Unit 3 Technology 2 Word builder A sophisticated

Unit 3 Technology

2 Word builder - A • sophisticated (adj): complicated and advanced in design • reliable (adj): always works well; dependable • practical (adj): able to do lots of different things; realistic 2

• versatile (adj): useful and suitable, not just fashionable • fashionable (adj): popular at a particular time • affordable (adj): cheap enough for most people to buy 3

1 Word builder 2 A 2. b 3. e 4. c 5. f 6. a 4

2 Word builder - B • break down (vp): stop working 5

1 Word builder 2 B 1. affordable 2. reliable 3. practical 4. fashionable 5. versatile 6. sophisticated 6

1 Reading and speaking – 3 A (Answers) 1. Because they weighed a lot 2. 1983 3. They were unreliable and expensive. 4. They are cheaper, more versatile and have more features. 7

5. Automatic dialers, one-touch dialing, texting and voicemail 6. They have extra functions – Internet and e-mail connections, video and photography features. Some have GPS receivers. 8

Cultural note Most people in the U. S. now have cell phones, and one of the most popular ways of communicating is by text messaging, also known as SMS ( Short Message Service). 9

• More than 25 billion text messages were sent in the U. S. in 2004, although this compares with 176 billion sent in China in just the first ten months of 2004! 10

Text messages in English often omit some characters and use numbers. For example, 〝CUL 8 R〞translates as 〝See you later, 〞and 〝thx 4 being a gr 8 friends〞as 〝 thanks for being a great friend. 〞For a dictionary of text messaging terms, visit: http: //www. smseverywhere. com/dictionary. htm 11

3 Reading and speaking - B • weigh (v): have a heaviness of a stated amount, or measure the heaviness of an object • retrieve (v): find and bring back something • capability (n): [capabilities] the ability or power to do something 12

1 Listening and speaking – A • appliance (n): a device, machine or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house such as a cooker or washing machine 13

2 Word builder 1 B 1. He wants to heat up a cup of coffee. 2. He can’t get the sequence of buttons right. 3. Clear 14

4. He feels frustrated by it and thinks that it makes life impersonal. 5. She thinks it’s good and looking forward to having more technology in future. 15

2 Listening and speaking - 1 A (Audioscript) Grandfather: Why do these things never work? Granddaughter: The microwave? Oh, grandpa everyone knows how to … 16

Grandfather: You press ”clear” first, don’t you? I did that. Then I passed two-zero-you know, two minutes, for a cup of coffee. Then I pressed” start, ”but it didn’t start. Is it stupid or something? 17

Granddaughter: No… you…uh, to set the time you have to press the ”time” button first like this. Grandfather: So, it’s first ”clear, ” then “time, ” then the number of minutes and finally ”start, ” is that it? 18

Granddaughter: That’s right. Grandfather: Hmm. I could do it faster on the stove, couldn’t I ? Granddaughter: Maybe. But instead of “time” and the number of minutes, try pressing “Everage” and ”start. ” 19

Grandfather: Uh… so it’s “beverage, start…” Granddughter: “Clear”first… Grandfather: There you are! It hasn’t started, has it? It just won’t work for me, will it? 20

Granddaughter: You didn’t press〝Clear, 〞 did you? What? Oh, forget it, Mandy. I’m going to shop using these infernal machines. Grandfather: Well, the feature isn’t just a few〝infernal machines. 〞It’s 〝smart houses〞- everything electronically controlled and interconnected. I’m going 21 to live in a house like that.

Grandfather: Huh! The trouble with technology is that it makes life easier but more impersonal. People don’t talk to each other anymore. 22

1 Listening and speaking - C • impersonal (adj): not being friendly towards people or showing any interest in them 23

2 Listening and Speaking 1 C Possible answers: Advantages: can make life easier, can save time, can help you stay in touch, can be easy to use. 24

Disadvantages: impersonal, can be expensive, can break down or go wrong, may cause health problems, can soon go out of fashion or become obsolete. 25

2. 2 Question Tags • Question tags are mini questions at the end of statements to ask for confirmation. They mean something like: "Am I right? " or "Do you agree? " • The basic structure: 1. You don’t like me, do you? (negative->positive) 2. Peter has come home, hasn’t he? (positive >negative) 26

2. 2 Question tags Examples: He is intelligent, isn’t he? They won’t help, will they? Special cases: I am right, aren't I? You have to go, don't you? I have been answering, haven't I? Nothing came in the post, did it? Let's go, shall we? He'd better do it, hadn't he? 27

