1. What comes to your mind when you hear the word «e-wars»?
2. Match the words and their definitions:
1. dependent on cyberspace
2. a tsunami
3. a safeguard
4. invading their privacy
5. denying them that basic human right
6. access to information’
7. e-
8. curtailing
a) cutting off, reducing;
b) a huge destructive wave that is usually produced as a result of an earthquake;
c) relying a lot on being connected to the Internet;
d) a security measure, sometimes of a restrictive nature;
e) watching and/or recording what people do in their own space and time;
f) electronic, or virtual
g) the possibility to find things out
h) not giving people the opportunity to enjoy what they are entitled to.
Listening 1
Put the following words into the sentences while listening:
a tsunami
destructive
an earthquake
safeguards
a curtailing
invade their privacy
to mushroom
damaging
natural disasters
digital
give a grim warning
reliance on
to be vulnerable to
restrictions
to commit on-line crimes
1. There are many words with the prefix ‘e-‘ that have been … in recent years.
2. Some senior officials in the field of telecommunications …- that the next world war could take place online.
3. Cyber-attacks could potentially be as damaging as … .
4. Our increasing … on e-communications makes even the most developed countries …to an attack by online criminals.
5. It's worse than … - look how dependent we are on the cyberspace today.
6. There are a number of various … already in place - security measures, or … aimed at protecting someone from harm.
7. It's possible to track individual users through internet addresses, including those suspected of ….
8. Cybercrime must not lead to a … of legitimate internet use.
9. We have to be sure that protecting people in cyberspace does not mean … .
Listening 2
Answer the questions:
1) Make a list of the words that are used with the prefix E-.
2) What does the prefix e- mean?
3) Where will the next world war happen?
4) What are cyber attacks compared with?
5) What will happen if we are cut off from the network today?
6) What are safeguards?
7) Why is there a danger that some safeguards may be applied mistakenly?
After listening:
Make a snowball of the new words and expressions.
Write a summary of the dialogue.
Unit 6. E-books
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Listening 1
Find English equivalents to the following words:
заядлый читатель
одалживать
доступный
способный
хранить книги
изображать страницы
удобно
освободить место
нежелающий
антиквариат
священный
заслуживать уважения
устаревший
ценность
нерасположенный (питающий отвращение)
противник автоматизации
Listening 2
Answer the questions:
1. Why has the situation with ordinary books changed recently?
2. What is an electronic reader?
3. What are the positive sides of using e-books and negative ones according to Rebecca`s opinion?
4. Who do we call a luddite?
5. «We need a big concept adjustment» - what does it mean?
6. How can we call the books that we got used to reading?
7. Which expression describes an old, well-read book and why?
After listening:
How do you feel about using an e-book?
What is more convenient: an e-book or an ordinary textbook from the library?
How can one choose a good e-book?
Unit 7. WIRED
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SPEAKING