6 DVD EXTRA

ADVANCED UNIT 6 3A Answer the questions in pairs.

1A Answer the questions below. Make notes. 1 What tech trend began this year, according to the
presenter?
1 What was the last item of technology you bought?
2 What two examples of the interconnected world
Why did you buy it?
does Ingrid give?
                     
3 Does Olivia think drones will be delivering
                     
shopping in the future?
2 What is your favourite item of technology? What
4 What are the concerns about there being lots of
do you use it for? Could you manage without it?
drones in the skies?
Why/Why not?
5 What fact about the way we store data makes it
                     
easier for hackers to obtain our information?
                     
6 What personal information does the presenter say
3 If you could afford to buy any item of technology millions have already shared?
at all, what would you buy?
                      B Watch the DVD again to check.
                     
4 Do you think people are too dependent on 4 Complete the sentences with a word from box A and
technology? Why/Why not? a word from box B.
                      A
                     
biometric driverless iris on raised
5 What items of technology will be available in standalone trending whipped
future?
                      B
                      car concerns data device move
scan topic up
B Work in pairs and compare your answers.
1 The company is expected to announce it’s first
2 Watch the DVD about tech trends. What do the tomorrow, allowing
underlined pronouns refer to? you to drive anywhere just by touching a button.
1 They still just feel like an addition to a phone. 2 You need to complete an
of your eye to open the door.
2 They allow you to control the heating in your 3 The new watch is a
home from afar. so it doesn’t need to be connected to your phone.
3 They could possibly deliver your parcels. 4 Many think the government
support with tax breaks before
4 They have conveniently gained a lot of publicity the election.
just before Christmas. 5 Most passports nowadays also store your
5 It was a major concern in 2014. as well as your
6 It isn’t just about you, it almost defines you. signature and photo.
6 The singer’s new haircut has become a
7 It’s a trend that looks certain to live on over the on social
next twelve months. networks today.
8 They take a selfie together. 7 This mobile bank app is great. I like being able to
do my banking the .
8 The rise of apps aimed at children has
about internet safety.

5A Find out as much as you can about the tech trends

below. Make notes.
• wireless charging • the internet of things
• flexible screens • context-rich systems

B Work in groups. Ask and answer questions about

the tech trends you found out about in Exercise 5A.
Which do you think is the most interesting?

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