Hand in Hand Unit 3 : CREATIVE, Kooki

INVENTIVE MINDS
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1) Fill in the blanks with words from the list .

The word Robot is used to refer to a wide range of machines, the common feature of which is
that they are ………………………of movement and can be used to perform physical
………………………. .Robots take on many different forms and their apearance is dedicated
by the function they are to…………………… . Robots may be controlled directly by a human
or may act according to their own decision making ability, provided
by…………………….intelligence. Although robots have not been developed to the stage
………………….they pose any threat to society,…………………..and concerns about robots
have been repeatedly expressed in a wide range of books and films. The principal theme is the
robots’ intelligence could develop a conscience and motivation to take ………………..or
destroy the human race.

Over / artificial / fears / compensation / capable / where / reign / perform / tasks

2) Underline the correct answers.

I used to work in an office in a big company .But I used to be scared of computers ! It just
seemed (too / such / so) technical and complicated that the thought of using them made me
(feel /to feel / feeling) weak . I once had a very senior job with a cosmetics firm. When they
switched from typewriters to computers, I was (capable / repeated / succeeded ) to convince
them I didn’t need one and avoided using one for years . I was terrified of them , and I’d even
take the day off sick if there (was / has been / is) a training course . I know it’s silly because
I’ve never had a problem with other technology, like DVDs or mobiles. Finally , I decided to
give (on / up / in) my job in order to take care of my daughter . Then I couldn’t get another
job because I had (no / any / either) computer skills . I knew It was necessary to learn how
how to use a computer . I went to a UK Online Centre in London, where I (am shown / was
shown / had been showing ) how to do basic word processing and spreadsheets for free . It
was much easier than I feared . (Thanks to / Although / But) them I’ve now got a good job. I
can use a PC happily and I’ve even started using the Internet.

3) Fill in the blanks with words from the list .

Edward quickly turned off my computer which he often used to help with his homework.
When I asked what he was doing he muttered , ‘’ Downloading some interesting
…………………………… .’’ I was curious to see what files he was copying on to his
computer …………………………from my machine. So I quickly…………………………on.
I was horrified – there on the screen was a picture of a naked couple. The files were being
broadcast into my computer down the ……………………………..line.
Edward looked deeply ………………………and wanted to know if I was going to inform his
parents. I explained I wasn’t upset by his natural curiosity , but by the disgusting images
being pumped down my phone into my computer . To my horror I discovered that today’s

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teenagers are being ………………………..to the sort of filth I never saw at school . Filth that
is available ………………………….anyone with a computer and a telephone line, through
the ……………………….., a computer network that…………………………….36 million
computers all around the world.

ashamed / to / files / exposed / phone / netiquette / links / disk / modem /

switched / Internet

4) Put the correct tense / form of the bracketed words / verbs .

Learning to use the Internet (good) ……………………….isn’t an easy process . I (have)

……………………..online capabilities for over 3 years , and I am still a learner of many new
search techniques and (technology)…………………………advancements on a daily basis . I
have come to realize that the (many)…………………………hours I spend learning new
things , the more likely I come across many Internet (surf) …………………………….who
are in a position to teach me . However, I know that I will have a (good)
……………………………… grasp on new technology than any other people. The reason is
that , although I’m still learning to make the (good) ………………..use of it , I have access to
new information technology , while most other people in the world do not . They still can’t
realize that computer (illiterate)…………………………….is a major problem.

5) Match the words in A with those in B to get coherent sentences.

A B Solutions :
1- He wants to achieve success a- with care and education . 1+…
at b- stabilize immigration rates. 2+…
2- The UNICEF focuses on c- the expense of others . 3+…
providing all children d- bad attitude into a positive one.
4+…
3- The more time he spends e- at a 5-star university to get an interesting
4- He wants to enrol job later . 5+…
5- Unless we sympathise with f- on computers, the more addicted he 6+…
6- We should take new becomes. 7+…
measures to g- for handicapped kids to avoid the bustle in 8+…
7- online teaching can be big cities . 9+…
suitable h- poor people, their conditions will be more 10+…
8- You should shift from your miserable .
11+…
9- Many iPods are used to i- lessen the time spent on computers to avoid
listen to many side effects .
10- Computer users should j- music and store songs and clip videos .
11- Many web sites are k- harmful to children’s behaviour.
considered as

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6) Put the correct tense / form of the bracketed words / verbs .

