MODELO DE PARCIAL I:

1. Read the following description and do the activities below.

What Will Classrooms of the Future Look Like & How Will They Engage
Our Students By Professor Henry Craze …………/32 (4 each)

Do you wonder what classrooms …………………..1 like in the future? I do!

Technology………………2 and it becomes challenging to use its new tools for
teaching and learning. They have invaded the field of education, for example:
some classrooms ……………..3 interactive boards instead of blackboards and
tablets …………………….4 for children who are having difficulty academically. As
they…………………..5, fun, and interactive, they ………………6 really helpful.

When we ………………..7 kids, perhaps, we dreamed about having computers in

our classrooms for learning. In today’s digitalized world, some emerging
technologies are going to take education to an unbelievable level.
…………………….8, we mustn’t forget something: educating is the most important
thing not only having fun.

1. will be - are going to be - are

2. rapidly is changing - is rapidly changing – changes rapidly

3. are now having - now have – have now

4. is used – were used - are used

5. is engaging - are engaging - engage

6. must be - might be - can be

7. were – was – will be

8. but - However - although

b) Complete this interview between two recent graduates USE

DIFFERENT MAIN VERBS – DO NOT REPEAT THEM …../36 pts

Justin:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Pam: Well, for me, being and independent thinker is my greatest strength

Justin:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Pam: Yes. Playing in a team is also one of my strengths. I can do it perfectly

well.

Justin:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Pam : Of course I do. I’m not perfect, hahaha. I have so many ideas that it
can sometimes be considered a weakness.
Justin:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………when
you were in high school?

Pam: No, I didn’t. I don’t have any work experience .

Justin:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………?

Pam: I’m going to take a master degree in teaching.

c) In four clauses/sentences give your opinion about ONE of these

issues. Use connectors, specific vocabulary and the proper
tenses. (8 each: 32)

1. What do you think the future of higher education will be? Will it be better or
worse? Why?

2. What’s the job of your dream?

3. What are you like? Do you have any special skills?

For example:

1. I think higher education will be totally different in the future if

technological devices are used. Teachers will be replaced by computers.
What’s more, classrooms will disappear and students will use interactive
boards and other technologies to study. In my opinion, it will be neither
better nor worse, just different.

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