LESSON 22: THE FUTURE OF RESEARCH

I. LISTENING:

Listen to the talk about “Computers and AI” and answer the multiple-choice questions by
selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct. (Track 22a)
1. According to the audio, how do computers help us in our daily lives?
a. By helping us write emails faster
b. By helping us send messages on social media
c. By helping us meet friends in real life
d. By helping us learn about AI
2. What is one example of a difficult task that computers can assist us with?
a. Selling phones and cars
b. Watering our plants
c. Analyzing data
d. Playing video games
3. What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
a. The study of cultural arts
b. A type of machine that can replace humans in all tasks
c. A branch of computer science that makes machines intelligent
d. A type of computer virus
4. What are some concerns mentioned in the audio regarding AI?
a. Privacy and job loss
b. Speed and efficiency
c. The color of AI devices
d. Transportation and weather forecasting
Transcript:
Welcome to today's audio program. Today, we're going to explore how computers and artificial
intelligence, often called AI, are transforming our world. Computers are everywhere in our lives.
They help us do many things faster and more efficiently. We use them for communication, like
sending emails and chatting with friends on social media. But computers do more than that. They
 assist us with complicated tasks, like analyzing data and creating beautiful designs. In fact, they're
part of many things we use every day, from our phones to our cars. Now, let's talk about AI.
Artificial intelligence is a kind of computer science that makes machines smart. AI systems can
learn from information and do tasks that usually need human intelligence. Think about voice
assistants like Siri or Alexa. They use AI to understand what we say and help us with tasks.
However, there are some concerns about AI. People worry about things like privacy and losing
jobs to machines. It's important to use AI responsibly and think about how it affects everyone. In
the end, computers and AI are changing the world. They make our lives better in many ways. But
we also need to be careful and make good choices as we use these amazing technologies. That's
all for today's program. Thank you for listening.
List of pre-teach vocabulary:
1. efficient (adj) 5. analyze (v)
2. communication (n) 6. concern (n)
3. assist (v) 7. privacy (n)
4. complicated (adj) 8. responsible (adj)

II. PRONUNCIATION:
1. Introduction of the sounds /w/ and /j/:
Listen to the teacher's instructions on how to make the target sounds /w/ and /j/
a. The sound /w/: week, work, why, whether, one
b. The sound /j/: yes, yard, year, use, university

2. Aural Practice:
There are 4 words to be read aloud. Each time a word is read aloud, you have to identify
whether to turn right or left by identifying the correct sound in the word. The first person
to get the destination correct is the winner.
Turn Left  when hearing /w/ Turn Right  when hearing /j/
List of words:
1. women /ˈwɪmɪn/  youth /juːθ/  yourself /jɔːrˈself/  world /wɜːrld/  Cape Town
2. youngster /ˈjʌŋstər/  yacht /jɑːt/  wash /wɑːʃ/  witness /ˈwɪtnəs/  Mexico City
3. wealth /welθ/  worse /wɜːrs/  yummy /ˈjʌmi/  away /əˈweɪ/  Singapore
4. union /ˈjuːniən/  sweet /swiːt/  universal /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl/  unique /juˈniːk/  Tokyo

3. Oral Practice: Identify the sounds /w/ and /j/ in the story below, then read aloud the
story.
Five women in this world are a wonderful witness to unity. They move towards a brighter future,
teaching youngsters, including themselves. Yesterday, they sailed on a yellow yacht, enjoying
yummy snacks, spreading a universal message of togetherness, away from worse times.

Answers:
Five women /ˈwɪmɪn/ in this world /wɜːrld/ are a wonderful /ˈwʌndərfl/ witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ to
unity /ˈjuːnəti/. They move towards /təˈwɔːdz/ a brighter future, teaching youngsters /ˈjʌŋstər/,
including themselves. Yesterday /ˈjestərdeɪ/, they sailed on a yellow /ˈjeləʊ/ yacht /jɑːt/,
enjoying yummy /ˈjʌmi/ snacks, spreading a universal /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl/ message of togetherness,
away /əˈweɪ/ from worse /wɜːrs/ times.
HOMEWORK:
1. Listen and identify the words containing /w/ and /j/ sounds. Next, read the text aloud
and pay attention to those words. (Track 22b)
a. Jason, a white-collar worker, yearned for an efficient way to communicate. His job involved
complicated data analysis, which required using software.
b. Universities often work towards responsible use of technology, addressing concerns about
privacy. They aim for efficient communication.
c. Women worldwide analyze whether technology affects privacy. Responsible use is the way
forward, addressing concerns and promoting efficient communication.

2. You will hear a recording. Write the missing words in each blank. (Track 22c)

Technology, with its significant role in our lives, has changed many things in our society.
Efficient communication through smartphones and computers has (1) _____________ the
way we connect with others. These devices assist us in managing (2) _____________ tasks
and analyzing a lot of information. However, we need to be careful about our privacy as we
use these devices more. Being responsible with personal data is a crucial (3) _____________
of our online interactions. The growth of the digital economy has created numerous job (4)
_____________, but it has also led to unemployment in certain sectors. We must prioritize
workforce development to ensure equal access to these opportunities. In this rapidly
changing environment, it's essential to recognize the significance of lifelong learning and
adapt to new (5) _____________ to secure our well-being.
Answers:
Technology, with its significant role in our lives, has changed many things in our society.
Efficient communication through smartphones and computers has (1) transformed the way
we connect with others. These devices assist us in managing (2) complicated tasks and
analyzing a lot of information. However, we need to be careful about our privacy as we use
these devices more. Being responsible with personal data is a crucial (3) component of our
online interactions.
The growth of the digital economy has created numerous job (4) opportunities, but it has also
led to unemployment in certain sectors. We must prioritize workforce development to ensure
equal access to these opportunities. In this rapidly changing environment, it's essential to
 recognize the significance of lifelong learning and adapt to new (5) technologies to secure our
well-being.

3. Listen and write down the sentences that you hear. Then, listen again and repeat each
sentence. (Track 22d)
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________
6. ______________________________________________________________________
7. ______________________________________________________________________
8. ______________________________________________________________________
9. ______________________________________________________________________
10. _____________________________________________________________________
Answers:
1. We need to analyze the data.
2. It's important to be responsible with personal data.
3. Privacy concern is growing in the digital age.
4. Environmental concerns are a top priority.
5. Efficient communication is essential in the workplace.
6. Education is a fundamental component of society.
7. Access to resources is necessary for development.
8. Access to online resources is a necessity.
9. Technology has transformed our communication methods.
10. Workforce development is a significant component of economic growth.