Read the text. Then choose the correct answer to questions 30-32

c) annual flooding of the Nile Valley
d) destruction of farm crops
Computers have led to a greater change in our society in recent decades than any other force and are likely to continue to do so until the next century. The industry surrounding computers is growing quickly, providing employment for many but meanwhile making others redundant. Jobs that computers can do much more reliably, faster and cheaper are lost. The redeployment of labour and the prospect of increased leisure are causing social upheavals which require new ideas and significant changes of attitude. .
10. It is emphasized in the passage that the introduction, of i computers into daily life ............. .
a) has definitely solved the problem of unemployment
b) has had no effect on the traditional habits of society
c) can be regarded as the greatest technical achievement of the age
d) has brought a lot of benefits but has also created some serious problems 62

11. In accordance with the passage, the impact computers have had on society.............

a) will certainly continue to increase right through the next century
b) has been unnecessarily exaggerated in recent years
c) has generally been confined to industrial life
d) has exceeded that of any other technological development in recent times
12. As it is emphasized in the passage, the widespread use of computers in industry............. .
a) has made considerable changes in the working system inevitable
b) has unfortunately increased production costs
c) has reduced the working hours but not the work load
d) will, in the next century, lead to even more disillusionment
The achievement of equality between men and women implies that they should have equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities to enable them to improve their skills and abilities for their own personal fulfilment and the benefit of society. To that end a reassessment of the functions and roles traditionally allotted to each sex within the family and the community at large is essential Governments should ensure both women and men equality before law, the provision of facilities for equality of educational opportunities and training equality in conditions of employment, including remuneration and adequate social security.
13. The passage points out that the question of equality between men and women ............. .
a) has seldom been treated seriously by the government