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English 12
FUNCTIONS:
Theme 9
• Talking about things needed to be done Technology 27
• Asking and answering questions in interviews
L3
1. Listen to the radio interview with a computing specialist at Cambridge University, David Spencer 5. Read the interview in a hi-tech magazine Tech-Wise and complete the blanks with the questions
and find out what the interview is basically about. Tapescript 9.3.1 below.
a Stephen Hawking and his contribution to science a Are driverless cars more efficient drivers than humans?
b Stephen Hawking and his high-tech communication device b What about the cons behind the use of these cars?
c Stephen Hawking’s theories and his incurable illness c What is the technology behind self-driving cars?
d Are you optimistic about achieving your goal despite the challenges?
2. Listen to the radio interview again and write true (T), false (F) e How long have people been dreaming of automated driving?
or not stated (NS).
T 1 Stephen Hawking’s high-tech device called helped him SELF-DRIVING CARS:
communicate and give lectures after his health deteriorated.
NS 2 For the last 10 years of his life, Hawking communicated only BOON OR BANE?
by tensing his cheek.
F 3 Prof. Hawking was not fortunate enough to live with ALS for Should we fear or welcome driverless cars? Dr. Lisa
Shields, the director of the Humans and Autonomy
five decades. Laboratory and Duke Robotics, gives us a look
F 4 David Spencer didn’t have an opportunity to meet Stephen ahead. The professor is going to help us understand
Hawking in person. artificial intelligence (AI) in self-driving cars.
T 5 Stephen Hawking’s speech software has been available for e
free since 2015. Tech-Wise:
T 6 The software frequently had to be updated as Hawking was Dr. Shields: Almost since we had cars. The science-fiction writer and futurologist Arthur C. Clarke
gradually losing his muscles. describes the cars that choose their own route in his book Profiles of the Future. A concrete
vision of automated driving was there in the 1960s. Today, we have been designing and
testing these cars, and we just need to see the final tests. As safety is one of our core values,
3. Look at the dialog below and fill in the blanks with the given sentences. One is extra. there’s still a way to make these cars safer before introducing them to the mass market.
d
Tech-Wise:
a I’m gonna get it serviced tomorrow morning
Dr. Shields: Actually, more than that. I’m convinced that autonomous driving will become part of daily
b Regular maintenance is a must lives sooner than most people expect. Everyone will benefit from it. It also helps disabled
c Your robotic buddy needs more help than you might think people lead more independent lives without the need to drive the car themselves.
d Let your cleaning assistant set free Extra Tech-Wise: c
Dr. Shields: Well, they have sensors all around which can detect other cars and obstacles on the road.
e Robovacs make your life a lot easier
AI can communicate with all other vehicles to avoid creating traffic jams. Sensors on the
wheels help them park. All you have to do is type in the address. You won’t have to worry
Sheila: How long have you had a robot vacuum cleaner, Jason?
about remembering directions where you’re going. Enjoy the ride sitting back and even
Jason: Well, since the robot vacs hit the markets. reading a book.
Sheila: Hmm. Is your robovac joining you as a right-hand helper? Tech-Wise: a
Jason: Yes and no. If there is too much pet hair on your floors, it’s an impressive helper, but it’s not Dr. Shields: Absolutely yes. They will also drive more safely than people. Nothing makes them get
smart enough to avoid every obstacle that gets in its way. (1) c . distracted. Furthermore, they would always obey the speed limit. You know human error
Sheila: I see. I need to get ready for some serious tidying up before letting my robovac go to town is a natural part of life, and when this happens behind the wheel of a car, it can lead to
on my floors. catastrophic consequences which driverless cars are designed to avoid.
Jason: More than that. My dear buddy repeatedly gets stuck under furniture and on door thresholds, Tech-Wise: b
and it likes to eat anything on its way. Yesterday, my robovac ate my shoelaces and stopped. Dr. Shields: Well, the price of this technology would be high. Out of sight high. Do you prefer to pay
(2) a . Never leave it running when you go out. such high costs for a driverless car? Furthermore, what happens if one or more sensors get
Sheila: Oh, no. My life will not magically and constantly become easier with it, I suppose. damaged? How the car responds is not certain yet.
Jason: Exactly. (3) e , but they aren’t still perfect.
Sheila: Do I need to clean out wheels and brushes? 6. Are you ready for self-driving cars to be part of your everyday life? Give your reasons considering
Jason: Sure. (4) b if you’re thinking of purchasing this terrific and expensive tool. Moreover, it’s the interview in Exercise 5. Students’ own answers
really hard to fix with its computer brain, sensors and app integration.
Sheila: Oh, I don’t wanna get it fixed so often. I’m really confused if it’s a boon or a bane, and I’m 7. Write a for and against essay about self-driving cars. Organize your essay in four paragraphs
sending the biggest hugs to my traditional vacuum cleaner. including an introduction, pros of self-driving cars, cons of self-driving cars and a conclusion.
