Handout -Individual work; debrief at 2:50 pm
Activity 1. Here are some words from Reading 2, Unit 3 (Textbook Page 66). Read the sentences. Then match
each bold word with its definition below.
1. Libraries are using digital technology. Many library books are now available as e-books, which people can
download onto their computers. ____________________
2. Although some parents are in favor of tablets in the classroom, other parents complain that children already
spend too much time on screens. ____________________
3. People can find reliable information on websites from professional organizations, but personal websites are
less trustworthy. ____________________
4. It is a good idea for parents to monitor how much time their children spend online because they can easily
lose track of time. ___________________
5. When my teacher sends me feedback on my essay, I read his comments and try to make changes to improve
it. ___________________
6. Most smartphones have screens that adapt to light. When it is dark outside, the screen changes so it is less
bright. ___________________
7. Apps have revolutionized early childhood education. Babies used to learn colors and shapes from books, but
now many learn them from apps.
8. The Internet has helped to grow a global community of users who communicate and work together from all
parts of the world. ___________________
9. There are many computer games online that let students review math in fun and interactive ways.
___________________
10. In college, Sultan discovered that he liked art and engineering, so he decided to get a degree in
architecture. ___________________
a) (v.) to adjust or change because the situation or environment you are in has changedadapt
b) (adj.) dependable; trustworthyreliable (rely on)
c) (adj.) Involving active participation or communication between people or between a user and a system
or deviceinteractive
d) (v.) to find or learn something new or unexpecteddiscover
e) (adj.) using an electronic system to record or store information—digital
f) (v.) to bring about a significant change in something, often in a way that has a major impact or
transforms how it functions or is perceived.-->revolutionize
g) (prepositional phrase.) supporting and agreeing with something or somebody—in favor of
h) (n.) information about something that you have done or made which tells you how good or successful it
isfeedback
i) (adj.) covering or affecting the whole worldglobal globe
j) (v.) to check, record, or watch something regularly for a period of timemonitor
Activity 2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words from the word bank. (Adapted from
iQ Practice Unit 3 Activity 3)
limitation benefit manufacturer obey sense respond obstacle occur
"Smart" homes may not be as common as smartphones, but around the world, designers and engineers have
been working on adding high-tech features to houses. These features include temperature controls and
security systems that_________ to a command sent from a phone, and voice-activated systems that_________
when you tell them to turn off the lights. Some smart homes will call you (or the police or the fire department)
if a problem________while you are away. And_________are building refrigerators and ovens that you can
check on and control from your phone. These systems are very complex, so one major_________ to the
success of smart homes is that controlling them can be confusing.
An important_________ of the smart home, besides convenience to the owner, is that it can be very energy-
efficient. Lights, heat and air conditioning turn on only when needed. But one _________to the "intelligence"
of the home is that different people have different levels of comfort. One person might feel cold while another
is hot, or other factors might affect how cold or hot an individual feels. Homes will truly be intelligent when
they are smart enough to _________ how people feel without receiving a command.
