Vocabulary. 1 Fill in the table with the missing words

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 19^th 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