Warm-up Describe what you see Finish the following statements, marshmallow: If I get a humanoid... It will certainly become... Immortal humans... Homework review Vocabulary Learn the words 1 out of 15 driverless ['draɪvɝrlɪs] бездротовий, безпілотний EXAMPLE The company began testing driverless cars in Pittsburgh. Working as a driverless adater to connect to your wired device. DEFINITION that has the technology to drive itself without a person in control: Learn the words 2 out of 15 time machine [taɪm məˈʃiːn] машина часу EXAMPLE Both want everything for themselves, neither are taken seriously but only Stuey is capable of building a time machine . But instead of setting her time machine to shoot into the future, she would rather go back in time. So when we built the time machine it was Ethan who came back from the Future. DEFINITION A machine capable of transporting a person backwards or forwards in time. Learn the words 3 out of 15 replace [rɪˈpleɪs] замінити EXAMPLE The factory replaced most of its workers with robots. Tourism has replaced agriculture as the nation's main industry. I promised to replace the plate that I'd dropped. DEFINITION to take the place of: SYNONYMS exchange substitute succeed Learn the words 4 out of 15 telepathic [ˌtelɪˈpæθɪk] телепатичний EXAMPLE The traumatic loss of its antennae should deal a devastating blow to the creature's mental equilibrium and may nullify its telepathic abilities. From there, several different people entered and exited the room, all claiming to be psychic and telepathic and telekinetic amongst other things. His on-field partnership with fellow Galway great Frank Stockwell saw the pair earn the sobriquet of the ‘Terrible Twins’ - a name borne of their almost telepathic understanding. DEFINITION Supposedly capable of transmitting thoughts to other people and of knowing their thoughts. Learn the words 5 out of 15 immortal [ɪˈmɔːtəl] безсмертний EXAMPLE The priest said he was endangering his immortal soul. He believed himself immortal. In the immortal words of Samuel Goldwyn, "Include me out." DEFINITION living or lasting forever: SYNONYMS great God deity Learn the words 6 out of 15 sensor [ˈsentsər] сенсор EXAMPLE The type of the rotor is detected in response to the output signal from the sensor . This painless device shines a reddish glowing light from a sensor attached to a finger or toe and determines how much oxygen is in the blood. They've yet to reach a definite conclusion about why a hydrogen fuel sensor failed last Wednesday. DEFINITION A device which detects or measures a physical property and records. SYNONYMS detector Learn the words 7 out of 15 artificial intelligence [ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl ɪnˈtelɪdʒənts] штучний розум EXAMPLE No matter how good, artificial intelligence just can't measure up to human intelligence. So we were talking about regular everyday stuff like quantum physics and artificial intelligence in robots, and the parameters by which we set the standards of sentience in robots. Tech 1: Wow! Look at the artificial intelligence this robot uses to make decisions! <Robot crashes, and goes into alarm> Tech 2: Yeah, I guess we’ll be semi-automated until we get this robot out of the mess it’s in now… DEFINITION Computer systems able to perform tasks requiring human intelligence. Learn the words 8 out of 15 accuracy [ˈækjʊrəsi] точність EXAMPLE It facilitated the accuracy of the account books by periodically balancing the books and extracting a trial balance , and it also permitted profit determination. The mock smoking group showed higher accuracy after smoking a real cigarette than after mock smoking, however their response times remained unaffected. It was due to him that reflecting telescopes of sufficient accuracy and power to be useful in astronomy were developed. DEFINITION The quality or state of being correct. SYNONYMS truth right fidelity Learn the words 9 out of 15 electric car [ɪˈlektrɪk kɑːr] електрокар EXAMPLE We can power the fuel cell using renewable energies to generate hydrogen, and then convert it into electricity to charge the electric car. After 170 years of wacky inventions and strange new models, it seems we may finally be at the end of the road for the electric car. Any electric car that uses batteries needs a charging system to recharge the batteries. DEFINITION A motor car powered by an electricity. Learn the words 10 out of 15 impact [ˈɪmpækt] вплив EXAMPLE Despite the lengthiness of these new standards, their impact on many entities will be modest. BTS breathed and dominated the world. Now that's IMPACT! What is that knight's impact? DEFINITION the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another: SYNONYMS effect act upon affect Learn the words 11 out of 15 innovation [ˌɪnəʊˈveɪʃən] інновація EXAMPLE Scotland has a very proud record for biotech developments and innovation . A renowned storyteller, singer and reciter of poems, the one 20th century innovation he loved more than most was the telephone. There's a chapter in every introductory economics