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A customer leaves a message of complaint on an answering machine.

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Arianna: Hi, what's your name?
Mitch: Mitch Keiser.

Arianna: Hi Mitch, what do you do for a living?
Mitch: I work for Pro Football Focus. I'm a college football analyst for PFF here in Cincinnati.

Arianna: What's your favorite part about your job?
Mitch: Getting to watch every college football game and then write about it later on. I write articles covering college football.

Arianna: And what's your favorite article you've written?
Mitch: I wrote an article last fall about why Michael Penix should have won the Heisman. I was pretty happy about it and then he played really well, so that's probably my favorite article.

Arianna: How many hours a week do you work?
Mitch: 40. Sometimes more in the season. Summertimes you get probably less than 40 'cuz it's off-season, and then when fall rolls around probably like 60 hours some weeks.

Full time vs Overtime
In the U.S., a standard work week is 40 hours, usually 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. If you work more than 40 hours, that's overtime, and you get paid extra. For example, if you make $10 an hour, overtime is time and a half, so for every hour worked over 40, you'd make $15.

Arianna: How much do you earn each year?
Mitch: Not enough. Not enough. I'm going to say that.

Arianna: What's the minimum you could earn if you just started out?
Mitch: Probably like 30k would be the minimum (like the lowest). I make a little more than that, but not great, you know.

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If you imagine a typical American city street,
and you take away the space that\'s dedicated
to cars, you aren\'t left with very much.
There are some narrow walkways on the side,
and some bridges in between them, but not
much else.
Cars dominate cities.

Spend some time walking around most cities
and you\'ll find yourself pushed to narrow
sidewalks, waiting for crosswalk lights.
You\'ll find cyclists navigating really narrow
strips of space.
Americans are used to cars the way that fish
are used to water.
That\'s so ubiquitous in the U.S. that I
think for most people, it just never occurred
to them that it could be otherwise.

But what if there were a way to change that?
To give space back to pedestrians and bicyclists,
and to make cities more friendly to life outside
of a car?
It turns out Barcelona might have a solution.
In 2014, the city was faced with serious air
pollution problems.
Barcelona and its 35 surrounding municipalities
consistently failed to meet the EU\'s air
quality targets.
Studies were showing that air pollution in
the region causes 3,500 premature deaths every
year.
Traffic in the city also causes severe noise
pollution.
So the city developed an extensive Urban Mobility
Plan with the hope of reducing traffic by
21 percent.
The coolest part of the plan
were these things:
They call them \"superilles\".
Superilles?
\"Si, superilles.\"
That translates to \"superblocks\".
It\'s this urban design concept intended
to minimize the presence of cars in city centers.
The word \"superblock\" has been used before
to describe huge city blocks without any passageways
for cars.
But that\'s not what\'s happening here.

So here\'s how Barcelona\'s plan works.
You take nine square city blocks and close off
the inside to through traffic.
So buses, big freight trucks \- or any vehicles
that are trying to get from one part of town
to the next \- have to drive around the perimeter.
Inside the superblock, the speed limit is
kept to 10 kilometers per hour \- that translates
to just over 6 miles per hour \- and curbside parking is replaced by underground parking.
That means you wind up with street space for
markets, outdoor games, and events.
Within this nine square block perimeter
you're gonna have kind of a pleasant streetscape
where people can walk around and mingle and
do things without this kind of constant fear
of cars around.
The concept is going to be tested out in five
neighborhoods, but the city has identified
120 possible intersections throughout the
region where it could be implemented.

So how do we know what the results of this kind
of plan would look like?
Well, northwest of Barcelona is a city called
Vitoria-Gasteiz, which has implemented superblock
designs since 2008.
In the main superblock at the city center,
pedestrian space increased from 45 percent
of the total surface area to 74 percent.
With so much less traffic, noise levels dropped
from 66.5 dBA to 61 dBA.
Most impressive of all, there was a 42% reduction
in nitrogen oxide emissions and a 38% reduction
in particle pollution in the area.
On top of that, business is up.
What you consistently see when people change
their streetscapes to prioritize human beings
over cars is you don't see any decline in
economic activity, you see the opposite.
You get more people walking and cycling
around more slowly, stopping more often patronizing
businesses more, and that \... center of social
activity will tend to build on itself.

