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The document discusses the rapid growth of knowledge since the 1950s, known as the Knowledge Explosion. It notes that the amount of knowledge in the world has grown by more than two times in this period. However, it warns that this increase in information risks widening inequality between rich and poor as not all have equal access. It also cautions that the overwhelming amount of information available could lead to problems like an inability to focus or feel stimulated. The document explores different perspectives on both the benefits and challenges posed by the Knowledge Explosion.

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Chapter 6 1. Reading passage 2. Had + V3 Had + been +V3 3. If Clause
Vocabulary For better or worse - Globalization - Naively - Humankind - Optimism - Criticize - Gurus Hype
Vocabulary Exaggerate - Access to Afford - Widen Chiefly - Divide Lack -
Vocabulary Cope with - Mind-boggling Spring up To mushroom (V) Lament Stagnant Fit into -
Vocabulary Destruction - Bred (V2,3) Outweigh - Bombarded Maladjustment - Blase - Afflict -
Vocabulary Neurosis - Myriad -
Reading comprehension What is the Knowledge Explosion? It is the rapid growth of knowledge since the 1950s Since the 1950s, how much has the knowledge in the world grown? It has grown by more than two times. What will students have to do because of the Knowledge Explosion? They must be hardworking and study in a skilful way.
Reading comprehension What do we naively assume? We naively assume that more knowledge means a better future.
More difficult questions What is de Bonos suggestion for coping with the Knowledge Explosion? He suggests that students should learn to think well. Why would certain new courses mushroom? They will become relevant and be in demand in a new world.
More difficult questions Why is Paul Kennedy not optimistic about the effects of the knowledge Explosion? He thinks it will widen the gap between the rich and the poor. Information overload and its effects? We are overwhelmed with so much information that we suffer problems like being not welladjusted.
More difficult questions How may a growing population benefit from the Knowledge Explosion? He thinks it will widen the gap between the rich and the poor. Information overload and its effects? We are overwhelmed with so much information that we suffer problems like being not welladjusted.
More difficult questions How many a growing population benefit from the Knowledge Explosion? It may provide employment, enough food and other benefits. Why is it important to understand how and why humans tick? We may able to solve many problem in society if we understand ourselves better.
Meaning 1. For better or worse Whether it will be improved or worse conditions than what we have today. For better or worse, I will risk buying a lottery. 2. Globalization a process whereby the world is becoming more uniform. We can trade around the world due to globalization. 3. Optimism a feeling that things will turn out well. The athlete began training for the Olympics with much optimism.
Meaning 4. The haves and the have-nots the rich and the poor. The haves and the have-nots lead contrasting lives of luxury and poverty. 5. Have access to have opportunities to obtain something. At presents, student have access to the internet. 6. Divide gap This couple is facing the cultural divide.
Lexis Criticize, afford, potential, lack, relevant , destruction 1. Criticize for 2. Afford .to 3. Has the potential 4. Lacktraining/knowledge/skills 5. Relevant.to 6. Death and destruction.
Conditional sentences If + 1, will 1 If + 2, would 1 If had 3, would have 3
Conditional sentences If + 1, will 1 - real condition If + 2, would 1 unreal conditions If had 3, would have 3 unreal conditions

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Unit 6

  • 1. Chapter 6 1. Reading passage 2. Had + V3 Had + been +V3 3. If Clause
  • 2. Vocabulary For better or worse - Globalization - Naively - Humankind - Optimism - Criticize - Gurus Hype
  • 3. Vocabulary Exaggerate - Access to Afford - Widen Chiefly - Divide Lack -
  • 4. Vocabulary Cope with - Mind-boggling Spring up To mushroom (V) Lament Stagnant Fit into -
  • 5. Vocabulary Destruction - Bred (V2,3) Outweigh - Bombarded Maladjustment - Blase - Afflict -
  • 7. Reading comprehension What is the Knowledge Explosion? It is the rapid growth of knowledge since the 1950s Since the 1950s, how much has the knowledge in the world grown? It has grown by more than two times. What will students have to do because of the Knowledge Explosion? They must be hardworking and study in a skilful way.
  • 8. Reading comprehension What do we naively assume? We naively assume that more knowledge means a better future.
  • 9. More difficult questions What is de Bonos suggestion for coping with the Knowledge Explosion? He suggests that students should learn to think well. Why would certain new courses mushroom? They will become relevant and be in demand in a new world.
  • 10. More difficult questions Why is Paul Kennedy not optimistic about the effects of the knowledge Explosion? He thinks it will widen the gap between the rich and the poor. Information overload and its effects? We are overwhelmed with so much information that we suffer problems like being not welladjusted.
  • 11. More difficult questions How may a growing population benefit from the Knowledge Explosion? He thinks it will widen the gap between the rich and the poor. Information overload and its effects? We are overwhelmed with so much information that we suffer problems like being not welladjusted.
  • 12. More difficult questions How many a growing population benefit from the Knowledge Explosion? It may provide employment, enough food and other benefits. Why is it important to understand how and why humans tick? We may able to solve many problem in society if we understand ourselves better.
  • 13. Meaning 1. For better or worse Whether it will be improved or worse conditions than what we have today. For better or worse, I will risk buying a lottery. 2. Globalization a process whereby the world is becoming more uniform. We can trade around the world due to globalization. 3. Optimism a feeling that things will turn out well. The athlete began training for the Olympics with much optimism.
  • 14. Meaning 4. The haves and the have-nots the rich and the poor. The haves and the have-nots lead contrasting lives of luxury and poverty. 5. Have access to have opportunities to obtain something. At presents, student have access to the internet. 6. Divide gap This couple is facing the cultural divide.
  • 15. Lexis Criticize, afford, potential, lack, relevant , destruction 1. Criticize for 2. Afford .to 3. Has the potential 4. Lacktraining/knowledge/skills 5. Relevant.to 6. Death and destruction.
  • 16. Conditional sentences If + 1, will 1 If + 2, would 1 If had 3, would have 3
  • 17. Conditional sentences If + 1, will 1 - real condition If + 2, would 1 unreal conditions If had 3, would have 3 unreal conditions