Unit 1: Connected by Technology Quiz

These Units cover topics that are generally related to technology's impact on modern life.

These Units explore topics related to careers, sustainability, home life, and sports.

These Units cover topics related to humor, food, animals, and ethical dilemmas.

This section provides additional activities and practice exercises related to the previously covered units.

This section likely includes updated information or news related to the topics covered in the units.

A section of text describing how the course is organized and what topics are covered.

Activities that involve talking about the Olympics and sports.

Activities that involve talking about sports and athletes.

Activities that involve encouraging someone or expressing confidence in their abilities.

Activities that involve explaining the steps involved in a process or game.

A word formed by adding -ing to a verb, used as the subject of a sentence.

The highest degree of comparison, used to describe something that is the most (e.g., the biggest, the fastest).

Two forms of the present perfect tense, used to describe completed actions in the past.

A statement that expresses a possibility or condition and its outcome.

Used to express a condition that is contrary to fact or a situation that is imagined or hypothetical.

A statement where the condition is implied but not explicitly stated.

Used to describe unreal situations or imaginary scenarios.

Used to talk about actions or events that will be in progress at a specific future time.

Used to talk about actions or events that will be completed by a specific point in the future.

Expressions that specify a point in the future.

Used to describe past habits or states that no longer exist.

Describes a state of being accustomed to or comfortable with something.

Expresses an intention or plan that was made in the past but did not happen.

A state of being lost or disoriented, often experienced by people who have retired and no longer have a regular routine.

A situation where countries need to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, often leading to a delay in implementing green policies.

Actions taken to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment.

The process of gathering information, organizing it chronologically, and identifying important events.

A collection of books and research documents on a specific subject.

Shortened forms of words or phrases used in texting, often made up of the first letters of each word.

A way of communicating informally and directly, often using slang or everyday language.

To understand something completely.

A way to communicate by sending short written messages using a mobile phone or computer.

Used to describe completed actions in the past, focusing on the process or duration of the action.

Used to describe completed actions in the past, focusing on the completed action itself.

In phrases like "thirteen" and "fourteen", emphasize the first syllable. In most other cases, emphasize the final syllable in "teen" words. However, when these words are used to express quantity, time, or money, emphasize the second syllable. For example, "thirTEEN" as in "thirteen apples", but "thirTEEN" as in "thirteen dollars".

Words like "cyber", "networking", and "virtual" relate to computers, while words like "extraordinary" and "unique" are synonyms for 'special'. Words like "asthma" and "paramedics" are related to health.

Acronyms are abbreviations formed from the first letters of words. For example, "lol" stands for "laugh out loud".

Asking for clarification involves using phrases like "I don't understand", "Can you explain it?", or "What does that mean?" to request an explanation from someone.

Confirming means to check if you understood something correctly. You can use phrases like "So you're saying…", "Does that make sense?", or "I get it." to confirm understanding.

When using a cell phone, it's important to understand your plan's minutes and cost per additional minute. This helps you manage your phone bill effectively.

Asking for clarification and confirming understanding are valuable skills for effective communication. They ensure you understand information correctly and avoid misunderstandings.

When talking about specific numbers, such as "thirteen dollars", "fourteen minutes", or "twenty apples", it's important to stress the second syllable in "teen" words. This helps others understand the intended meaning.