Unit 6
Vocabulary
1
1 inventor 4 discovery
2 development 5 revolutionized
3 researchers 6 cloning
2
1 During the experiment, there were three observers in the lab.
2 Where does the designer get her inspiration from?
3 Washing machines, vacuum cleaners and dishwashers brought about a revolution in housework.
4 The discovery of / Discovering fossil fuels like coal and oil has been very important to modern life.
5 The company is working on adaptations to its software program.
3
1 microwave 2 international 3 rewrite 4 underestimate 5 pro-GM
4
1 (correct)
2 People were wearing multicoloured costumes at the carnival.
3 Vegetables lose valuable vitamins when they’re over-cooked.
4 The organizers underestimated the number of participants and not everyone could fit into the hall.
5 If you are anti-technology, you believe that people shouldn’t use electronic items.
5
1 tough 4 useful
2 eye-catching 5 stylish
3 low-cost
6
1 Wayne’s umbrella is pocket-sized.
2 We need to find a low-cost solution.
3 Do you think in the future all cars will be solar-powered?
4 This resort isn’t really child-friendly.
5 New inventions must be eco-friendly.
7
1 a resend b renew c redesign
2 a multi-purpose b multi-national c multi-storey
3 a overeat b overproduce c overspend
8
1 idea 4 discoveries
2 tests 5 inspiration
3 observations 6 adaptations
Grammar
1
1 hadn’t been published
2 will be replaced
3 Has … been developed
4 was … invented
5 is being re-written
6 are recycled
2
1 Someone has left their iPod on this desk.
2 (correct)
3 Sonia was given a heart-shaped cake for her birthday last year.
4 Do they sell GM foods in this supermarket? / Are GM foods sold in this supermarket?
5 (correct)
6 The test will be done again in a week’s time.
3 Students’ own answers.
4
1 will be done; by researchers
2 was made; (second space left blank)
3 was discovered by the police
4 is being designed; by Lia
5 have been put; by the company
5
1 The lab was being cleaned when I arrived.
2 This old TV set is going to be replaced soon.
3 Electronic goods are developed by our company.
4 The scientist won’t be paid a lot of money.
5 The new solar-powered car is being tested by Shona.
6
1 having my hair cut this afternoon.
2 had its roof blown off in the storm.
3 got new solar panels put in.
4 has had her motorbike fixed twice this month.
5 getting a new computer delivered later.
6 had his eyes tested yesterday.
7
1 had our photo taken
2 had more tests done
3 having our lights fixed
4 has had a new perfume developed
5 had a new tattoo drawn
6 will have had the bedroom painted
8
1 will have / have the bionic eye put in
2 will be put / is put
3 will be worn / are worn
4 will be sent / are sent
5 has been created
9
Stu Did you go to the Design of the Year exhibition this year?
Kyle Yeah. It is really interesting. I saw that an award was given to the website gov.uk.
Stu A website? That’s an unusual choice.
Kyle Well the judges were impressed for it because it saves users lots of time and money.
Stu In what way?
Kyle People’s lives have made easier by the website as it helps them to do things like get their passport renew or pay their taxes.
Stu Did any other designs awarded prizes?
Kyle Oh yes, there were prizes for things like architecture, fashion, design and transport. The one that got the transport prize was the one I liked best. It was a wheel that been designed so that it can be folded and used for bikes and wheelchairs.
Stu Sounds cool.
Ex. was
1 with / by 2 have been made 3 renewed 4 Were 5 that has / that’s been
Listening
2
1 B 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 C 6 B 7 A 8 C
3
1 They_haven’t had_the_designs_ approved yet.
2 Next_week, I’ll_be_in Geneva.
3 A_luminarium_is_made_of coloured plastic.
4 It’s_a_great place for_concerts.
5 This_is_used for catching fish.
6 It’s_not_as heavy_as it seems.
4
1 was given an invitation to visit a luminarium
2 the Mayor had had one installed in the Olympic Park
3 It was an experience I’ll never forget
4 I’m worried that I’ll feel like I’ve been locked in
5 I’m sure you’ll be able to relax when you see all those beautiful colours
6 It’s good to be given the chance to do something a bit different
7 my friend’s band has been asked to play a concert there next week
8 But let’s stay near the entrance
Speaking
1
1 practical
2 far more practical than
3 pocket-sized
4 is less practical than
5 isn’t as cheap as
6 cost less than
2
1 is used for
2 It’s a useful thing
3 much less useful
4 changed more people’s lives
5 it helps
6 You can use it
3, 4, 5, 6 Students’ own answers.
Reading
1 Possible answer: In the FunanDigitalife Mall, you can buy gadgets and IT equipment. In the Akihabara area, you can buy new and used electronic equipment, computer games and parts and personal robots.
2 Possible answers:
1 Someone who likes to travel and is interested in IT and electronic gadgets.
2 WiFi internet access is free in the FunanDigitalife Mall.
3 To look on the mall’s website to see if any gaming championships will be held there while they are visiting.
4 In the Akihabara district of Tokyo.
5 Your passport, if you are a foreign tourist.
3
1 F It ‘is certainly very popular’ in this part of Asia, but it doesn’t say it’s the ‘best-known’.
2 F All the stores are ‘under one roof’.
3 F Goods aren’t discounted, but shoppers can get a tax refund with a foreign passport.
4 T Akihabara is ‘less than five minutes by train from Tokyo station’.
5 T The duty free shops ‘specialize in appliances for the international market’.
4
1 gadgets 4 buy
2 unlimited 5 enthusiasts
3 instant 6 deals in
5
1 /dʒ/ 2 /dʒ/ 3 /dʒ/ 4 /g/ 5 /g/
Writing
1 The writer agrees with the statement, as in the conclusion he / she says that we should use technology only when necessary.
2
1 Yes
2 2: The arguments against the statement
3: the arguments for the statement
3 In conclusion; I believe
3
1 however 2 On the one hand 3 On the other hand 4 What’s more 5 although
4 Students’ own answers.
5 Possible answer: By introducing both sides of the argument.
6, 7 Students’ own answers.
Progress Check
Grammar
1
1 invented; A
2 was printed; P
3 will be repaired / is going to be repaired; P
4 are asking; A
5 was designed; P
6 are tested; P
2
1 is being replaced
2 was this email written
3 has been left
4 will be tested
5 was being driven by
3
1 had their article published
2 had my iPhone stolen
3 will have had the tests done
4 is having their website redesigned
5 Have; had the computer checked
6 had her dress designed
4
1 has been promoted
2 has; had the app converted
3 will be taught
4 were organized
5 are improved
6 have had it made
Vocabulary
1
1 B 2 C 3 A 4 C 5 B
2
1 eco-friendly 4 long-lasting
2 waterproof 5 tough
3 solar-powered
3
1 researchers 2 tests 3 rethink 4 designed/developed 5 discovered 6 observation
4
1 … do you always overspend
2 … are multi-purpose
3 … resend me the email
4 … is multi-ethnic
5 … always overproduces cars
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