Сборник практических работ по учебной дисциплине «Иностранный язык» (стр. 2 )

rob me’. The man behind really came there too. Mr. Brown wondered what he (wants, wanted, will want) and why he (is following, had followed, was following) him.

The stranger said that he (was going, went, had gone) to Mr. Robertson's and he had been told that Mr. Brown (was living, lived, had lived) next door to the Robertsons. That's why he decided to follow him. And the stranger thought it was a sort of exercise Mr. Brown (was using, used, is using) to do in the evenings.

2. Put the questions to the following sentences.

1. The weather was stormy yesterday. (What?)

2. A lot of hamburgers are eaten in the USA. (How many?)

3. Ann has just come back from London. (When?)

4. He had to borrow some money. (Why?)

5. They have been quarrelling since morning. (How long?)

6. Stephen and Paul lead an adventurous life. (Who?)

7. We used to go to the theatre on Friday nights. (Where?)

8. Dick won't be able to join us tomorrow. (Why?)

9. She speaks English very well. (How?)

3. Andrea is giving a talk to her class at the language school about her first few weeks in plete what she says. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

I (arrive) about eight weeks ago. I (not be) to Britain before, so I (not know) what to expect. My friends Vince and Sue (meet) me at the airport. They (wait) for me when I (come) out of the arrivals gate. I (be) very pleased to see them. You see, my cousin Carmen (come) to stay with Sue the summer before last, but there (not be) anyone to meet her at the airport, because Sue (have) an accident. Anyway, as I said, I (be)

here for about two months now. I (learn) a lot of English in that time and I (do) a lot of things. I (be) to London a Few times and last weekend I (go) to Oxford to see Sue. While  Sue (show) me some of the colleges. I (see) some people from my town in Argentina. They (arrive) in England the day before. We (be) all so surprised. We (can't) believe it.

pply some, any, no for the following sentences.

1. If you have... news, call me back.

2. She helped borrow... more money.

3. There is hardly... place in this house where we can talk alone.

4. ... boy at the school had ever taken a scholarship to the university.

5. It meant real hardship to my mother unless I earned... money at once.

6. My mother hoped that perhaps the school had... funds to give me a grant.

7. It was unlikely that... of the guests would take particular notice of it.

8. They understood each other without... words.

9. ‘Let's go back home. It's already late’. ‘I'd rather stay out a little longer’. ‘I suppose we've got to go home... time’.

10. There isn't... boot-polish in this tin.

11. You have... fine flowers in your garden.

12. Go and ask him for... more paper, I haven't... in my desk.

13. Later we had... tea.

14. He wants... more pudding. You can take it away.

15. There are... matches left. We must buy... .

16. I wouldn't go to his concert. He is... pianist.

17. ... time ago I read his story in a magazine.

18. I don't think there is... milk left in the jug.

19. ... student can answer the question.

Практическая работа 2

  «Вирусы»

Read and translate the text

Does Anti-Virus Software Still Matter?

Using a computer without an anti-virus program? That’s like driving without a seatbelt – or jumping out of a plane without a parachute, right? As users become more knowledgeable about safe computing practices, and as anti-virus solutions vendors ratchet up the general level of hacker hysteria, many people are reconsidering their system security options. Some computer users complain about the cost of anti-virus

solutions, while others are more concerned about the technology's impact on their machines. It's certainly no secret that anti-virus tools place a big strain on processor and memory resources and are capable of slowing older machines to a crawl. A growing number of computer users are thinking about giving anti-virus software the old heave-ho.

A New Vista.

Anti-virus software skeptics got a big boost last year when Microsoft co-president Jim Allchin stated that Windows Vista's new security features are so strong that anti-virus software is no longer required. In fact, he boldly claimed that he would have no problem letting his seven-year-old son use a Vista computer without any antivirus software installed. Allchin based his belief on Vista's formidable security arsenal. The operating system's new anti-virus features include the User Account Control, which defaults users to a non administrator status. Without

administrative rights, users can't accidentally (or deliberately) modify system settings, malware can't alter system security settings or disable anti-virus software (should it be installed), and users can't compromise the information of other users on shared computers. Microsoft also has made significant security improvements to Internet

Explorer, including a new Protected Mode that can reduce the impact of malware by restricting where files can be saved without the user's consent. Additionally, Vista can clean many worms, viruses and root kits, helping ensure the operating system's integrity and the privacy of users' data. Vista's Windows Defender helps protect host computers against pop-ups, slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring

system that recommends actions against detected spyware, and a streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions. Still, Microsoft is backing away from any claim that add-on anti-virus software isn't necessary for full system protection. In fact, the company offers its own anti-virus service in the form of Windows Live OneCare.

