Antonio Van Uden School

Name: Paula Andrea Velandia Diaz ____

Apreciado estudiante. A continuación, encontrarás las actividades que deberás realizar en casa y enviar al
docente correspondiente:

Zulma Patiño: zpvanuden.activities@gmail.com , Ginette Paez paezginette57@gmail.com ,

Gloria Ramos gloriarmsf@gmail.com

Listen to the radio interview with Madeleine Henry. In her opinion, what does the washing machine give
people? ( Escucha la entrevista y responde las preguntas de acuerdo al audio)
It gives _____________________________________________________.

Listen again and answer the questions.

Why is today a special day for Madeleine?

In what year was she born?

Why does Jeff think the computer was the most important invention?

Which day did Madeleine late when she was young?

Cause he´s got his washing machine and he won´t be long in doing his laundry
What was the happiest day in Madeleine’s life?
She was born in 1904
What does Madeleine think about computers?
He said. Computers are used all the time our lives are very different because we have, so many things
are done through the computer. We talked to people do the shopping

1. _____________________________________________________.

To download the audio file copy and paste this audio file link or scan the QR code: Para
descargar el audio copia y pega el link o escanea el código QR
https://drive.google.com/open?
id=1l52zae4cG8uxdPjmr_141K_30BKS5o9Z
 READING: a quiz
1. A new invention is advertised on TV.
a. You want to buy it now.
b. You wait until a friend recommends it.
c. You’re not interested. KEY:
2. How much of your pocket money is spent Add up your points:
a= 5 points; b= 3
on computer and electronic games?
points; c= 1 point
a. more than 50%
b. less than 50%
c. 0%
20-25 Points:
3. You were given a new computer game for Hi-tech: You love hi-tech
your last birthday. items and computers. You
a. You understood the game immediately. are always ready to try
b. You read the instructions carefully before something new.
you
played the game.
c. You didn’t play the game because you 10-19 Points:
don’t Medium-tech: You enjoy
like computer games. new technology but you
4. You are invited to join a chat room. don’t use it all the time. You
a. You think of a cool user name and password. won’t buy a hi-tech item
just because it’s the latest
b. You find out more about the chat room.
thing.
c. You don’t join.
5. Which hi-tech items do you want to buy?
a. a computer, an MP4, a mobile phone and 5-9 Points:
everything else in the shops No-tech: You think
b. a computer and a mobile phone technology is boring. You
c. a mobile phone – that’s all you need rarely use the computer
because you don’t enjoy it.

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES. ( complete las oraciones)

1. A no-tech person doesn’t like: because they believe that technology is boring
2. A medium-tech person doesn’t: buy a hi-tech item just because it´s the latest thing
3. A hi-tech person will always try: and be ready to try something new
4. Computers are important to: do your homework

WHICH GROUP DO YOU THINK EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IS IN?

Jay saves his pocket money and his birthday money to buy the
latest computer games: Answer: Hi-tech
Martin was given a new iPod for his birthday. He doesn’t use it
because he doesn’t understand the instructions: Answer:
Medium-tech
An MP4 player and a digital camera are included on Mark’s
mobile phone, but it hasn’t got GPS. Mark wants a new phone:
Answer: Hi-tech
Scott believes computers make people lazy. He doesn’t use the
computer for anything. Answer: No-tech hi-tech toilet
Tina enjoys using the Internet but she thinks computer games
and chat rooms are boring: Answer: No-tech
WRITE A PARAGRAPH ABOUT THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AT YOUR HOME:

We use home telephone to communicate with other people, We use… we use the home phone to
communicate with other people, we use the home computer to do virtual work , we use the TV to
watch the news and other channels, we use the washing machine to keep our clothes clean, we use the
fridge to keep our food up to date and it doesn´t get damaged, we use our cell phone to get into our
social networks d there talk to our relatives

Observa el siguiente video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ5K2Lu5MgI

Realiza un video en inglés en el que describes el uso de los diferentes elementos tecnológicos en tu
casa. Envíalo junto con el trabajo desarrollado a tu maestro. Puedes subirlo a YouTube y enviar el link
o enviar el archivo.