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Post-Reading Activities 3. Work in pairs. Find the information from the text “The Greatest Inventions of All Time” as quickly as you can. The name of the scientist who is responsible for inventing the process of pasteurization. When did the era of antibiotics start? It gave us warmth, protection, and led to a host of other key inventions and skills like cooking. Where was the first navigational device made? Very simple but super-useful metal fastener. What does the process of splitting atom do? Joseph Swan and Thomas merged their ideas into a single company. What was the company’s name? Read the text “The Greatest Inventions of All Time” again and complete the sentences. John Bardeen, … and William Shockley demonstrated in 1947 the first Semiconductor. A rabiesvaccine was developed by … and biologist Louis Pasteur in 1885. Wheel was invented by Mesopotamians to be used in … . Paper has been indispensible in allowing us to write down … . Optical lenses were also instrumental components in the creation of media technologies … photography, film and television. We wouldn’t have even a fraction of what we have in the world today without … . Work in small groups. Could you add anything else? Think how different our life would be without these inventions. Express your opinion using the following phrases: I think that … / let me give you some interesting examples … / could you imagine your lives without … / no doubt there are more advantages/disadvantages … / let us think about positive/negative side … . Which things in column A do you associate with the words and phrases in column B with?
Work in pairs. Look at the words in the chart in exercise 5 think and choose 3 things you can’t live without, and choose 3 things that you don’t need at all. Give reasons to your choice. Compare your answers with your partner. Unscramble the nouns defined below. Then, find them in the word search puzzle. A device you type on to input information into a computer. (darobeky) An electronic letter or message you send over the Internet. (meila) The part of a desk top computer where the screen is located. (omitron) The secret code word you use to log on to your computer. (droswasp) A collection of internet files on a particular subject, with its own homepage. (tisbewe) A device use to point at the select options on a computer screen. (Hint: it is named after a small animal. smeou) A machine that makes a paper copy of a text, picture, etc. from your computer (tirnerp)
8. Study the text and put the parts of it in the correct order.
Invention of the Dishwasher A. In 1886, Cochran proclaimed in disgust, ‟If nobody else is going to invent a dish washing machine, I'll do it myself” And she did. Cochran invented the first practical (did the job) dishwasher. She designed the first model in the shed behind her house in Shelbyville, Illinois. Her dishwasher was the first to use water pressure instead of scrubbers to clean the dishes. She received a patent on December 28, 1886. B. Cochran's machine was a hand-operated mechanical dishwasher. She founded a company to manufacture these dishwashers, which eventually became Kitchen Aid. C. Josephine Cochran, whose grandfather was also an inventor and was awarded a steamboat patent, is best-known as the inventor of the dishwasher. But the history of the appliance goes back a little further. Learn more about how the dishwasher came to be, and Josephine Cochran's role in its development. D. Cochran had expected the public to welcome the new invention, which she unveiled at the 1893 World's Fair, but only the hotels and large restaurants were buying her ideas. It was not until the 1950s, that dishwashers caught on with the general public. E. In 1850, Joel Houghton patented a wooden machine with a hand-turned wheel that splashed water on dishes. It was hardly a workable machine, but it was the first patent. Then, in the 1860s, L. A. Alexander improved the device with a geared mechanism that allowed the user to spin racked dishes through a tub of water. Neither of these devices was particularly effective. 10. Read the text again and mark the sentences T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn`t say). Josephine Cochran, whose husband was also an inventor and was awarded a steamboat patent, is best-known as the inventor of the dishwasher. L. A. Alexander improved the dish washing machine. Joel Houghton patented a wooden machine with a geared mechanism that splashed water on dishes. Josephine Cochran had three children. J. Cochran didn’t patent her invention. Cochran's machine was a hand-operated mechanical dishwasher. Reading_Activities_11._Make_adjectives_from_the_following_verbs'>MODERN DEVICES THAT WILL CHANGE OUR LIVES Pre-Reading Activities 11. Make adjectives from the following verbs: change; transit; extinct; research; refuse; co-operate; enjoy; limit; prevent; combine; evolve; produce; help; transform; invent; apply; restore; encourage; solve. Reading 12. Read the text: Modern Devices That Will Change Our Lives Many believe that we are now experiencing the most intense