V. Find English equivalents to the following words in the text and complete the puzzle.

1. розвиток 2. пункт призначення 3.властивiсть 4. кабiна пiлота 5.приземлення

6. крейсерська швидкiсть 7. спрощувати 8. реактивний лiтак 9. елерон 10. висота

VI. Match the pictures with the description of the devices or systems mentioned in the text and name them. Then discuss the importance of each system or device.

1. 2.

3. 4.

a. Today, they are sophisticated systems that perform the same duties as a highly trained pilot. In fact, for some in-flight routines and procedures, they are even better than a pair of human hands. They don't just make flights smoother -- they make them safer and more efficient.

b. The A380 uses system that applies computers to process the flight control inputs made by the pilot or autopilot, and send corresponding electrical signals to the flight control surface actuators. It is linked to side-sticks, located to the right or left of the pilot depending upon his position in the aircraft.

c. The task is to ensure safe operations of commercial and private aircraft. It must coordinate the movements of thousands of aircraft, keep them at safe distances from each other, direct them during takeoff and landing from airports, direct them around bad weather and ensure that traffic flows smoothly with minimal delays.

d. The first hints of this revolution appeared in the 1970s. Instead of being equipped with mechanical gauges and indicators, the airplanes are equipped with computer screens. The screens integrate and display all sorts of useful flight information. The information displayed may include satellite weather, synthetic vision, infrared vision, terrain awareness information, traffic.

VII. Complete the sentences with the appropriate prepositions.

e.g. Before designing aircraft components, engineers must take into account the physical principles

1. The field of Computer Engineering is very diverse; it consists _____ a variety of topics, including circuits and signals, digital logic, electronics, embedded systems, operating systems, programming, and networking.

2. Computer Engineering deals _____ the hardware and software aspects of personal computers.

3. We are so integrated with the use of technology, in fact, that we take it _____ granted.

4. We even depend _____ technology to survive; we depend _____ defibrillators and other technology for surgeries and other medical procedures.

5. They explain simply why some materials are particularly suitable _____ specific purposes, for example, glass for windows, copper for electrical cables.

6. I agree entirely _____ Jamie’s decision to enter the KPI.

7. We have the knowledge that can contribute _____ finding solutions to the crisis of climate change.

VIII. Decide whether the following statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.

1. The computers were used for testing the aerodynamic properties of modern aircraft.

2. Flight simulators help to improve the safety of flight.

3. The Boeing 777 was designed with the help of traditional technologies.

4. The aircraft designers are argueing about the role of pilot and computer in aircraft control.

5. Modern computers have replaced the pilots.

6. Mechanical flight instruments simplify a pilot’s job.

7. For many companies it is cheaper to replace the old equipment in the aircraft than to buy new modern aircraft.