Unit 1: Connected by Technology

Quick Check

A. Vocabulary. Who do you think would most likely do the following actions—Faisal, Luke, or Ahmed?

1. Chat with friends over the computer. Luke
2. Go camping with friends. Ahmed
3. Go bungee jumping. Faisal
4. Help a friend with a problem. Ahmed
5. Share his honest opinion about a friend’s problem. Faisal
6. Make a friend laugh about his problem. Luke
7. Spend evenings watching TV with his friends. Luke

B. Comprehension. Discuss the meaning of these expressions with a partner.
Decide which person each proverb describes best—Faisal, Luke, or Ahmed.

1. Better late than never. Faisal
2. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Faisal
3. Silence is golden. Ahmed
4. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Luke
5. Laughter is the best medicine. Luke
6. Honesty is the best policy. Faisal

3. Grammar

A. Circle the auxiliary verb in each sentence.

1. We are downloading an antivirus right now.
2. I do not check my email when I’m on vacation.
3. Online newspapers have become more popular than print newspapers.
4. Did you send her a message?
5. The Internet is used by millions of people each day.
6. My grandmother had never used the Internet before last week.
7. We have been online for a long time.

B. Write yes/no questions.

1. He found lots of good resources for his essay online.

Did he find lots of good resources for his essay online?

2. She usually turns her cell phone off before class.

Does she usually turn her cell phone off before class?

3. She’s had that bicycle for a long time.

Has she had that bicycle for a long time?

4. He’s not answering his phone.

Is he not answering his phone?

5. She has posted photos on her website.

Has she posted photos on her website?

6. We’ve downloaded the program we were looking for.

Have you downloaded the program we were looking for?

C. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of do, have, and be.

Leila: (1) Do you still make your own jewelry?
Ana: Yes, I do. In fact, I (2) have turned my hobby into a business.
Leila: Really? (3) Are you selling your jewelry now?
Ana: Yes, I (4) am.I (5) have sold more than 50 pieces of jewelry online this year. My jewelry (6) is bought by people all over the world. Right now, I (7) am making a bracelet for a woman in Shanghai!
Leila: (8) Did you make that necklace you’re wearing?
Ana: Yes, I (9) did.
Leila: It’s lovely. (10) Do you have time to make one for me?
Ana: Of course.
Leila: How much (11) does a necklace like that cost?
Ana: I (12) do not accept money from friends! I’ll make you a necklace, but (13) do not even think about paying me for it!

4. Conversation

About the Conversation

In pairs, ask and answer the questions.
Then switch roles.

1. What doesn’t the grandmother understand?

The grandmother doesn't understand how Cara types a text message.

2. What acronym does the grandmother learn?

The grandmother learns the acronym, "DYWT", or "do you want to".

5. Listening

Listen to a father talk to his son about using his cell phone.
Write the numbers.

1. How many cell phone minutes does Michael think he has used this month? 300.
2. How many minutes has he actually used? 950.
3. How much does it cost for 900 minutes? 79$.
4. How much does each additional minute over the plan cost? 40$.
5. How much does Michael’s bill add up to this month? 20$.
6. How much of the bill does Michael’s father suggest he pay? one-third.

7. Vocabulary Building

A. You will see these words in the reading on pages 12 and 13.
Put each word into a category in the chart.

8. Reading

After Reading

1. In your own words, explain how Sean Redden saved Tara Laintinen.

Online Tara asked for a help so, Rodden called the police with the additional help.

2. What do you think of the way Patrick Swales found his double?
Would you ever do something like this? Why? Why not?

It was really astonishing situation, I would never be able to do that, It needs bravery.

3. Think about the story of Asma and Sabah. Is there someone you would
like to be reunited with? Who and why?

Wow! what a nice story, I would like to have that strong relation with my friend Ahmed because, this kind of relation that never breaks up.

9. Speaking

Work in pairs or groups. Think about the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet and make notes in the organizer. Discuss your ideas in class.

10. Writing

A. Look at the photos and define face-to-face and online learning.

1. Do you know anyone who is studying online? Would you prefer to learn online? Why? Why not?

Yes, I do. My neighbour is studying online.

I don't prefer to learn online because I will not able to discuss things with the teacher. Another reason is that I like the we are many students in a class and studying.

2. Do you prefer to communicate with your teacher and classmates face-to-face? Why? Why not?

Yes, I do. I like to communicate face-to-face because I can express my ideas and discuss the things I want very easy.

3. What are the differences?

Face to-face learning.

• Students and teachers are in class.
• They are interacting in real time.
• Time is restricted.

