Вариант 2

1. Прочитайте и письменно переведите текст “FAX - WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT WORKS”

FAX is the abbreviation for facsimile machine. It is a machine that transmits an image of a document via the international telephone network. If you place a letter in a FAX machine in London, it can be transmitted to Tokyo, where another FAX machine will print out an exact copy of your letter.

Facsimile machines were invented as long ago as 1901, but until recently were used mainly for transmitting newspaper photographs and weather maps. The early FAX machines were large, noisy, expensive and very slow. In recent years, however, FAX machines have become more and more popular. This is because the use of digital technology, the same type of technology that is used in computers and word processors, has enabled the machines to be much smaller, quieter, cheaper and faster. Modem machines can transmit an A4 document in as little as twelve seconds. Moreover, there is an agreed international standard for FAX machines, which means that machines made by different manufacturers are compatible. One of the major advantages of FAX machines is that they can transmit not just printed words but pictures, diagrams, handwriting and signatures. They can be used to transmit the documents used in foreign trade.

FAX machines have a light-sensitive scanner which distinguishes between light and dark, e.g. black print on white paper. This information is convened into digital pulses which are sent down the telephone line. The receiving FAX machine interprets this information and re-creates the image, which is then printed out on paper.

2. Ответьте письменно на следующие вопросы:

1. When were facsimile machines first invented?

2. What is the major advantages of FAX machines?

3. How does a FAX machine work?

3. Найдите в тексте предложения с глаголами в страдательном залоге, выпишите и письменно переведите их.

4. Найдите в тексте причастия 2 и причастия 1, определите их функцию в предложении и переведите предложения на русский язык.

5. Соедините два предложения в одно, используя слова “since”, “as”. Переведите на русский язык.

We shall arrange payment by bank transfer in future. It is more convenient than other methods of payment.

6. Переведите предложения, определите видовременную форму и залог глагола – сказуемого.

1. This information is convened into digital pulses and sent down the telephone line.

2. Facsimile machines were invented in 1901.

3. In recent years FAX machines have become more and more popular.

7. Задайте вопросы к выделенным словам.

1. Facsimile machines were invented as long ago as 1901.

2. It is a machine that transmits an image of a document via the international telephone network.

3. FAX machines have a light-sensitive scanner.

8. Поставьте глагол в нужное время.

1. A cable or telex message will be the best method of communication if you (to begin) to dispatch the goods.

2. Modem machines (can to use) to transmit the documents used in foreign trade.

3. When (to send) them our last fax?

9. Используйте будущее время, чтобы выразить уверенность и определенность. Переведите на русский язык.

Our bank (to issue) a Letter of Credit in your favour.