Стр.136-137 Модуль 5 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 10 класс

Complete the text with the words/phrases in the list.

PC for Dummies

This book takes the reader from the moment he (1) ________ his computer through to complicated tasks like recovering files. It starts with an introduction to all the basic functions and explains in simple language how to (2) ________ your data, so it doesn’t get lost if the computer (3) ________, or if you accidentally (4) ________ an important file. It also has up-to-date information about online services and step-by-step instructions for how to get (5) ________ to the Internet and useful sites to visit once you’ve (6) ________. In no time at all, you will be able to (7) ________ files and install software from the Net. All the key skills that most users need to know such as how to (8) ________ a CD and what to do if your PC gets a (9) ________ are included.

Choose the correct word. Then translate the sentences into Russian.

1. The scanning machines at the airport should ________ any suspicious materials.
2. Some clothes come ________, so they won’t shrink when they are washed.
3. Researchers have developed a material which can ________ itself like human skin.
4. Some foods can help you ________ serious diseases.
5. Infectious diseases can ________ in many ways.
6. The centre provides information on how to reduce your risk of a heart attack.
7. The threat of disease is growing as flood victims go without clean water for a week.
8. Industrial chemicals are harmful to the environment.
9. Make sure you support your arguments with evidence from your notes.

Choose the correct word. Make sentences using the other option.

1. Robots and computers are examples of ________ intelligence.
2. New discoveries are made by ________ with things.
3. Students have to ________ research as part of their science projects.
4. He has a lot of electronic games and ________.
5. Jack has always wanted to work in the computer ________.
6. Mr Jones said he would consider me for the post of research ________.
7. The match resulted in a ________ between the two squads.
8. Rapid developments in ________ have made our lives easier.
9. He ________ into the building with caution, trying not to be seen.

Rewrite the sentences as in the example.

1. Someone is organising a party for her.
2. The doctor examined Tim’s leg.
3. The cleaner washed all the floors for them.
4. The technician has updated our computer.
5. Her flowers will be delivered tomorrow.

Choose the correct item.

1. ________ the cost, he decided to buy a new PC.
2. ________ the fact that she doesn’t like him, she is nice to him.
3. He took the bus, ________ it would have been quicker to walk.
4. She knew the children weren’t listening to her, ________ she kept on talking.
5. I’m going to the party, ________ I’m tired.
6. Brilliant ________ he may be at maths and science, he has problems with all the other subjects.
7. ________ hard he tries, he can’t get a promotion.
8. She studied hard, ________ she didn’t pass her test.

Complete with: so, such or such a(n).

1. The sea was ________ rough that I got seasick.
2. He ran ________ fast that we couldn’t catch him.
3. It was ________ good film that we went to see it again.
4. He is ________ generous that everybody likes him.
5. On ________ occasions it is necessary to dress smartly.
6. It was ________ bad weather that we stayed at home.
7. It was ________ unusual T-shirt that he bought it.

Complete with the correct preposition. Check in Appendix II.

1. The new programme is already ________ use at universities and institutions throughout the world.
2. He suffers ________ insomnia.
3. Their decision resulted ________ disaster.
4. Chemicals are harmful ________ the environment.
5. Could children in lower grades benefit ________ technology?
6. According ________ research, modified liver cells keep diabetes under control.
7. The seminar deals ________ research in various fields of nanotechnology.
8. Environmentally friendly products are ________ demand.

Read the text and for gaps 1–7 choose the correct word.

Happiness

What is happiness and how do you attain it? The pursuit of happiness is a much discussed question. It’s also the title of a film and a board game! Most people dream of (1) ________ rich and famous, but is that what success is really about? It is a (2) ________ that many people who have (3) ________ fame and wealth are far less happy with their lives than most people would expect. They worry constantly about their money and reputation and they are rarely satisfied with what they have. Singers may lose their popularity, athletes may get (4) ________ and no longer be able to perform well and wealthy businessmen may lose their money by making risky deals or bad decisions. The best way to be happy with your life is to reconsider what happiness really is. We must realise that human (5) ________ and qualities are far more important than material things. A job, no matter how humble, which is done with interest and care is worth as much as instant fame. Being (6) ________ to your family and having friends you can depend (7) ________ also makes for a happy, successful life. These are the things that really count, and give you the right to consider yourself a success.

Think! Spend three minutes writing about what happiness means to you.