The fact that computers have considerably changed the lives of human beings can hardly be denied. The invention of a computer has made all modern communication possible. Invention of computers belongs to the greatest developments of mankind. It can be compared with the invention of steam - engine at the end of the 18th century or utilization of atomic energy. Modern computer is an electronic device that accepts data or information, performs logical operations, and supplies the results of these operations to the users as information. Nowadays computers are used practically in all spheres of modern communication. They operate telephone systems, control the operation of the television and radio broadcasts, and coordinate satellite launches and operations. These days the majority of us cannot imagine our lives without them. Computersmake people's lives easier and more comfortable: they provide opportunitics for staying in touch to billions of people who may very well be in different parts of the world. Today people can drive computerized cars and work for employers from other countries without even seeing them. Computers are the most important and advanced machines as it is efficient and fast to use and a multitask machine. Computers are used in all aspects of life in research, teaching, accounting and also true entertainment. There are many advantages of using a computer it can store, organise and find information. Computers mean instant access to different information because they affect different aspects of people's lives, homes and society. Computers have become an integral part of education as they allow student and teachers access to information, show students real world, help in research projects and prepare for their jobs. Distance learning and videoconferencing are concepts made possible with the use of an electronic classroom or boardroom accessible to people in remote locations. Vast databases of information are currently available to users of the Internet, all of whom can send mail messages to each other. In medical field computers are used to diagnose dangerous diseases and provide a solution of its prevention and its cure. With the proper tools, hospital staff can get a diagnosis from a medical expert hundreds or thousands of miles away. Similarly, the disabled can communicate more effectively with others using computers. Things are changing rapidly as the world is progressing. In this modern world people are using machines to do their work. In manufacturing world advanced techniques are used to manufacture products. These smart machines are designed to take over some of the basic tasks previously performed by people; by so doing, they make life a little easier and a little more pleasant. Smart cards store vital information such as health records, drivers' licenses, bank balances, and so on. Smart phones, cars, and appliances with built in computers can be programmed to better meet individual needs. A smart house has a built in monitoring system that can turn on and off, open and close windows, operate the oven, and more. Computers have become a very precious source and it is essential to know the importance of computer knowledge in education. So, we must learn to use the computer well. 5. Read the text and mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F). (Прочитайте текст и определите какие из приведенных утверждений соответствуют содержанию текста, какие не соответствуют.) 1. The invention of a computer changed our life for the better. 2. A digital computer is a simple mechanical device. 3. People refuse to use computers in their everyday life. 4. Modern computers can store large amounts of information. 5. Computers are used only for sending massages. 6. Modern technologies and computers change the way jobs are performed.＿ 7.Smart machines are essential part of modern life.