UNIVERSIDAD UNIVER MILENIUM

PLANTEL HIDALGO

CONTADURIA Y FINANZAS

ACTIVIDAD 1

ANALISIS DE TEXTOS TÉCNICOS EN INGLES

ALUMNA: DANIELA GARDUÑO LARA

DOCENTE: ARTURO VENEGAS GUADARRAMA

Main Idea:
The main idea of this text is that technological distractions, particularly from smartphones and
other devices, have widespread negative consequences on mental, physical, and societal levels. It
explores the impact on productivity, safety (especially in the context of distracted driving), and the
deliberate design of technology to capture attention.

Cognates:
Cognates are words that look similar in two languages. Here are five cognates from the text:
1. Distractions
2. Technology
3. Productivity
4. Education
5. Automation

False Cognates are words that look similar in two languages but have different meanings. Here are
five false cognates from the text:

1. Actual (In English, it means real; in Spanish, "actual" means current or present)
2. Sensible (In English, it means reasonable; in Spanish, "sensible" means sensitive)
3. Eventually (In English, it means finally; in Spanish, "eventualmente" means possibly)
4. Fabric: In English, “fabric” means fabric or material. In Spanish, “fabrica” refers to a factory, not
the material itself.
5. Sympathy: In English, “sympathy” means compassion. In Spanish, “símpatía” refers to affinity or
liking towards something or someone, not necessarily compassion.

Modals and Their Functions:

1. May: Expresses possibility or permission.
2. Can: Indicates ability or possibility.
3. Must: Implies obligation or necessity.
4. Could: Suggests a possibility or a past ability.
5. Would: Expresses a polite request or a future possibility.

Context Clues:
1. Definition Context Clue: "Technological distractions grab your attention." The surrounding words
help define what "distractions" mean in the context of technology.
2. Example Context Clue: "For example, distracted driving has become a leading cause of motor
vehicle accidents." The phrase "for example" provides a clear illustration of the mentioned point.
3. Cause and Effect Context Clue: "Companies are not required to inform consumers about their
notification settings or to take steps to prevent dangerous distractions from occurring." The
sentence indicates a cause (lack of requirements) and the effect (dangerous distractions).