Introduction
Technology improving lives: Answer these questions
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What technology have you used today?
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What did people do before they had this technology?
Task
You are going to listen and watch a video called Technology's Impact on People ►
1.- How often do you use these devices? (100% always; 80-90% often; 60-70 sometimes, 0% never)
Example: I always use smartphones
- Computers,
- Smartphones,
- 3D printers,
- Sophisticated software,
- Electric cars
2.- Complete the table with information from the video:
Technology Company Description of the item
Autonomous vehicles ................ .......................................
The computer-Watson ................ .......................................
Flying drones ................ .......................................
Internet ................ .......................................
Process
Work with a classmate. Prepare to give a summary of two developments in technology.
- Your opinion
- Description of the item
- Description of the problem
Evaluation
Evaluate two technologies using these questions.
- Which has had the biggest impact on people's lives?
- Which is the most useful?
Vocabulary
Perhaps...
Then....
Nowadays...
Today ......
Conclusion
Express your opinion:
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Will these rapid changes make people’s lives overall better or worse? Support your ideas.
Credits
Alvarado, L. (2018). Teens in Motion 2. Cal & Canto: Chile
Pathhare, E., (2015). Headway. Oxford: China