Theme 7 / Technology and Communication

Reading passage 1: Gamers: Image and Reality Vocabulary Preview 1. d 2. e 3. b 4. f 5. a 6. c Reading Comprehension A. True or False 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F B. Multiple Choice 1. c 2. d 3. d C. Short Answer - Sample Answers 1. Because they might believe they are the characters in the game and that violence or destruction of property is ok, either real or through computer hacking. 2. The main reason they play computer games is that they do not know how to communicate with other people. Summary 1. sophisticated 2. image 3. activity 4. antisocial 5. recognize 6. violence Vocabulary Extension 1. weird 2. select 3. juvenile 4. points 5. ammunition 6. bias Reading passage 2:

Theme 7 / Technology and Communication

Reading passage 3: Using the Body for Identification Vocabulary Preview 1. f 2. d 3. a 4. e 5. b 6. c Reading Comprehension A. True or False 1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T B. Multiple Choice 1. b 2. a 3. d C. Short Answer - Sample Answers 1. [Example] Unlike a personal identification number, which is used to access bank accounts, biometric identifiers cannot be stolen and then used by a thief. 2. [Example] Biometric identification has two potential uses.identification and identity verification. Summary A, D, F Vocabulary Extension 1. fake ID 2. chip 3. impersonate 4. holograph 5. terrorism 6. counterfeit Reading passage 4: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. How real can you get? The problems of simulated flying. Some practical applications. The long-term effects. Loosing touch with reality?