1 . Here is a crossword. Guess the meanings of the words with the help of their definitions

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Across 1. to write or telephone to somebody 2. an informal friendly conversation/an Internet program 4. a computer system that allows people around the world to exchange information 6. a thin paper cover in which you put a letter

Down 1. the process by which people exchange information, thoughts and feelings 2. to join things or people together 3. a spoken or written piece of information that you send to another person 5. this kind of the phone can be carried and used in any place

2. Fill in the blanks using the words from Ex.1 (Vocabulary)

a. It seems that nowadays people can’t live without _____________ phones – they are everywhere.

b. Internet ___________ are very popular among teenagers.

c. - Hello, I would like to talk to Mr Cage!

- He has left for a business trip. But you can leave a __________ for him, he will ___________ you as soon as he gets back.

d. Unfortunatelly I had some problems with the computer cable, so I couldn’t __________ to the Internet.

e. ______________ is an important part of human life.

III. Grammar Focus (Active and Passive Voices)

1. Find all examples of Passive Voice in the text. Define the tense

2. Transform the predicates of the given sentences from Active Voice into Passive Voice. For example: Modern technologies have improved the quality of communication. -> The quality of communication has been improved.

a. Communication technoloies are bringing people closer together.

b. Today we write messages and e- mails even while we are waiting for our change in a store.

c. The Internet has been providing quick and pretty affordable communication for many years.

d. Some people believe that computers will rule our world in the nearest future.

e. Congratulations! You made a great video presentation yesterday.

f. China produces most cell phones that are sold here in Russia.

g. One can’t use this printer. It doesn’t function.

h. Communicators combine a lot of different and useful functions.

i. Engineers have designed a super powerful palmtop.

j. You shouldn’t spend all your free time in front of the computer.

3. Complete the sentences using the verbs in the brackets in the correct form

a. More money should ___________ (to spend) on science.

b. This computer is full of viruses. A new antivirus program must __________ (to install).

c. The letter ____________ (to post) a week ago, and it ___________ (to arrive) only yesterday.

d. They ____________ (to cancel) all flights because of fog.

e. People can _________ (to use) encoding programs if they want ___________ (to protect) their important information.

f. The photocopier _____________ (to repair) already.

g. A new ring road _____________ (build) at the moment.

h. He _________ (to bear) in London but he ___________ (to grow) in Russia as his family _________ (to move) to Moscow.

i. A cinema is a place where new films __________ (to show).

j. If I have a party you __________ (to invite) for sure.

4. Correct the mistakes if there are any

a. Open tennis courts are not used in winter.

b. Last night I was stopped the police on my way home. They were checking the documents and let me go.

c. Walt Disney was born in 1901. He created many wonderful films and cartoons.

d. This decision can’t take until the next meeting.

e. Somebody is using the telephone at the moment. Please, try to call later.

f. A new café have been build near the university.

g. How many languages do you know? – Oh, I’ve taught English and German, but I speak only English.

h. We called 02 when we realized that our neighbours being attacked.

i. It’s a big company. Five hundred people work there.

j. A new car will be buy soon.

IV. Discussion

1. Answer the question and dicuss the following topics

a)	What did you think when you read the headline?
b)	What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘technology’?
c)	Do you think communication technology is making us more anti-social?
d)	How does the Internet bring you closer to people?
e)	How would your life change without the Internet and mobile phones?
f)	Do you like the idea of writing letters with a pen and then mailing them?
g)	How many mails or SMS messages do you write a day?
h)	The article says “Everyone’s at it”. Do you know anyone who doesn’t use the latest technology to communicate?
i)	Are you good at keeping in touch?
j)	Who is the biggest user of technology in your family?
k)	Do you think technology has increased the quality of communication in your family?
l)	Do you sometimes wish you weren’t so connected?

2. Write out key words reflecting the main idea of the text

3. Draw a denotation graph using your key words and try to render the content of the text looking at the denotation graph

V. Writing

1. Spend 10-15 minutes to write 10 sentences about the Internet

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HOMEWORK

1. Choose several of the words from the text. Use a dictionary or Google’s search field to build up more associations / collocations of each word. Make up sentences with them

2. Translate the sentences into English

a. Телевидение и Интернет заменили книги и живое общение.

b. Сотовые операторы предлагают альтернативные виды подключения к интернету.

c. В новую компанию требуются сотрудники с хорошим знанием компьютера.

d. Его следует проинформировать о следующей выставке «Технологии коммуникации». Он всегда посещает такие мероприятия.

e. Многие аварии вызваны человеческим фактором.

f. Роуминг включится автоматически, если у вас на счету будет определенная сумма.

g. Я ищу современную информацию в области программирования. Мне посоветовали почитать статьи из международных сборников.