TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES

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TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICES

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

How does this system work?

1. Athletes are given chips so that they record their movements themselves
2. Athletes are given chips, so that they register their movements at the end of the game
3. Athletes are given chips so that their movements are recorded during the game
4. Athletes are given chips so that their movements are recorded at the end of the game

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

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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.

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.

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

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

What is additive manufacturing?

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

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

True or false? 3D printing allows exclusively for the use of plastic.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Name some examples of things
you can 3D-print

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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

PAST PERFECT

SENSTROKE OR HOW TO PLAY

THE DRUMS WITHOUT ANY

DRUM SET

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

What was the problem Yamaha tried to solve?

When do musicians want to be able to play?

1. At odd hours
2. During waking-working hours

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

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1. How does the author seem to feel about the Senstroke technology?

1. He/she believes it is an inexpensive device.
2. He/she doesn’t feel this new item can be easily used.
3. He/she thinks is a good choice although it has a high price.
4. He/she doesn’t feel this device can replace a real drum set.

2. The word "agile" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

1. active
2. ready
3. clever
4. athletic

3. Where should the sensors go?

1. They must be placed on the pillows or pots the drummer uses.
2. They should be attached to the drumsticks and the person’s shoes.
3. They must be wrapped around the drummer’s hands and feet.
4. They have to be paired to a smartphone through a Bluetooth connection.

4. How much do you have to pay for the Senstroke application?

1. $12
2. $14
3. $200
4. Nothing

5. According to paragraph 3, which is a part of a real drum set?

1. A kit
2. A pot
3. A cymbal
4. A sensor

6. What is the function of the sensors?

1. To perceive what virtual part of the drum set you’re hitting.
2. To charge the drumsticks.
3. To amplify the sound of the drumkit.
4. To teach you how to become a great drummer.

7. How long can you use a sensor before it runs out of charge?

1. Half a day
2. 3 hours
3. 1 day
4. A week

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