So here\'s the question: could something
like this work in an American city?
Barcelona has some unique advantages getting
started on this plan, in that a lot of it
was built before cars, and a lot of it was
built on a simple grid.
The district of Eixample \- where the superblock
plan is based \- was designed in 1859
in this repetitive grid structure by this guy, Ildefons Cerd\á.
He basically invented the word for (and the study
of) \"urbanization\" when he laid out this
grid plan for Barcelona that evenly distributed
resources like schools and hospitals.
But superblock designers insist
that cities don\'t need a simple grid structure
to implement this kind of plan.
It can work anywhere.

Now, cities in the US have have attempted some
car-minimizing projects like this.
The problem is, they\'re usually done in
wealthier areas with lots of existing businesses.
Zoning policies often require separation of
residential and commercial areas \- but an
ideal walkable area would be a mix of the
two.
On top of that, zoning minimums on parking
availability encourage the presence of cars
and parking lots, and minimums on street width
make for wide, unwalkable streets.
Because of that, walkable districts are basically
isolated luxury items in the US.
What makes the Barcelona plan different is
that they aren\'t setting aside one fancy
neighborhood or town square to make pedestrian-friendly
\- instead, by proposing superblocks throughout
the entire city, they\'ve declared car-free
spaces a right for everybody, no matter what
part of town they're in.

Maybe \-\ this might be overly optimistic \-\ but I think it has sunk in in the U. S. that the model whereby
every city resident comes with a car \- and drives a car everywhere \- is just inherently limited.
It limits the growth of your city, it limits the health of your city and the growth of your city.
So one way or another we have to find ways of having a lot of people live close to one another without all of
them having cars.
You know, being able to get around and work and play in live and have enjoyable lives without cars.

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Pia goes for a job interview to try and get a new job.

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Tips

1. In the first paragraph, give basic details about the chart including what it shows, where it refers to and when.

2. When you describe chart data, be specific. Mention the category and figure, e.g. Online video streaming was the most popular format in 2017. US consumers spent $9.8 billion ...

3. A trend is a change over time. To describe trends, focus on what is increasing or decreasing compared to some time in the past, e.g. ... which was a rise of 32 per cent from the previous year.

4. If several categories show the same trend, talk about them together, e.g. customers were moving away from the three physical formats in the chart.

5. State the units of measurement, e.g. US consumers spent $9.8 billion.

6. Many of the verbs for up and down trends can also be used as nouns, e.g. Spending fell by 21 per cent = There was a 21 per cent fall in spending. (You can write % or per cent, but be consistent.)

7. Write a conclusion. Say what we learn from the data overall.

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Tips

1. If you are doing an exam task, read the instructions and make sure you write according to the word and time limits.

2. Start by saying what the charts show. In an exam, change the words in the question to write the first sentence of your answer, e.g. These charts show = These charts illustrate.

3. The second paragraph should provide an overview of the key features of the information.

4. The other paragraphs should describe the patterns or trends in more detail. However, only select the most important ones to write about, and don't write about your own ideas.

5. Use linking words and a range of vocabulary to describe what you see in the charts. (You can write % or per cent, but be consistent.)

6. Be careful to use the correct tenses to describe the time periods shown.

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Tips

1. Change the words in the question to introduce your answer, e.g. This graph shows = This graph illustrates.

2. The second paragraph should give an overview of the main points the graph shows (imagine you're describing the results to someone who can't see the graph).

3. The following paragraphs should describe the main patterns or trends in more detail.

4. Use precise vocabulary like steadily declined and a sharp increase to describe trends. Use linking expressions like while and in contrast to make comparisons.

5. The question asks you only to 'Summarise the information'. Don't give reasons why these trends might have occurred, or your personal preferences on the topic.

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The Hyperloop: the future of transportation? - B1+ English listening test - Test-English

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Listen to a customer speaking to telephone support. Answer the questions choosing either "True", "False" or "don't know" if the information isn't included in the recording.

