TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES

TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES
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TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES

Slide 1 - Slide

Do you know how
precise live
statistics are
established in
sports nowadays?

Slide 2 - Mind map

Slide 3 - Video

How does this system work?
A
Athletes are given chips so that they record their movements themselves
B
Athletes are given chips, so that they register their movements at the end of the game
C
Athletes are given chips so that their movements are recorded during the game
D
Athletes are given chips so that their movements are recorded at the end of the game

Slide 4 - Quiz

True or False? The tracking devices give an average of the team's performance during an NFL game
A
TRUE
B
FALSE

Slide 5 - Quiz

True or False? The tracking technology will serve as a basis for talent evaluation.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE

Slide 6 - Quiz

True or False? The players' unions are worried about the implementation of RFID tech, as they may lose their jobs .
A
TRUE
B
FALSE

Slide 7 - Quiz

Look at the gaps (___) in the text. Complete the gaps with phrases A-G below. Notice that
some of these phrases start with capital letters.

Slide 8 - Slide

A. a tag, an antenna, and an interrogator
B. They are frequently used in toll payment systems
C. while a passive RFID tag does not
D. and cost around 20 cents each
F. RFID is short for “radio frequency identification,”
E. Since an active RFID is constantly sending out a
signal
G. There are two main types of passive RFID tags
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Slide 9 - Drag question

Slide 10 - Slide

How else can such tags be used in this
current world?
Think of some possible
uses.

Slide 11 - Mind map

Slide 12 - Slide

What kind of
processes have
been benefited by
new technological
advances?

Slide 13 - Mind map

Slide 14 - Video

What is additive manufacturing?

Slide 15 - Open question

True or false? Additive manufacturing allows for complex pieces to be created at a lower cost.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE

Slide 16 - Quiz

True or false? 3D printing allows exclusively for the use of plastic.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE

Slide 17 - Quiz

True or false? 3D printers in China could possibly print 70 houses in a week
A
TRUE
B
FALSE

Slide 18 - Quiz

Name some examples of things
you can 3D-print

Slide 19 - Mind map

Slide 20 - Link

1. Having or causing problems or difficulties: _____________
2. Instead of somebody or something: _____________
3. To become or make something become liquid as a result of heating:  _________
4. A quantity or sheet of something that lies over a surface or between surfaces: 
______
5. To get liquid out of something by pressing or twisting it hard: _____________
6. All the people working on a ship, plane, etc.: _____________
7. A metal tool with an end with a special shape for holding and turning nuts and
bolts (= small metal rings and pins that hold things together): _____________
TOUGH
WRENCH
LAYER
RATHER THAN
MELT
SQUEEZE
CREW

Slide 21 - Drag question

PAST PERFECT

Slide 22 - Slide

Slide 23 - Slide

Slide 24 - Slide

SENSTROKE OR HOW TO PLAY
THE DRUMS WITHOUT ANY
DRUM SET

Slide 25 - Slide

Slide 26 - Link

Slide 27 - Slide

Slide 28 - Link

Apart from a
traditional musical
instrument, do you use
any app, software, or
device to play music?

Slide 29 - Mind map

Slide 30 - Video

What was the problem Yamaha tried to solve?

Slide 31 - Open question

When do musicians want to be able to play?
A
At odd hours
B
During waking-working hours

Slide 32 - Quiz

What can musicians take advantage of now, thanks to Yamaha's silent technology?

Slide 33 - Open question

Slide 34 - Link

1. How does the author seem to feel about the Senstroke technology?
A
He/she believes it is an inexpensive device.
B
He/she doesn’t feel this new item can be easily used.
C
He/she thinks is a good choice although it has a high price.
D
He/she doesn’t feel this device can replace a real drum set.

Slide 35 - Quiz

2. The word "agile" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A
active
B
ready
C
clever
D
athletic

Slide 36 - Quiz

3. Where should the sensors go?
A
They must be placed on the pillows or pots the drummer uses.
B
They should be attached to the drumsticks and the person’s shoes.
C
They must be wrapped around the drummer’s hands and feet.
D
They have to be paired to a smartphone through a Bluetooth connection.

Slide 37 - Quiz

4. How much do you have to pay for the Senstroke application?
A
$12
B
$14
C
$200
D
Nothing

Slide 38 - Quiz

5. According to paragraph 3, which is a part of a real drum set?
A
A kit
B
A pot
C
A cymbal
D
A sensor

Slide 39 - Quiz

6. What is the function of the sensors?
A
To perceive what virtual part of the drum set you’re hitting.
B
To charge the drumsticks.
C
To amplify the sound of the drumkit.
D
To teach you how to become a great drummer.

Slide 40 - Quiz

7. How long can you use a sensor before it runs out of charge?
A
Half a day
B
3 hours
C
1 day
D
A week

Slide 41 - Quiz

Can virtual devices
replace the real ones? Do
you have examples?

Slide 42 - Mind map