2. The new supervisor intends to __________ efficiency while still cutting costs.

3. The project was finished, but it was not.

4. Read the ___________ before you switch о the engine.

5. It seemed a ___________ of time to buy anything but the best.

6. I doubt that is was ___________ working so hard.

XV. Приведите в соответствие термины и их определения:

a. flexibility

b. urgent

c. priority

d. routine

e. procedure

f. regimented

g. predictable

h. emergency

i. stand out

j. adapt

k. deadline

l. conscientious

1. normal or ordinary way of doing things

2. established method or prescribed way of doing things

3. a matter of greater importance than something else

4. the ability to change or move from one thing to another thing

5. conform to a new situation

6. serious situation or crisis demanding immediate attention

7. made to conform to strict rules

8. due date

9. expected

10. alert and hard-working, responsible

11. needing instant or immediate attention

12. have qualities that are more easily recognizable than others

XVI: Перефразируйте предложения, используя выделенные слова:

to save to retrieve form letter instructional software user-friendly

1. Before you print the letter, get it from the computer's memory and proofread it.

Before you print the letter, retrieve and proofread it.

2. We sent the same standard letter to all new job applicants.

3. After you proofread the letter well, record it on a floppy disk.

4. When you have a question about the program you are using, you can look up the answer in the instruction manual.

НЕ нашли? Не то? Что вы ищете?

5. This word processing program is easy to use because it provides good instructions for the new users.

XVII. Дополните пропуски выделенными словами:

file diskettes microcomputers disk drive instructional software hardware entered

1. The program is called software; the computer itself is the _________ .

2. Small personal and portable computers are examples of___________ .

3. Microcomputers record information and text on ___________.

4. Get me the personal ________ on James Rogers.

5. The ___________ is the part of the computer system that reads discs.

6. Information is ___________ nto the computer through its keyboard.

7. Tutorial programs and other __________ actually teach.

XVIII. Чтобы закончить предложения, выберите правильную форму из каждой группы слов. Заметим, что первое слово - глагол, второе - существительное, а третье — прилагательное.

1. to file files filing

a. It is usually best __________ letters quickly so they are not lost.

b. We keep a copy in our __________of all employment applications.

c. The ___________ cabinets on the far wall hold our accounting records.

2. to memorize memory memorial

a. Storing documents in ___________is one advantage of word processing.

b. You don't need ____________ what can be looked up in books or on computer files.

c. Look at this ______________________ to Pushkin.

3. to tutor tutor tutorial

a. ___________programs let the computer instruct the user.

b. A good teacher will take time _________ students individually.

c. My ___________ suggested that I try to memorize the rules of French pronunciation.

4. to monitor monitor monitored

a. The progress of the meetings were carefully __________ by both organizations.

b. The ___________ of a word processor allows you to read a letter as you revise it.

c. «I would like ___________ the work of the whole department personally,» said the new director.

5. to update update updated

a. The ___________ accounts were recorded yesterday.

b. The _______ issued by the vice-president included new procedures for hiring and firing employees.

c. We try __________ our records monthly.

XIX. Ответьте на вопросы:

1. Name several ways you can learn to operate a computer.

2. Do you need to learn computer languages to use one? Why or why not?

3. Do you need very advanced language skills to use a computer? Why or why not?

4. How can you learn to use word processor and other computer programs?

5. How many pieces of computer hardware can you name? Describe each one and its purpose.

6. Why does a computer keyboard have more keys than a typewriter?

7. Where do computers store information and instructions?

8. What advantages do word processor offer the modern office?

XX. Перефразируйте предложения, используя выделенные слова:

land a job in good company qualifications singled out take things personally resume

1. After the interview was finished I felt sure that I'd be hired.

2. When I was called in for a second interview, I knew that I had been selected as finalist.

3. Even if I don't get hired, I know I am just one of many qualified applicants.

4. Despite her excellent background, another applicant was offered the position.

5. After all, when it comes to looking for work, one shouldn't blame yourself.

TEST XI

Final Test

Part I

Phonetics

Найдите в каждой группе слов, то которое содержит звук, данный в начале ряда.

