Sec 2 Unit 3 Reading

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)

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)

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.

What does calm technology try NOT to do? A. Interrupt you B. Help you C. Work quietly D. Make life easier

What do lights sensitive to movement do? (A. Sing B. Turn into toys C. To move around D. Turn on when you move)

Who first developed the idea of calm technology?

What does calm technology do only when needed? (A. Sleeps B. Shouts loudly C. Signals you D. Moves around)

What does “developed” mean?

True or False: In the future, calm technology might adjust the heat in your house and choose music to match your mood.

What does “invisible” mean in the text?

When do we notice the smoke alarm? When we.....?

What happens when someone walks past movement-sensitive lights?

True or False: Calm technology needs your attention all the time so it can work properly.

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)

What does “calm technology” do? (A. Makes loud sounds B. Works quietly C. Shouts for help D. interrupts you)

Where do calm devices work? (A. In your attention B. At the edge of our attention C. Inside a book D. In the ocean)