The use of the Internet in classrooms often allows children (work) ……………………
together, encouraging the sharing of ideas and (cooperate) ……………………learning .
Students who find traditional methods of learning difficult , will (frequent)
……………………. find learning via the Internet funny . From this positive experience, these
children change (they)……………………attitudes about learning by (work)
……………………..with motivation. Thus many parents , whose children are Internet (use)
…………………….., believe that the Internet is helpful and (benefit)
……………………… .But what’s really strange is the fact that those parents are unaware of
many innumerable bad (affect)…………………..that the Internet may cause to children .

7) Put the bracketed words / verbs in the correct tense / form.

Canadian born Victoria Sleeper, 35, lives and works in London and Paris as a fashion
designer .She works for YSL and Channel .She speaks about her own career : ‘’ Growing up
in Mid –West Canada, I learned how to do needlework , metal work and woodwork because if
you (want) …………………………something personal you had to make it yourself . I never
studied fashion- everything I know (good) …………………….about bags I’ve taught it
myself .I’m constantly researching things about bags .I probably have as a precious (collect)
………………………..of 20.000 bags. After working hard as a producer in advertising and
T.V , I wanted to get out and start my own business .Thus, I came up with the idea of (make)
………………………..bags. A boutique owner asked me to make some samples for her to
sell . The bags I (make)…………………went off in a short period of time Then I started
making new ones again, which became so popular straightaway.
After I had moved house , I (must) ……………………..to get rid of loads as I didn’t have
enough space in the new house .Now I only carry the bags I make myself- but I vary them
(depend) ………………………..on my business .Every season I’m inspired by something
different and I like to have a story behind each bag I make .To sum up I’m quite satisfied with
my job and feel (not/ able) ………………………to quit it’’.

8) Complete the unfinished words to get a coherent paragraph.

While there are clearly advantages to the use of robots, there are certainly d……………s as
well . Robots are not able to think and problem s…………..right away .Robots are only able
todo what they are des………..to do. They can actually become da…………..s if the robot
malfunctions or is programmed incorrectly . Robots are machines and possibly dangerous in
the same way that other machines can be . There are also limi……………to the way robots
can move and what they can per………physically. Furthermore workers do reduce the
number of unskilled workers when first introduced to a new workplace .Another disadvantage
of robots is their cost .It can be very expensive to develop a robot,……………..m, test and
produce multiple copies of it. The initial investment into robotics can be so high that it
prohibits many countries from using robotics .

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9) Put the correct tense / form of the bracketed words / verbs .

As we have experienced in our lives , the advances in technology and transportation are
creating a more (mobility)…………………….and global community .People from all walks
of life and from all cultures are connecting with each other on a (day)
……………………..basis .Because of these changes , (diverse) ………………………..is an
issue that pervades every society .It is related to race , color gender , religion, (economy)
……………………….status, education , language , age and culture .Standards and norms,
throughout history were estabilished according to the various (believe)……………………of
the dominant groups or cultures. Laws (create) ………………………to exclure or even
punish certain differences .Civil wars and world wars have been (fight)………………………
over issus relating to diversity. But today’s generations are beginning to look for common
notions. The concept of sameness is being replaced with unity .This change in opinion,
however, is not coming (easy) ………………………….to the world.

10) Underline the correct answers .

Many accessories have been made for the iPod. A large number are made by third party
companies, (despite / unless / although) many , such as iPod Hi-Fi , are made by Apple ; this
market is sometimes described as the iPod system. Some accessories add extra features (who /
whom / that) other music players have, such as sound recorders , FM radio tuners , wired
remote controls, and audio / visual cables for T.V connections. Other accessories offer unique
( features / feathers / frurther) like the Nike and iPod pedometer and the iPod Camera
Connector .Other notable accessories include external speakers , wireless remote controls ,
protective cases/ films and wireless earphones .
The iPod batteries are not designed to be removed or replaced by the user, though some users
have been (capable / able / thrilled) to open the case themselves , usually following
instructions from 3rd party vendors of iPod replacement batteries . The official policy was that
the (customer / manufacturer / salesman) should buy a refurbished replacement iPod , as a
cost almost equivalent (at / to / in) a brand new one. All lithium-iron batteries eventually lose
capacity during their (deadline / burial / lifetime) , and this situation led to a small market
for 3rd party battery replacement kits .

