ENGLISH EXAM MODULE 5

Unit 2

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1. Reading Comprehension. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. Read the passage. Then answer the questions about
it.
2. Second Conditional. Choose the correct options.

3.Second Conditional. Complete the people’s thoughts.

4. Read the complaints in A, Match them with a response in B. Which of the items in the box
do they refer to?

- A leather jacket - e-mail - boots - ordering by phone

- -a bookcase - a TV program - a package -a test
5. Phrasal Verbs. These phrasal verbs are very common to describe the type of actions that
we do every day. Choose the correct form of a phrasal verb from the box to replace the
words in italics in the sentences below.

6. These common phrasal verbs are connected with travelling and transport. Complete the
text with the phrasal verbs below. Put them in the correct tense.
7. Reading Activity

The Digital Divide

The term digital divide refers to the gap between those who have ready access to
computers and the Internet, and those who do not. More precisely, it is an economic and
social inequality with regard to access to, use of, or impact of information and
communication technologies (ICT). This definition includes the skills to make use of ICT as an
important element. Research shows that the digital divide is more than just an access issue
and cannot be alleviated merely by providing the necessary equipment. More than just
accessibility, individuals need to know how to make use of the information and
communication tools once they exist within a community.

The digital divide may exist within the same country or between differing countries or
regions of the world. In fact, within many countries including the industrialized ones, there
are inequalities between individuals, households, businesses, or geographic areas, usually at
different socioeconomic levels. For instance, the marginalized members of society, like the
poor, rural, elderly, and handicapped portion of the population do not have access to
computers or the internet. However, the wealthy, middle-class population and those living in
urban areas are luckier to be digitally active members of society.

At the global level, the digital divide may refer to the divide between differing countries or
regions of the world. This divide is also called global digital divide and it exists mainly
between developing and developed countries on an international scale. In fact, developing
countries are missing a historic opportunity to take a quantum leap forward to develop their
own productive and creative capacities, and become integrated into the global virtual
economy. It is believed that less developed nations could gain quick access to economic
growth if the information infrastructure were to be developed and well used. By improving
the latest technologies, certain countries and industries are able to gain a competitive
advantage.

Finally, it is thought provoking to see that interaction between human and computers has
greatly increased as we enter the twenty-first century. Digital literacy has become of
paramount importance for people who want to to be part of the global society and
economy.
Comprehension:

1. So as to decrease the digital divide, it is sufficient to equip marginalized individuals

and developing countries with computers and access to the Internet.
a.  True
b.  False
2. The terms "digital divide" and "global digital divide" can be used interchangeably.
a.  True.
b.  False.
3. The phrase "quantum leap" means:
a.  a very big change or improvement
b.  a jump

8. WRITING ACTIVITY

Write an opinion about the Digital Divide in Colombia and how should it be solved.

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9. LISTENING ACTIVITY

A. In today's world, is a smartphone a necessity for people of all ages, or is it just a luxury
item? Why or why not?

Idioms

"phone someone" = call someone

"Why don't you phone him and see if he's coming to the party? "
"call it day" = finish work and leave your workplace
"Let's call it a day. We can finish this project tomorrow ."

B. Listen to the recording ( LINK : https://www.esl-lab.com/intermediate/smart-phones/)

and answer the questions.

B1. The young man needs a new phone because _______________

a. his parents took his last one

b. his phone is an older model

c. someone stole his last one

B2. How many phones does the young man already have?

a. four

b. three

c. two

B3. According to the conversation, what are the young man’s parents like?

a. generous

b. friendly

c. kind
 B4. What do his parents want their son to do to get a phone

a. ask his brother if he can use an old phone

b. find a job and work to earn money

c. take out money from his bank account.

B5. What is the BEST word to describe the young man’s personality?

a. talkative

b. self-centered

c. mean

10. SPEAKING ACTIVITY

A. Read the following Article and create a New Vocabulary List with every new word you
learn.

B. Check how do you pronounce every word of the New Vocabulary List and then record a
video reading them correctly. You can help yourself with the following online dictionaries.

https://www.wordreference.com/ https://www.linguee.es/
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/

MICROSOFT COULD BUY TikTok next month

The on-off talks between Microsoft and the parent company of TikTok are back on again.
Microsoft has been interested in buying part of TikTok for many months. The tech giant has
been in talks with the parent company ByteDance Ltd. Discussions between the two
companies came to a halt last week when US President Donald Trump suggested that he
might ban TikTok from the USA. He was worried that the personal details of over 100 million
Americans could get into the wrong hands. President Trump changed his mind at the
weekend after the CEO of Microsoft phoned him. Microsoft said it "would ensure that all
private data of TikTok's American users is transferred to and remains in the United States."