Лекция: Find in the text the opposites of the following words and word

Combinations.

orderly

simple systems

sum of its part

at present

similar components

Replace the underlined words with their synonyms from the text.

1) Nanotechnology is one of the promising fields that will change the future.

2) The new device will have wonderful elasticity.

3) Silicon is comprised of orderly crystals.

4) Cognitive revolution canminimize the impact of the information revolution.

5) Some of the new capabilities are determining the future of engineering

Give the translation of the following phrases, using the text.

— современные системы

— белковая свертка

— устройство, созданное человеком

— удивительный прорыв

— упорядоченные кристаллы

— прекрасная гибкость

— кажущиеся несовместимыми компоненты

Match a verb and a noun to make phrases.

1 to acquire a) the future

2 to expand b) capabilities

3 to shape c) a variety of processors

4 to handle d) knowledge

5 to require e) much time

Use these word combinations in the sentences of your own.

Make up a description of the ideal 21st century engineer.

— the personal qualities he should possess

— the knowledge he should acquire

Unit 4

Technological Innovations

Nanotechnology