Industrial Revolution(s)
Where and when did the (first) Industrial Revolution begin?
In England in the 1760s
This invention, improved by James Watt, was a key driver of industrialization.
steam engine
When something is very repetitive / always the same
monotony / monotonous
"The workers moved through the factory like ants in an endless maze."
Simile (comparing two things using "like" or "as")
What should you never do in the conclusion of an essay/comment?
Add a new argument
What is the Third Industrial Revolution about?
rise in service sector, inventions of the first computer as well as the internet
This type of intelligence allows computers to "think" and learn.
AI
What is an assembly line?
Ein Fließband
"We built the machines. We built the cities. We built the future—and we forgot ourselves."
Anaphora (repeating the same word or phrase at the beginning of sentences) / Parallelism
Describe the structure of an essay.
title, introduction, main body, conclusion
What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution about?
algorithms, Big Data, AI, IoT
This new energy source replaced steam and powered factories and homes.
electricity
Provide a synonym for "interminable"
endless
"Smoke spiraled silently skyward from the steel stacks."
alliteration (repeating the same consonant sound at the beginning of words)
Describe the structure of a paragraph
topic sentence, supporting information, concluding sentence
What characterizes "The Age of Machinery"?
mechanization of manufacturing and production processes
When was the British Miners' Strike?
1984-85
What is an "accession"?
addition, increase
"The machines roared with anger as they devoured endless streams of coal and iron."
Personification (giving human qualities to non-human things)
How many paragraphs schould an essay have
a minimum of two
When was the Second Industrial Revolution?
1850s-1900s
Which factors have affected UK car production over the recent years? (name three)
the pandemic and its aftermath, semiconductor shortage, supply chain issues, lack of investment in battery manufacturing in the UK, international competition with the US, Europe, and China (subsidies & costums)
What is another word for "ardouos"?
hard
"The factories were the iron hearts of the city, pumping life into every street and alley."
Metaphor (comparing two things without using "like" or "as")
Name three differences between a comment and an essay
style, structure, personal opinion