Engleski jezik 1 - Advanced Learning - Digital Citizenship

1 Digital citizenship terms

Complete the sentences using the expressions from the drop-down menu.

Digital involves the use of information and communication technologies to help address the health problems and challenges faced by people under treatment.

Digital means transferring data from one place to another, by physical path or physical connection.

Digital is identified as the responsibility of being safe online and following online rules. It is basically know as the law of Internet.

Digital is the ability to fully participate in digital society. This includes access to tools and technologies, such as the Internet and computers, that allow for full participation.

Digital is the protection of our online identity.

Digital is the buying and selling of goods and services using the Internet, mobile networks and commerce infrastructure.

Digital mean having the right and freedom to use all types of digital technology while using the technology in an acceptable and appropriate manner. As a user of digital technology, you also have the right to privacy and the freedom of personal expression.

Digital is general responsibility for your actions as well as yourself on the Internet and treating people like you would in real life, like respecting others, following the rules of the website you're using, or just being kind to others.

Digital is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.

2 Vocabulary check I

Choose the following words from the drop-down menu to finish the following sentences:
policy, citizenship, to harness, savvy, wary, collaboration, fallacy, disabilities.

1) The once-common that girls just weren't any good at science is finally proven wrong.

2) He was granted the US after taking the test.

3) She is about computers, there isn't a problem she can't fix.

4) The Government's Health includes free health for everyone.

5) Regardless of his Hawking was able to outthink his leading competitors.

6) He was able the machine's potential.

7) Though sycamore wood was much used, the first settlers were of the tree's fuzzy leaves, which they believed brought allergies.

8) During the war, my great-grandfather was suspected of with the Germans.

3 21st century skills anagrams

Solve the anagrams to get the 21st century skills.

Anatollo boric

Tickling trichina

Avie yttric

Antoni mo mucic

4 Vocabulary check II

Put the following words into the sentences:
whopping, innermost, eloquent, gadgets, vain, rookie, lineage.

5 The first and second conditional check

Choose the correct option to finish the sentences with the first and the second conditional.

1) She would get a better mark if she .

2) If my friends a party at the weekend, they will surely invite me to come.

3) She on time if she catches the early morning flight.

4) If they forgot to do their homework, the teacher very angry.

5) She wouldn't finish university if she study.

6) Maria will help you if you help.

6 Listening

Listen to an expert on social media networks talking about Instagram and its benefits for students. Write whether the sentences are True or False.

Transkript

Instagram is a social media platform that allows students to express themselves with photos and videos. It has the ability to use digital filters on audio-visual elements and this has made it the top platform for teenagers and younger adults to be on. Even if you are not a skilled photographer, taking photos with the desire to upload and beautify them for Instagram will definitely help you improve your photography skills.

If students are thinking about making photography, art, and/or design their future, this can turn out to be a great way to create an effective portfolio for future projects. Moreover, Instagram provides students with the opportunity to receive and give feedback on their photo projects, which is a huge positive in itself. Photo essays can be done by both teachers and students, which definitely has its potential in getting students more interested in the subject.

Not to mention that visual media can be a much better explanation tool compared to traditional methods. Also, using Instagram for learning purposes means speed and order, which is sometimes essential where audio-visual material is concerned.

It may sound strange, but one of the main advantages of Instagram for students is its ability to help the users boost their emotional intelligence. While observing a variety of photos and snaps while surfing the Instagram feed, students get to empathize with others, have fun, and explore the deeper meaning of things presented in a seemingly simple way.

Instagram also allows students to work on their interpersonal skills. Essentially, being part of a purely visual social media community puts everyone using it in the position to learn more about the people they follow. Most importantly, Instagram is a platform that very subtly lets people experience all sorts of feelings, thoughts, and ideas through the eyes of other people, and in a creative manner.

Since social media have become an essential part of everyday life, Instagram is, without a doubt, one of the most popular social media platforms out there. Utilizing the advantages of Instagram for students has never provided better results. One of the many ways to make the most out of this particular social media platform is to turn the whole learning experience into fun.

Instagram is an excellent learning platform for IT students.

Photo essays can only be done by students.

Students learn more through visual media than through traditional methods.

Instagram is not a good place for students to learn about empathy.

Instagram is not supposed to be used for learning.

7 Relative pronouns check

Complete the sentences with the relative pronouns who, which, where and whose.

1) The Ayers rock, is a famous Australian landmark, is visited by tourists every day.
2) This old castle, the royal family used to live, has been put on the UNESCO's World Heritage list.
3) My uncle, brother was a famous painter, has also started painting.

4) Elvis Presley, lived in Graceland, had only one daughter.
5) A beautiful kitten, owner can't be found, will soon find a new owner.
6) My new car, I bought last year, is bright red and I simply love it!

8 Non-defining relative clauses

Connect the sentences using non-defining relative clauses.

Mike lives in Sussex. He is an excellent carpenter.
The house is red. We used to live here when we were small.

The company does business only in Europe. It wants to expand to the States.
Mike has always been keen on sports. He has been given an athletic scholarship.

My mom is a volunteer. She spends all her free time helping others.
My older son is in Paris right now. His work often takes him all over Europe.

The film stars Tom Cruise. It was released last weekend in the USA.

9 A letter of application

Order the sentences to get a letter / email of application:

Your advert was very interesting to me because I would like to get more experience in working with computer programmes.
Since my experience includes three years of working as a programme and app developer I believe I am the best candidate for you.
I am writing in response to your advertisement for the position of computer expert in the yesterday's Times.
I can be available for an interview whenever you are free.