2which are the three most important inventions in exercise 1? can you think of
other important inventions? discuss with a partner.
b 2nd
c 3rd
3 read the definition and examples.
an invention is a thing that someone has made for the first time,
for example the telephone, or the computer.
write a similar definition for device (tool for doing special jobs)
give two examples.
a device is
study skill getting information from websites
4 read study skill scan the website article lost? no - i've
websites usually contain a lot of information. some of the
got my sat nav! what does the abbreviation sat nav mean?
information is useful and some is not. sometimes the language of a
5 skim the article. match the headings a-d with
website is very technical and difficult to understand.
paragraphs 1-4.
use skimming and scanning skills to find the information you
a when did the system start?
what is sat nav?
need.
b are we losing important skills? d how does it work?
6 read study skill read paragraph 2 carefully. complete
study skill using visuals in a website
the diagram with words from the box.
a website about a machine, a device, or a process usually has
visuals. study these diagrams and pictures. they give you
ground station satellite receiver radio signal
extra information. they also help you understand how things
work.
66 unit 6a
technology​

1. John and Cecile can sing really well. They have sung in the choir for six years.

2. Jack can do tricks.  He has done tricks since he was 9.

3. Andy and Daniel are talented painters. They have painted since they were 3.

4. Lee can play the guitar.  He has played the guitar for a year.

5. Polly can dance really well.  She has danced for many years.

6. Paul can ride a horse well. He has taken part in different competitions since he was seven.

1. Джон и Сесиль очень хорошо поют. Они поют в хоре уже шесть лет.

2. Джек умеет делать трюки. Он делает трюки с 9 лет.

3. Энди и Дэниел - талантливые художники. Они рисуют с 3-х лет.

4. Ли умеет играть на гитаре. Он играет на гитаре уже в течение года.

5. Полли очень хорошо танцует. Она танцует уже много лет.

6. Пол хорошо ездит на лошади. С 7 лет он принимает участие в различных соревнованиях.

Recently traditional forms of learning have been developed new technologies. Cosequently, more and more people are choosing to improve skills using online learning. Majority of people say it is beneficial whereas others argue that online education has disadvantages as well.

People are in search of many new ways of learning. One of the most popular methods is online learning. Unfortunatelly, this manner has not only advantantages but and disadvantages.

Online method of education are advantageous for many reasons. First of all, it is a very convenience. A human can use a computer access and Internet connection anywhere, for example, at home, outdoor or even on a bus. This benefit is especially important for people who live in remote ar rural areas and cannot recolate or commute to school. However, it is also useful for parents who want to study young children at home or any student who prefers to work in the comfort of their own home or coffee. Moreover, online learning is more cheaper than traditional classroom academic or trade course. These courses are unpaid. Students can save money. For example, they do not have to pay for course of fees.

On the other hand, online learning has the negative aspects. To begin with, limited social interaction prevents to study how much time an individual wants. Always online programs give people a possibility of limited to use their programme. Later students will have to pay money if they want to continue a course further. Furthermore, the only method of communication of online learning is through e-mail, chat room or discussion groups. People cannot interact with others to face to face. It is the unnatural cummunication way. Humans do not see and feel relationship with classmates and feedbacks.

In conclusion, online manner of education has both pros and cons. In my mind, online learning is necessary for humans due to it relieves and accelerates a method to deepen themselves skills.