In this unit, you will  :

- Learn what technological convergence means

- Learn a few basics about tech devices and vocabulary

- Make comparisons between two different ages

- Discuss the pros and cons of technological convergence

- Revise the simple past and used to +V-ing

- Revise the use of the present be-ing and the present perfect

Your final task will be a listening understanding on technological convergence.

 

WHAT IS TECHNOLOGICAL CONVERGENCE?

Questions :

  1. Find 3 things technologies do to converge
  2. What does she have in her mobile?
  3. What is she using her phone for ? 
  4. What has tech convergence created ?
  5. What can we do with social media now ? r

f. What is/are the positive aspect(s) of this change ?

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF TECHNOLOGICAL CONVERGENCE?

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Is Technological convergence all for the best in our daily life?

POSITIVE & NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF TECHNOLOGICAL CONVERGENCE

Benefits Of It Ot Convergence Odt
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A. Match the terms (1–6) with their definitions (a–f).

1. IT (Information Technology)      2. OT (Operational Technology)

3. IT/OT convergence                      4. Automation 

5. Predictive maintenance             6. Preventive maintenance

a. Maintenance based on real-time data about performance

b. Physical systems that manage industrial or mechanical equipment

c. The process of combining information and operational technologies

d. Using digital systems to monitor and control equipment

e. The use of technology, computers and networks to store and process data

f. Maintenance done at regular intervals, regardless of equipment condition

B. True or False?

  1. IT focuses on physical assets like machines and vehicles.

  2. OT professionals benefit from IT/OT convergence because it reduces manual work.

  3. Automation completely replaces human workers.

  4. Real-time visibility helps companies detect problems before they cause damage.

  5. Preventive maintenance is always more efficient than predictive maintenance.

  6. IT/OT convergence can help companies save money.

  7. Combining IT and OT can create opportunities for new pricing models.

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A. Match each problem (1–7) with its main idea (a–g).

a. Growing health and psychological issues due to overuse of tech: _____

b. Unfair access to technology between regions or populations: _____

c. Short product life cycles and overconsumption: _____

d. Mass surveillance and data misuse: _____

e. Threats to local traditions and cultural identity: _____

f. Environmental damage and resource exhaustion: _____

g. Job losses and the need for constant re-training: _____

B. True / False / Not Mentioned

Decide if the statements are True (T), False (F)

  1. Digital giants can endanger cultural diversity.

  2. Technological convergence always protects personal privacy.

  3. Planned obsolescence encourages people to buy new products.

  4. All citizens have equal access to technology.

  5. Electronic waste can be toxic for humans and the environment.

  6. Automation will eliminate all jobs.

  7. Overdependence on technology can harm mental health.

USEFUL LANGUAGE TOOLKIT

Expressing opinions

  • In my opinion, … / From my point of view, … / I firmly believe that …

  • It seems clear to me that … / There’s no doubt that …

Agreeing / disagreeing

  • I totally agree with you because …

  • That’s a valid point, but I’d argue that …

  • I’m afraid I can’t share your view on that.

Giving examples

  • For instance, … / A good example of this is … / This can be seen in …

Structuring arguments

  • Firstly… / Secondly… / Finally…

  • The main reason is that… / Another advantage is that…

Concluding

  • To sum up, … / In conclusion, … / All things considered, …

 

   TASK : Listen to the document

   Prepare 5 questions to quiz the other teams !

 

   You must use all the following words in your quiz :

   blockchain, deep learning, data, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), apps, analytics, finance, development, robotics, automation, impact, service, AI

 

 

 

 

Listen to the audio here at :

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q1XheugfXKpNc8jVPUPJzEpZ06NQGj9h/view?usp=sharing

 

Make your own predictions :

Choose your domain / device and explain how it will evolve from 2022 to 2050 ;)

 

Get ready to explain your prediction and to argue

   What do you understand about MEDIA CONVERGENCE?

Improve your grammar skills !

📄 EXERCISE 1 – Simple Present or Present Continuous (BE + ING)

Tip: Use the simple present for habits or facts,and the present continuous (BE + ING) for actions happening right now or temporary actions.

Choose the correct tense: Simple Present or Present Continuous.

1Many people __________ (to use / AFF) mobile phones to access the internet every day.

2Right now, the engineers __________ (to test / NEG ) the new broadband system, they are too busy .

3………….Telecom companies often __________ ( to offer / question ) special deals to attract customers ?

4This week, the company __________ (to promote  /AFF ) its latest Wi-Fi router.

5……… Software developers __________ (to work / question ) on new apps for cloud services at the moment ?



📄 EXERCISE 2 Present Perfect(Have/has + past participle)

Tip: Use the present perfect to talk about actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past, or actions that started in the past and continue now.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in Present Perfect:

1 Mobile broadband __________ (to become / AFF) more popular in recent years.

2 ………….The company __________ (to launch/ question ) several new smartphones this year ?

3 Many people __________ (to switch / AFF) to cloud storage for their data.

4 Internet users __________ (to experience/ NEG ) faster download speeds lately.

5 Telecom providers __________ (to invest / AFF ) in 5G technology.

 

📄 EXERCISE 3 "since" or "for"

Tip: Use "since" for a specific point in time and "for" for a duration (period of time).

Complete the sentences with "since" or "for":

1. The company has offered cloud services …………… 2018.

2. We haven’t been using high-speed internet………………._ two years.

3. She has worked in the telecom industry ……………….. a long time.

4. Have they been developing this app…………….. six months ?

5. I have known about this technology ………………_ last year.

 

📄 EXERCISE 4– Comparatives

Tip: Use comparatives to compare two things.

(Add "-er" to short adjectives or use "more" for longer adjectives.)

Complete the sentences using the comparative form of the adjectives:

1° 5G is __________ (+fast) than 4G.

2 Laptops are becoming __________ (+cheap) every year.

3 Cloud services are __________ (+convenient) than traditional software.

4 Smartphones are getting __________ (+powerful).

5 Modern networks are __________ (+secure) than before.

 

📄 EXERCISE 5 – Translation from French to English with Telecoms & IT terms

Translate these sentences into English:

A/ De nombreux utilisateurs préfèrent le haut débit pour une connexion plus rapide.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

B/ Les fournisseurs de téléphonie mobile développent de nouvelles technologies 5G.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

C / Le stockage dans le cloud devient très populaire.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

D / Les logiciels open source sont ils souvent gratuits ?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

E / La bande passante de ce réseau n’ est pas excellente.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCAN ME FOR THE CORRECTION!

THAT'S ALL FOLKS FOR THIS UNIT!