textbook about innovation and competition. DEFINITION A new idea or product. SYNONYMS foundation institution design Learn the words 12 out of 15 improve [ɪmˈpruːv] покращувати EXAMPLE Unlike world leaders she was not driven by raging ambition or a desire to improve society. His work has greatly improved. They recently improved the design of that car. DEFINITION Make or become better. SYNONYMS recover amend increase Learn the words 13 out of 15 breathtaking [ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ] захоплюючий подих EXAMPLE Its dramatic Skywalk reaches above the canopy of palms, strangler figs and thick woody vines to command a breathtaking 40-mile view to the ocean. Kodama is breathtaking. breathtaking DEFINITION Astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one's breath away. SYNONYMS thrilling incredible breathless Learn the words 14 out of 15 artificial [ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl] штучний EXAMPLE Alcohol, tomatoes, spices, chocolate, caffeine, citrus drinks, artificial sweeteners and acidic foods may irritate your bladder. An underground spring supplied water that fell into the basin from a small opening in the tunnel's side, creating an artificial waterfall. Some findings even suggest that artificially boosting self-esteem may lower subsequent academic performance. DEFINITION Made or produced by human beings. SYNONYMS false synthetic contrived Learn the words 15 out of 15 teleport [ˈtelɪpɔːt] телепортуватися EXAMPLE The figure cast a spell on Adrian, Beltrax, and Talia, teleporting them to an alcove within the dungeon. Mike shared his streaming dooker with a male gigolo Another drinks magical potions and teleports from rooftop to rooftop. DEFINITION Be transported across space and distance instantly (very fast). Get to know Study the information All the incurable diseases will be eradicated in 50 years' time. Can you see that sophisticated drone? It is going to change the history of transport. Professor may teleport any time tomorrow. You have to be ready! They might not face all those difficulties while getting the renewable energy next year. I am sure that manned machines will definitely change everything in that area. Let’s practice Translate the phrase 1 out of 10 Ми можемо підвищити точність за тиждень. we will improve we are going to we may improve the acuraccy the acuracy the accuracy in a week. through a week. for a week. Choose the correct alternative 2 out of 10 This breathtaking perspective _____ become even more intriguing in a few years. might to going to may Correct the mistake 3 out of 10 Look! The scientists going launch artificial intelligence. Write the correct form 4 out of 10 At the same moment tomorrow Samantha won't (develop) immortal souls. Translate the phrase 5 out of 10 Я впевнений, що ця інновація швидко змінить світ. i sure this i’m sure this i will sure this innovation will innovation may innovation might to change the change the changes the world rapidly. world slightly. world somehow. Correct the mistake 6 out of 10 Look! This guy goes buy a driverless car! Write the correct form 7 out of 10 At the same moment tomorrow he (not) launching the time machine. Write the correct form 8 out of 10 (not) up-to-date robots probably get a bulk of sensors next century? Correct the mistake 9 out of 10 Tomorrow docs be getting some accurate information about the illness. Translate the phrase 10 out of 10 Тікай геть! Машина часу вибухне! run on! run off! run away! the time machine the time car the time vehicle is go is going goes exploding! to explode! explode! Translate the phrase 1 out of 10 Ми можемо підвищити точність за тиждень. we will improve we may improve we are going to the acuracy the acuraccy the accuracy in a week. through a week. for a week. Choose the correct alternative 2 out of 10 In the distant future people _____ certainly have artificial wings. are going to may will Correct the mistake 3 out of 10 They won't probably to afford an electric car in the near future. Correct the mistake 7 out of 10 Tougher environmental laws may to had a negative impact on economic growth. Choose the correct alternative 9 out of 10 May the electric cars ____ all the regular cars in 100 years? What do you think? Replace to replace be replacing Choose the correct alternative 7 out of 10 I believe I _____ trade my immortal soul even for all the happiness in the world. Might am not going won’t Write the correct form 9 out of 10 Take a look! She (go) use telepathic powers. Discussion Time to talk 1. How often do you think about the future? 2. How will the world change in the next 50 years? 3. Do you personally support cloning or not? Why? 4. Will robots take over the world one day? 5. If you had a robot, what would you like it to do? 6. What do you understand under the term "artificial intelligence"? 7. What is the main danger of artificial intelligence? 8. Will artificial intelligence be smarter than human beings? 9. Will the climate keep changing or go back to normal? 10. When will humans live on another planet?
