Unit 4 TECHNOLOGY SMART & TECH-SAVVY

Unit 4.1. "Technology"

Pre-Reading.
1. What does this picture show? Think out a minute and write down the names of
devices.
Ans. Modem, Webcam, Microphone, Smart Phone, Remote Control, Wireless
Charger, Bluetooth Speaker, Wireless Mic, Selfie Stick, Mobile Cover, Mobile
Stand, Mobile Box, Digital Watch.
2. How has technology evolved over the period of time?
Ans. Over the period of time, how we communicate has evolved immensely.
Today, many of our inventions are focused on creating faster ways of communicating with each
other, and in the process, we're creating more data
than humans can comprehend. Now, a new tool, artificial intelligence, is emerging
at the nexus of all this.
3. List down technologies recently discovered/invented.
Ans. 3D printing, VPN, Videoconferencing, Biometrics, 6g Cellular communication,
etc.
While Reading.
Exercise 1.
Work in pairs and deduce the meaning of words given in column A and write their
contextual meaning in column B. Share with your partner once you have
completed.
No. Column A.
Column B.
1. innovation.
a new method, idea, product, etc.
2. optimist.
hopeful and confident about the future.
3. manipulate.
operate, handle
4. heralded.
be a sign that (something) is about to happen
5. hazards.
a dangers or risks
6. hurricanes.
a storm with violent wind
7. proliferated.
increased rapidly in number; multiplied.
8. impending.
about to happen; forthcoming
9. calamities.
disasters
10. lessen.
to diminish
Exercise 2.
Read the text carefully. There are certain words that related to word 'Tele'
means 'far'. First, underline these words in the texts and then write description of
these words. Ab example has been given for you.
Example:
Tele+phone: Telephone.
A device used for speaking to distant places by means of electrical signals.

2. Tele+poinetrs: Telepointers.

“An interaction style for presentation system interactive t

elevision, and other
systems, where the user is positioned at a remote site from the display”

3. Tele+com: Telecom

Telecommunications, also known as telecom, is the exchange of information over

significant distances by electronic means and refers to all types of voice, data and
video transmission.

4. Tele+vision: Television

A devise used to convert distant visual images by means of electrical signals.

5. Tele+school: Teleschool

Teleschool is a new way of teaching and learning through the means of internet
technology.

6. Tele+medicine: Telemedicine.

Telemedicine is a technology used for the remote diagnosis and treatment of

patients by means of telecommunications technology.

7. Tele+presence: Telepresence

The use of virtual reality technology, especially for remote control of machinery
or for apparent participation in distant events.

8. Tele+work: Telework

The action or practice of working from home, making use of the internet, email,
and the telephone.

9. Tele+marketing: Telemarketing

The marketing of goods or services by means of telephone calls, typically

unsolicited, to potential customers.

Exercise 3.
Digital revolution mainly depends on _______.
a. physical nature. b.improved life.
c. hardware innovations. d. integrated
circuit.
2. During World War-II, transmission of information was in _________ form:
a) material b)analogue
c) electric d) catalogue
3. ________ is the technological option to work in dangerous situation.
a) Telephone b) Telecom c)
Telepresence
d) Television
4. It is technology that people get things better according to their_______.
a) market demand b) environment. c) needs d) work
5. E-learning can only be possible through _________.
a) portals. b)internet
c) smart adaptation d) innovative system
6. People get information through _______ to help them better understand a
medical condition.
a) internet b) integrated apps
c)telemedicine d) visual images
7. Bits used to record or transmit information in ________ form.
a) binary b) digital
c) analogue d) logical
8. _______ is an example of hydrological disaster.
a) Earthquake b) hurricane. c)floods
d) wildfire
9. _______ technology assesses environmental changes and disease predictions.
a)remote sensing b) satellite
c) circuit d) visual images
10. A bulk of the population at disaster risks may be located by __________.
a) telecom b) satellite images
c) actuators d) smart phones
Exercise 4
Work individually. Read the text again and mark (V) for true, and (X) for false
against each statement given below.
No. Statement Answer
1. Use of technology can be harmful for our environment.(X)
2. First use of technology was related to waves.(true)
3. During World War II, the use of technology was not familiar.
4. All tele devices may function with traditional type.(X)
5. E-learning can only be possible without the internet. (X)
6. People can also purchase and sell things via internet.()
7. Renewable things are those which cannot be utilized again.(X)
8. Telework and telepresence are the internet ways to work in hazardous
situation.(X)
Post-reading
Exercise 5
Read the text and answer the following questions.
1. What do you mean by technological revolution?
Ans. A technological revolution is a period in which one or more technologies is
replaced by another, novel technology in a short amount of time. It is an era of
accelerated technological progress characterized by new innovations whose rapid
application and diffusion typically cause an abrupt change in society.

2. Why did innovation information remain scarce at the time of World War-11?
Ans. Many innovation information remained scared at the time of World War 2.
The reason was that the processing of information relied on "atoms" to record or
transmit information in analog from rather than the "bits" (binary digits of '1s' for
on and 'Os' for off) used to record or transmit information in digital form.

