Научно технический прогресс урок английского языка в 11 классе

TECHNOLOGY AND PROGRESS Evaluation card Group A Student’s name Idea Pronunciation Design How has technology helped improve life in the house? Progress has brought about many changes. Inventions that were once considered amazing are now everyday household items, which make life easier and provide entertainment and security. Over the years, technology has proved to be invaluable in the home. Most modern appliances are easy to use and can do almost everything — from cooking to washing clothes and dishes — quickly and efficiently. As a result, people have more leisure time. Technology has made life more comfortable. We do not have to go out as much. In fact, almost everything can be done in the comfort of our homes. For instance, we can watch our favourite film with Dolby surround sound, play a game on the Internet, chat with friends and even shop online. What is more, people can now entertain themselves at home. In the past, it was quite simple for a burglar to break into a house. Nowadays, burglar alarms, fitted with laser beams and front-door video cameras, make homes much safer. Technology is also important for security reasons. It is certain that more improvements will be made in the future. Summing up, there is no doubt that technological advances have changed people's lives through the ages. What new technology do you expect to see in the future? In the year 2525 Zager and Evans, 1969 This song, with its pessimistic view of the future of mankind, was the only hit for the American folk duo Denny Zager and Richard Evans. In the year 2525 Listen to the song In the year 2525. Match the singers' predictions to these years. 1. 3535 2. 4545-5555 3. 6565 4. 7510-8510 5. 9595 a. Man will have destroyed the earth. b. God will decide whether or not to destroy the human race. c. Babies will be manufactured artificially. d. Humans will be controlled by drugs. e. Human bodies will be useless. Do you agree with the singers‘pessimistic view of society's future? Do you think that any of the predictions in this song are already coming true? Do you think that the social problems highlighted in the song are worse or better today than in 1969, when the song were recorded? Are there other problems in today's society that you feel are just as important? Thank you!