Control work 9/2

Complete the stories

Has Modern Technology Affected Our Lives?

Modern technology has had a great ____ on our lives, both at home and at work.

Labour-saving ____  such as washing machines, dishwashers and microwave ovens have made our life much easier

This means that less time needs to be spent doing things like ___ and the cleaning 

Unfortunately, all the white goods that we buy need __ and it is very bad for our environment.

If we use a lot of electricity, we are using up the earth's …

Also when we throw away old fridges, microwaves, etc., it can have a very bad effect on ___ 

In the office computers, email, and photocopiers have revolutionized the way we work. People in different parts of the world can ____ with each other instantly, and business can be done much more quickly. 

The business world is constantly changing. The end result is that workers have to ____ jobs much more often 

The London Eye

London ____ the year 2000 with major new structure - one of the world's largest observation wheels, The London Eye.

It stands 135 metres high and ____ of steel and glass.

It ___ opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament on the south bank of the river Thames.

1500 people an hour ____ in glass capsules on the wheel at any one time.

One complete revolution takes 30 minutes and a 25-mile view over the London area ____ by the passengers.

The design of the wheel ___ by a husband and a wife, team of archetects, David Marks and Julia Barfield.

They ____ to build a bridge based on similar structural principles to cross the Grand Canyon

The bridge ____ but Markes and Barfield moved on to design a wheel.

So, the American dream ____ a British reality.

The sections of the wheel ____ in various parts of Europe.

Then they ____ into London by barge.

Nowadays over 3mln. Londoners and tourists _____the London Eye every year to ride and take pictures.