D 4 Read the activities in 1–3. Compare the
technology that was available in the past with
the technology that is available now.
watching films at home
In the past, people watched films at home on video
cassettes. After that, people mainly used DVDs.
These days, people often watch films online.
1 listening to music
2 communicating with friends
3 photography​

1. На английском говорят по всему миру.
English is not spoken all over the world.
Is English spoken all over the world?
2. Этот роман был написан Чарльзом Дикенсом.
This novel wasn`t written by Charles Dickens.
Was this novel written by Charles Dickens?
3. Вопрос все еще обсуждается.
The question is not still being discussed.
Is the question still being discussed?
4. Этот контракт только что подписали.
This contract hasn`t been signed.
Has this contract been signed?
5. Эти туфли были произведены в Италии.
These shoes were not made in Italy.
Were these shoes made in Italy?
6. Они были уверены, что будет найден какой-то путь.
They were not sure that any way would be found.
Were they sure that any way would be found?
7. Америку открыли много веков назад.
America wasn`t discovered many centuries ago.
Was America discovered many centuries ago?
8. Факс будет отправлен сегодня.
The fax won`t be sent today.
Will the fax be sent today. 

1) I might get a pleasant surprise one day. d) a weak prediction
2) This weekend hundreds of futurologists are meeting at Newcastle University. a) an arrangement for the future
3) The conference starts on Thursday. b) a future fact
4) All of us are going to use our voices to give instructions to computers. g) a prediction based on observable evidence
5) Tiny robots may be sent around our bodies. d) a weak prediction
6) I'm sure you'11 agree. c) a firm prediction based on speaker's/writer's opinion
 7) I'm going to give up astrology. e) an intention
8) I'll be there in Newcastle this weekend. f) a spontaneous decision