Unit 4 Quiz: Designing the Web

A CONVERSATION
Complete the conversation. Circle the correct words.
A: What’s that website you’re 1 (browsing / downloading)?
B: It’s a site that sells digital textbooks.
A: So you 2 (review / download) your textbooks to your tablet?
B: Yep. I just click this 3 (button / function), and the download starts.
A: I read a 4 (function / review) that said it takes a long time to download things on that site.
B: That’s true. But this site is 5 (cheaper / more expensive) than other online stores for textbooks.
It’s also a lot 6 (easy / easier) to use.

B GRAMMAR
Put the words in the correct order to complete the comparison.
1 My new computer is (old / one / than / faster / much / my).

2 That restaurant has (best / in / online / the / reviews / the / neighborhood).

3 I think typing on a laptop is (tablet / easier / typing / than / a / on / much).

4 Some digital books (as / same / the / cost / books / printed).

C TED TALK
Complete the paragraph using the words in the box.

audacity constraints humility low-end unprecedented

Designing websites that have millions of users brings 1 challenges to

designers. One consideration is older devices. 2 cell phones create
3
. Screens are small and software is outdated. Designers must design
for both old and new devices. It’s important for designers to have 4 ,
keeping in mind the needs of users living in countries that may not have the latest
technology. They must also design with 5 —with the confidence that
their work can help change people’s lives.

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 Unit 5 Quiz: Community Builders
A CONVERSATION
Complete the conversation below using the words in the box.

underprivileged social benefit entrepreneurs facility empower

A: Do you know any 1 ?

B: Actually, yes. My uncle started a kind of training 2 in his community.
A: Do you mean something like a gym?
B: No, people come to learn job skills. He wants to 3 them.
A: Wow, that sounds like it could really 4 a lot of people.
B: Yeah. It’s in a(n) 5 neighborhood so I think it does help.
A: That’s so great. How cool that your uncle is a(n) 6 entrepreneur!
B: He doesn’t make a lot of money. But we’re really proud of him.

B GRAMMAR
Rewrite the sentences using the passive voice.
1 The new green space transformed the community.

2 They cleaned up the river just in time for summer.

3 The government built a new rail system for commuters.

4 They inspired the community to make changes to benefit the underprivileged.

C TED TALK
Complete the paragraph using the words in the box.

favelas informal accomplishments transform communities

Haas and Hahn are a team of social entrepreneurs who are hoping to
1
an underprivileged part of Rio de Janeiro. They have been working
for years with the 2
who live in the 3 to paint
buildings and brighten the neighborhoods. Haas and Hahn have learned that the most
effective way for getting things done in these communities often means taking a(n)
4
approach. With this understanding of the people and communities
of the favelas, the two men have been able to find success. Their 5
have helped to inspire communities all over the world.
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 Unit 6 Quiz: Clear Communication
A CONVERSATION
Complete the conversation. Circle the correct words.
A: Did you get the text message I 1 (shared / sent)?
B: No, I lost my phone yesterday…
A: I was wondering why you weren’t 2 (making / checking) your messages.
B: Well, I 3 (posted / sent) a comment on my Facebook page about it.
A: You did? I didn’t 4 (check / have) Facebook yesterday.
B: I told everyone to 5 (give / send) me emails until I get my new phone.

B GRAMMAR
Correct the mistake in each sentence.
1 I recommend to try a networking site to find a new job.

2 I trying to post a comment at least once a day.

3 I prefer wrote my blog than do my homework.

4 I try to avoid to call people after 8 p.m.

5 I don’t like my co-workers to contacted me on weekends.

C TED TALK
Read the quotes from Melissa Marshall’s TED Talk and complete the sentences.

1 We desperately need great communication from our scientists.

Marshal thinks the need is (great / moderate).
2 Our scientists and engineers are the ones that are tackling our grandest challenges …
Scientists and engineers are (dealing / struggling) with important challenges.
3 And making your ideas accessible is not the same as dumbing it down.
Dumbing it down means that the idea is made too (complicated / simple).
4 Those are ways to engage and excite us about your content.
Marshall is teaching ways to help others (connect with / simplify) their ideas.
5 You can clearly communicate your science without compromising the ideas.
An example of compromising an idea would be (dumbing it down / making it engaging).

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