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Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Being good at school subjects like languages and math is a sign of true intelligence

Think about a time you acted intelligently or wish you had.

Classify the statements into advantages and potential dangers of using technology.

1 Machines can’t interpret feelings, so 4 Workers are replaced by machines, which

interaction is more dehumanized. increases unemployment.

2 We are too dependent on computers and
technology, which is problematic if a machine
breaks or crashes.
3 Machines don’t make mistakes, people do.
5 People stop thinking about how to solve
problems because machines can do it for them.
6 Technology means more people have access
to education, health care, etc
Match the words on the left to the definitions.
1 a no-brainer A the person responsible for 2 Richard Branson was a ____________ who started a music
inventing something publishing company before he was 20.
2 whiz kid B it’s easy to do
3 the brains behind C to generate ideas from a 3 Not many people know it was a woman,
(something) group of people Josephine Cochrane, who was ______________ the
invention of the dishwasher.
4 the brainchild D a highly successful young
person
4 Fish oil is believed to increase a child’s ____________ and
5 it’s not rocket science E intelligence
ability to concentrate.
6 brainpower F so obvious you don’t need to
think about it 5 Don’t use your date of birth as a password – _________
7 to brainstorm G an original idea, concept or
to realize it’s important to create a safe one.
invention
Complete the sentences with one of the expressions 6 The boss asked us ________________ some ideas for new
from the list. marketing strategies.
1 The Internet was ____________ of British computer
expert Tim Berners-Lee. 7 Of course I want scientists to find a cure for
cancer – it’s ________________
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Answer Questions.

What task do you consider a no-brainer?

Do you know of any whiz kids now or from the past?

Do you have any ideas that you would consider your brainchild?

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Which animals do you think of as being intelligent?

What are the most and least intelligent decisions made by your country?

How should parents treat very intelligent children?

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1According to Dominic, what advantages will be gained by joining Mensa?

2 Why does Laura dislike the idea of Adam being in Mensa?

3 Who thinks Adam’s parents are bringing him up well?

Why?

4 What does Laura think is the best approach to raising children?

5 What are Dominic and Laura’s views on what is most important for a child’s future?

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1.F
2.D
3.A
4.G
5.B
6.E
7.C