- «Television, computers, books»
Fill in the gaps with the following words: Knowledge, atmosphere, information, centuries, computers
As far as books and computers are concerned, I can say in my firm confidence that computers will never replace books. First because they fulfill different functions. It’s true that both books and computers contain (1)_______. But one computer is worth the whole library. So perhaps, computers will replace reference books because it’s quicker and easier to find the necessary information in the computer than in reference books.
But I’m sure computers can’t be compared to fiction. Historical novels, adventure books, detective stories, science fiction, romance, poems, recommended by teachers create a special (2) _______. They take us into the imaginary world of high human emotions, exciting relations. A computer can help you in reading these books without turning the pages but working on the computer demands certain effort. You are to sit straight, not to stoop; you keep your finger on the keyboard. Besides (3) ______ have a harmful impact on the eyesight. In my opinion, it’s impossible to read «War and Peace» on the screen. We’ll lack something important: the invisible contact with the writer who speaks with us from the past (4) ________.
As to TV, its role is expressed in the proverb, «It’s better to see than to hear». Paraphrasing it we can say it’s good to see after you have read. Screen versions of literary masterpieces add much to our understanding the author and arouse unforgettable emotions. But books are the greatest wonders in the world, which brings us (5) ________ and bring us up. Through centuries and distances we can keep in touch with the greatest minds in the universe.
- Say the sentences in indirect speech
- John said: «I met them at the airport yesterday.»
- He said: «I will come to the party tomorrow.»
- Nina said: «I like music and I listen to it every evening.»
- The teacher said to us: «You will have to work hard next week.»
- He said to me: «I liked to go to the canteen during the break.»
- Викторина; 2) объяснять; 3) праздновать; 4) зуб мудрости; 5) редко.
- What facts are true? What facts are false?
- Tabloids contain information about political events.
- Tabloids have long articles.
- Articles in tabloids are about private life of famous people.
- The Times and The Daily Telegraph are tabloids.
- All Sunday newspapers are national.
- What is your favourite book?
- When did you read it?
- Who is the main character?
- What is this book about?
- Why do you like it?
VI. Listen to the text and fill in the gaps.
- After all, this is the country’s ________ contribution to the world’s culture.
- I have to say, books are still _______ in Britain.
- Publishing and selling books _____ _______ to be a very good business.
- Old ladies ______ popular novels, young children adventure stories.
- It isn’t difficult for anyone to find necessary ________.
Контрольная работа по английскому языку 8 класс III четверть 2 вариант
- «Television, computers, books»
Fill in the gaps with the following words: Knowledge, atmosphere, information, centuries, computers
As far as books and computers are concerned, I can say in my firm confidence that computers will never replace books. First because they fulfill different functions. It’s true that both books and computers contain (1)_______. But one computer is worth the whole library. So perhaps, computers will replace reference books because it’s quicker and easier to find the necessary information in the computer than in reference books.
But I’m sure computers can’t be compared to fiction. Historical novels, adventure books, detective stories, science fiction, romance, poems, recommended by teachers create a special (2) _______. They take us into the imaginary world of high human emotions, exciting relations. A computer can help you in reading these books without turning the pages but working on the computer demands certain effort. You are to sit straight, not to stoop; you keep your finger on the keyboard. Besides (3) ______ have a harmful impact on the eyesight. In my opinion, it’s impossible to read «War and Peace» on the screen. We’ll lack something important: the invisible contact with the writer who speaks with us from the past (4) ________.
As to TV, its role is expressed in the proverb, «It’s better to see than to hear». Paraphrasing it we can say it’s good to see after you have read. Screen versions of literary masterpieces add much to our understanding the author and arouse unforgettable emotions. But books are the greatest wonders in the world, which brings us (5) ________ and bring us up. Through centuries and distances we can keep in touch with the greatest minds in the universe.
- Say the sentences in indirect speech
- «I want to sit in the armchair,» said the boy.
- The teacher said to us: «You will have to work hard next week.»
- The secretary said to me: «The delegation arrived in St. Petersburg yesterday.»
- He said: «I read a book every evening.»
- He said: «I will light a fire and make myself breakfast tomorrow.»
- Статья; 2) путеводитель; 3) бронировать билет; 4) хорошая мысль; 5) приходить к выводу.
- What facts are true? What facts are false?
- Serious newspapers are about national and international events.
- Serious newspapers have a lot of pictures and short articles.
- Local newspapers give information about events in some area.
- Daily newspapers are larger than Sunday newspapers.
- What is your favourite book?
- When did you read it?
- Who is the main character?
- What is this book about?
- Why do you like it?
- Listen to the text and fill in the gaps.
- It is difficult to write about British literature in a small _______.
2) _________else is wrong with Britain, it has produced a large number of plays, poems and novels that are worth reading.
3) ________% of people come to libraries to find out the wisdom of the ancients.
4) These days, many libraries have videos, CD-ROMs, and the ______.
5) But comparing computer technologies and books, most people come _______ that libraries are still necessary.