Arrange the sentences in their logical sequence.

But its current name the company took only in 1924.

It used a punch-card technology and electrical circuit to advance the mechanical counter.

These successful investments brought enormous profits for IBM.

The next machine to be introduced into the market was Model 650 initializing punch-card technology.

This invention became the foundation on which IBM was built.

The digital electromechanical computer Mark I was one of the first to be financed by IBM in 1943.

A new tabulating machine invented by Herman Hollerith was used for the US Census of 1890.

Later on, IBM made heavy investments in producing peripheral equipment, printers, terminals, key-punch machines and card sorters.

13. Say what you have learnt about the development of the computer industry. Begin your story with the phrases listed below.

After that...;

Now it is widely known that.;

The new computer caused the sensation because.;

In order to perform the new computer.

14. Fill in the gaps with prepositions to, with, into, on, from, off, over, at, of, for if necessary.

The developers conceived ... a new model ... machine.

The investors insisted ... development ... a new trend ... computers.

The customers bought ... the company new computers.

The company left their minicomputers ... sale.

The computer helped perform a set ... operations.

Software and peripherals are compatible ... almost all modern computers.

Several applicants argue ... the right to head the company.

The IBM Corporation capitalized ... producing peripheral equipment.

We didn't forget the names ... the scientists who have contributed ... R&D.

Several devices aim ... increasing the calculating speed.

We bought our computer ... one of the shops of our city.

The firm used the money to buy ... the cable television company.

15. Study using "make" or "do".

"Make" or "do"? In some contexts these two words have a similar meaning. However, there is a rule which says that "make" usually carries the idea of creation, construction.

Example: - Marry made this dress herself.

- This device was made by two students in one of the laboratories of the University.

- Second-year students will make experiments next year.

As for "do", it is usually associated with work, particular activity. Example: - Second-year students will do laboratory work.

- Have you done your homework?

- We don't do aerobics this year.

- He plans to do business.

However, there are many exceptions to these rules and specific uses of these verbs:

- to make a decision

- to make a mistake

- to make investments

- to make entry

- to make money

but:

- to do shopping

- to do subjects

- to do a favour

- to do without

b) Now cross out incorrect verbs:

1. My mother doesn't do/make housework.

2. Did he do/make many mistakes?

3. Every child must do/make his room.

4. Will you do/make a cup of coffee?

5. I will do/make all my best to help you.

6. I'd like to do/make you an offer.

7. Will you do/make me a favour and pass the bread.

8. My mother is going to do/make a cake for your birthday.

9. Now I can't do/make without my computer.

16. In the previous texts you have found sentences with the Possessive Case. We'd like you to recollect what you know about this rule and to transform the following sentences.