Inventions & Technology (2)

Accidental Inventions Watch the video. Match each invention with its original version or idea. Matches Sticks to mix chemicals. Teflon A material for fridges. Potatoe chips Crispy fries Icecream cones Plastic bowls Coca-cola Medicine for headaches Post-it notes Super strong adhesive Safety glass A bottle with liquid plastic Vulcanized rubber Rubber mix Plastic Shellac Antidepresants Cure for tuberculosis Pacemaker A device to record human heartbeats Antibiotics A fungus X-rays Beam tube (Radiation) SuperGlue Transparent plastic Microwave oven Radar Read the following article: Read the following article: Find the words in bold in the past article. Choose their correct meanings from their context.1. essential neccesary unnatural 2. state-of-the-art the most advanced imaginary 3. senior citizens elderly people people who need help 4. shortage too much of not enough of 5. golden years time before retirement time after retirement Watch the clip: Paro, the robotic seal What is your opinion of using robots to take care of the elderly? Is it a good idea, or do you think human care can never be replaced? You may record your voice, or write your answer. i-Cybie Dogs Listen to a commercial about the i-Cybie dog. Check the things the robot can do. eat sing play sit scratch its ear dance taste smell show emotion sleep respond to commands do a yoga position Listen to Jason tell his friend Tina about his new robot, the i-Cybie. Choose two things he likes and two things he doesn't like about it. He likes... It's fun to play with It has its own personality. He doesn't like... It was expensive Things he doesn't mention... It sleeps for a long time. It works as an alarm clock. It doesn't follow his instructions. It comes in different colors.