Task 2: Prepare a plan of project activities

15. A ___________ is a pointing device used to move a pointer on the screen and to make selections.
A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Monitor D. Processor
16.  An operating system is:
A. CD-ROM software C. Integrated software
B. Application software D. System software
17. -What… your sister …?
- She … . She … .

1. 
   Does/do/is a system analyst/solves computer problems
   
2. 
   Does/do/ is a system analyst/processes the data
   
3. 
   Does/work/is a software developer/ solves computer problems
   
4. 
   Does/ do/is a database administrator/analyses computer problems
   

18. The snow…..at a temperature of 0 degrees C.
a) melts b) is melting c) will melt d) are melting
19. Nick … got a dog, but he…got a cat
a)has/hasn’t b)doesn’t/didn’t c)isn’t/has d) weren’t/wasn’t
20. The students … texts at the lessons.
a) has read b) is reading c) read d) has read
11. Smart homes
Task 1. Read and translate the text

What Is a Smart Home?

A smart home refers to a convenient home setup where appliances and devices can be automatically controlled remotely from anywhere with an internet connection using a mobile or other networked device. Devices in a smart home are interconnected through the internet, allowing the user to control functions such as security access to the home, temperature, lighting, and a home theater remotely.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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  A smart home allows homeowners to control appliances, thermostats, lights, and other devices remotely using a smartphone or tablet through an internet connection.
  
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  Smart homes can be set up through wireless or hardwired systems.
  
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  Smart home technology provides homeowners with convenience and cost savings.
  
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  Security risks and bugs continue to plague makers and users of smart home technology.