3. How is the technology boom for students?

Ans. Technology is boon for the students. It has provided a huge platform for
learners to explore their talents. It has also helped the students to overcome their
fear, arrogance, reluctance and shyness. They can also learn from teleschool. All
things are possible because of new technology.

4. What are the benefits of E-commerce in today's world?

Ans. Today, technological revolution is giving people a wide variety of choices,
enabling them to get the kinds of products and services that fit their needs. Tele
work and telemarketing have given people the chance to move beyond the limits.
E-commerce lets people buy a vast array of goods and services that previously
might have been difficult to find at local stores.
5. How does technology work in environmentally risk areas?
Ans. The remote sensing technology could monitor environmental changes and
disease predictions. The satellite images, aerial photographs, and on-the-ground
inspections, can be used to locate populations in dangerous or environmentally
unstable places and determine how to respond after disaster strikes. Though
technology cannot prevent the onset of the pandemics; however, it can help
prevent the spread, educate, warn, and empower those on the ground to be
aware of the situation, and noticeably lessen the impact.

6. How has technology greatly supported doctors & medical practitioners?

Ans. Technology has greatly supported doctors and medical practitioners to
information and the treatment of any disease. It has helped improved medical
care by making it easier for doctors to provide evidence-based medicine. People
also get information through telemedicine to help them better understand a
medical condition in order to take early care.

7. How does technology secure humans from calamities?

Ans. Epidemics, pandemics or other hazards have threatened the human mac
time and again. The outbreaks of these calamities left enormous burdens on our
lives, economies, and societies at large. In such a scenario, technologies enable
secure access to data, enterprise applications, virtual meetings and cloud
conferencing. Smart cities could be made and equipped with some sorts of
devices which include sensors, processors, wearable, electronics, software,
actuators, vehicles, cell phones and computers. The remote sensing technology
could monitor environmental changes and disease predictions. The satellite
images, aerial photographs, and on-the-ground inspections, can be used to locate populations in
dangerous or environmentally unstable places and determine how
to respond after disaster strikes. Though technology cannot prevent the onset of
the pandemics;

8. Some people have the opinion that youngsters are not safe in the technological era?Give
reasons for your agreement or disagreement.
Ans. I don't agree with the idea that youngsters are not safe in the technological era.
No doubt there are some negative impacts of the new technology. As the over use
of the net causes the following effects.
Lower attention span...
Increased risk and lack of privacy...
Risk of depression...
Obesity…
Falling grades ...
Bullying ...
Social interaction issues...
It is because of the misuse and excessive use of the technology. If the youngsters
are prudent users they won't find the net harmful for them.

9. Which technology innovation has impacted you profoundly and how?

Ans. Almost all new technological innovations have impacted me profoundly. But most of all is
Printing Press. I am lover of reading more

10.. How did technology contribute in keeping peoples' lives safe during the recent
pandemic or disaster?
Ans. Though technology cannot prevent the onset of the pandemics; however, it
can help prevent the spread, educate, warn, and empower those on the ground to
be aware of the situation, and noticeably lessen the impact.

Exercise 6
Though use of technology has many advantages to ease living, it has some
disadvantages too. Now, work in groups. First make outlines related to only
disadvantages of technology, and then expand each outline in short paragraphs.
Disadvantages of technology.

1. Negative impact on the studies

2. Fraudulent companies cheating people.

3. Lack of quality communication.

4. Effects on Physical, mental and psychological disorders.

5. Help to increase the crime ratio.

1. Negative impact on the studies

The injudicious use of the technology often results in persistent incomplete

school assignments, tardy work, and a poor academic performance. Moreover,
when a lot of pending work gets piled up, students often resort to online websites
and cut and paste options.

2. Fraudulent companies cheating people.

With regard to business, while the social media has facilitated online business and
promotion of skills and talents, one may get cheated by fake virtual companies
and organizations. Hence, despite innumerable benefits of online business, it may be misused by
fraudulent companies. People may suffer financial loss by paying
for goods that may be of poor quality and materialize.

3. Lack of quality communication.

Humans are social animals, and for strengthening social bonds, physical sharing of moments of
joy and grief is important. Increased time on the social network has limited face-to-face
communication and compromised relationships. People are spending more and more time on the
social media, which has caused a significant deterioration in the frequency and quality of close,
one-to-one communication between both immediate and the extended family members, who
occupy an important place in the Pakistani family structure. While social networks enable
interaction with a large number of people, in a short span of time, these
interactions are shallow and cannot adequately replace everyday face-to-face
communication. This lack of quality communication can weaken relationships that may, in turn,
have damaging consequences.

4. Effects on Physical, mental and psychological disorders.

Impact on physical health, mental and psychological disorder is another major

area of concern. When the social media is used disproportionately, the users
constantly remain deskbound or limited to the comfort of the couch or a bed.
This excessive use causes obesity. It causes major health Problems. It also
leaves negative impacts on the mentality and psychology of a man. A man becomes
jealous of other people's success. A selfie trend also can affect the psychology of a
people.

5. Help to increase the crime ratio.

It also helps those who have a criminal mind. They keep in contact while doing any
crime