Living in the new millennium is very exciting as electronics is going to change our home the way it has already

done
for the office and the factory. We now have devices like highly sophisticated television sets and recording equipment,
fax machines, laptops and digital cameras.

First and foremost, home electronics will alter the way we entertain ourselves at home. Some homes have large
screen televisions. Soon, we may also have three-dimensional images that can fill a wall screen.

Home electronics will not be restricted to entertainment only. We now do not even have to leave our home to carry
out much of our daily business. For example, by pressing a button, we may be able to shop for something that we
like, select and place an order. Then, the amount will be deducted automatically from our bank account.

In addition, future homes will also be fixed with computerized electronic devices. All the entertainment equipment,
electrical appliances, communication equipment and security will be controlled by a box no bigger than a palm top.

Besides that, households will also be able to delve into a wealth of information through the computer. Never before
have they been exposed to such information technology. A housewife is now able to check up on any medical
information as well as communicate with anyone in the world on anything. Students are able to do their research,
study or get a tutor without leaving the comforts of their homes.

In conclusion, home electronics will be advancing at a faster pace as people begin to earn more and have more time
as the average work week is shorter. Furthermore, as more and more women are joining the workforce, more
electronic devices are needed to help run the home.

1.
a. What makes life very exciting in the new millennium?
Electronics makes life very exciting in the new millennium.

b. Give an example of how entertainment will be different at home.

We may have three-dimensional images that can fill a wall screen.

2. How will electronics influence the way we shop?

3. Give two advantages of information technology for homes.

a. Homes are able to access to a wealth of information.

b. Students are able to do research or study online.

c. People can carry out their daily business without leaving home.

4.
a. In paragraph 5, it is said ‘Never before have they been exposed to such information technology’.
Who or what does ‘they’ refer to?
‘They’ refers to households.

b. Find a word in the given paragraph to replace the word below: progressing (paragraph 6) advancing

5. ‘Furthermore, as more and more women are joining the workforce…’m What does this tell us about the
demand for home electronics?
The demand will increase as more will be needed to help run the home.
London- Cycber Attackers threaten hospitals that the management will lose access to patients’ records and other files if
money is not paid to the hackers. A spoke person of SSS Digital that oversees hospital cybersecurity in the country,
said that the virus Wanna Decryptor, a variant of malware is being used by attackers. It will hold affected computers as
hostage while the attackers demand a ransom. At least 10 hospitals have been affected by the attack and patients have
to be turned away when the system is taken offline.

Cyber-attacks have resulted in

A hackers being arrested by the authority

B disrupting the daily management of hospitals
C the failure of the computer virus

Dear Editor,
Technology helps us to become more efficient thus we can save time and energy. People of different races and
from various cultural backgrounds can communicate with each other via the internet. There are also other benefits but
definitely the use of smart phones has brought in some negative impacts.
Nowadays, we see young and old people glued to the screens of their phones most of the times. Everyone in
the society should realize that addiction to smart phones can affect the social relationship among families and friends.
WORRIED
PARENT

What was the writer concerned about?

A The negative impact of technology

B People use the internet to communicate all the time
C The harmful effects in the use of smart phones

Buying a new PC, laptop or tablet? Choosing what to buy is confusing and a lot harder than it should be. Every major
brand has multiple product lines with overlapping prices and features. Each is described using jargons that many of us
do not understand. What should be important is having a handy buying guide that will give you the basic background
information and to read reviews of the models you are interested in. Be wise and think carefully to enable you to make
a smart purchase.

Based on the given text, when buying a computer, it is necessary to

A buy one which is of a good brand.

B find out the meanings of all computer jargons.
C know some basic knowledge and others’ opinion.

Smart Staff
Smart Staff is a great camera that works with Seera’s app and web interface. The camera starts recording
automatically when it senses any movement. It is also equipped with an intelligent alarm monitoring, which will send
you an alert if it hears security alarms or detect smoke. Easily set up, it can be useful to monitor the movement of
people around the house.

The advertisement tells us that

A people should buy this camera.

B it can be used as a safety gadget
C Smart Staff is working on its own
Money-Minder is a free app that will help people to prepare their monthly budget and save money through a variety
of methods. Users need to link their bank and card accounts to the app, and Money-Minder will analyse their
spending habits. Besides creating a budget, it can also track their spending. For those who want to set a saving goal,
Money-Minder can set an amount into the linked bank account periodically to deposit the money as savings.

What is the advantage of using the Money-Minder?

A You learn how o spend more money.

B It assists in managing your personal finance.
C You can link it to your bank account.

