Тема "Digital technology" для 8 класу. Читання.

Text 1.                   Digital Technology in Teenagers’ Lives

I. Fill in the gaps with the following words:

share,    messages,    download,    Wikipedia,   delete,   Facebook,   install,    do,   virus,   podcasts,     digital,     videos

1. Anna, 16
I use digital technology every day for school and fun. In the morning, I check my (1) ______________ and sometimes delete a file I don’t need anymore. For school, I often do a search online to find information for my homework. I also like to download podcasts about science because they help me understand difficult topics. My favourite apps are YouTube and Google Classroom. I sometimes upload photos from school events. Last week, my computer had a virus, so I had to be careful. My brother helped me (2)______________ an app to protect it. I also share links with my classmates when I find something useful.

2. Mark, 15
I mainly use my phone for communication and study. I often (3) _______________ links to interesting articles with my friends. When I don’t understand something, I (4) ____________ a search on Google. I like to download videos for offline viewing. I also upload videos to TikTok sometimes. Last month, I got a (5) _________________ on my laptop because I downloaded a file from an unknown website. Now I always check before downloading. I installed a new app to keep my device safe. I also delete files I don’t need to save space.

3. Sofia, 17
Digital technology helps me a lot with my studies. I use online platforms like (6) _________ to do a search for information. I also listen to (7) _______________ while walking to school. I often share links with my classmates in our group chat. Sometimes I upload photos of my notes so others can use them. I always check files before I download them. Once, I had a virus, and it was very stressful. Now I use antivirus software. I also install apps only from trusted sources.

4. Daniel, 16
I enjoy using (8) _________________ technology for both study and entertainment. I often download games and apps. Before installing an app, I read reviews. I use YouTube to watch educational (9) _______________. For school projects, I do a search online and share links with my group. Sometimes I upload videos for presentations. I also listen to podcasts about history. Last year, I had a virus on my computer. Since then, I regularly delete files I don’t need.

5. Emma, 15
I use my tablet a lot for school. I (10) ____________________ e-books and study materials. I also install apps that help me learn languages. I often do a search for new vocabulary. I like to share links with my friends when I find something interesting. I sometimes upload photos of my projects. I also listen to podcasts in English. Once, I accidentally downloaded a virus, so now I am very careful. I always (11) ____________ old files to keep my tablet organized.

6. Leo, 17
Digital technology is very important in my life. I use social networks like Instagram and  (12) _________________. I often upload photos and videos. For school, I do a search to find information quickly. I also download useful documents. I like to share links in our class group. Sometimes I install apps for editing videos. Last week, I had a small virus problem, but I fixed it. I regularly delete files I don’t need anymore.

II.  Answer the questions. Write only the name.

1. Who uploads videos to TikTok?                                                      ________________
2. Who had help from a family member to fix a virus problem?         ________________
3. Who uses a tablet to study?                                                              ________________
4. Who installs apps only from trusted sources?                                  ________________
5. Who downloads e-books for school?                                               ________________
6. Who uploads photos of school notes for classmates?                       ________________
7. Who uses Instagram and Facebook regularly?                                 ________________
8. Who reads reviews before installing apps?                                      ________________
9.  Who listens to podcasts about science?                                           ________________
10.  Who got a virus after downloading a file from an unknown website? _____________

III.  True or False.

1. Anna never uses digital technology for school.      _____________
2. Mark got a virus from a safe website.                     _____________
3. Sofia listens to podcasts every day.                         _____________
4. Daniel reads reviews before installing apps.            _____________
5. Emma never downloads anything.                           _____________
6. Leo uses social networks regularly.                         _____________
7. Anna shares links with her classmates.                    _____________
8. Mark deletes files to save space.                              _____________
9. Sofia never had a virus.                                            _____________
10. Daniel only uses technology for entertainment.       _____________

Text 2.                         How Teenagers Use Technology

I. Fill in the gaps with the following words:

download,   virus,   install,   podcasts,   websites,   Instagram,   TikTok,   laptop,   apps, search,   digital,   links

1. Kate, 16
I use my (1) _____________ every day for school. I often do a search online to prepare for lessons. I also download documents and presentations. I like to listen to podcasts about history. Sometimes I upload photos of my projects. I share links with my classmates in our chat. Last month, I had a virus, so I had to delete a file that caused  problems. Now I am more careful. I only install apps from official (2) ________________.

2. Tom, 15
I spend a lot of time on my smartphone. I use apps like (3) _______________ and YouTube. I often upload videos and photos. For school, I do a (4) __________________ when I need information. I also download study materials. Once, I got a virus because I clicked on a strange link. Now I never open unknown links. I also delete files I don’t use anymore. I sometimes share links with my friends.

3. Lily, 17
Technology helps me learn new things. I listen to (5) ______________ in English every day. I also install (6) ______________ for learning languages. I often do a search for new words. I download useful materials and share links with my classmates. Sometimes I upload videos for school projects. I once had a virus, but I fixed it quickly. I always check before downloading anything.

4. Alex, 16
I use (7) ______________ technology mostly for entertainment and study. I like to download games and apps. I also upload videos to social media. For school, I do a search to find information. I share (8) _________________ with my friends when we work together. Once, I had a virus, and I had to delete a file. Now I use antivirus software. I am careful when I install apps.

5. Nina, 15
I use my tablet for schoolwork. I (9) __________________  e-books and exercises. I also listen to podcasts to improve my English. I often do a search for information. I share links with my classmates. Sometimes I upload photos of my homework. I once had a virus, so now I am very careful. I always delete old files. I (10) ___________________ apps only when I really need them.

6. Max, 17
Digital technology is part of my daily routine. I use social networks like (11) ____________ and Facebook. I upload videos and photos regularly. For school, I do a search and download useful information. I share links with my classmates. I also listen to podcasts when I travel. Once, I had a (12) ________________, but I solved the problem. Now I always check before I install an app.

II. Answer the questions. Write only the name.

1. Who listens to podcasts in English every day?                                ________________
2. Who got a virus after clicking a strange link?                                  ________________
3. Who uploads both videos and photos to Instagram and YouTube? ________________
4. Who uses a tablet for schoolwork?                                                   ________________
5. Who had to delete a file because of a virus?                                     ________________
6. Who installs apps only from official websites?                                 _______________
7. Who downloads e-books for studying?                                             ________________
8. Who shares links mainly in a class chat for school?                         ________________
9. Who uses technology for both entertainment and study?                  _______________
10. Who always checks before installing an app after having a virus?   ________________

III. True or False.

1. Kate never shares links with classmates.         _________
2. Tom got a virus from a strange link.                _________ 
3. Lily never downloads materials.                      _________
4. Alex uses antivirus software.                           _________
5. Nina never listens to podcasts.                         _________
6. Max uses social networks daily.                      _________
7. Kate deletes files after a virus problem.          _________
8. Tom never uploads photos.                              _________
9. Lily installs apps without checking them.        _________
10. Alex had a virus before.                                    _________