Vocabulary
What does the word 'advent' in line 13 refer to?
A. arrival C. liberation
B. development D. transfer
It refers to the arrival or coming of electronic money
What is Amy Lee's job?
She is a university / Science professor.
Give the negative form of the phrase 'have an effect on something' in line 10.
'have no effect on something'
Name ONE invention that you desire.
(Open-ended question)
My choice:
I want a wire-free home with no more power plugs lying all around my room.
Find a word in line 16~25 which means the same as 'freed'.
liberated
Name ONE advantage of electronic money.
It enables us to travel everywhere without taking stacks of cash.
From line 16 to 25, find TWO phrases that include a preposition followed by a gerund.
1) have liberated us from having to carry cash
(Structure: liberate us from doing something)
2) without having to use cash
(Structure: without having to do something)
Example answer:
Since I am not good at cooking, I have signed up an online course to whet my skills.Which is the best inference for 'consequences' in line 32?
A. situations C. results
B. effects D. assumptions
Answer: C results
Which two important inventions are mentioned in the text?
They are Freon and electronic money.
Make a sentence with the prepositional phrase 'liberate somebody from doing something'.
Example sentence:
It is believed that home robots will liberate people from doing household tasks by 2050.
In the video "The greatest invention in 2018", we saw the latest invention "GoSunGo", a solar cooking stove.
What benefit do you think this solar stove can bring to people? (in terms of our environment)
To reduce air pollution.
Infer the word 'substantial' in line 57.
a great deal of
According to Professor Lee, how can we limit the threats of Freon gas?
We should use and maintain our air conditioners and refrigerators properly.
From line 16 to 25, locate a phrase which is similar in meaning to 'make something happen'.
make global business and electronic commerce a reality (= make something a reality).
From your perspective, what quality does a 'good' invention have in common?
A good invention in modern days should help protect our environment while at the same time provide convenience for modern day people.
Name the difference between 'invention' and 'discovery'.
In its simplest meaning, the word invention refers to creating something new from someone's idea, whereas discovery means uncover something, which has not been recognized before.
How does Freon work in refrigerators?
It removes heat from the air inside the refrigerator.
What does the clause 'a harmless alternative has yet to emerge' (line 58) refer to?
It refers to a harmless possibility or the chance of having a different choice is not yet available.
The 4Cs are
1. Communication
2. Collaboration
3. Creativity
4. Critical Thinking