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What does “calm technology” do? (A. Makes loud sounds B. Works quietly C. Shouts for help D. interrupts you)
B. Works quietly
What does “invisible” mean in the text?
You cannot see it
Where do calm devices work? (A. In your attention B. At the edge of our attention C. Inside a book D. In the ocean)
B. At the edge of our attention
What do lights sensitive to movement do? (A. Sing B. Turn into toys C. To move around D. Turn on when you move)
D. Turn on when you move
5. What will radiators do in the future? (A. Make food B. Turn off when the room is hot C. Play music D. Turn on when the room is cold)
D. Turn on when the room is cold
What does the microwave remind you of? (A. To cook your food B. That your food is ready C. To clean your room D. To get the dish and put inside it)
B. That your food is ready
True or False: Calm technology needs your attention all the time so it can work properly.
False
True or False: In the future, calm technology might adjust the heat in your house and choose music to match your mood.
True
True or False: According to the article, the microwave is not an example of calm technology because you must stand at the hob to use it.
False
What is one problem with today’s technology? (A. It interrupts us a lot B. It is too quiet C. It cooks food too slowly D. It is invisible)
(A. It interrupts us a lot
Who first developed the idea of calm technology?
Mark Weiser
When do we notice the smoke alarm? When we.....?
burn toast
What happens when someone walks past movement-sensitive lights?
The lights turn on
What does “developed” mean?
Made or created something
What does calm technology try NOT to do? A. Interrupt you B. Help you C. Work quietly D. Make life easier
A. Interrupt you
What does calm technology do only when needed? (A. Sleeps B. Shouts loudly C. Signals you D. Moves around)
C. Signals you
