NEW TECHNOLOGIES

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Do you know how
technology can be
used in agriculture?

1. What does the author mean when he/she uses the phrase the agricultural community is
behind the curve when it comes to implementing new technologies in paragraph 1?

1. Farmers don’t know anything about the existence of farming technologies.
2. Farmers use traditional farming methods instead of using new techniques.
3. Farmers refuse to adapt technological devices into their farming procedures.
4. Farmers could implement new machines if they had the money to do so.

2. What can be inferred about the use of planting equipment in paragraph 2?

1. These tools must be guided only by experts.
2. This type of equipment must be very expensive.
3. This device may analyze when and where is right to sow a seed.
4. These machines can plant seeds accurately, but only if they’re familiar with the field.

3. What are driverless tractors in paragraph 3?

1. Tractors that don’t require a driver.
2. Tractors with a powerful engine.
3. Tractors which are driven by farmers.
4. Tractors that only used in strawberry fields.

4. The word routinely in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

1. monotonously
2. on a daily basis
3. once in a while
4. rarely

5. The word unmanned in paragraph 4 refers to

1. not having parts built by men
2. not containing sensors
3. not using cameras to get data
4. not having humans inside the machine

6. The word enhance in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

1. enable
2. destroy
3. improve
4. decrease

7. In paragraph 5, what does the author mean when he/she says, “drones are the farmer’s eyes”?

1. There are farmers whose sight is not accurate.
2. Mobile technology could never replace human senses.
3. Machines have the ability to detect certain things humans cannot.
4. There are very dark places where it is impossible to collect data.

8. According to paragraph 6, what is NOT stated about using algorithms in farming?

1. Based on data that is provided, farmers can make better choices.
2. Farmers can make tons of money by implementing their use.
3. They help exploit a crop more accurately.
4. They simulate the way humans think.

9. What is stated about chatbots in paragraph 7?

1. This is a tool that can help farmers find the answer to several issues.
2. Chatbots are packed with unlimited information about diverse topics.
3. Amazon is the true pioneer in this revolutionary sort of technology.
4. This can be a tool for solitary farmers who don’t have anyone to talk to.

In which cases should
agriculture continue using
traditional methods?

Which of the 7 agriculture technologies could we use in Colombia? why?

What kind of internet
services have you had?

What is Spacex's aim regarding their Starlink venture?

Each satellite weighs more than half a ton

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Starlink already has 12000 satellites in orbit.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Falcon 9 was destroyed in the Atlantic

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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Complete the columns. Write down the positive aspects regarding Starlink’s

internet service and the problems it presents.

Positive Aspects

Negative Aspects

Are you happy with your
current internet provider?

NANOTECHNOLOGY

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Do you know what
nanotechnology is? Are
you familiar with current
applications of
nanotechnology?

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1. What kind of processes these descriptions have to do with?
Write Top down method or bottom up method.

a. A machine compacts a series of atoms to produce a chip. _______
b. Out of a piece of steel, a small particle is obtained. _______

1. a. bottom up/b. top down
2. a. top down/b. bottom up

2. What do the following statements refer to? 

Drag to 1 for safety, 2 for fuel efficiency, or 3 for reducing friction.

1

2

3

a. Spilling coffee onto your shirt would not be a problem anymore.

b. Certain kind of fuels would not be necessary anymore.

c. Your car would not spend so much gasoline.

d. Nanotechnology can help reduce pollution.

e. A more efficient type of glue could be created thanks to

nanotechnology.

f. A virus like the SARS-CoV-2 could not attach to your clothes.

3. Look at the words below. Find their synonyms in the text.
a. Include
b. Lately
c. Improvements
d. Inside
e. Significant
f. Chances

What’s the benefit of using
nanotechnology in our modern
world?