GS8 UNIT 10

Many people reply to messages _________, but others take a long time to respond

Our English exam was (a piece of cake). I got full marks on it.

If you have a high-speed Internet connection, making a group call / meeting face to face is a piece of cake.

Let’s get ready by / on / for 10 a.m. We are meeting Dr Saito at 10:15.

1. Many people add ______ to their text messages to express their feelings. A. emojis B. words C. letters

I can’t read the text on the computer screen. Can you (zoom in) on it? - make it bigger/ smaller

Do you often send ____________ messages to your friends?

Match

(That’s exactly how I feel). It’s true that video conferences are very convenient. - I don't think so/ You are absolutely right.

I send ______ messages when I don’t feel like typing. A. group B. text C. voice

Can learning English help you overcome the _________ barrier when living abroad?

Holography / Telepathy helps people communicate by thoughts.

We need a (high-speed) Internet connection to make video calls. - fast/ slow

By using ______, you can attend a meeting with your 3D image instead of being there in person. A. holography B. voice messages C. social network

My classmates connect with each other on a(n) social network / emoji called Friends-connect.

The first camera phone appeared on / at / in May 1999 in Japan.

Many teenagers like to meet on social ______ rather than face to face. A. television B. networks C. projects

Do you think translators will lose their jobs when ____________ machines become popular?

In the future, everyone can carry a human translator / translation machine with them whenever they go abroad.

You’re (kidding)! I can’t believe Ms Mai and you are sisters. - serious/ joking

I think language barriers will disappear in / for / by 30 years

4. In a ______, people in different places can join the conversation. A. voice message B. group call C. system of emojis