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APPS

Do you remember which were the
first apps that you ever downloaded?

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Where can I find apps?

What does Google Maps do if you want a coffee?

Are apps exclusively for mobile devices?

1. Yeah!
2. Nay!

What are some characteristics of apps?

Applications are also known as...

Apps are only available on Mobile Devices

1. True
2. False

On the next slide, you will drag and drop the names of apps on their description

buy goods online

chat with people

know the weather forecast

reach destinations

send and receive emails

study online

translate what you say

watch videos

keep track of your health

send money online

Presentation Software

Email Client

Word Processor

Web Browser

Spreadsheet Software

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Answer the following questions:

1. The word THEY in paragraph 1 refers
to

1. apps
2. lives
3. tools
4. cell phones

2. What is stated in paragraph 2?

1. Nokia launched the first app store back in 1997.
2. The Google App store was released before the iTunes store.
3. The iTunes store can be considered the first app store.
4. When the iPhone came in 2007, the App store was launched immediately.

3. The phrase as well in paragraph 2 is
closest in meaning to

1. also
2. in contrast
3. positively
4. before

4. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 and 3 that:

1. it is difficult to acknowledge which was the first real app.
2. Steve Jobs designed the Google App Store.
3. when the Google store was launched, it included more than 500 apps.
4. the arcades games like snake, solitaire and brick were the first official apps.

5. The word "IT" in paragraph 4 refers to

1. hit
2. peak
3. store
4. franchise

6. It is implied in paragraph 4 about Angry Birds that

1. it is one of the top and most popular games today.
2. its popularity has decreased.
3. it is an expensive game.
4. there are over three billion downloads daily.

7. What is something positive the app
revolution brought?

1. It created thousands of jobs.
2. It helped Facebook buy Instagram.
3. It has caused Snapchat to be the main app nowadays.
4. It has made people spend around $1 billion since 2012.

8. The word THEY in paragraph 6 refers to

1. families
2. apps
3. friends
4. colleagues

Do you agree with the
statement, “it’s difficult to
imagine what the world
would be like without
mobile apps?”

What is Zwift?

Do you use any indoor training app
to help you keep fit at home?

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Answer the following questions:

1. What is the main function of the text?

1. Describe how to work out in the mountains.
2. List activities that could make you a good athlete.
3. Present an app that simulates outdoor training.
4. Use an application that will train you to run a marathon.

The word WHETHER in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

1. if
2. after
3. while
4. although

Paragraph 2 does NOT talk about

1. home workout being pleasant
2. personalized cycling training
3. starting a team race
4. necessary equipment

The word CHOICE in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

1. determination
2. option
3. interest
4. verdict

The word MOREOVER in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

1. because
2. however
3. additionally
4. consequently

The word JUST in paragraph 4 can be
replaced by

1. only
2. fair
3. but
4. right

Who is more likely to use Zwift?

1. Amateur athletes
2. Professional athletes
3. Athletes who need to train for indoor competitions.
4. Any person who wants to do some training at home.

- You can buy cold drinks in that shop.

 

-I may pay the premium subscription of that app.

- You must pay a subscription to unlock certain features of the app.

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Nowadays, there is a growing demand for indoor training apps.
Which advantages and disadvantages do you consider these kinds of apps have?

5 SIMPLE TIPS FOR DESIGNING BETTER IPHONE APPS

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What makes you download an app?

have a problem and they think an app can solve it.

bored and looking for something new (mostly games)

app was recommended by a friend

current app is lacking

ad for app looked interesting

App was featured by Google or Apple, so it must be good

What is so good about AudioTube?

Can I adjust features manually with Open Camera?

What is the name of the app to block ads?

What kind of app is "Soul Browser"

Something about VN Video Editor is that I ...

1. get a watermark in my videos.
2. can adjust several features
3. can only find it in an android store
4. have to pay for the full version

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1. The word since in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

1. a. although
2. b. from
3. c. because
4. d. when

2. Look at the four squares [ ] in paragraph 2.
Indicate where the following sentence can be added:

"The user interface design is what that
experience looks like visually"

1. [2A]
2. [2B]
3. [2C]
4. [2D]

3. What is NOT stated about the areas you need to tap?

1. Buttons need to be huge so that your fingers can tap them.
2. The area may be bigger than a button itself.
3. You should avoid putting many buttons in the same area.
4. The area must be big enough so that people don’t feel frustrated when trying to tap a button.

4. Look at the four squares [ ] in paragraph 4
Indicate where the following sentence can be added:

"Though there’s a secondary action for
composing an email, the button is off in the
corner and not emphasized"

1. [4A]
2. [4B]
3. [4C]
4. [4D]

5. What does the author imply about the default button?

1. Applying drastic changes to the default button make you an amateur designer.
2. Changing the background image is a bad option when customizing the button.
3. Changing the traditional design settings is not an option.
4. The default button is not attractive at all.

6. Organize the following recommendations for designing better apps in chronological order:

Write only letters, e.g. ABCD

How does the design of
an app help you decide
which one to choose?
Have you ever found a
good-looking app that
just doesn’t work as you
need to?