21 мая 2009 г.
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McDonald's and Nintendo in Wi-Fi Deal: УПРАЖНЕНИЯ

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1) Составьте по одному предложению на английском с каждым выделенным словом из текста.

2) Переведите следующие предложения / выражения со словами из текста на русский:

1. I am pleased to announce that the Board has agreed to create 500 new jobs in our sales division.
2. The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs.
3. a message sent by wireless
4. The equipment is lightweight, portable and easy to store.
5. Computers become lighter, smaller, and more portable every year.
6. a portable television / heater
7. They know me -- I'm a regular customer.
8. Supermarkets use a variety of tactics to attract customers.
9. Discounts are available for our regular customers.
10. Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account?
11. The police announced a nationwide hunt for the missing prisoners.
12. The company employs 20,000 people nationwide.
13. Computers are not permitted in the library.
14. The use of mobile phones is not permitted inside the aircraft.
15. We were not permitted to enter the area during the investigation.
16. She permitted herself a single bar of chocolate a week.
17. The entertainment was provided by a folk band.
18. A jazz band provided the entertainment, while people ate and drank under the stars.
19. There will be entertainment and a buffet luncheon for a cost of ?30.
20. The boy is making his mark in the entertainment business before he has even left school.
21. My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
22. We encourage student participation in our classes.
23. Mum always encouraged us to discuss our problems.
24. They were hoping for a better pay deal.
25. We're 99% certain the deal will go through.
26. a business / peace / land deal
27. a deal with a German TV company
28. We think there was a deal between the CIA and the FBI.
29. He nearly got the job but then the deal fell through.
30. The movie is drawing large audiences.
31. Our attention was drawn by the sound of gunfire.

3) Напишите эссе - ответ на следующие вопросы:

1. Do you think wireless technologies will replace the conventional ones in the near future?
2. Are wireless technologies widely spread in this country?
3. What are the benefits of this type of communication?