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The document discusses the history and development of calculators. It states that the first solid electronic calculator was created in the 1960s, building on tools like the abacus from 2000 BC and the mechanical calculator from the 17th century. Electronic calculators were developed parallel to analog computers. There are also specialized calculators for specific uses, such as scientific calculators for trigonometric and statistical calculations, and graphing calculators can plot functions.

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The document discusses the history and development of calculators. It states that the first solid electronic calculator was created in the 1960s, building on tools like the abacus from 2000 BC and the mechanical calculator from the 17th century. Electronic calculators were developed parallel to analog computers. There are also specialized calculators for specific uses, such as scientific calculators for trigonometric and statistical calculations, and graphing calculators can plot functions.

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1. Choose the correct answer!

An electronic calculator is a small, portable electronic device used to perform both


arithmetic operations and complex mathematical operations.
The first solid electronic calculator was created in the 1960 s, building on the
extensive history of tools such as the abacus (developed around 2000 BC), and the
mechanical calculator (developed in the 17th century AD). It was developed in
parallel with the analog computers of the day.
In addition to general purpose of calculators, there are those designed for specific
markets, for example, there are scientific calculators which include trigonometric
and statistical calculations. Some calculators even have the ability to do computer
algebra. Graphing calculators can be used to graph functions defined on the real
line, or higher dimensional Euclidean space.
According to the text, what is the usage of calculator?

1. A. To count numbers
B. To play music
C. To write numbers
D. To make notes about numbers
E. to check time

2. When does the mechanical calculator developed


A. 17th Century
B. 1960
C. 2000 BC
D. 2007
E. 1986

3. What is the meaning of “extensive” in the second paragraph?

A. big
B. outer
C. loyal
D. capacious
E. inside

4. It was developed in parallel with the analog computers of the day. The
underlined word refers to ...

A. the electronic device


B. the solid electronic calculator
C. the mechanical calculator
D. the portable electronic
E. the extensive history
5. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. Electronic calculators are vary


B. Calculators are designed for specific markets
C. There are many kinds of calculators based on the purpose
D. There is computer algebra
E. Scientific calculators are trigonometric and statistic

II. FIND THE DIFFICULT WORD FROM THE TEXT, THEN WRITE THE MEANING
OF THE DIFFICULT WORD!
FOR EXAMPLE:
KIND : JENIS

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