1 Fill in the table with the missing words. Consult the dictionary if necessary.
| action | activity/result of action | person/device | characteristic |
| thinker | |||
| original | |||
| advise | |||
| advancement | |||
| analytical | |||
| undergraduate | |||
| apply | |||
| operational | |||
| government | |||
| construct | |||
| visionary |
2 Explain how the following compounds are formed. Put the phrases under the correct heading.
Example: steam-powered engine – an engine that is powered by steam
| adjective+noun | noun+participle I | noun+participle II | adverb+participle II | noun+adjective |
| steam-powered |
general-purpose computer, life-threatening fever,, well-stocked library, wireless
communication industry, lifelong interest, science-based industry, well-disposed stance, error-correcting code, man-made lightning, world-wide fame, high voltage level, radio-controlled automation, remotely-controlled torpedoes, brand-new science, properly-designed computer, binary digit code, life-saving possibilities, household appliances
3 Complete the sentences with the prepositions if necessary.
a) Babbage is credited … numerous inventions.
b) He had several publications … various topics that captured his interest.
c) At that time scientists announced … their inventions and discoveries at the meetings of the Royal Scientific Academy.
d) Babbage’s passion … mathematics and mechanics shaped his life.
e) Being aware … human inaccuracy, Babbage dreamt about mechanical methods to do complex calculations.
f) In the 19th century there were many scientific and technological limitations that prevented … realization of Babbage’s Analytical Engine.
4 Look back in the text and explain the following phrases and sentences in your own words.
a) … a groundbreaking design. (1)
b) … not to press to much knowledge upon … (2)
c) His fascination with the mechanics was a lifelong interest. (4)
d) It would become his downfall …. (6)
e) …his considerable mental powers did not extend to working miracles. (11)
f) …raised insult to an art form. (12)
g) … has been relegated to the footnotes of history … (13)
h) Babbage’s reputation … was vindicated … (13)
i) … the critical tolerances required by his machines exceeded the metallurgy and technology available at the time. (13)
5 Give English equivalents to the following words and word combinations.
приписывать кому-л изборетение; обучаться где-л; пробудить любовь к чему-л; нелюбовь к учебному предмету; разочароваться в методах преподавания математики; написать поразительно глубокую работу; окончить университет с отличием; неточность вычислений; метод нахождения разности; проводить сложные вычисления; предвидеть совершенно новое устройство; признавать чью-л проницательность\глубину понимания; страдать от насмешек; ругать за легкомысленную растрату общественных средств; заниматься каким-л делом непрофессионально; жизнеспособная модель
