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THIS UNIT INCLUDES:
Vocabulary
Communication technology
Pronunciation
Stress in words ending in -ese and -ee
Grammar
• Prepositions of place and time
• Possessive pronouns
Skills
• Reading about a way of communicating in the future
• Talking about the advantages and disadvantages of a way of communicating
• Listening to an announcement about a communication exhibition
• Writing a paragraph to describe a way of modern communication
Everyday English
Interrupting politely
👉GETTING STARTED
At the technology club
1 Listen and read. 🎧
Trang: Mark, we're having a video conference with Tech Savvy next Thursday, but...
Mark: Hold on. Is that the technology club at the Japanese school?
Trang: Exactly. But I'm a bit worried. I've never had a video conference call.
Mark: You're kidding! Who doesn't know how to make a video call? Alright, let's do a practice call now.
Trang: Hmm, what do I need to do first?
Mark: It's a piece of cake, Trang. Now, you sit in front of the computer. I'll connect with you via one of my tablets and ...
Trang: Sorry, but how can I adjust this webcam? It's focusing on my forehead.
Mark: Use this button to move it up or down, and this to zoom in or out.
Trang: Thanks. And can you see me clearly on your tablet?
Mark: Yes, of course. We have a high-speed Internet connection here.
Trang: I hope the conference goes smoothly.
Mark: I'm sure it will. We should hold more video conferences like this in the future.
Trang: That's exactly how I feel.
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2. Read the conversation again and circle the correct answer A, B, or C.
1. What are Trang and Mark doing?
A. Practising a video call.
B. Making a call with Tech Savvy.
C. Learning how to use a tablet.
2. What device does Trang need help with?
A. The tablet.
C. The webcam.
B. The computer.
3. Mark says that they should _____ in the future.
A. have more video conferences
B. do more practice calls
C. have a high-speed Internet connection
3. Match the words and phrases in the conversation with their pictures.
| 1. tablet | a.  |
| 2. webcam | b.  |
| 3. zoom in | c.  |
| 4. video conference | d.  |
| 5. Internet | e.  |
4. Circle the words/phrases which are CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words/phrases.
1. Our English exam was a piece of cake. I got full marks on it.
A. easy B. difficult
2. You're kidding! I can't believe Ms Mai and you are sisters.
A. serious B. joking
3. I can't read the text on the computer screen. Can you zoom in on it?
A. make it bigger
B. make it smaller
4. We need a high-speed Internet connection to make video calls.
A. fast B. slow
5. That's exactly how I feel. It's true that video conferences are very convenient.
A. I don't think so.
B. You are absolutely right.
5. QUIZ Work in groups. Complete the diagram of the history of communication technology with the words and phrases from the box.
| carrier pigeon telephone mobile phone social network |
5th century: (1) _____
19th century: (2) _____
1997: First (4) _____
15th century. Printed newspaper
1973: First (3) _____