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The best-known CV format in Europe

The Europass CV is one of the best-known CV formats in Europe. It is easy-to-use and familiar to employers and education institutions.

You will first have to create your Europass profile with information on your education, training, work experience and skills. After you complete your Europass profile, you can create as many CVs as you want with just a few clicks. Just select which information you want to include, pick your favourite design and Europass will do the rest.

You can create, store and share CVs in 31 languages. You can download your Europass CV, store it in your Europass Library share it with employers, with EURES or other job boards.

How to create a good CV

Remember that your CV is your first opportunity to communicate your skills and experiences to a future employer. It is a snapshot of who you are, your skills, your educational background, work experiences and other achievements.

Your Europass profile

Your Europass profile is the place to keep a record of all your skills, qualifications and experiences. If you keep your Europass profile up-to-date then you will always have all the information you need to create tailored CVs and job applications quickly.

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Tips

1. Start with a short profile to show who you are and what you offer.

2. List your employment history, starting with the present.

3. Explain any gaps, for example time spent travelling or having children.

4. Use bullet points for your main responsibilities and experience in each role. Choose the aspects of your previous jobs that are most relevant to the new job you are applying for.

5. Then give your educational background. List the relevant qualifications that you have, starting with the most recent. Include the title of your qualification, where you studied and the date you successfully completed it.

6. Consider putting Education above Employment if you don't have a lot of work experience yet.

7. List other experience or interests you may have if they are relevant to the job.

8. If you have someone who could support your application, add their contact details or say References available on request at the end.

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Todd: Okay, so, Jen, we're gonna talk about media and technology, phones and music, things like that. So the first one is, how addicted are you to your phone? How long can you go without using our phone?

Jen: That's a difficult question because I'm very, I would say, I'm very addicted to my phone because I keep on checking it every five minutes. I feel like without my phone my head doesn't, my brain stops working, you know?

Todd: Wow.

Jen: I would say the maximum I can stay without it would be one or two hours.

Todd: You've got to be kidding me.

Jen: I mean, if you asked me in the past, yeah, I could stay without it for while, but nowadays, I don't even own a watch so that would be my time as well, so, I have to keep checking it. What about you?

Todd: We are polar opposites. Actually, I am so bad about not using my phone, and that's a smart phone, actually I have two. I have an Android Galaxy and I have an iPhone. I set them down and forget where they are, and go days without actually checking them sometimes. I'll go to work and somebody will be like, are you mad at me? I've been trying to reach you and you won't ... And I'm like, no, I'm not mad at you, why? I'm like, oh, I haven't checked my phone in two days.

Jen: That sounds so crazy to me because I could never go without my phone for two days.

Todd: Well, one, there's a couple things. One, it's old school, right? And two, I get all my information on the Internet on a PC. So I'm working, so I get everything on the Internet, like Facebook, news, stuff like that. The computer, like you said, tells the time. So I actually forget about my phone.

Jen: I think if I had a PC then I would also forget my phone.

Todd: But your generation, it's all in your hand, right?

Jen: That's right because it's more convenient.

Todd: Have you heard the term second brain?

Jen: No.

Todd: Yeah, somebody at some teacher conference was saying that phones are students' second brain, so they use it, you hold it and you have two brains, one in your hands and one in your head.

Jen: I would agree.

Todd: It's weird. So how about music? How addicted are you to music? Do you have to have music playing all the time?

Jen: Not all the time but then I would have to listen to music at least once a day because it just refreshes your mind and you can relieve from your stress through music. But it depends upon what kind of music you have. What about you? Do you like listening to music?

Todd: No. I do, but I'm not a music aficionado, and I always listen to the same ten songs. I think a lot of older people, we kind of get into that rut where I listen, honestly, to music. And I'm from the 80s, so I'm 48, I'm almost 50. So I love music from the 70s and 80s and that's all I listen to.