The service, aimed at home users and small businesses, features an anti-virus program, a firewall, a backup-and-restore utility, a tune-up utility and integrated functionality with Windows Defender for malware protection. Most major independent anti-virus vendors also serve the Vista market, claiming their solutions fill gaps left open by Microsoft.

Beyond Vista.

When it comes to non-Vista computers, the need for virus protection varies in accordance with the type of system being used. XP users, for instance, will certainly benefit from anti-virus software, since the older operating system lacks most of Vista's built-in safeguards. Many Linux users, on the other hand, feel perfectly safe running their machines without any antivirus protection. It's not that Linux features some kind of virus-proof shield; it's simply that there are so few Linux users (at least in соmparison to Windows users) that most hackers can't be bothered to create Linux malware. Many Macintosh users also eschew the need for anti-virus solutions. Like their Linux counterparts, they hope that safe computing practices, combined with their systems' low profile (when compared to Windows), will keep their machines safe – or at least safe enough. So does anti-virus software still matter? Well, to quote Clint

Eastwood as ‘Dirty Harry’ Callahan: ‘You've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky?’

COMPREHENSION CHECK

1. Give the Russian equivalents to the following words and word combinations:

to get a big boost; to place a strain; to clean worms; operating system integrity; formidable security arsenal; spyware; pop up; to ratchet up; to alter settings; built-in

safeguards; to be bothered to do something.

2. Are the statements true or false?

1. Vista possesses a formidable security arsenal.

2. Without administrative rights, users can't accidentally (or deliberately) modify system settings; malware can't alter system security settings or disable antivirus

software (should it be installed).

3. Microsoft also has made few security improvements to Internet Explorer.

4. A new Protected Mode can't reduce the impact of malware by restricting where files can be saved without the user's consent.

5. Defender features Real-Time Protection, a monitoring system that recommends actions against detected spyware, and a streamlined interface that minimizes interruptions.

6. When it comes to non-Vista computers, the need for virus protection is immense.

7. Many Linux users feel perfectly safe running their machines with very strong anti-virus protection.

8. Many Macintosh users also feel the need for anti-virus solutions.

9. XP users certainly benefit from anti-virus software.

10. Windows Live OneCare aimed at home users and small businesses, features an anti-virus program, a firewall, a backup-and-restore utility, a tune-up utility and integrated functionality with Windows Defender for malware protection.

3. Answer the questions to the text.

1. How dangerous is it to use a computer without an anti-virus program?

2. Why are many people reconsidering their system security options?

3. What does Vista security arsenal include?

4. What is User Account Control designed for?

5. What can Protected Mode do?

6. What are the functions of Vista Windows Defender?

7. What does Windows Live One Care feature?

8. What are non-Vista systems?

4. Discuss the security features of Vista and non-Vista systems.

GRAMMAR REVISION

1. Use the required form of the adjective in the following sentences.

1. He was the (amusing) lad you ever met. 2. He's a far (intelligent)

person than my brother. 3. She was the (practical) of the family. 4.

When they told me I was cured and could go, I can tell you I was

(afraid) than glad. 5. I wanted to ask you both what you thought of my

(late) films if you saw them. 6. He is (talkative) than his sister.

2. Translate the following into English.

1. Чем меньше ты будешь говорить,  тем лучше.

2. К сожалению, я не смог прийти так рано, как обещал.

3. Чем больше человек имеет,  тем больше ему хочется.

4. Я не так молод, как вы.

5. Погода меняется к лучшему.

3. Change the active form into the passive one.

1. They gave up the search after three hours. 2. They ought to have pointed that out to me at the very beginning. 3. No one brought up that question at the meeting.