11) Fill in the blanks with words from the list .

Unlike many other MP3 players , simply copying audio or video …………………..to the
drive with a typical file management application will not allow iPod to properly
………………….them .The user must use software that has been specifically designed to
…………………media files to iPods, so that the files are playable and …………………. I
Tunes 7 can transfer purchased media of the iTunes Store from an iPod to a computer,
………………… that the DRM media is transferred to any of the five computers allowed for
authorization with DRM media .Media files are stored on the iPod in a hidden folder ,
together with a proprietary database file.The hidden files to be shown.

Introduced in the 3rd generation iPod , the iPod’s 30-pin dock connector allows iPods to be
…………………. To a variety of accessories , which can range …………………TVs to

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speaker systems . Some peripherals utilize their own interface, ……………….others use the
iPod’s own screen for access. Such accessories may be used for music , video and photo play
back.

Accessed / while / transfer / files / provided / from / connected / viewable / access

12) Put the bracketed words / verbs in the correct tense / form.

The iPod came from Apple’s digital hub strategy , when the company began (create)
……………………….. software for the growing market of digital devices being (purchase)
……………………….by consumers . Digital cameras, camcorders and organisers had well-
established mainstream markets , but the company found existing digital players ‘’
big and clunky or small and (no / use) ………………………………’’ with user interfaces
that were awful . So Apple decided to develop its own . Apple’s hardware engineering chief ,
John Rubinstein , ordered by Steve Jobs , assembled a team of engineers to design it,
(include)………………………….hardware engineers Tony Fadell and Michael Dhuey .The
product (develop) ………………………..in less than a year and unveiled on October 23,2001
Uncharacteristically , Apple did not develop iPod’s software (entire)………………in-house.
Apple contracted another company , under the direct (supervise)……………………of Steve
Jobs .Once established , Apple continued to refine the software’s look and feel .Starting with
iPod mini, the Chicago font (replace)……………………….with Espy Sans . Later iPods
switched fonts again to Podium Sans- a font similar to Apple’s corporate font Myriad .In
2007, Apple modified the iPod interface again with the introduction of the 6 th generation iPod
classic and 3rd generation iPod nano by (change)……………………….the font to Helvetica ,
and in most cases , splitting the screen in half by displaying the menus on the left and album
artwork , photos , or videos on the right.

13) Put the bracketed words / verbs in the correct tense / form.

The iPod has been upgraded many times, and each significant revision (call)
…………………………..a ‘’ generation’’. Only the most recent generation and refurbished
units of previous generations of the iPod is available from Apple for each model. Each new
generation usually has more features and refinements while typically being physically (small)
……………………………and lighter than its predecessor. Notable changes include the
touch- sensitive click wheel (replace)……………………………..the mechanical scroll
wheel, use of colour displays, and flash memory replacing hard disks .
The software bundled with the 1st generation iPod was Macintosh –only , so Windows (use)
………………………… had to use 3rd party software like ephPod or Xplay to manage their
music . When Apple introduced the 2 nd generation of iPod in July 2002, two versions (sell)
……………………………
In December 2002, Apple unveiled its 1 st limited edition iPods . It had a black case with a red
click wheel and the back had the engraved signatures of U2’s band members . On October
2006, Apple released a special edition 4 GB red iPod nano as part of the RED campaign .An 8
GB version (release)………………………… 3 weeks later and both of them were sold for
the same price as the standards models.

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The iPod has won several (award) …………………….ranging from engineering excellence
to most (innovate) ………………….audio product , to 4th best computer product of 2006 .In
addition to its reputation as a respected (entertain)………………………device, the iPod has
also become accepted as a business device .

14) Fill in the blanks with words from the list

Technology is an increasingly influential factor in education . Computers and mobile phones

are being ……………………………used in developed countries both to complement
established education practices and develop new……………………………..of learning such
as online education (a………………………. of distance learning) .This gives students the
opportunity to choose …………………………they are interested in learning . Technology
……………………….powerful learning tools and demands new skills and understandings of
students ,…………………………….Multimedia , and provides new ways to engage students,
such as virtual learning environments . Technology is being used more not only in
administrative duties in education .Technology is also being used in the
………………………….of students.

