UNIT 8: READING
Task 1: Read the gapped text quickly and choose the best title for it
a. Advanced Electronic Devices
b. New Ways to Learn English
c. Software Programmes
In the age of technology, you can take advantage of new applications which are very useful for learning English.


One way is to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere (1) …………………..… . Many devices offer apps (2)……………… . This technology allows the use of speaking electronic dictionaries. You can see words on the screen and hear them spoken. Other devices may have word lists, exercises, tests and games.


There is also software (3)…………………………………... . You can choose to practise with different native English speakers. Some English learning software offers a choice of accents and genders of the speakers. (4)…………………………………………………….

Many electronic mobile devices can work as recorders or cameras. They can be used to record real - life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet. This is also an excellent way to learn English (5) …….………………………………….

New technology opens new ways to learn. Choose a device that suits your learning style. ………………
Task 2: Use the ideas (a-f) givenin the box to fill in the gaps in the text
a. this will make learning English easier, faster, more effective and more enjoyable
b. this software can be used with different kinds of media players
c. which use voice recognition technology
d. that can help improveyour pronunciation
e. because these devices are portable
f. because these recordings can be used again and again.


In the age of technology, you can take advantage of new applications which are very useful for learning English.


One way is to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere (1) …………………..… . Many devices offer apps (2)……………… . This technology allows the use of speaking electronic dictionaries. You can see words on the screen and hear them spoken. Other devices may have word lists, exercises, tests and games.


There is also software (3)…………………………………... . You can choose to practise with different native English speakers. Some English learning software offers a choice of accents and genders of the speakers. (4)…………………………………………………….

Many electronic mobile devices can work as recorders or cameras. They can be used to record real - life English speech, lessons, songs or English language films from television or the Internet. This is also an excellent way to learn English (5) …….………………………………….

New technology opens new ways to learn. Choose a device that suits your learning style. ………………






Task 3:Choose the best answer to each of the questions
1. What does the word “which” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. age of technology B. advantage C. new applications
2. What is “media player” in paragraph 2 considered as?
A. a kind of digital lesson B. a kind of mobile device C. a kind of device
3. According to paragraph 2, what is the main thing that makes digital lessons convenient?
A. they are interesting B. they can be learnt anywhere C. they can be downloaded for free
4. Which information is NOT TRUE about the software mentioned inparagraph 3?
A. It can be used with a variety of devices.
B. It offers a wide range of speakers for the users to choose from.
C. It may deteriorate the users’ pronunciation.
5. When using the pronunciation practice software, which aspect of the speakers can’t the users choose?
A. whether they are old or young B. whether they are male or female
C. where they come from
6. What is the writer’s advice for English learners?
A. Choose an modern mobile device to learn English more effectively.
B. Use a device that is suitable with the way you learn English.
C. Make your learning English enjoyable and effective.

In the age of technology, you can take advantage of new applications which are very useful for learning English.

One way is to download free digital lessons and put them in your media player or other similar mobile devices. Then you can listen and study anywhere because these devices are portable. Many devices offer apps which use voice recognition technology. This technology allows the use of speaking electronic dictionaries. You can see words on the screen and hear them spoken. Other devices may have word lists, exercises, tests and games.

There is also software that can help improve your pronunciation. You can choose to practise with different native English speakers. Some English learning software offers a choice of accents and genders of the speakers. This software can