Read the passage and choose the best option.
The world's first computer was made in 1946 although computer-like machines were built in the nineteenth century. Computers were sold commercially for the first time... (1) .......the 1950s. Computers are now much... (2) .......and more powerful, and they can be bought much more cheaply.
Computers are... (3) ....... In many fields: in business, science and education. They can be used to forecast the weather, or to control .....(4)......which make cars. ..... (5) .....home computers have been sold recently. People know more about computers than they used to. Computers help us greatly in our work and they are playing a big part in our lives.
1. A. in
B. at
C. on
D. for
2. A. as small
B. smaller
C. smallest
D. more small
3. A. use
B. to use
C. using
D. used
4. A. cities
B. countries
C. robots
D. machines
5. A. Every
B. Many
C. Much
D. A little
II. Rewrite the sentences without changing meaning of the original ones.
1. We last went to Spain three years ago.
=> It is ______.
2. We arrived in Budapest two days ago. (FOR)
=> We ______ two days.
3. I have visited the Stone Forest once before. (SECOND)
=> This is the ______ the Stone Forest.
4. Dung is very fond of travelling. (KEEN)
=> Dung is ______.
5. Turn off all the lights and you will not pay more money.
=> If ______.
Answer (1)
"In" is used to denote a period of time when something happens.
B. smaller
The sentence should read: "Computers are now much smaller and more powerful, and they can be bought much more cheaply."
