Выбери правильный ответ ACHIEVEMENTS OF MODERN ENGINEERING 1. Engineering is the major driving force of social progress. Engineering achievements have greatly changed the life of mankind. Engineers develop and design many useful items, technologies, technical processes and systems. The last century was a period of great developments and discoveries in engineering. 2. Electrification. Due to the rapid distribution of electrical power all over the world in the 20th century, our life became easier, more comfortable and safer. Without electricity, modern life would be impossible. All equipment in households, offices and factories depends on electricity. 3. Automobile. The end of the 19th century gave people a car, and for more than a hundred years, this vehicle has been very popular. Cars move us from one place to another, transport various goods, and help people in various challenging situations. 4. Airplane. The invention of aircraft radically changed our world. Airplanes started to develop after the successful flight of the Wright brothers in the early 20th century. World War I contributed to the growth of aviation. Materials, engines, and wing design were greatly improved. Currently, planes transport people and transfer heavy loads. 5. Electronics. Since the 20th century, electronic equipment has transformed from vacuum tubes to smaller and more efficient devices like transistors and microprocessors. They led to the invention of the radio, television and computers. Nowadays, the basic element of all electronic equipment and systems is the integrated circuit. It controls wireless communications, satellite broadcasts, air traffic control systems, microwave ovens, video cameras, cell phones, computers, and many other devices. 6. Computers. Today all industries need computers. They became an integral part of human activities. Computers help to do ordinary everyday work quickly and easily. They save our time, energy and provide us with information and resources. 7. Internet. Internet, a worldwide computer network, was designed in the 1960s to store, process and exchange information. Internet access is available to everyone and from any place. Today, billions of users access the internet through mobile devices. Decide if the following statement is true, false or not given according to the passage: There are less than 1 billion cars in the world. Вопрос 5Ответ a. true b. not given c. false