MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE

2015/2016

INFORMATICS, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

ASSIGNMENT 2 B1B2C1

The video was taken from: http://video-subtitle.tedcdn.com/talk/podcast/2011G/None/KevinSlavin_2011G-480p-en.mp4

Task 1.

Write down 10 unknown words from the video, and (1) find synonyms for each word, (2) explain the meaning, (3) underline the stressed syllable

Task 2.

Answer the questions:

1. Give three examples of how algorithms shape our world?

2. What is an ‘’ Algo trading’’?

3. What is a ‘’ story algorithm’’?

4. For what and by whom are ‘’story algorithms’ used?

5. Find a definition of ‘’fiber optic cable’’ and write it down.

6. Where are the ‘’fiber optic cables’’ used?

7. What is the relation of algorithms and the stock market according to the Kevin Slavin?

8. What the scientists are talking about that Kevin Slavin does not understand?

Task 3.

Explain for what ’fiber optic cables’’ are used with regard to the context from the video. Include a definition of it. This note should be an example of an extract from a presentation script.

Task 4.

Which information from the presentation is the most important for you? Explain in 3-4 sentences.

Task 5.

Watch video again and write three questions you would like to ask presenter after his performance.

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