Jen: That's understandable. Actually, I also have a lot of old songs, but I just don't listen, I just, it's not like I just keep on listening to those music. I actually keep on adding more music, more songs to it so that my play list is updated every now and then. I think, if you have good music, you will actually be addicted to it. Maybe you don't have good music.

Todd: No, the music from the 80s is good. Okay, so what about TV? Do you watch TV every day?

Jen: Not so much because lately I've been so busy at school so I cannot really, yeah, I don't watch much TV. But, during weekends, yeah, I do like to watch new movies or different series.

Todd: What about, are you one of those people that will stay up till 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 in the morning just watching YouTube videos?

Jen: Not YouTube videos but yes, if I'm addicted to some series then I would just binge watch and watch them till 5:00 in the morning.

Todd: What shows do you watch?

Jen: Shows. Recently I've been watching Suits, it's like, it's a new series and it's really good. You should try it, too.

Todd: Okay, I'll have to check it out. Thanks.

Jen: You're welcome, Todd.

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Do you have to give a presentation ? But do you know how to make it attractive to your listeners? Charts, graphs, and diagrams can help you cope with this task.

When you can articulate data clearly and compellingly, you position yourself as a knowledgeable expert. You will also need this skill to pass the , which is one of the major English-language tests for non-native English speakers in the world. One of the tasks in the exam is usually to describe and discuss a diagram or any other visuals with figures and facts. Now, let's review some helpful vocabulary and phrases to describe charts and graphs .

Why you need to know how to describe a graph

A lot of presentations focus on data and numbers. Sounds boring, right? Apart from essential business presentation phrases , charts, graphs, and diagrams can also help you keep your listeners' attention. Add them to your presentation, and you will have profound evidence-based work.

How to describe a graph

Once you create a fascinating graph for your presentation , it is time to know how to describe graphs, charts, and diagrams. Let's go over the general process for how to do this.

Introduce the graph

Your first step should be to present the graph to your audience. This means covering high-level information like:

Here are some examples of how to do this:

This graph shows the relationship between X and Y.

This diagram is a visual representation of the process for...

This chart uses data from the Z Database.

The data in this graph is from 2020.

Identify key features

From there, you can describe the key variables that make up the graph. Graphs and charts typically have an x- and y-axis, which represent different variables. Describing these axes will help the audience understand how the graph displays data.

Here are some helpful phrases for identifying these variables:

Point out important information

When describing graphs, start by recognizing the main patterns, trends, or relationships they show. For example, if the chart clearly shows an increase in revenue over the past year, you should highlight that first.

To describe the movement of the line, you should use appropriate , adjectives , and depending on the kind of action you need to show. For this, you should use the following vocabulary:

Verbs: rise, increase, grow, go up to, climb, boom, peak, fall, decline, decrease, drop, dip, go down, reduce, level up, remain stable, no change, remain steady, stay constant, stay, maintain the same level, crash, collapse, plunge, plummet.

Adjectives: sharp, rapid, huge, dramatic, substantial, considerable, significant, slight, small, minimal, massive.

Adverbs: dramatically, rapidly, hugely, massive, sharply, steeply, considerably, substantially, significantly, slightly, minimally, markedly, quickly, swiftly, suddenly, steadily, gradually, slowly.

You can also identify other notable information, like outliers. This shows you understand the data beyond the surface level.

Once you've described what you see in the graph, you need to explain what the data means. To come up with ideas, you can ask yourself questions like:

How does this data affect the future?

How can we learn from this data?

What can we do differently to improve?

What decisions should we make based on this data?

Some ways to explain your conclusions include:

Based on the graph, we can conclude that...

This chart indicates that...

As you can see, user growth has increased in the past year. This means we expect to see more users in the next six months .

How do you describe a line graph?

The appropriate vocabulary below will help you understand how to describe such charts:

How do you describe a bar graph?

To describe the graph, follow the trend from left to right. Then explain if it goes down, up, or stays the same. The words used to describe bar charts are similar to the ones used for the line charts. Let's have a look at the exam question for the IELTS writing test:

Here is another excellent example of writing about bar graphs prepared by the British Council as an answer to this exam question. You can also use the following vocabulary to talk about bar charts used in your presentation.

