Unit 7 - Lesson 3
3/1/2024 9:30:00 PM
This is an act of entering your name so that you are able to start using a computer system. What is it?
- Login
- Setup
- Walkout
This is a long talk on a particular subject. A professor gives it to a group of students in a university. What is it?
- A contest
- A quiz
- A lecture
This is a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that are connected to each other and operate together. What is it?
- a network
- a product
- a tool
This is the set of programs that tells a computer how to do a particular job. What is it?
- hardware
- software
- cookware
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He dreamt of exploring the world and experiencing different cultures.
- space
- globe
- jungle
- cave
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The police arrived at the scene of the accident immediately after receiving the call.
- currently
- carelessly
- instantly
- curiously
Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
What was Siri a part of when it was introduced?
- iPhone 3
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone XS
When was Alexa introduced?
- In 2004
- In 2012
- In 2014
How do Siri and Alexa understand and respond to our commands?
- By sending our voice recordings to a powerful computer
- By using pre-recorded responses stored in the device
- By sending our voice recordings to a satellite
Siri and Alexa can do all the tasks except _____.
- control smart home devices
- compose music
- tell the weather
Complete the text, using the words given.
A small but important invention has been in our daily lives: the ballpoint pen. Imagine, before this invention, people had to use ink and quill, which was messy and not easy to use at all. But then, the ballpoint pen came along, and it changed everything!
The ballpoint pen is , which means you can take it anywhere with you. It fits perfectly in your pocket or bag, so you're always ready to write down important notes or your brilliant ideas. There's no need for a bottle of ink or a cable to it to anything, which makes it super convenient.
One of the coolest things about the ballpoint pen is its design. It has a tiny ball at the tip that rolls as you write, evenly spreading the on the paper. This means you can write smoothly without any interruptions. Plus, it doesn't smudge like the old ink pens, keeping your work neat and tidy.
Whether you're jotting down notes during a , writing a letter to a friend across the , or just doodling, the ballpoint pen is your reliable tool. It might seem simple, but it's a powerful example of how a small invention can make a big in our daily lives.
Write 'such as' or 'for example' to complete the sentences.
1. Many revolutionary inventions, the telephone and the lightbulb, have greatly impacted society.
2. Some inventions, , the Internet and GPS technology, have changed the way we communicate and navigate.
3. There are some ways to save energy at home. , you could invest in smart thermostats to adjust temperatures according to your schedule.
4. The new smartphone includes advanced features facial recognition and gesture control.
Write an essay (120 - 150 words) about an invention that helps improve your life.