Lesson 17 Exercise Title: Discussing Technology and Innovations
Subtitle: Lesson 17 Exercise
Presented by: Fatima
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Grammar Focus

Fill in the blanks

1. I __________ (buy) a new laptop next month.

2. In 5 years, people __________ (use) renewable energy sources more widely.


Answers

1. I am going to buy a new laptop next month.

2. In 5 years, people will be using renewable energy sources more widely.

Vocabulary

Match the vocabulary with the correct definition

1. Automation
2. Revolutionize


Answers

1. Automation
The use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention

2. Revolutionize
To completely change the way something is done

Practice

1. Pair up with a partner and discuss future technologies or innovations. Use future forms to express your ideas and predictions.

Questions:

a. What technologies do you think will change the world in the next 10 years?

b. How do you think automation is going to affect different industries?

c. What innovations are you most excited about?

2. Write a short paragraph predicting the future of technology in a specific field (e.g., healthcare, education, transportation). Use the vocabulary and future forms from today’s lesson.


1. Example Answers:

I think renewable energy technologies will be crucial in the next decade.
Automation is going to make manufacturing much more efficient.
I’m excited about the advancements in virtual reality and how it will impact entertainment.

2. Example Paragraph:

In the next 20 years, artificial intelligence will revolutionize education. We will be using personalized learning systems that adapt to each student’s needs. Automation is going to change the way we teach, with more focus on creativity and problem-solving.