This document contains vocabulary exercises related to technology and future trends. It includes defining words related to searching online, social media, gaming and more. It also introduces new words that entered the English dictionary in 2012 such as "YOLO" and "omnishambles." There are exercises on phrasal verbs and a listening exercise about neighborhoods in East London, including Brick Lane, Whitechapel, Canary Wharf and Stratford. The document concludes with speaking questions to discuss a past holiday.

1. Jessica Villacañas Esteve
April 2013
FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
VOCABULARY
Technology
A. Complete the definitions with the correct word.
1. G oo g l e: To look for a piece of information using a well-known search
engine.
2. B lo g g e r : A person who writes kind of diary on the Internet.
3. T w e e t : To send a message on Twitter.
4. G a m e r : A person who plays online games.
5. L i k e : To give a favourable opinion of something on Facebook.
6. W_ b _ s _ d _ : An episode of an Internet-based drama.
7. T e x t : To send someone an SMS.
8. C i b e b u l l y : An Internet user who uses aggressive behaviour to
intimidate other Internet users.
9. T r e n d i n g : A subject which everyone is talking about on social
networking sites.
10. U n f r i e n d : To remove someone from your list of friends on
Facebook.
11. W e b m a s t e r : A seminar given using the Internet.
12. T a g : To put someone’s name on a photo on Facebook.
13. C i b e r o o m : A virtual room where Internet users talk to each
other.

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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. Then check your
answers at:
http://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/press-releases/uk-word-of-the-year-2012/
1. Omnis hambles: A situation that has been comprehensively mismanaged,
characterized by a string of blunders and miscalculations.
2. Games marker: A volunteer responsible for helping the public at an
Olympic venue during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic 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 metres 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.
medal (verb) YOLO Games Maker
Mobot omnishambles second screening

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VOCABULARY
Phrasal verbs
A. Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
1. We hired a car when we arrived at the airport but it broke down on the
way to the hotel.
2. My mum always feels nervous just as the plane is taking off and landing.
3. I set up 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 out with the mosquitoes and
other insects.
6. The taxi had to turn off 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 off of money, we’ll
be back sooner!
in up back down out after off x 2

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LISTENING
A. You are going to watch and listen to a guide to an area of London.
Listen carefully and tick the London neighbourhoods that are
mentioned.
http://www.sightseer.tv/london/eastlondonoverview
1. Covent Garden
2. Brick Lane
3. Whitechapel
4. Oxford Street
5. London Docklands
6. Hyde Park
7. Canary Wharf
8. Notting Hill
9. Stratford
B. Watch and listen again. Match the neighbourhood with what it is
famous for.
1. Brick Lane c. Bangladesh
community
2. Whitechapel d. Jack the Ripper
3. London Docklands a. Bombed during
WWII
4. Canary Wharf e. London City Airport
5. Stratford b. II2012 Olympics
Stadium

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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 travellers.
5. The Excel Centre is an important conference and exhibition centre.
6. Next door to the 2012 Olympic Site there is a huge Stratford centre.
SPEAKING
Talk about your last holiday. Think about these questions.
I went to Puigcerdà in my last holiday, because we want to change the typical place
and went to mountain. The place was wonderful and nice, I loved it. There wasn’t
hot and the sky was beautiful at the nights, because we can look all stars.
We went my father, mother, sister and brother. Also came with we my uncle, my
aunt and my cousins. We went six years ago and stay two weeks. The weather was
perfect. I didn't eat any special food, but I visited French monuments. France was
near.
We went in car and the trip was very long. But it was very funny; my favourite
moment was when I went to look famous lakes of the zone. And I recommend
going a Puigcerdà because is very peaceful and quiet. I would love to go again
there.