- •Biometric devices
- •1. Read the following descriptions and match them with the corresponding vocabulary words above. (Malicious) (Sufficient) (Unique) (Uncertain) (Controversial) (Optical)
- •(Detection) (Recognition) (Storage) (Enforcement) (Tissue) (Reflection)
- •(To acquire) (To provide) (To utilize) (To establish) (To reject) (To enforce)
- •2. Complete the statements below.
- •3. Decide whether the following statements are true or false:
- •4. Complete the following passage using the appropriate words from the box below.
- •5. Read the text and then write the correct form of the word in capitals to complete the gaps. The first is done.
- •6. Match the following acquisition devices with each associated biometric technology.
- •7. Translate the following sentences into English
- •You are given the main issues and requirements of biometric technologies. Match them with the corresponding definitions.
- •Use the internet to find some information about the following biometric devices and complete the table below with appropriate information:
- •1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.
- •2. Compete the sentences with can, could, may, might, will, should, ought to or must and the infinitive in the appropriate form.
- •3. Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given.
You are given the main issues and requirements of biometric technologies. Match them with the corresponding definitions.
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Issues
Definitions
Accuracy
Indicates the length of time from beginning of operation until final authentication/identification
Usability
Indicates the degree to which the specific trait being measured is present in everyone
Smallness
Indicates ease of use of the system
Spoof Proof
Indicates how easy it is to fool the system and impersonate someone else
Speed
Indicates the degree to which the system is perceived as intruding into the person’s privacy
Cost
Indicates the size of the capturing device
Universality
Indicates how accurately the technology measures the individual’s identification
Privacy
Indicates the size of the capturing device
Use the internet to find some information about the following biometric devices and complete the table below with appropriate information:
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Retinal scanner |
Fingerprint scanner |
Hand-geometry device |
Facial recognition device |
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Grammar practice
1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.
Why did you walk all the way from the station? You could phone/could have phoned for a lift.
I loved staying with my grandparents when I was a child. They let me read all the books in the house and told me I could/was able to go to bed as late as I wanted.
This carpet was priced at £500, but I could/was able to get a discount because of this little mark in the corner.
I couldn’t have found/haven’t been able to find my diary for days. It’s terribly inconvenient.
As soon as she opened the door I could/was able to see from her face that something terrible had happened.
I’ve no idea where my brother is living now. He can/could be at the North Pole for all I know.
It’s difficult to understand how explorers survive the conditions they encounter in the Antarctic. I’m sure I can’t/couldn’t.
Why did I listen to you? I can be/could have been at home by now instead of sitting here in the cold.
The day started off misty, but by the time we had reached the mountain the sun had appeared and we could/were able to climb it quite quickly.