Technology and Innovation Class 4 - Consumer Electronics Show 2011

Tel: +34 902 024 386 info@abacorporate.com www.abacorporate.comENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONALS | Technology & InnovationClass 4 – Consumer Electronics Show 2011 (Telephone Class)OBJETIVETalking about the latest technologies showcased at the CES 2011 and what changes are in store forthe future.TASK 1: VIDEOBefore the class w atch the foll owi ng video and prepare the questi ons bel ow. http://www.9news.com/money/story.aspx?storyid=174037&catid=75TASK 2: THE CL ASS INTRODUCTION What is the latest electronic device that you have purchased? How often do you use it? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ LET’S TALK ABOUT THE VIDEO The video says, “the CES is the vanguard of new technology.” What does that mean? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ What are the four examples the video gives of the latest technologies introduced at the show? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ How is the way we watch TV changing? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

Tel: +34 902 024 386 info@abacorporate.com www.abacorporate.comENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONALS | Technology & InnovationClass 4 – Consumer Electronics Show 2011 (Telephone Class) What else does the video say we will soon be able to do from our televisions? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ What is the huge step forward that video conferencing has taken? What is the goal of Creative, the company developing this new version of HD video conferencing? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ MORE CONVERSATION The video says that technology will reshape our lives, changing our habits, our families, etc. What effects do you believe technology has had, or will have on us? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever had a videoconference at work? Do you feel they are as effective as having a meeting in person? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ VOCABULARY gizmo, gadget, vanguard, underway, cutting edge MY NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

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