Translate the vocabulary into Russian: Inventions- eBook- eBook reader- GPS technology- jet airliner- LED (light emitting diods)- cell (AmE) phone- printing press - social networking/media site- steam engine- tablet PC/pad- Walkman- headlight- tire pressure- QUESTIONS: 1. Why have people been inventing new things for many centuries? 2. What are the basic greatest inventions of the past? 3. What does the modern world look like? 4. How can you describe technological progress now? 5. What can you say about mobile phones as inventions? 6. Can you live without a mobile now? Why (not)? 7. Do you consider the Internet a great invention? Why (not)?
2. Population of U.S. cities consists of sharply isolated from other groups of whites, blacks, Puerto Ricans
3.The country's climate is fairly mild with warm summers and cool winters, although the Northern and mountain areas (especially in Alaska) winters are cold and snowy.
1. I read newspapers yesterday
1. I m reading newspapers now
1. I ll read newspapers tomorrow
2. She did her English yesterday
2. She s doing her English now
2. She ll do her English tomorrow
3.Do students translate texts at the lesson?
3. Did students translate texts at the lesson?
3. Will students translate texts at the lesson?
2. This book is much spoken about.
3. He is often laughed at.
4. Our conversation was listened to very attentively.
5. They are thought to wait for us only in a week.
6. His late arrival was not taken notice of.
7. All the advertisements were looked through very attentively.
8. He was a brilliant speaker, and whenever he spoke, he was listened to with great attention.
9. In hospital he will be looked after much better.
10. Her new dress was looked at with interest.
11. They were sent for a taxi.
12. The successful performance of the young actress will be much talked about.
13, He is always made fun of.
14. Gross mistakes in the translation were pointed out by the teacher.
15. Very interesting plans were referred to.
16. Monday was agreed upon as the most suitable day.
17. Unfortunately this question was not touched upon.
18. Yesterday he was spoken to about his promotion.