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15. A Monitor 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: System software 
A. CD-ROM software C. Integrated software
B. Application software D. System software 
17. -What… your sister …? 
- She … . She … .
a) Does/do/is a system analyst/solves computer problems 
b) Does/do/ is a system analyst/processes the data 
c) Does/work/is a software developer/ solves computer problems 
d) Does/ do/is a database administrator/analyses computer problems 
18. The snow will melt 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 read texts at the lessons. 
a) has read b) is reading c) read d) has read 
 
 
 
 

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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.