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VOCABULARY
1 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
I have used a webcam, an MP4 player and headphones. Id
like to have an iPod. If I had an iPod, I could store a lot
more songs.
2 a. CD burner f. webcam
b. GPS g. Palm Pilot
d. laptop h. USB flash drive
d. MP4 and iPod i. headphones
e. digital camera
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3 Scanner and wi-fi are the same in Spanish.
The word reset has created the verb resetear in Spanish.
4 memory (n): (1) the ability of a person to retain
information; (2) the part of a computer in which data is
stored.
virus (n): (1) a germ that causes a disease; (2) a computer
program that damages computers.
mouse (n): (1) a small animal; (2) a hand-held device for
controlling a computer.
crash (v): (1) hit something with great force probably
involving a moving vehicle or aircraft; (2) cause a
computer system to have a sudden and complete failure -
usually with loss of data.
5 Requests for help: 1, 2, 5, 7
Reactions to a request for help: 3, 4, 6, 8
6 POSSIBLE SITUATIONS
A virus has damaged my computer.
Ive got an exam and I dont understand something.
I argued with my parents and I need to tell a friend.
POSSIBLE ANSWERS
Could you give me a hand?
Id love to, but I cant.
Can you help me, please?
All right, but can you wait a minute?
Ive got a problem.
Whats the problem?
I need a favour.
Of course. What is it?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
a and c
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READING
1 a
2 1. They have both made a lot of money out of this virtual
world (lines 4-6).
2. In traditional games, only one or two people take part,
but in Second Life thousands of people can participate
at the same time (lines 10-12).
3. People can earn money in the virtual world buying or
selling virtual land, or by charging other avatars for
admission to theatres, nightclubs and amusement parks.
(lines 17-19).
4. Real businesses are interested in Second Life because it
has the potential for attracting customers in the real
world (lines 23-24).
5. According to the writer, Second Life will last because
this virtual world already has over 8 million investors
from more than 90 countries (lines 27-29).
3 c
4 1. The money Chris Mead is making per year (line 4).
2. The number of people who log into Second Life regularly
(line 13).
3. The number of people who log into Second Life
occasionally (line 14).
4. The number of Second Life investors (line 28).
5. The number of countries from which Second Life
investors come (line 29).
5 b
6 1. discovered
2. at once
3. currency
4. tremendous
5. short-lived
Computer Use
False
UNIT 7 Technology
Bridge to Everyday Language
Asking for Help
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GRAMMAR
First and Second Conditionals
1. 1. If you phone by 10th April, you will receive a 10%
discount!
Unless a minimum of 10 students register, the
course will not open.
2. If you had a GPS, you wouldnt need a map!
2. Advert A (first conditional): the Present Simple is used
in the condition clause, and will + base form in the
result. Advert B (second conditional): the Past Simple is
used in the condition clause, and would + base form in
the result.
3. Could and may can be used to replace will in the result
of a first conditional. Could and might can be used to
replace would in the result of a second conditional.
1 1. a 2. b 3. a
2 1. is 5. would crash
2. will take 6. wont be able
3. wouldnt make 7. allowed
4. speaks
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Third Conditional
1. The Past Perfect Simple is used in the condition clause,
and would have + participle in the result clause.
2. Because the third conditional is always used to
hypothesise about past situations which cannot be
changed.
3 1. b 2. b 3. a
4 1. If you had phoned, I would have visited you.
2. If we hadnt discovered an Internet caf, we wouldnt
have sent e-mails to our friends.
3. I would have faxed Sue the letter if she had had a fax
machine.
4. Ben wouldnt have failed his exam if he had studied.
5. If the alarm had gone off, we wouldnt have been late.
5 1. think 4. would have charged
2. will change 5. existed
3. had been 6. would ... turn
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VOCABULARY Technol ogy
1 1. e 2. c 3. b 4. f 5. a 6. d
2 1. inserted a disc
2. had highlighted part of a text
3. access information
4. click on an icon
5. make a backup copy
6. will go online
3 1. False. Computer-literate people know a lot about
computers.
2. True.
3. True.
4. True.
5. False. Its easy to find information on a user-friendly
site.
4 1. plug in 3. log into
2. cut off 4. Turn on
Google
Text (v): send a text message
Bookmark (v): list the address of a website for quick access
in the future
Skype (v): phone someone via the Internet using the Skype
program
PHRASAL VERBS
5 1. switch off 4. Turn down
2. turn up 5. switched off
3. turned down 6. turn up
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6 1. hackers 4. accessing information
2. virus 5. go online
3. crash 6. software
7 To become very angry.
1. a 2. b
POSSIBLE ANSWERS
1. I usually log into entertainment websites.
2. I would set up my own online business if I were old
enough.
3. I use headphones when Im listening to music on the
bus.
4. If I had a webcam, I would be able to see my friends in
real time.
5. Unless I save some money, I wont be able to buy the
iPod that I want.
Bridge to Speaking
Grammar and Vocabulary
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WRITING A For and Agai nst Essay
1 The writer thinks computer games are a problem.
2 Disadvantages
About 85% of all the computer games that are sold
contain violence.
Teenagers who spend all their time playing computer
games find it difficult to distinguish between fantasy and
reality.
They dont know how to react in social situations because
they spend little time with friends.
Advantages
Computer games help them [teenagers] to relax after a
long day at school.
Computer games are exciting and are a form of cheap
entertainment.
Some games are educational and teach players how to
focus, concentrate and solve problems.
CONNECTORS OF CONTRAST
3 However (paragraph 1)
Although (paragraph 2)
On the other hand (paragraph 3)
British / American English
1. behavior 3. program
2. center
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4 1. a 4. a
2. a 5. a
3. b
5 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
1. I never play virtual-reality games on the computer.
However, I would like to try them.
2. I have had a problem with my phone, but I solved it
myself.
3. Its not likely that Ill get a new computer soon.
Nevertheless, I enjoy looking at the latest models.
4. On the one hand, I dont enjoy chatting on the Internet.
On the other hand, I know the Internet is a great tool.
5. I would like to spend more time online, although my
parents think I already spend too much time in front of
the computer.
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LISTENING A Radi o Programme
1 Cyber crime includes crimes committed using computers,
such as identity theft, credit card fraud and hacking.
2 1. False. Most teenagers replied that they chatted,
watched music videos, and sent instant messages and
e-mails.
2. True.
3. False. When the police find out who the bully is, they
make sure his or her ISP Internet Service Provider - is
closed down.
4. False. He believes that if someone gets a frightening
text message or e-mail, he / she should immediately
report it to an adult, such as a parent or a teacher.
5. True.
SPEAKING Tal ki ng About a Pi cture
3 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
1. It looks like someone has received a threatening
message.
2. Im sure that theyll fight after school.
4 POSSIBLE ANSWERS
1. Maybe he wants the other boy to give him some money.
2. It could be that the bully will hit the boy.
3. I suppose the boy is frightened.
4. He should ask someone for help.
5. If I were him, I would run away.
Cyber Crime
a. firewall
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LOOKING BACK
Vocabul ary
1 1. b 3. a 5. b 7. b 9. b
2. b 4. a 6. a 8. a
2 1. computer literate 5. increases
2. custom 6. highlight
3. crashes 7. rubbish
4. judge 8. hacker
Grammar
3 1. If I pass my exams, I will be very happy.
2. This is the church where we were married.
3. Joe couldnt have received my letter.
4. It might rain tonight.
5. If I had known he was coming, I would have cooked.
4 1. has won 5. go
2. began 6. is concentrating
3. had already finished 7. has to
4. must have been
Wri ti ng
5 1. a 2. a 3. b 4. a
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