VB036/12
Adapted from: Fitzgerald, Patrick; McCullagh, Marie and Carol Tabor. English for ICT Studies in Higher Education Studies. Garnet. 2009.
Zuppo, Coltrain M. “Defining ICT in a Boundaryless World: The Development of a Working Hierarchy.” International Journal of Managing
Information Technology (IJMIT) Vol.4, No.3, August 2012
“Key Word Transformations Exercise 6.” ESL Lounge. Esl-lounge.com. 2017.
“Sentence Transformation Exercise 2.” English Stuff: ESL Practice Tests. English Stuff.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the
word given.
1) The lecture was cancelled because the professor was ill.
called They ______________________________ because the professor was ill.
2) It’s not worth inviting her to the party. She will never come.
Point ______________________________ inviting her to the party. She will never come.
3) Steve is interested in learning how to design web sites.
Like Steve ______________________________ to design web sites.
4) You must do exactly what the teacher tells you.
Carry You ______________________________ instructions exactly.
5) Due to the heavy rain, the children weren’t allowed to go outside at lunchtime.
Let Due to the heavy rain, the teachers ______________________________ go outside
at lunchtime.
6) It was very windy, but we really enjoyed the picnic.
Fact We really enjoyed the picnic ______________________________ was very windy.
7) Our government not caring about the rights of the disabled is outrageous.
Disregard Our government’s ______________________________ the disabled is outrageous.
8) Even when I did very badly, my teacher always gave me encouragement.
Matter ______________________________ did, my teacher always gave me
encouragement.
9) Hannah was preparing to send an email to Richard when she saw his email.
Point Hannah was ______________________________ Richard an email when she saw his
email.
10) “It’s not a good idea to invest in that company,” Phillip told John.
Against Philip ______________________________ that company.
VB036/12
Adapted from: Fitzgerald, Patrick; McCullagh, Marie and Carol Tabor. English for ICT Studies in Higher Education Studies. Garnet. 2009.
Zuppo, Coltrain M. “Defining ICT in a Boundaryless World: The Development of a Working Hierarchy.” International Journal of Managing
Information Technology (IJMIT) Vol.4, No.3, August 2012
“Key Word Transformations Exercise 6.” ESL Lounge. Esl-lounge.com. 2017.
“Sentence Transformation Exercise 2.” English Stuff: ESL Practice Tests. English Stuff.
ICT SYSTEMS
1) Discuss these questions
a) When do you use ICT or see ICT being used around you in your everyday life?
b) What are the benefits of ICT to your life?
c) Are there any disadvantages?
2) Look at the list of words below.
Alarm, application, automated, biometric, control, device, global, machine, monitoring, online,
passport, positioning, protocol, receiver, remote, system, teller, wireless
a) Underline the stressed syllable in each word.
b) Which of these words has the same stress pattern as global?
c) Sort the other words into groups according to their stress patterns.
3) Complete each sentence with a word from the list in exercise 2. Change the form if necessary.
a) The ___________ system went off when someone tried to break into the house.
b) You need a personal identification number (PIN) to take money out of the ___________
teller machine.
c) The microchip in a biometric ___________ contains information about an individual, such as
their fingerprints or a face scan.
d) ___________ shopping is a convenient way to buy things, but many people worry about
Internet fraud.
e) Global ___________ systems use signals from satellites to triangulate their position. This
information can then be displayed in map form to help drivers travel from one place to
another.
f) Use the remote ___________ to select the channel you want to watch.
g) Body function ___________ devices give information which doctors can use to treat a
patient’s condition.
h) WAP phones use wireless ___________ protocol.
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Adapted from: Fitzgerald, Patrick; McCullagh, Marie and Carol Tabor. English for ICT Studies in Higher Education Studies. Garnet. 2009.
Zuppo, Coltrain M. “Defining ICT in a Boundaryless World: The Development of a Working Hierarchy.” International Journal of Managing
Information Technology (IJMIT) Vol.4, No.3, August 2012
“Key Word Transformations Exercise 6.” ESL Lounge. Esl-lounge.com. 2017.
“Sentence Transformation Exercise 2.” English Stuff: ESL Practice Tests. English Stuff.
4) Fill in the text with forms of the words below
Entity, gather, navigate, ubiquitous, capable, coverage, develop, surveillance, specific, coordinate,
approximate, support, transport, present, suggest
ICT and Socioeconomic Development
In developed countries, technology represents wealth. Wireless technologies are _________ in the
United States and several other locations around the globe. However, in developing countries there
is a disparity in __________ as it relates to mobile phone signals (e.g. sub-Saharan Africa) as
obstacles to information and communications technology (ICT) __________ and utilization stem from
economic development barriers. The International Telecommunication Union stated that
__________ 45 percent of Sub-Saharan African villages were covered by a mobile signal in 2006 (p. 2)
despite the lack of universal access. The barriers to wide adoption of mobile and cellular phones
include lack of electricity, lack of income to spend on ICTs, difficult terrain, and lack of __________.
In contrast to the sub-Saharan African region is India, where access to cell phones is far greater than
access to toilets.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a specialized agency of the United Nations
whose mission is to connect everyone in the world as a fundamental right to communicate. The ITU
currently has a membership of over 192 countries and 700 private-sector __________ and academic
institutions. The ITU __________ the world’s satellites which provide Internet connectivity, TV
broadcasts, GPS __________ and weather information. The ITU also develops protocols, standards
and agreements for global communication and facilitates __________ communication in the wake of
disasters and emergencies.
The development of wireless connectivity, __________ in areas such as the sub-Saharan African
region, is essential as ICTs have been shown to be useful in emergency or disaster situations. ICT
development has also been __________ as tools to assist villagers in accessing e-government
services, for which development began in 2005-2006.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has utilized ICT for public health __________, which is the
“continuous, systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of health-related data for planning,
implementation, and evaluation of public health practice”. During a disaster, such as an earthquake
or tsunami, mobile phones with GPS __________ can assist relief workers and emergency
responders in __________ information and locating those who need assistance. In 2006, the WHO
brought forth the proposal that ICT could potentially be useful in disaster response and recovery.
Yang, Yang, Lou and Gong also __________ that cellular phones with GPS capabilities become a
standard component of disaster preparedness plans in disaster-prone areas.
5) Match the definitions to the highlighted words in the text. You will not need one definition.
a. to arise or originate from
b. applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
c. alleviation, ease, or deliverance through the removal of pain, distress, oppression,
etc.
d. lack of similarity or equality
e. pertaining or belonging equally to an entire community, nation, or culture
f. following a basic principle, rule, or law that serves as the groundwork of a system
g. absolutely necessary