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👉 SKILLS 2
Listening
- Work in groups. Which of the following do you think is more influenced by modern technology? Tick (✓) your choice(s).
- ways of communicating ⬜
- traditional food and drink ⬜
- ways of learning ⬜ - Listen to the conversation and tick (✓) T(True) or F(False). 🎧
T F 1. When Mai was studying online, the power went off. 2. Chris likes studying online as it's convenient. 3. Mai says it's easy to concentrate when learning online. 4. Chris disagrees that technology improves friendship. 5. Mai thinks technology is changing our way of learning and working - Listen again and choose the correct answer to each question. 🎧
1. The talk is generally about _____.
A. the impact of modern technology
B. the good points of online learning
C. the weak points of online learning
2. Both Mai and Chris think that modern technology is _____.
A. changing greatly
B. changing our lifestyle
C. entertaining us
3. Mai wants to go to class because _____.
A. online learning doesn't wotk for her
B. she likes to get up early
C. she wants to interact with her teachers and friends
4. Which of the following is true?
A. Mai and Chris are classmates.
B. Mai and Chris have similar ideas about online learning
C. Mai thinks online learning has some weak points.
Writing - Look at the list below. Put the ideas about online learning in the correct columns.
- convenient
- comfortable
- difficult to concentrate
- more freedom
- no real interaction
- independent
- harmful to our eyes
- expensive equipment
Advantages Disadvantages - Write a paragragh (80-100 words) about the advantages or disadvantages of online learning. You can refer to the listening and the ideas in 4.
