Read the text and then the statements. Write 1 (true), 2 (false), 3 (not stated) next to each statement. Inventors and Inventions Undoubtedly, it's quite difficult to invent something new and make it become a part of people's lives. Everyday inventors all over the world try to come up with interesting ideas which at first might seem weird or even crazy, but as time goes on, they turn into amazing things people can't live without. Innovations are all about taking risks, and to be successful, as many people as possible should try them. Most technological advances are made to make people's everyday routine easier and more entertaining. However, there is a list of ideas that were left without realisation. In the 1930s, to protect pedestrians from frequently happening car accidents, a rubber bumper was designed. For spaghetti lovers, spaghetti aid was invented to wind noodles around the fork. In 2014, a selfie toaster was presented and brought out to the public. It was supposed to make people happy when they were eating a slice of bread with a picture of themselves in it. All mentioned above things seemed bizarre and never became popular. Some things we use daily weren't accepted by society. For instance, bikes were considered unusual and ridiculous things which could hurt people and make them injured. Nowadays, cycling is one of the most widespread free-time activities. Before an umbrella became an indispensable everyday accessory, people hadn't been using it for a long time to avoid being wet. In conclusion, it's worth mentioning that some inventions change the world, some need time to be accepted, but some will always be just for fun. A.It takes time to understand that some ideas are great. B.The purpose of designing something new is to ease people's life. C.To protect drivers from crashing and bumping, a rubber bumper was created. D.A selfie toaster is used by many people nowadays. E.Firstly, bikes were banned because of the number of accidents that had happened. Ответ: Утверждение Соответствие тексту A B C D E

Задание

Fill in the gaps

Read the text and then the statements. Write 1 (true), 2 (false), 3 (not stated) next to each statement.

Inventors and Inventions

Undoubtedly, it's quite difficult to invent something new and make it become a part of people's lives. Everyday inventors all over the world try to come up with interesting ideas which at first might seem weird or even crazy, but as time goes on, they turn into amazing things people can't live without. Innovations are all about taking risks, and to be successful, as many people as possible should try them. Most technological advances are made to make people's everyday routine easier and more entertaining. However, there is a list of ideas that were left without realisation. In the 1930s, to protect pedestrians from frequently happening car accidents, a rubber bumper was designed. For spaghetti lovers, spaghetti aid was invented to wind noodles around the fork. In 2014, a selfie toaster was presented and brought out to the public. It was supposed to make people happy when they were eating a slice of bread with a picture of themselves in it. All mentioned above things seemed bizarre and never became popular. Some things we use daily weren't accepted by society. For instance, bikes were considered unusual and ridiculous things which could hurt people and make them injured. Nowadays, cycling is one of the most widespread free-time activities. Before an umbrella became an indispensable everyday accessory, people hadn't been using it for a long time to avoid being wet. In conclusion, it's worth mentioning that some inventions change the world, some need time to be accepted, but some will always be just for fun.

A. It takes time to understand that some ideas are great.

B. The purpose of designing something new is to ease people's life.

C. To protect drivers from crashing and bumping, a rubber bumper was created.

D. A selfie toaster is used by many people nowadays.

E. Firstly, bikes were banned because of the number of accidents that had happened.

Ответ:

Утверждение	Соответствие тексту
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B	[ ]
C	[ ]
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E	[ ]

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