This document provides information about future technology and new vocabulary words. It discusses definitions of common technology terms like blogging, tweeting, and cyberbullying. It also lists new words that entered the English dictionary in 2012, such as "omnishambles," "games maker," and "YOLO." Additionally, it covers phrasal verbs and provides a listening exercise about neighborhoods in East London, including discussions of Brick Lane, Whitechapel, and London Docklands.
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1. FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
Technology
A. Complete the definitions with the correct word.
1. Google: To look for a piece of information using a well-knownsearch engine.
2.Blogger: A person who writes kind of diary on the Internet.
3. Tweet:To send a message on Twitter.
4. Gamer: A person who plays online games.
5. Like: To give a favourable opinion of something on Facebook.
6. Web side: An episode of an Internet-based drama.
7. Text: To send someone an SMS.
8. Cyberbullying: An Internet user who uses aggressive behaviour tointimidate other Internet
users.
9. Trending: A subject which everyone is talking about on social networking sites.
10. Unfriend: To remove someone from your list of friends on Facebook.
11. W _ b _ _ a _: A seminar given using the Internet.
12. Tag: To put someone’s name on a photo on Facebook.
13. Ciberoom: A virtual room where Internet users talk to each other.
New words in English
Every year new words enter the English dictionary. Below are some new words from 2012.
Write the words next to their definitions. Then check youranswers at:
http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/press-releases/uk-word-of-the-year-2012/1
1.Omnishambles:A situation that has been comprehensivelymismanaged, characterized by a
string of blunders and miscalculations.
2. Games Maker: A volunteer responsible for helping the public at anOlympic venue during the
2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
3. Medal: To win a medal in a sporting event or competition byfinishing first, second, or third.
4. Second Screening: the practice or activity of watching television whilesimultaneously using a
smartphone, tablet computer, laptop, or otherscreen device, typically in order to read about
the programme beingwatched or post about it on a social media site.
5. Mobot: A characteristic gesture as performed by the Britishlong-distance runner Mo Farah
on winning the 5,000 and 10,000 metersevents at the 2012 Olympics, in which both arms are
arched above thehead with the hands pointing down to the top of the head to form
adistinctive ’M’ shape.
2. 6. YOLO: ‘You only live once’, typically used as a rationale or endorsement for impulsive or
irresponsible behaviour.
VOCABULARY
Phrasal verbs
Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
in upback down out after off x 2
1. We hired a car when we arrived at the airport but it broke offon theway to the hotel.
2. My mum always feels nervous just as the plane is taking downandlanding.
3. I set off at six o’clock so that I would arrive at the hostel before theother travellers.
4. Phone me from the airport after you’ve checkedback.
5. I hate sleeping in a tent because I can’t put up with the mosquitoesand other insects.
6. The taxi had to turn back when it reached the mountain road because atree had fallen and
was blocking the way.
7. Would you mind looking after my cat while I’m on holiday next week?
8. We are planning to travel for six months but if we run outof money, we’ll be back sooner!
LISTENING
A.You are going to watch and listen to a guide to an area ofLondon. Listen carefully and tick
the London neighbourhoods that are mentioned.
http://www.sightseer.tv/london/eastlondonoverview
1. Covent Garden
2. Brick Lane
3. Whitechapel
4. Oxford Street
5. London Docklands(yes)
6. Hyde Park
7. Canary Wharf (yes)
8. Notting Hill
9. Stratford (yes)
3. B.Watch and listen again. Match the neighbourhood with what it isfamous for.
1. Brick Lane……………………………c. Bangladesh community
2. Whitechapel……………………….d. Jack the Ripper
3. London Docklands………………a. Bombed during WW ll
4. Canary Wharf………………………e. London City Airport
5. Stratford………………………………b.2012 OlympicsStadium
C.Complete the sentences. Write one word in each gap.
1. Brick lane is famous for curryrestaurants.
2. You can go on a touristictour to see where Jack the Ripper carriedout his attacks.
3. In the 1980s the docklands transformed into a ‘mini Manhattan’.
4. East London has its own airport which is popular with businesstravellers.
5. The Excel Centre is an important conference and exhibitioncentres.
6. Next door to the 2012 Olympic Site there is a huge Stratfordcentres.