Significant evident prevail abundant

The (1) … of the computer as an invention cannot be overestimated. It has changed the way millions of people around the world live every day. For example, in the United States, the credit card has become the most (2) … way to purchase many goods and services, from meals in restaurants to clothing and automatic dishwashers. This reliance on credit would be impossible without the computers used to keep track of the customers’ accounts. The growing use of computers for international business and government communications also provides (3) … of the importance of the computer in today’s world. Finally, the seeming (4) … of computers in the schools and in many homes as more and more people rush to obtain access to this “wonder machine” attests to the fact that the computer will continue to be an important part of life in the future as well.

Ex. 4. Complete each sentence 1 to 10 with one of the phrases a to j. Do not use a phrase more than once.

1. This chair wobbles a lot. a. Only the battery needs replacing.

2. I’m not surprised your television picture is so b. It’s broken down.

bad.

3. There is nothing wrong with the TV remote c. It needs charging.

control.

4. Don’t use that old screw. d. It won’t fit.

5. The car won’t start because the battery is flat. e. The leg needs fixing.

6. I’ve got to ring the garage about the car. f. It’s rusty.

7. This pipe is going to leak a lot. g. It needs regular servicing.

8. Take the car to the garage every six months. h. The aerial needs adjusting.

9. I’d like to change the calculator I bought here i. It’s faulty.

yesterday.

10. This bolt is too small for this nut. j. It’s coming loose.