1. Whereas some capacities of the computer are comparable with man's A) it still can't respond satisfactorily to the requirements of the modern world
B) the computer uses electromagnetic impulses that stand for letters and numbers
C) there are certain situations which only a computer can handle
D) the computer helps man improve his brainpower rather than his muscle power
E) man has been working on computers in order to increase their storage capacity
2. The writer states that A) the way the computer expresses knowledge is similar to man's
B) the capacities of the computer are currently limited to calculating and storing information
C) man should have developed such a miraculous device a century ago
D) the advantages of the computer are infinite
E) scientists are working on a project to develop a computer that will analyze, on its own, the
data from a satellite
3. One can conclude from the passage that the computer A) will help to increase goodwill between nations
B) is a great time-saver for man, in addition to its other benefits
C) may eliminate the hostile feelings between nations by deterring them from starting wars
D) may give rise to wars between nations by enabling them to control the flight of a missile from
a distance
E) is causing unemployment in those countries where it is widely used
E X E R C I S E 3: Complete the sentences by selecting words from Column B in EXERCISE 1. 1. A lot of people have upon the change in the air quality since the new
anti-pollution laws have been implemented.
2. Frozen food, convenience, has a lot to offer, but its nutritive value is
open to doubt.
3. His horse-riding accident caused him to dislocate his shoulder; however, the physiotherapist
was able to it back into place successfully.
4. "I wish someone would invent a to do the ironing for me!" sighed the
tired housewife.
5. Although it is man who invented the computer, no man can the same
amount of information as it.
