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Read the text carefully and answer the questions 5, 6, 7 and 8 :
Computer is an important invention of modern science. It is a device of performing mathematical calculation. Computer is familiar to all at present. Charles Babez, a British Professor of Mathematics wrote about a formula. But the modern computer was invented by American scientist Howard Akin in 1937. It has now become an essential part of modern life. It has greatly benefited us and it has brought about revolutionary changes in our life. The fastest computer can handle millions of problems in few seconds. Computer can perform many complicated tasks. It can run a business, play chess or even compose music. This is why many people call the computer "An electronic brain". All official jobs are completed with the help of computer. Present world cannot be thought without it. The world has come closer. It has made many impossible things possible. Thus computer works for us in various ways.
5. Fill in the gaps with the best word from the box. Find the information in the text. There are extra words which you need not use : 1´ 5 = 5
(a) Computer is an - invention of science.
works
inportant
computer
electronic
a few
tasks
science
mathematical
(b) It is specially used for - calculation.
(c) It - very fast.
(d) Many complex - are done rapidly.
(e) For this, it is called an - brain.
6.Write true or false. If false, give the correct answer.1´6 = 6
(a) Computer is an important invention of modern science.
(b) Charles Babez, an US Professor of Mathematics wrote about a formula.
(c) The modern computer was invented by American scientist Howard Akin in 1957.
(d) Computer has brought about revolutionary changes in our life.
(e) The computer can not handle any problems for many years.
(f) Many people call the computer "An electronic brain".
7. Answer the following questions in a sentence or sentences. 2´5 = 10
(a) What is computer?
(b) Who invented it?
(c) What is its role in our life?
(d) Mention two functions of a computer?
(e) Why is it called an electronic brain?
8. Suppose, you are Mohona. Write a letter to your friend Tonni about 'Computer'. 10
