1. Predicting the future isn't easy. In 1943 Thomas Watson, chairman of the company IBM, said, "I think there's a world market for about five computers. ' Even in the 1970s, many experts were saying, 'No one will want a computer in their home.' But today, computer technology is everywhere. 2. "You already have several computers in your kitchen,' says Dr. Rodney Brooks of MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology), pointing to the computer chips in out coffee makers, fridges, washing machines and ovens. It is almost impossible to imagine a world without computers. 3. Dr. Brooks is director of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. He says that computers are not only becoming more common, they're getting smarter too. They're starting to think. 4. Scientist at AI Research are developing their own thinking robot, called Hal. Child expert Anat Treister - Goren is teaching Hal to speak. She talks to him and reads him children's stories. Baby Hal is growing up fast, and his language level is improving quickly. Soon, if you speak to him, you might think he's human! 5. Al experts are optimistic, They hope that, one day, intelligent machines will be all around us. Perhaps everyone will have a Hal their own personal assistant, Ifyou've got a question, Hal will know the answer. If you want to go on a trip, Hal will be able to make all the arrangements. He'll never get tired, he'll never be ill and be'll never get angry, The technology is almost here. Think about it. Would you like your own "Hal"?
2. My wife studied at the polytechnic a year ago. My wife will study at the polytechnic in 2 years. 3. My father worked as a bricklayer last year. My father will work as a bricklayer next year. 4. I was in the army a year ago. I will be in the army in 2 years. 5. There were four rooms in our flat last year. There will be four rooms in our flat next year. 6. My sister taught physics at school a year ago. My sister will teach physics at school in 3 years. 7. Did you work? Where did you work last year? Will you work? Where will you work next year? 8. Did you sister clean the house last year? Will your sister clean the house next year?
It is my last year at school. Luckily I have already made up my mind about my future profession. I want to be an interior designer. That is why I want to go to Institute of Business and Design. I hope to pass admission tests, and if I do, I will do my best to study well. I would like to get a second degree in economics. I enjoy learning new things and challenging myself. After graduation I hope to find a good job that will be enjoyable and well-paid. I also hope to meet my one true love and have a family of my own. We will spend our vacations travelling to different countries.
Это мой последний год в школе. К счастью, я уже принял(а) решение о своей будущей профессии. Я хочу быть дизайнером интерьера. Вот почему я хочу учиться в Институте бизнеса и дизайна. Я надеюсь пройти вступительные испытания, и если я это сделаю, я приложу все усилия, чтобы учиться хорошо. Я хотел(а) бы получить второе высшее (экономическое) образование. Мне нравится изучать новые вещи и бросать вызов себе. После окончания учебы я надеюсь найти хорошую работу, которая будет интересной и хорошо оплачиваемой. Я также надеюсь встретить мою единственную настоящую любовь и создать собственную семью. Мы будем проводить отпуска, путешествуя по разным странам.
My wife will study at the polytechnic in 2 years.
3. My father worked as a bricklayer last year.
My father will work as a bricklayer next year.
4. I was in the army a year ago.
I will be in the army in 2 years.
5. There were four rooms in our flat last year.
There will be four rooms in our flat next year.
6. My sister taught physics at school a year ago.
My sister will teach physics at school in 3 years.
7. Did you work? Where did you work last year?
Will you work? Where will you work next year?
8. Did you sister clean the house last year?
Will your sister clean the house next year?
WHAT I WILL DO AFTER LEAVING SCHOOL
It is my last year at school. Luckily I have already made up my mind about my future profession. I want to be an interior designer. That is why I want to go to Institute of Business and Design. I hope to pass admission tests, and if I do, I will do my best to study well. I would like to get a second degree in economics. I enjoy learning new things and challenging myself. After graduation I hope to find a good job that will be enjoyable and well-paid. I also hope to meet my one true love and have a family of my own. We will spend our vacations travelling to different countries.
Это мой последний год в школе. К счастью, я уже принял(а) решение о своей будущей профессии. Я хочу быть дизайнером интерьера. Вот почему я хочу учиться в Институте бизнеса и дизайна. Я надеюсь пройти вступительные испытания, и если я это сделаю, я приложу все усилия, чтобы учиться хорошо. Я хотел(а) бы получить второе высшее (экономическое) образование. Мне нравится изучать новые вещи и бросать вызов себе. После окончания учебы я надеюсь найти хорошую работу, которая будет интересной и хорошо оплачиваемой. Я также надеюсь встретить мою единственную настоящую любовь и создать собственную семью. Мы будем проводить отпуска, путешествуя по разным странам.