Phoenix is a mythological bird that has the ability to burn itself and then revive. Known in the mythologies of different cultures [1], it is often associated with the solar cult. It was believed that the phoenix has an appearance similar to an eagle with a bright red or golden-red plumage. Foreseeing death, he burns himself in his own nest, and a chick emerges from the ashes. According to other versions of the myth, the Phoenix itself is reborn from the ashes. It was commonly believed that the Phoenix is the only, unique individual of its kind. In the metaphorical interpretation of the Phoenix - a symbol of eternal renewal, immortality.
The role of the computer in our lives is currently growing from day to day. It can be explained by the fact that computers help people to do their work much more easily and quickly. Computers can be characterised, as very comfortable, reliable and accurate. The biggest advantage is the price of computers, they are quite cheap. They give people very quick and quality information, so in such a way people don’t have to spend their time, turning leaves of dozens of books. Computers are easy to use, so you don’t have to be a genius to be able to work on it. And even if it is hard for you to learn it, you can buy some videos and books that will help you to do it.
In today's world, computers are used nearly in all branches of industry. Even in that one that are dangerous and harmful to human health. Scientists can’t imagine space research without using computers. Today computers can diagnose very severe illnesses and help to carry out operations.
Using a computer you can search something on the internet. It has many advantages. You can exchange information electronically. The Internet users can enjoy online media and they can help other people to solve their problems. It expands our knowledge and stimulates our curiosity. Using the internet, you can meet different and interesting people. The internet also informs us about new trends. It provides us the possibility to talk with our friends online. The Internet helps us to use less television and watch only those films, which we want.
The computers have some disadvantages. Computer viruses are very dangerous. Such computer viruses can delete all files that are in your computer.
But in my opinion, computers are very useful and necessary in our lives. Despite some disadvantages, I think that a computer is the very important machine. I am sure that the computers have a great influence on our lives.
1) Mr. Smith's house; 2) the girls' doll; 3) Rembrandt's works; 4) the baby's toy; 5) the employees' meeting; 6) those women's bags; 7) our boss's orders; 8) the children's books; 9) my parents'cottage; 10)her cousin's garage.
Упр. 2 1. My friend's room. 2. My friend's rooms. 3. My friends' room. 4. My friends' rooms. 5. This engineer's son. 6. Our factory's engineers. 7. Our teacher's daughter. 8. Those student's dictation. 9.Your economists' letters. 10. The seventh lesson's words. 11. These people's children. 12. Mary's friend. 13. Peter's letter.
Упр. 3 1) Kate and Mary's mother 2) My aunt Mary's children 3) Picasso and Dali's paintings 4) the commander-in-chief's gun 5) Ivan the Terrible's times (здесь не уверен) 6) The Minister of Foreign Trade's speech 7) The Herald Tribune's correspondent 8) my father's-in-law flat 9) Henry the Eighth's wives 10) Saudi Arabia's oil wells
Phoenix is a mythological bird that has the ability to burn itself and then revive. Known in the mythologies of different cultures [1], it is often associated with the solar cult. It was believed that the phoenix has an appearance similar to an eagle with a bright red or golden-red plumage. Foreseeing death, he burns himself in his own nest, and a chick emerges from the ashes. According to other versions of the myth, the Phoenix itself is reborn from the ashes. It was commonly believed that the Phoenix is the only, unique individual of its kind. In the metaphorical interpretation of the Phoenix - a symbol of eternal renewal, immortality.