Computers and mobile devices

Read the following text about technology and fill in the blanks using the words from the list below. Each word can be used only once. In today's world, computers and mobile devices have become essential tools for our daily lives. For example, when you want to find information, you can use a . You simply type your query in, and the results appear quickly. However, it is important to be aware of the risks, like which can harm your device and steal your data. When using your mobile phone, sometimes it may run low on power and suddenly . In that situation, you will need to it to continue using it. Another common issue is when your phone shows a message that it is . At this point, you might want to to save battery life for important calls. If you need to make a call, you just need to find the contact and the number. While talking, remember that using the is important for clear sound during your conversation. Alternatively, you can also leave aif the person is not available to take your call. To interact with your device, you can simply click on an to open applications. If you want to remove an app you are no longer using, you can select it and press theto delete it. In our fast-paced lives, effective through technology plays a crucial role in keeping us connected.

Read the text. Transform the words in brackets to make them match grammatically with the contents of the text. But today’s standards, my mobile phone is pretty basic. It’s a Nokia. It’s a small device that receives telephone calls and sends text messages. Other than that, my phone (NOT DO) much. Most of my friends wish they (HAVE) smartphones because they are cool and trendy. They say the (GOOD)thing about a smartphone is that you can do everything with it! That’s right, smartphones have more functions than a simple phone, however, not all of them are needed. In everyday life, smartphones(USE) mainly for checking social networking sites, replying to emails, and playing games. Grown-ups as well as (CHILD) like playing games. Anyway, I prefer my good old Nokia. It’s my(ONE) mobile phone. When I bought it, it didn’t cost (I) very much. And I am not afraid anyone will ever steal it. It’s also very reliable. Yesterday I dropped it. It (FLY) down the staircase and hit the wall. I thought that (BE) the end of it. But nothing of the kind — it still works properly!

Read the text. Form derivatives from the words in brackets to make them match the contents of the text grammatically and lexically. Ray Kurzweil is a very popular figure in the field of science. He is a leading computer (SCIENCE) who has made lots of predictions about the future of humanity. So far he has written six books about artificial intelligence, and four of them have become (NATION) best sellers in the USA. Ray strongly believes that soon computer intelligence will be a billion times more( POWER) than the human brain. However, lots of experts don’t believe it and say that it is absolutely (POSSIBLE),. Kurzweil disagrees with them and says that we are already a human-machine civilization. We already use high level technology to diagnose diseases, provide ( EDUCATE), and develop new technologies. Kurzweil thinks that by 2030, computers will do more (IMPRESS) tasks. They will be able to understand ordinary spoken language and show emotions.