1. [еƏ] 1) more 2) heard 3) care 4) cure

2. [Ə:] 1) short 2) wire 3) yard 4) curve

3. [o:] 1) hurt 2) firm 3) fort 4) calm

4. [aiә] 1) fair 2) hire 3) care 4) kite

В каждой группе слов найдите то, в котором подчеркнутые буквы читаются также, как в первом слове.

5. form 1) moon 2) lot 3) hold 4) law

6. tie 1) ray 2) toy 3) knife 4) sit

7. brave 1) rat 2) raise 3) grasp 4) care

8. neat 1) pine 2) bend 3) deed 4) pit

Part II

Grammar

Найдите глагол, соответствующий данному предложению.

9. ... there water in the glass? 1) do

10. ... they busy yesterday? 2) does

11. ... he finish studies at 5 o'clock every day? 3) will

12. ... you taken an examination in marketing this year? 4) are

13. ... she buy the tickets a week ago? 5) is

14. ... your parents in the dining-room now? 6) have

15. ... they finished the work yet? 7) has

16. ... she an English dictionary? 8) did

17. ... he ever travelled by plane? 9) were

18. ... there much show in the street?

Найдите слово, соответствующее данному предложению.

19. There are not ... books on the shelf.

1) some

2) any

3) anything

20. Is there... interesting in this article?

1) something

2) anything

3) any

21. Have you... books on your speciality?

1) anything

2) some

3) any

22. There is... in the bag.

1) nobody

2) nothing

3) some

Дополните предложения, выбрав необходимые для этого сочетания слов.

23. Why... to get this book?

1) it was difficult

2) was difficult

3) was it difficult

4) difficult

24. How many exams... this year?

1) have you taken

2) you took

3) you have taken

4) did you take

25. What... to do now?

1) it is necessary

2) is it necessary

3) necessary

4) is necessary

Найдите форму глагола, соответствующую данному предложению.

26. She... this book lately.

1) read

2) has read

3) reads

4) is reading

27. Nobody... about it (now).

1) know

2) knew

3) knows

4) known

28. Who... part in the conference today?

1) take

2) have taken

3) took

4) has taken

29. I shall give her the book, when she...

1) comes

2) will come

3) came

4) has come

30. He... three letters to her since November.

1) wrote

2) has written

3) is writing

4) writes

31. Does Mr. N. ... English newspapers at this book-stall?

1) buys

2) buy

3) buying

4) bought

32. Did she... there by train?

1) go

2) goes

3) went

4) gone

33. There... a scheme and a few diagrams here.

1) are

2) were

3) is

4) have been

34. Has he... to the dean?

1) spoke

2) speaking

3) speak

4) spoken

Найдите модальный глагол, соответствующий данному предложению.

35. My sister... sing and play the piano very well.

1) may

2) is able

3) can

4) has

36. - Do you allow me to take this book? - You... take this book, if you need it.

1) are able

2) should

3) may

4) must

37. You... bring me this book as soon as possible.

1) must

2) have

3) are

4) may

38. She was ill last week. She... to stay at home.

1) had

2) must

3) are

4) is able

39. You... go in for sports if you want to become healthy.

1) have

2) must

3) are

4) may

Выберите английский эквивалент для слова, стоящего в скобках.

40. He has (больше) free time than I have

1) more

2) most

3) fewer

41. This is (самый удобный) chair.

1) more comfortable

2) the most comfortable

3) the least comfortable

42. Winter is (самый холодный) season in the year.

1) cold

2) colder

3) the coldest

43. They have (меньше) time than we have.

1) little

2) less

3) fewer

44. This way is (короче).

1) short

2) shorter

3) shortest

45. She learned the words (лучше) than the other students.

1) well

2) better

3) the best

Найдите местоимения, соответствующие подчеркнутым местоимениям в русских предложениях.

46. Пусть он встретит их на остановке. 1) you

47. Верните нам наши деньги. 2) she

48. Он рассказал им о своих приключениях. 3) he

49. Пусть они помогут ему. 4) him

50. Нам не понравился их доклад. 5) his

51. Они забыли здесь свои учебники. 6) we

52. Она ждала их два часа. 7) us

53. Возьмите свои книги. 8) our

54. Пусть она ответит на наши вопросы. 9) they

10) them

11) their

12) your

13) her

Составьте вопросительные предложения из данных слов и запишите цифры, которыми обозначены слова, в той последовательности, в которой должны следовать слова в составленных вами предложениях.

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