Online learning

• Students and teacher are in their own places.
• More personal and individualized.
• Time is not restricted.

B. Study the charts below. What is the topic for discussion shown in both?

1. Write an essay comparing and contrasting the two ways of socializing and say which you prefer and why.

Socializing has become a big platform for communicating with others and there are two types of socializing 1- online 2- face-to-face, we all know that most of people use socializing online due to these features, firstly it is easy, cheap and fast, some people especially who are disabled also prefer to go through socializing online.

On the other hand, some other people prefer socializing face-to-face to avoid misunderstanding and provide clarify.

For me I also prefer socializing face-to-face for many reasons as a student the learning process is easy and more effective with this way.

2. Think about the features of socializing with friends in person or face-to-face and socializing on the Internet.
Make notes in the chart below. Are there things that you can do in both cases?

11. Form, Meaning and Function

A. Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative forms of the adjectives in parentheses. Use the before superlatives.

1. The clock tower of the Abraj Al-Bait Towers in Makkah is one of the tallest (tall) buildings in the world.
2. Social networking is the best (good) way to stay connected with friends.
3. The Taj Mahal in India is one of the most beautiful (beautiful) buildings in the world.
4. The most popular (popular) online video game on the market is ‘Big Ideas 2’.

B. Look at the statements and choose the best option. Work with a partner. Give your opinion with some reasons.
Use comparatives and superlatives.

2. The best way to make new friends is by using social media/ joining a school club.

In my opinion joining a school club is a good way to make new friends, social media is a surface connection.

3. Car / Plane travel is more dangerous than car / plane travel.

In my opinion, plane is a dangerous transportation. Car is more safety and less risks.

4. Nowadays, people prefer to shop online / shop at the mall.

In my opinion, shopping online is expensive. Shopping at the mall is cheaper and more practical.

5. The best way for young children to learn is by using technology such as computers, laptops and tablets / reading books.

In my opinion, reading books is a good educational way. Technologies is less efficient.

6. It is better to take a train or a bus / drive to college.

In my opinion, bus is a good transportation to my college. Train is less convenient for going to college.

C. Complete the conversation. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Then practice the conversation with a partner.

Khaled: I have had (1. have) this car for six months, and it gives me all kinds of problems.
Joe: What is it this time?
Khaled: It doesn't start (2. not start) in the mornings.
Joe: Maybe it’s because of the cold, or the battery might be (3. might/be) low. It probably needs to be recharged (4. recharge).
Khaled: It isn’t that. I just had (5. have/put in) a new battery, and it still won’t start. I think the starter needs put in (6. repair).
Joe: Is there anything else wrong with the car?
Khaled: Yes, the exhaust pipe is falling (7. fall) off, and the radiator is leaking. They both need to be fixed (8. fix).
Joe: Is your car under warranty?
Khaled: Yes, it is.
Joe: Then you shouldn’t worry. We’ll have everything fixed (9. have/fix) for you.
Khaled: That’s what you said (10. say) the last time.

D. Talk about what you get (have) done regularly or need to get (have) done, or will get (have) done soon. Use the ideas in the box.

Sample answers:

1. I need to have a website created.
2. I have to have my printer fixed.
3. I have my laptop computer serviced.
4. I need to have my digital photos printed.
5. I will get the screen of my tablet replaced soon.

12. Project

Prepare a presentation for your class on Things to Do on the Internet.

• Internet is not just a source of information but you can pay bills, shop online, book your tours, search for jobs, communicate, sending and receiving money and doing researches.
• Internet has become an important part of our life, today, life without the internet is very difficult.
• Because of the Internet students were able to study without any risks during covid 19.
• The Internet has become the biggest platform where people can utilize their ideas and use them in any way they want that's why Internet is very important, I will give you a story happened to my father in his childhood, when my father was 10 years old my grandfather gave my father a very important paper and asked him to deliver that paper to his manager, my father went out while it was raining, suddenly he fell down and that paper got wet and damaged, my grandfather was really sorry knew that the paper got totally wet and wasn't deliver to his manager.
• The purpose of this story just to tell you how important the Internet is and, how Internet safe and easy to send data.

You need a single click to send a document, messages or files safely. As a student there are many things to do on the Internet such as:

1. Research work: I keep researching for useful articles that are related to my subject.

2. Communication: I always communicate with my friends around the world using Internet.

I keep in touch with all my classmates using chatting application.

3. Entertainments: Playing video games and other games.

4. Online business: I sometimes do shopping online through Amazon and eBay platforms.