Internet Savvy

There is a wealth of knowledge available if anyone is (0B) willing to tap into the world of Internet. You can
find almost anything you want; from how to do something, to books that you can (1B) read for free. You can also
watch various videos on places around the world, exercises, motivational talks and entertainment programmes,
among others.

In addition, having the Internet is very (2C) convenient because you can carry out tasks without leaving the
house. You can shop and pay your bills. If you want to travel, you can buy plane tickets to any city and book hotels of
your choice. If you choose not to have a (3B) permanent job, you can work from home. Work can be done from the
comfort of your home whilst taking care of your children! By using emails, you can send letters and documents that
can (4A) reach their destinations within seconds.

Cooking should be fun if you are adventurous in trying new recipes (5A) from all parts of the world. Famous
chefs and housewives share ways of preparing various food which you can follow (6C) easily. There are also steps in
making handicrafts which can be worth (7C) trying for a hobby or to earn extra income. (8D) Furthermore, you will
find plenty of ideas if you wish to redecorate your house or to do landscaping for the house. You can also learn a new
language or just indulge in a relaxing game. It is no wonder you can just sit in front of the computer for hours!

Despite the great benefits, it is (9B) wise to have a little control over the amount of time that you spend on
the Internet. Instead, try to spend more time on activities such as (10D) going out for walks or meeting friends to
increase contact time with the real world.

(1) A ready B willing C wanting D preparing

(2) A buy B read C watch D write
(3) A good B exciting C convenient D interested
(4) A Well-paid B permanent C lasting D fixed
(5) A reach B arrive C receive D come
(6) A from B for C at D by
(7) A nicely B correctly C easily D strictly
(8) A Seeking B watching C trying D tried
(9) A Despite B Although C Yet D Furthermore
(10)A clever B wise C great D logical
(11)A taking up B discussing in C coming into D going out

Understanding the Advantages of 5G

What is 5G exactly? 1 A It is the next generation of mobile internet connection. It offers much faster data
download-and-upload speeds. Compared to 4G, 5G networks feature network improvements that will have far-
reaching impacts on how people live, work, and play all over the world.

Each wireless network generation has reflected a significant increase in speed. The benefits of 5G- the fifth
generation of cellular network technology- will push far beyond 4G LTE. 5G has the predicted speeds up to 10 Gbps,
which amounts to a hundredfold increase if compared to the speeds of 4G. 2 E In real life, the speed enhancements
of 5G will mean exciting possibilities for consumers. For example, with 4G, we need at least 10 minutes to
download a high-resolution movie at optimum speeds. However, we can download the same movie at peak
download speeds in just six seconds with 5G.

3 H Latency measures how long a signal takes to go from its receiver, and then back again. In other words,
latency is the time needed for a device to react to the order given by a user. One of the goals for each wireless
generation has been to reduce latency. New 5G networks will have even lower latency than 4G LTE, with the round-
trip transmission of data taking less than five milliseconds. The short latency of 5G can be applied in a wide range of
fields. 4 C For example, in the field of medicine, a surgeon living in one country can perform a “tele-surgery” on
a patient living in another country by operating a surgical device remotely.

5G latency makes many previously unthinkable innovations possible and one of them is internet of Things (IoT). 5 G
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the network of physical things, such as machines, animals, people and
computers, that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies. These physical objects can connect
and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet. For example IoT enables a manufacturer to
improve its manufacturing efficiency. With IoT, the machines in factories can be connected, monitored and analysed
so that they can perform at their optimum levels.

In conclusion, 5G will usher in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and change the economy. Due to the speeds and
capacity that 5G network promises to bring, it has the potential to be an indispensable technology. It is estimated
that by 2035, 5G will enable $12.3 trillion of global economic output and support 22 million job worldwide. 6 B
Therefore, it is essential for us to understand and embrace the technology.

A It is the next generation of mobile internet connection. E In real life, the speed enhancements of 5G will
mean exciting possibilities for consumers.
B Therefore, it is essential for us to understand and F 5G will enable billions of new connections with
embrace the technology. speed and security.
C For example, in the field of medicine, a surgeon living in G The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the
one country can perform a “tele-surgery” on a patient network of physical things, such as machines,
living in another country by operating a surgical device animals, people and computers, that are
remotely. embedded with sensors, software, and other
technologies.
D The United States, China, and South Korea are expected H Latency measures how long a signal takes to go
to be among the first to install full 5G networks. from its receiver, and then back again.
Your class has been discussing about the importance of social networking sites. You have to write an essay about your
opinion on this subject.
In your essay, you should write about:
 The definition of social networking sites
 The advantages of having social networking sites
 Their disadvantages.

Write your answers using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.