Students’ own answers
4. Prepare a similar dialog with your partner about the pros and cons of a hi-tech device you’ve
been using and act it out in class. Students’ own answers
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FUNCTIONS: English 12
• Talking about wishes and regrets Theme 10
• Apologizing Manners 28
• Giving explanations
L1
1. Read and complete the text with the six-word stories below. 6. Listen to the friends talking about an unlucky day. Then, guess who might have said the
statements below; Paul or Lisa? Tapescript 10.1.1
a “Not quite what I was planning.”
b “Shared a story, changed the world.” 1 You should have bought a cake. Paul
c “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” 2 I shouldn’t have left them there. Lisa
How many words ARE needed to tell a story? 3 If only things hadn’t gone so wrong in my kitchen. Lisa
4 I should have helped you with the preparations. Paul
If you were told to tell a story in six words, what would you say? Probably, you would say; 5 If only I had locked it. Paul
‘No way!’ However, it is claimed that the famous American author Ernest Hemingway did Lisa
it. In the 1920s, he bet ten dollars that he could write a complete story that could make 6 I wish you had called me.
people cry in just six words. To the astonishment of his friends, he won the bet by writing
the shortest story in the world: (1) c 7. Complete the text with the words in the box.
In 2006, inspired by this anecdote, Smith Online Magazine asked its readers to write a story pessimistic opposite curious exhausted alone
in just six words and published a book named after one of the submissions telling about the
common disappointment in life: (2) a
However, so many people took up the challenge that the editors of the magazine had to work on a second
collection of six-word stories. Then, Larry Smith, the founder of the magazine, started the Six-Word Memoir Hi there,
Project as he was on a quest to help other people tell their stories. Nowadays, his project has become an
inspirational and addictive form of self-expression embraced by lots of people of all ages around the world. You know, we moved to this town two months I’m (3) exhausted , but that’s not all.
Thus, more than 1 million Six-Word Memoirs have been shared across Smith Magazine sites, and his ago. I don’t like being here. If only we had alone . All of my
project can be found in classrooms, hospitals, prisons, etc. The project is also used in therapy groups as stayed in London. I don’t like the people around I also feel (4)
stories are deceptively simple and surprisingly powerful. Sharing regrets and disappointments heals people. friends are in London. I wish they were here. My
Therefore, Larry Smith keeps telling about his project in various educational events and invites people to here, either. Their (1) curious parents should have thought about this problem. If
write their life stories. He finishes his talks with his own six-word story: (3) b eyes are killing me. I wish they would stop looking only they had asked me what I wanted. Oh, mum
2. Read the text again and circle the correct option. like that, as if they knew all the ways out there is calling. Wait a minute dear diary.
and wondered which way you would go. And
1 Hemingway’s story tells about a heartbreaking loss/dramatic change. I’m sorry, I must go now. With the boy from
the ones living just (2) opposite next door! :) We are going for a ride. Just
2 The readers took/ignored the six-word challenge seriously. our house listen to music loudly all day without forget about what I’ve written above. Things
3 The name of the first six-word book had a sense of satisfaction/dissatisfaction. turning it down at nights. I wish they would stop are going better. I know you say; I wish you
4 Larry Smith’s six-word challenge turned into a success/failure story. playing their music so loudly every day. If only pessimistic . You are
5 Stories have strong positive/negative effects on human psychology. I could have slept better last night, I wouldn’t weren’t so (5)
right, my friend. I’ll try my best.
6 Larry Smith believes that stories will unfortunately/incredibly change the world. feel so tired now.
3. Below are some of the six-word life stories sent to Smith Magazine. Read and discuss what the
writers would change if they had a chance.
1 Wrong era, wrong class, wrong gender. 4 Really should have been a lawyer.
2 Worry about tomorrow, rarely enjoy today! 5 Born London, lived elsewhere, died inside. 8. Imagine you had an argument with a friend. The statements below show what you feel sorry
about. Write a note to your friend to apologize.
3 Found true love, married someone else. 6 Any chance I could start again?
4. Match the regrets with the stories in Exercise 3.
I ignored I lost my temper and I didn’t call
6 a I wish I could turn back and try it all 3 d If only I hadn’t missed the love of my his/her feelings. shouted at him/her. him/her back.
once more. life.
2 5 e I wish I hadn’t ruined my life talking
b I wish I weren’t so anxious about time. inside.
4 c If only I had chosen the right 1 f If only I’d been born in a different time I didn’t tell I didn’t listen to
profession for me. his/her advice.
under different circumstances. the truth.
5. Now, it is your turn for your tiny stories. Write your life story in six words.
Students’ own answers Please accept my apologies for yesterday. I know I shouldn’t have ignored your feelings. I shouldn’t
have lost my temper and shouted at you. I wish I had called you back. I should have told the truth. If only I
had listened to your advice.
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