UNIT 2LESSON 1

SECTION 1: SETTING THE CONTEXT

1. We use technology all the time, but we have to be careful!

Let’s learn about technology and its effects! Ask two people from your family to answer a short

survey. Include yourself on it!

MeFamilymember 1

Familymember 2

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What is the device you use most to access the internet?

Cell phone(answers may vary)

Computer(answers may vary)

Tablet(answers may vary)

How often do you use your mobile phone while you are having a meal with family and friends?

Never

(answers may vary)

Sometimes

(answers may vary)

Never

(answers may vary)

Do you ask permission before you take another person’s picture with your camera?

Sometimes

(answers may vary)

Almost always

(answers may vary)

Always

(answers may vary)

When you use technology. What do you think are the most important aspects of healthy relationships?

Respect

(answers may vary)

ClearLanguage

(answers may vary)

Honesty, time, respect

(answers may vary)

(Source: Original material)

2. Do you know these words? They are verbs and refer to different actions

performed when using technology. Match each word (a – e) with its definition and then

select the best picture to represent them. Write the letter (a - e) in the corresponding circle.

For extra help you can use the Pictionary in the last page.

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(Source: Original Material, definitions taken from MacMillan Dictionary) 

SECTION 2: LET’S PRACTICE

3. When using a computer or a drive, there are different actions you can perform.

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Word Definition Picture

a) Download

To move something across a

computer screen using the mouse.

b) Transfer To move information to your

computer from another computer

system or the internet.

c) Click To allow someone to use or to have

something that you own.

d) Drag To copy information or

images from one place or object to

another.

e) Share To make a computer do something by

pressing a button on the mouse.

c

b

e

a

d

d

a

e

c

a

For example: writing a letter, cutting, copying, or pasting a picture, downloading information, or sharing pictures with your friends!

Use the word bank to fill the gaps to identify the steps when working on your computer. For extra help you can use the Pictionary in the last page.

a)To ___drag___ a folder, click it with your left mouse button, then without releasing the button; put it in the desired location.

b) You can easily ___transfer___ files or pictures through cloud storage, a cable or a memory stick. Just drag or copy the files into a new folder.

c) To ___share____ or ___download___ a file from your drive. Go to your drive, then select the file, right click, and select one of those two options.

d)A mouse control cursor is visible on the computer screen. To open a file, just double ___click____ with your left mouse button.

4. Let’s extend your vocabulary! The next definitions correspond to different words

included in the previous text. Find and underline them.

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drag share click transfer download

Then, complete the crossword with the same words.

Word from the text

Horizontal

_____drive____

2. A computer component used to store data.

___storage___

4. The ability of a computer to store information, or the process of doing this.

____cursor____

6. A small flashing line on a computer screen that you move to mark the point where you are going to type.

Word from the text

Vertical

_____files_____

1. A set of information on a computer.

___folder_____

3. A group of programs or documents stored in a computer, shown by a picture of a folder on the screen.

___mouse____

5. A small object that you move in order to do things on a computer screen.

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(Source: Original Material and theteacherscornet.net) 

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SECTION 3: LET’S CONSTRUCT AND APPLY OUR KNOWLEDGE

1. Reflect and apply your previous knowledge by answering these questions. For extra help you can use the Pictionary at the end.

a)What jobs might require the use of technology?(Answers may vary) Journalist, doctor, teacher, electrician.

b)What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet for research?(Answers may vary) Advantages: different sources, updated data, less time to research. Disadvantages: fake news, reliable information, etc.

c) Should everyone have access to the Internet and why?(Answers may vary) No, it should be a personal choice.

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SECTION 4: SPONGE ACTIVITY Have a look at the Pictionary. Think about technological devices/gadgets you know. Then, classify them according to their use in the

different categories shown in the table. There are some that might work on more than one

category!(Answers may vary)

LEISURE COMMUNICATION

STUDY

LCD Screen LCD Screen Computer

Computer Computer Mobile phone

Mobile phone Mobile phone

(Source: Original material)

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SECTION 5: PICTIONARY

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