English for Everybody - Advanced course

Are you a technophobe?

A Geek loves technology and computers - technophobes hate them. To find your techno-hate level, see which of the statements here you agree or disagree with.

Technology in general

1. You have a mobile phone.
a. I don't need one.
b. Yes, but I hardly use it.
c. Its 3G with VOIP and satnav

2. You know how to set a VCR.
a. What is a VCR?
b. No, my five year old child does it for me.
c. I use time lapse recording to DVD.
(a VCR is a TV video recorder)

3. You have brought a new television recently.
a. Mine is still black and white only.
b. I should, the new ones are so attractive.
c. HDTV flat screen. It's state of the art.

Computers in particular

1. You use your computer regularly.
a. What's wrong with books?
b. Well, when I have to.
c. I live on it!

2. You can change a graphics card.
a. I'm not even sure how to turn on my monitor.
b. If I have instructions.
c. Change it? I can reprogram it as well.

3. You want a computer peripheral for your birthday.
a. I would need a computer first.
b. Well, it would be nice
c. Why? I've got them all.

Using the internet

1. The internet helps people to communicate.
a. I prefer face-to-face meetings.
b. Well, e-mail is very useful.
c. I have never met my best friends in person

2. The internet has improved the world.
a. Like we need more porn and viruses?
b. It has advantages and disadvantages, I think.
c. I can't imagine the world before the net.

3. Children should be taught net skills at school.
a. They should get a proper education instead.
b. That would be a good idea.
c. They should learn net skills soon after birth


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