Номер 6, страница 29, часть 2 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

Часть 2. Unit 3. Science and technology. Step 5 - номер 6, страница 29.

Условие.

6 A. Read the text and name some pros and cons of technological progress.

History of Technology

Part II

In the Middle Ages in Europe watermills and windmills brought a revolution to the production of power. The new technologies enabled people to construct wonderful cathedrals of great size — the best example of gothic architecture ['ɑ:kıtektʃə]. During the 14th century Europeans managed to produce guns. From the 15th to the 17th century the period of Renaissance spread in Europe. It is considered revolutionary in many spheres. The New World was discovered and explored. Printed books helped the development of European cultural life. The Renaissance saw a new interest in technology, and the new technology led to new problems. One problem was that shipbuilding and the iron industry needed a lot of wood. To be able to afford it, Europe soon lost its forests. Another problem was the need for more powerful engines. The 18th century in Europe was the time of the Industrial Revolution, the time when technology developed very fast. In 1712 Thomas Newcomen, an Englishman, invented the steam

engine. In the 1760s, James Watt improved the Newcomen engine, which opened the way to constructing steamboats and locomotives in the early 19th century. The Industrial Revolution gave rise to the engineering profession. More and more universities began to train engineers. During the 19th and 20th centuries people's lives greatly changed thanks to science and technology. Since then, achievements in transport, communications and use of energy have had a great influence on the modern society. Medical knowledge has given people longer and healthier lives. Computers are giving us new opportunities at work and at home. Now people have better living standards and much more free time.

However, a lot of people may argue that such great technological achievements do not come without a price. And, indeed, they were achieved at the cost of losing a lot of important things — the beauty of nature, physical health and some personal qualities. New technology has led to creating weapons of mass destruction; new communication technology and computers have brought with them the problem of loneliness. Air, water and soil pollution is now damaging the environment; the great intensity of human life leads to stress. As a result, many people question the advantages of high technology and often ask: “What does the future promise us?”

B. Listen to the text, (47), and read it aloud.

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Решение 2.

Решение 3.

Прочитайте текст и назовите несколько плюсов и минусов технологического прогресса.

Ответ:

Pros / Плюсы	Cons / Минусы
New technologies enabled people to construct wonderful cathedrals and printed books helped the development of cultural life. Новые технологии позволили людям строить прекрасные соборы, а печатные книги способствовали развитию культурной жизни.	New technologies like shipbuilding led to new problems, for example, Europe lost its forests. Новые технологии, такие как судостроение, привели к новым проблемам, например, Европа потеряла свои леса.
Achievements in transport and communications, medical knowledge, and computers have given people longer and healthier lives, better living standards, and more free time. Достижения в транспорте и коммуникациях, медицинские знания и компьютеры подарили людям более долгую и здоровую жизнь, лучшие условия жизни и больше свободного времени.	Technological achievements were achieved at the cost of losing the beauty of nature and physical health. Технологические достижения были достигнуты ценой утраты красоты природы и физического здоровья.
The Industrial Revolution gave rise to the engineering profession. Промышленная революция дала начало профессии инженера.	New technology has led to creating weapons of mass destruction, pollution, loneliness, and stress. Новые технологии привели к созданию оружия массового уничтожения, загрязнению окружающей среды, одиночеству и стрессу.