Pioneer Pre-Intermediate Unit 6

Circle the correct words

Running Application

Our latest application RunRunRun has become our most successful product. It’s very 1            [practical ,  worthless] for anyone who enjoys running and wants to improve their performance. It 2           [connects , adjusts] to the Internet and 3          [allows, promises] you to save the distance, speed 4         [route , climate] of each run. It records your progress and gives suggestions on how to improve your 5             [training , exploration]. You can download the application from your mobile or from any Internet source: whatever is 6            [reliable , convenient] for you. One thing’s for sure, you won’t 7           [regret ,  require ]buying it!

Complete the dialogue with the phrases a-e

a. the way I see it

b. made plans

c. see much point in

d. What is more

e. made a promise

A: Hey, Steve. Have you 1            ___ for this weekend?

B: Actually, I have. I’m meeting some friends on Saturday for pizza.

A: Oh, well then. I can't 2                   ____ telling you then.

B: Telling me what?

A: I have got two tickets for the opening of the new stadium.

B: No way!

A: Yeah. All the top players are going to be there. 3              ______ , everyone will

have the chance to meet them. It’s my dream come true!

B: I really want to come... But, I 4                ____ to my friends. I can’t break it now.

A: Well, 5_                  _____ , you have got a choice to make. You can have pizza, or

meet the players in the best team on the planet!

B: Maybe I could talk to my friends and see what they think. Maybe they’ll understand.

A: I'm sure they will.

Read the text and answer the questions. Write A, В or C

ROBOTS

A Roomba is a small robot, about 13 inches across and 3.5 inches tall, that vacuums floors. There have been four generations of Roomba robots since 2002 and over 6 million homes around the world use them. Roomba avoids furniture and other objects easily when moving around. The latest generation can move quickly but slows down when it comes close to an object, so it doesn't bump into it too hard. When Roomba is low on battery, it goes to a self-charging homebase to charge its battery.

B Japanese engineers have created something that will make all our trips to the dentist more pleasant and less painful: a robot patient for student dentists to practise on. The robot can 'feel' pain through special technology in its teeth; for example, when the dentist is pushing too hard. When the robot feels pain, it reacts and lets the dentist know it hurts. This will help dentists become more skilful, without causing pain to their patients.

C ASIMO is one of the world's most famous robots. It was developed in Japan in the 1990s. ASIMO can walk at 1 mph and even run at 3 mph. It recognises objects given to it by humans and it can even recognise different people's voices. ASIMO was designed to help people, especially people who have problems moving around.

Which robot(s) help(s) with housework?

Read the text and answer the questions. Write A, В or C

ROBOTS

A Roomba is a small robot, about 13 inches across and 3.5 inches tall, that vacuums floors. There have been four generations of Roomba robots since 2002 and over 6 million homes around the world use them. Roomba avoids furniture and other objects easily when moving around. The latest generation can move quickly but slows down when it comes close to an object, so it doesn't bump into it too hard. When Roomba is low on battery, it goes to a self-charging homebase to charge its battery.

B Japanese engineers have created something that will make all our trips to the dentist more pleasant and less painful: a robot patient for student dentists to practise on. The robot can 'feel' pain through special technology in its teeth; for example, when the dentist is pushing too hard. When the robot feels pain, it reacts and lets the dentist know it hurts. This will help dentists become more skilful, without causing pain to their patients.

C ASIMO is one of the world's most famous robots. It was developed in Japan in the 1990s. ASIMO can walk at 1 mph and even run at 3 mph. It recognises objects given to it by humans and it can even recognise different people's voices. ASIMO was designed to help people, especially people who have problems moving around.

Which robot(s) can move around?

Read the text and answer the questions. Write A, В or C

ROBOTS

A Roomba is a small robot, about 13 inches across and 3.5 inches tall, that vacuums floors. There have been four generations of Roomba robots since 2002 and over 6 million homes around the world use them. Roomba avoids furniture and other objects easily when moving around. The latest generation can move quickly but slows down when it comes close to an object, so it doesn't bump into it too hard. When Roomba is low on battery, it goes to a self-charging homebase to charge its battery.

B Japanese engineers have created something that will make all our trips to the dentist more pleasant and less painful: a robot patient for student dentists to practise on. The robot can 'feel' pain through special technology in its teeth; for example, when the dentist is pushing too hard. When the robot feels pain, it reacts and lets the dentist know it hurts. This will help dentists become more skilful, without causing pain to their patients.

C ASIMO is one of the world's most famous robots. It was developed in Japan in the 1990s. ASIMO can walk at 1 mph and even run at 3 mph. It recognises objects given to it by humans and it can even recognise different people's voices. ASIMO was designed to help people, especially people who have problems moving around.

Which robot(s) has/have senses like a human?

Read the text and answer the questions. Write A, В or C

ROBOTS

A Roomba is a small robot, about 13 inches across and 3.5 inches tall, that vacuums floors. There have been four generations of Roomba robots since 2002 and over 6 million homes around the world use them. Roomba avoids furniture and other objects easily when moving around. The latest generation can move quickly but slows down when it comes close to an object, so it doesn't bump into it too hard. When Roomba is low on battery, it goes to a self-charging homebase to charge its battery.

B Japanese engineers have created something that will make all our trips to the dentist more pleasant and less painful: a robot patient for student dentists to practise on. The robot can 'feel' pain through special technology in its teeth; for example, when the dentist is pushing too hard. When the robot feels pain, it reacts and lets the dentist know it hurts. This will help dentists become more skilful, without causing pain to their patients.

C ASIMO is one of the world's most famous robots. It was developed in Japan in the 1990s. ASIMO can walk at 1 mph and even run at 3 mph. It recognises objects given to it by humans and it can even recognise different people's voices. ASIMO was designed to help people, especially people who have problems moving around.

Which robot(s) help(s) professionals perform better?

Read the text and answer the questions. Write A, В or C

ROBOTS

A Roomba is a small robot, about 13 inches across and 3.5 inches tall, that vacuums floors. There have been four generations of Roomba robots since 2002 and over 6 million homes around the world use them. Roomba avoids furniture and other objects easily when moving around. The latest generation can move quickly but slows down when it comes close to an object, so it doesn't bump into it too hard. When Roomba is low on battery, it goes to a self-charging homebase to charge its battery.

B Japanese engineers have created something that will make all our trips to the dentist more pleasant and less painful: a robot patient for student dentists to practise on. The robot can 'feel' pain through special technology in its teeth; for example, when the dentist is pushing too hard. When the robot feels pain, it reacts and lets the dentist know it hurts. This will help dentists become more skilful, without causing pain to their patients.

C ASIMO is one of the world's most famous robots. It was developed in Japan in the 1990s. ASIMO can walk at 1 mph and even run at 3 mph. It recognises objects given to it by humans and it can even recognise different people's voices. ASIMO was designed to help people, especially people who have problems moving around.

Which robot(s) know(s) who is talking to it/them?

Vocabulary

Choose a, b or c.

It is extremely important to find____ energy sources.

Vocabulary

Choose a, b or c.

Don't listen to him. He always makes__ he can’t keep.

Vocabulary

Choose a, b or c.

You need to finish your essay by Monday___ , otherwise you’ll get a D.

Vocabulary

Choose a, b or c.

How much money do you____ Tina?

Vocabulary

Choose a, b or c.

Almost everyone has___ to the Internet nowadays.

Vocabulary

Choose a, b or c.

You will soon need to get rid of this mobile phone. It’s so__ .