2. 2 Question tags • We can change the meaning of a tag question with the musical pitch of our voice. With rising intonation, it sounds like a real question. But if our intonation falls, it sounds more like a statement that doesn't require a real answer Rising (real question): You don't know where my wallet is, do you? Falling (not a real question): It is a beautiful view, isn’t it? 28

2. 2 Answers / Audioscript (p. 19) 1. New technology makes life easier , doesn’t it? 2. Modern technology really began in the nineteenth century, didn’t it? 29

3. Technology will develop faster and faster, won’t you? 4. You don’t use a computer much , do you? 5. Most people can’t afford the latest technology, can they? 30

6. You’re an electronic engineer , aren’t you? 7. You didn’t pass “clear, ” did you? 31

2 Grammar builder - 2 B 1. New technology makes life easier, doesn’t it? 2. Modern technology really began in the nineteenth century, didn’t it? 3. Technology will develop faster and faster, won’t it? 32

4. You don’t use a computer much, do you? 5. Most people can’t afford the latest technology, can they? 6. You’re an electronic engineer, aren’t you? 7. You didn’t press “clear, ” did you? 33

2 Speaking and reading - 3 B Display screen: to preview picture Preview button: press to preview pictures Mode button: to give you more options 34

2 Speaking and reading - 3 c First you…Then …When you have … For more… 35

1 Word builder - A • submit (v): give or offer something for a decision to be made by others 36

3 Word builder 1 A 2. 3. 4. 5. B D C A 37

3 Word builder - 1 B 1 2 3. 4. 5. Take a course Submit essays / assignment Pass a test ask a question Post a message 38

2 Reading and speaking – A • diploma (n): a document given by a college or university to show that you have passed a particular examination or completed a course 39

3 Reading and Speaking – 2 A ANSWERS Student A Course title: English as a Second Language Program Length of course: 6 months 40

Place of study: At home Times of study: 10 hours a week Course fees: $299 (before June 30) Qualification: Diploma 41

Student B Course title: General English Language Program Length of Course: 10 weeks Place of study: Fast Track Language School in New York, Los Angeles, London or Sydney 42

Times of study: Monday-Friday (morning, afternoon or evening ) Course fees: $999 Qualification: Certificate of achievement 43

3 Listening and speaking - 3 A 1 Learning for life 2 He’s head of Distance Learning. 3. Online courses 44

3 Listening and Speaking – 3 A (Audioscript) Part one Interviewer: You’re listening to WBC, and it’s our weekly look at education on our show, Learning for Life. Today Alan Martin, the Head of Distance Learning at Bedford College, is here to talk to us. Alan, thanks for coming. 45

Alan: It’s nice to be here. Interviewer: Alan, you’re going to talk about courses on the Internet, aren’t you? Alan: Yes, online courses are becoming increasingly popular with students. 46

3 Listening and Speaking – 3 B (Audioscript) Part Two Interviewer: What kind of courses can you take online? Alan: Well, you can take almost anything online: vocational course, languages, university degrees. Even courses on cooking or wine tasting. 47

Interviewer: What are some of the advantages of taking a course online? Alan: Well, it depends, but in general, online courses are cheaper than paying for more traditional courses, and they’re more convenient. Interviewer: In what way? 48

Alan: Well, you can study when you have time and combine this with other activities, like work. Also, you take a course at your own speed: fast or slow; it’s up to you. Interviewer: And how do these courses work? 49

Alan: Instruction is by e-mail, and the courses is on a web page and there’s an online classroom, too. Students also have access to online libraries, as well as academic and technology support. Interviewer: And are there any exams? 50

Alan: Unfortunately, yes! But you can take exams online or off-site. Interviewer: It sounds perfect. But are there any disadvantages? Alan: Well, yes. More people fail online courses than traditional classroom courses. 51

Interviewer: Why? Alan: First of all, you need a high level of self-motivation on any distance-learning course. Secondly, many people like to have personal contact with teacher and with other students. And for some courses there is also the problem of the practical side of the courses. 52

Interviewer: Can you give us an example? Alan: Sure. Imagine you were taking an online course in cooking or woodwork. Clearly the teachers are not there when the practical parts are being done, so this makes it quite difficult to measure or check the progress or success. 53

After all you might be great at theory, but not be able to cook or make something. Interviewer: Umm, I see what you mean. Okey. We have a short commercial break, but we’ll be back soon with some questions for Alan from our listeners. 54