Assessment / including / ways / offers / type / widely / what

15) Underline the correct answers .

Most parents do not realize the dangers involved when their children (surf / log / connect) on
to the net . When children are (online / offline / inline) , they can easily be attracted into
something dangerous (because / without / although) realizing that . They do not know that
sometimes the person they chat with could actually be a (liar / lie / lying).
Critics think that parents should be responsible (at / on / for) protecting children when being
connected .They should talk to them about (netiquettes / modem / hardware) to avoid being
in trouble and protect their own privacy . Parents should also be flexible and understanding to
establish good relations with their children ,(who / which / whom) should be based on respect
, love and confidence .

16) Put the bracketed words / verbs in the correct tense or form.

Alfred Bernhard Nobel was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1833. The son of an engineer , he
moved in his (child) …………………….to Russia , where his father was working on an
underwater mine . Alfred studied Chemistry in Paris and worked for a time in the USA before
(return)………………………… to Sweden in 1859.
In 1866 Nobel produced what he believed was a safe and manageable form of nitroglycerin
(call)……………………………. Dynamite. He established his own factory to produce it ; but
in 1864 an (explode) ……………………….at the plant killed Nobel’s younger brother and
four other (work) ……………………………. Deeply shocked by this event , he worked on a
safer explosive and in 1875 came up with gelignite.
Other inventions followed including ballistite , a form of smokeless powder , artificial gutta-
percha and mild steel .As well as manufacturing goods , Nobel also succeeded in (obtain)

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………………………….. oil from the Baku in Aberbaijan . By the time Alfred Nobel prizes .
The very first awards (make)…………………………… in 1901 on the fifth anniversary of
Nobel’s (die)…………………………….. .

The Nobel prizes (award) …………………………… to those who have contributed most to
the common good in the areas of physics , chemistry , medicine , literature and peace . The
prizes have a large cash award and (give) …………………………..to organizations such as
the United Nations peace – (keep)…………………………. Forces, which received the Nobel
Peace Prize in 1988.

17) Fill in the blanks with words from the list .

Every year since 1901, the Nobel Prize has been ……………………… for achievements in
physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine , literature and for peace . The prize is an
international ……………………….administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm,
Sweden . The Prize nomination and selection process is long and rigorous . This is a key
reason why the Prizes have ………………….. in importance over the years to become the
most important prizes in the field.

The Nobel Laureates are ……………………………by their respective committees .In its 1st
stage , several thousand people are asked to nominate ………………………….These names
are discussed by experts in their specific disciplines untill only the winners remain . The
number of nominees is never publicly announced , and ………………………….are they told
that they have been considered for the Prise .

Grown / candidates / neither / awarded / selected / award

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1) capable / tasks / perform / artificial / 13) is called / smaller / replacing / users /
where / fears / over / were sold / was released / awards /
innovative / entertaining /
2) so / feel / capable / was / up / no / was
shown / Thanks to / 14) widely / ways / type / what / offers /
including / assessment /
3) files / disk / switched / phone /
ashamed / exposed / to / internet / links 15) surf / online / without / liar / for /
netiquettes / which /
4) well / have had / technological / more /
surfers / better / best / illiteracy 16) childhood / returning / called /
explosion / workers / obtaining / be used /
5) 1+c / 2+a / 3+f / 4+e / 5+h / 6+b / 7+g / were made / death / are awarded / are given
8+d / 9+j / 10+i / 11+k / keeping /
6) to work / cooperative / frequently / 17) awarded / award / grown / selected /
their / working / users / beneficial / effects candidates / neither /
7) wanted / well / collection / making /
made / had to / depending / unable

8) drawbaks / solve / designed /

dangerous / limitations / perform / program

9) mobile / daily / diversity / economic /

beliefs / are created / fought / easily

10) although / that / features / able /

customer / to / dealine /

11) files / access / transfer / viewable /

provided / accessed / connected / from /
while

12) creating / purchased / useless /

including / was developed / entirely /
supervision / was replaced / changing