The document provides vocabulary and activities related to future technology, including defining common technology terms, matching new words to their definitions, completing sentences with phrasal verbs, identifying London neighborhoods from an audio recording, and answering speaking questions about a past holiday. Some key points are that it defines words like "tweet" and "blogger", discusses new words from 2012 like "omnishambles" and "mobot", includes phrasal verbs with travel themes, mentions London places like Brick Lane and Canary Wharf, and provides questions to discuss a holiday to New York City.

1. ACTIVITIES MAY
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
VOCABULARY
A. Complete the definitions with the correct word.
1. Google: To look for a piece of information using a well-known search engine.
2. Blogger: A person who writes kind of diary on the Internet.
3. Tweet: To send a message on Twitter.
4. Gamer: A person who plays online games.
5. Like: To give a favorable opinion of something on Facebook.
6. Web based: An episode of an Internet-based drama.
7. Text: To send someone an SMS.
8. Cyber bullying: An Internet user who uses aggressive behavior to intimidate
other Internet users.
9. Trending: A subject which everyone is talking about on social networking
sites.
10. Unfriendly: To remove someone from your list of friends on Facebook.
11. W _ b _ _ a: A seminar given using the Internet.
12. Tag: To put someone’s name on a photo on Facebook.
13. Chat room: A virtual room where Internet users talk to each other.
NEW WORDS IN ENGLISH
A. Every year new words enter the English dictionary. Below are some new
words from 2012. Write the words next to their definitions.
1. Omnishambles: A situation that has been comprehensively mismanaged,
characterized by a string of blunders and miscalculations.
2. Games Maker: A volunteer responsible for helping the public at an Olympic
venue during the2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games.
3. Medal: To win a medal in a sporting event or competition by finishing first,
second, or third.
4. Second Screening: The practice or activity of watching television while
simultaneously using a Smartphone, tablet computer, laptop, or other screen
device, typically in order to read about the programme being watched or post
about it on a social media site.
5. Mobot: A characteristic gesture as performed by the British long-distance
runner Mo Farah on winning the 5,000 and 10,000 meters events at the 2012
Olympics, in which both arms are arched above the head with the hands
pointing down to the top of the head to form a distinctive ’M’ shape.
6. Yolo: ‘You only live once’, typically used as a rationale or endorsement for
impulsive or irresponsible behaviour.

2. PHRASAL VERBS
1. Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
1. We hired a car when we arrived at the airport but it broke after on the way
to the hotel.
2. My mum always feels nervous just as the plane is taking down and landing.
3. I set out at six o’clock so that I would arrive at the hostel before the other
travellers.
4. Phone me from the airport after you’ve checked back.
5. I hate sleeping in a tent because I can’t put up with the mosquitoes and
other insects.
6. The taxi had to turn back when it reached the mountain road because a
tree had fallen and was blocking the way.
7. Would you mind looking after my cat while I’m on holiday next week?
8. We are planning to travel for six months but if we run out of money, we’ll be
back sooner!
LISTENING
A. You are going to watch and listen to a guide to an area of London. Listen
carefully and tick the London neighborhoods that are mentioned.
London Docklands, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Brick Lane, Whitechapel.
B. Watch and listen again. Match the neighborhood with what it is famous
for.
Brick Lane: Bangladesh community.
Whitechapel: Jack the Ripper.
London Docklands: Bombed during WW II.
Canary Wharf: London City Airport.
Stratford: 2012 Olympics Stadium.
C. Complete the sentences. Write one word in each gap.
1. Brick Lane is famous for curry restaurants.
2. You can go on a touristic tour to see where Jack the Ripper carried out his
attacks.
3. In the 1980s the docklands transformed into a ‘mini Manhattan’.
4. East London has its own airport which is popular with business travelers.
5. The Excel Centre is an important conference and exhibition center.
6. Next door to the 2012 Olympic Site there is a huge Stratford center.

3. SPEAKING
Talk about your last holiday. Think about these questions.
1. Where did you go and why? Describe the place.
Last Holiday I went to New York. Is the most popular city in the United States. NY
exerts a powerful influence over global commerce, culture, art, fashion, and
entertainment.
2. Who did you go with?
I went with my dog and my limousine driver.
3. When did you go and how long did you stay?
I went in July and I return to Spain in September.
4. What was the weather like?
It depends on the day, but used to make good time.
5. Did you have any special food?
Yes, I did. Corned Beef on Rye, Pretzel, Dim Sum, and cheesecake.
6. Did you visit any monuments?
Yes, I did. Fifth Avenue, Empire State, Times Square, Central Park, Statue of
Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge…
7. Did you do any kind of sightseeing?
Yes, of course.
8. Did you do any sunbathing?
No, I didn’t. There wasn’t time for that.
9. Did you take many photos?
Yes, I take a lot of photos.
10. Did you buy any souvenirs?
Yes, I buy a lot of souvenirs.

4. 11. How did you travel? Was it a long trip?
I travel in a plane. The trip during about seven hours.
12. Did you take a rucksack or a suitcase? What things did you take?
I take a suitcase, and a lot of money.
13. What is your best memory of the holiday?
My best memory of the holiday is when I won a million dollars in a casino.
14. Were you glad to get home?
Absolutely not.
15. Would you recommend the place you went for a holiday?
Yes, of course.
16. Would you consider going there again?
Yes, tomorrow I’m going again.