Unit 5. Technology and you

UNIT 5
SPEAKING
Task 1
Work in pairs
Ask and answer questions about the uses of modern inventions.
Example:
A.
Can you tell me what a cell phone is used for?
B.
Well, it is used to talk to people when you are away from home.
Now, make similar conversations
Can you tell me what a radio is used for?
Well, it is used to listen to the news or to learn foreign language.
Can you tell me what a TV is used for?
Well, it is used to watch the news, the performances or football matches…
cell phone
radio
television
A.
Can you tell me what a fax machine is used for?
B.
Well, it is used to send or receive letter (picture) quickly
fax machine
Air-conditioner
Can you tell me what a electric cooker is used for?
Well, it is used to cook rice or to keep warm.
cooker
Can you tell me what an air-conditioner is used for?
Well, it is used to keep air cool (warm) when it hot (cold).
Task 2
Work in pairs
Use the words in the box to complete the sentences below:
Information technology is very useful to our lives. It allows us to:
1. __________ very large amounts of information.
2. _________ information quickly.
3. _________ information as soon as we receive it.
store
transmit
process
With the development of information technology we can now:
4. ________ messages from one computer to another.
5. ________ long distance meetings in which the participants can see each other on a screen.
send
hold
With the development of information technology we can now:
6. _______ use of central stores of information.
7. _______ TV programmes to other countries.
make
send
8. _______ TV programmes from other countries
With the development of information technology we can now:
9. _______ houses, bridges, gardens and buildings.
receive
design
Task 3
Look at the ideas in Task 2, and then rank them in order of importance. Give reason(s).
Task 4
Work in groups
Talk about the uses of information technology. Use the information above.