technological revolution of all time, and that we are transitioning into a High Technology Age, where new advancements will make previous models extinct. Here are some invents that are slated to be released in the very near future. These modern devices will change our lives. Tooth Sensor. Fear of the dentist can be a very serious issue for many children and adolescents. According to academic researches into Dental Fear and Anxiety, some young people hate dentist visits so much that they often refuse to co-operate, or they don’t even go to the dentist. The truth is that no one really enjoysgoing to the dentist regardless of their age, even if it’s just for a plain check-up. Scientists at Princeton and Tufts have been working a thin tooth sensor that may limit the amount of times we will need to get our teeth checked. The sensor will alert you when it detects any bacteria that could cause cavities, plaque buildup, or any other infections – in this way you’ll be able to prevent a major problem, and thereby avoid the dentist’s office. Billboard That Produces Clean Water. It seems like advertising, nowadays, is as necessary as clean water for society to function. So it’s refreshing to see one company working hard to combine the two. Located in Lima, Peru, and developed by The University of Engineering and Technology of Peru and ad agency Mayo Draft FCB, the billboard is able to produce around twenty-six gallons of water per day. It uses five filtration devices, and is helped along by Lima’s extremely humid air. The billboard is designed not only to provide water to Peru’s largest city where 1.2 million residents don’t have running water, but also to encourage kids to apply to UTEC and study engineering. This could be one of the biggest technological revolutions ever, which will solve one of humanity’s biggest problems or it could merely be an ambitious plan that won’t evolve to the next level. Only time will tell. Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System. Developed by Second Sight, the Argus II is a device that works to restore vision to those suffering from complete or partial blindness. It does this by capturing images via a mini video camera in the glasses, which are then transformed into instructions that are picked up by an implant placed on the wearer’s eye. Once the implant has received the instructions, it sends them to an electrode array which then forwards the visual information to the brain via the optic nerve. This is a true revolution of technology, which offers the chance of restored sight to millions of disabled people around the world. Post-Reading Activities 13. Replace the following words with their synonyms: gadget; phobia; problem; chance; up to date; bulletin; pure. 14. Find the information in the text “Modern Devices That Will Change Our Lives” and say whether these statements are true or false. Fear of the dentist can be a very serious issue for many children and adolescents. These modern devices will change our lives and the world we live in. It seems like advertising, nowadays, is as necessary as clean water for society to function. The billboard is able to produce around twenty-six gallons of water per day. This is a true revolution of technology, which offers the chance of restored sight to millions of disabled people. 15. Answer the questions. How can the tooth sensor help to avoid the dentist’s office? How much water is billboard able to produce per day? In which way (How) does the brain get visual information? Word formation. Match the words with the prefixes and the suffixes to form new words. Re-; dis-; -ness; dis-; un-; -less; -ful; en-; im-. Search; courage; blind; store; able (2); cover; use; care; honest; mature. Use these words from exercise 16 to complete the sentences, where it is necessary put them in the correct form. The Argus II is a device that works to … vision to those suffering from complete or partial… . Be … ! Don’t touch the wire! This is a true revolution of technology, which helps to … sight to millions … people. Taylor’s strong will together with medical support helped … and continue his career. Many people are … to afford expensive up to date gadgets. According to academic … into Dental Fear and Anxiety, some young people hate dentist visits. Without electricity our modern devices are … . Tom is … . You can’t trust him. The billboard is designed not only to provide water to Peru’s largest city but also to … kids to apply to UTEC and study engineering. Paul loves playing practical jokes on people. He can be a little … sometimes. Project work Prepare a presentation on one of the problems of inventions and technology. Prepare a five-minute talk and be ready to answer your group mates’ questions. Unit 5 SCIENCE AND RESEARCH Pre-Reading Activities Make a list of things that motivate people to be involved in scientific research study and research something. Answer the following questions: What is science? What problems does science solve? What are the reasons that make people study and learn the surrounding world? How do scientific achievements\inventions influence our life? Reading |