1A Answer the questions below. Make notes. 1 What tech trend began this year, according to the presenter? 1 What was the last item of technology you bought? 2 What two examples of the interconnected world Why did you buy it? does Ingrid give?
3 Does Olivia think drones will be delivering
shopping in the future? 2 What is your favourite item of technology? What 4 What are the concerns about there being lots of do you use it for? Could you manage without it? drones in the skies? Why/Why not? 5 What fact about the way we store data makes it
easier for hackers to obtain our information?
6 What personal information does the presenter say 3 If you could afford to buy any item of technology millions have already shared? at all, what would you buy? B Watch the DVD again to check.
4 Do you think people are too dependent on 4 Complete the sentences with a word from box A and technology? Why/Why not? a word from box B. A
biometric driverless iris on raised 5 What items of technology will be available in standalone trending whipped future? B car concerns data device move scan topic up B Work in pairs and compare your answers. 1 The company is expected to announce it’s first 2 Watch the DVD about tech trends. What do the tomorrow, allowing underlined pronouns refer to? you to drive anywhere just by touching a button. 1 They still just feel like an addition to a phone. 2 You need to complete an of your eye to open the door. 2 They allow you to control the heating in your 3 The new watch is a home from afar. so it doesn’t need to be connected to your phone. 3 They could possibly deliver your parcels. 4 Many think the government support with tax breaks before 4 They have conveniently gained a lot of publicity the election. just before Christmas. 5 Most passports nowadays also store your 5 It was a major concern in 2014. as well as your 6 It isn’t just about you, it almost defines you. signature and photo. 6 The singer’s new haircut has become a 7 It’s a trend that looks certain to live on over the on social next twelve months. networks today. 8 They take a selfie together. 7 This mobile bank app is great. I like being able to do my banking the . 8 The rise of apps aimed at children has about internet safety.
5A Find out as much as you can about the tech trends
below. Make notes. • wireless charging • the internet of things • flexible screens • context-rich systems
B Work in groups. Ask and answer questions about
the tech trends you found out about in Exercise 5A. Which do you think is the most interesting?