased computing power and decreased size. Owing to the widespread use of
computers in every sphere, Life in today’s world would be unimaginable without computers. They have
made human lives better and happier. There are many computer uses in different fields of work. Engineers,
architects, jewelers, and filmmakers all use computers to design things. Teachers, writers, and most office
workers use computers for research, word processing and emailing. Small businesses can use computers as
a point of sale and for general record keeping.
Computers Aid at Education:
Computers have its dominant use in the education field which can significantly enhance performance
in learning. Even distance learning is made productive and effective through internet and video-based
classes. Researchers have massive usage of these computers in their work from the starting to till the end of
their scholarly work.
Computers in our Health and Medicine:
Most of the medical information can now be digitized from the prescription to reports. Computation in
the field of medicine allows us tooffer varied miraculous therapies to the patients. ECG’s, radiotherapy
wasn’t possible without computers.
Aid of Computers at Financial Institutions:
We know well that computers are being used by the financial institutions like banks for different
purposes. The foremost important thing is to store information about different account holders in a database
to be available at any time. Keeping the records of the cash flow, giving the information regarding your
account,
Computers for our Pass time:
Computers are now the major entertainers and the primary pass time machines. We can use computers
for playing games, watching movies, listening to music, drawing pictures.
Computers are a part of our Transport System:
With internet on computers we can know the details of the buses or trains or the flight available to our
desired destination. The timings and even the updates on the delay can also be known through these
computers. We can book our tickets through online. Staff of the transport system will keep a track of the
passengers, trains or flight details, departure and arrival timings by using computers.
Inevitable use of Computers in Business and Corporate Stages:
Every single information shared can be recorded by using computer. Official deals and the issues were
made even through online. We use email system to exchange the information. It has wide uses in
marketing, stock exchanges and bank. Even the departmental stores can’t run effectively without computer.
Wonders of Computer in E-Commerce:
Electronic mail is the revolutionary service offered by the computes. Video Conferencing is also
another major advantage. Electronic shopping through online shopping added favor to purchaser and
merchants. Electronic banking is now at your hand where every bank has online support for transaction of
monetary issues. You can easily transfer your money anywhere even from your home.
Computer at our Defense:
Computers are the main tools which help in developing missiles and other equipment in the deference
system. Designing and the maintenance are possible only through computers. Computer builds the links
between the soldiers and commanders through the satellite. Construction of weapons and controlling their
function is not possible without the aid of computers. The list of the criminals and the records of the cops
are maintained regularly in the system.
Computer is today’s Designer:
As per the title, computers aid in designing buildings, magazines, prints, newspapers, books and many
others. The construction layouts are designed beautifully on system using different tools and software’s.

2. Here are some common uses in computing. With the help of the dictionaries,
divide them into countable and uncountable nouns. Then, translate and explain
each word:

1. Capacity
2. Data
3. Device
4. Disk
5. Monitor
6. Speed
7. Memory
8. Mouse
9. Software
10. Drive

3. Translate the article into English in written form.

Большинство машин предназначены для выполнения одной работы. Компьютеры отличаются

друг от друга: это машины общего назначения. Изменяя инструкции программы, компьютеры могут
использоваться для обработки информации самыми различными способами. Например: программа
текстового процессора позволяет компьютеру обрабатывать текст, программа электронной таблицы
позволяет компьютеру выполнять вычисления, программа таблицы данных используется для
поиска и сортировки записей, а браузер программа используется для просмотра страниц в
интернете (интернет-это соединение компьютеров из разных уголков мира). Таким образом,
компьютеры используются практически во всех видах работ и встречаются практически
везде. Компьютерное оборудование известно как аппаратное обеспечение, а программы и данные
называются программным обеспечением.
К компьютеру можно подключить различные устройства. Устройства ввода используются для
ввода данных в компьютер для обработки. Устройство ввода, называемое считывателем символов
магнитных чернил (MICR), используется для считывания символов, напечатанных с помощью
магнитных чернил. Символы магнитных чернил обычно встречаются на банковских чеках.
Оптическое входное устройство, называемое считывателем штрих-кодов, использует отражение
светового луча для считывания последовательности напечатанных параллельных стержней,
называемых штрих-кодом. Стержни имеют различную толщину, и каждая толщина стержней
представляет собой различное число в соответствии со стандартным кодом. Этикетки со штрих-
кодом используются для кодирования товаров. Каждый элемент может быть идентифицирован
компьютером, используя считыватель штрих-кодов для сканирования этикеток. Штрих-коды
используются в промышленности, магазинах и супермаркетах для контроля запасов и позволяют
компьютеру искать цену приобретаемого товара.

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