How do you describe a pie chart?

Here we have an example of a pie chart that represents how internet users aged 16+ prefer to browse the web:

The example below demonstrates the best way to summarize data by selecting and reporting the main features:

How to choose the correct language for a chart presentation

Now that you understand how to describe various charts better, let's zoom out to the presentation in general.

Introductory phrases

To catch your audience's attention from the very beginning, you can use the following phrases for introduction:

Let me show you this bar graph...

Let's turn to this diagram...

I'd like you to look at this map...

If you look at this graph, you will notice...

Let's have a look at this pie chart...

If you look at this line chart, you will understand...

To illustrate my point, let's look at some charts...

Verb tenses

When describing graphs, you must also be careful about grammar, especially when choosing the verb tense. When you look at the graph, ask yourself these questions:

Depending on your answers, you'll end up choosing different tenses. Let's take a look at these bar charts:

They might look very similar, but if you look more closely, you'll see that each bar chart represents a different time period. That means they'll each require a different verb tense.

Bar chart 1 shows data from the past, so we would use the English past simple . For example, "Sales of SUVs increased between 2005 and 2015, then dropped by 2020."

Bar chart 2 shows data from the past and present, so we would use the English present perfect . For example, "Sales of trucks have slowly risen since 2020."

Bar chart 3 shows data predictions for the future, so we would use the English future simple . For example, "We expect sales of vans will decrease starting in 2025."

6 tools for creating graphs and charts

Here are some of the best tools you can use to create graphs and charts, depending on your needs.

Microsoft Excel Online

Microsoft Excel Online is the cloud adaptation of the renowned spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel.

It's also especially known for its ability to craft charts and graphs, making data visualization straightforward. Its integration with other Microsoft Office tools online ensures seamless data management and collaboration.

Google Sheets

Google Sheets is a versatile, cloud-based spreadsheet tool that's part of Google's suite of office applications.

While it offers functionalities similar to Excel, its seamless integration with other Google services like Google Drive and Google Forms sets it apart. The chart-making capabilities are robust, with various templates and customization options.

Tableau Public

Tableau Public is a premier data visualization tool catering to beginners and professionals. You can transform raw data into interactive and aesthetically pleasing dashboards and visualizations.

One of its unique features is the ability to publish and share these visualizations with a broader audience online. The tool supports drag-and-drop functionality, making it user-friendly even for those without a technical background.

Plotly

is a dynamic online platform dedicated to data visualization and analysis. It supports a myriad of chart types, from basic line charts to intricate 3D plots. What sets Plotly apart is its interactive nature; viewers can hover over data points, zoom in, and pan across charts.

The platform also offers APIs for various programming languages, allowing developers to integrate and customize visualizations in their applications.

Canva

Although predominantly recognized as a graphic design tool, also boasts a suite of features for creating graphs and charts. With its intuitive drag-and-drop interface, users can design custom charts without any design experience.

Canva's vast library of free templates and design elements, combined with its charting capabilities, makes it a go-to tool for visually appealing data representation. It's especially popular among marketers, bloggers, and social media enthusiasts.

Infogram

is a digital tool for crafting infographics, charts, and maps. It simplifies the process of turning data into engaging visual stories.

One of its standout features is the ability to make interactive visualizations, enhancing user engagement. With a user-friendly interface and many design options, Infogram is a favorite among journalists, educators, and businesses aiming to present data compellingly.

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FAQs

What are graphs and charts?

Bar graphs are used to show relationships between different data series that are independent of each other. In this case, the height or length of the bar indicates the measured value or frequency. Below is an example of a bar graph, the most widespread visual for presenting statistical data.

Line graphs represent how data has changed over time. This type of chart is especially useful when you want to demonstrate connected trends or numbers, such as how sales vary within one year. In this case, financial vocabulary will come in handy. Line graphs can also show dependencies between two objects during a particular period.

Pie charts are designed to visualize how a whole is divided into various parts. Each segment of the pie is a particular category within the total data set. This represents a percentage distribution.

A diagram is a plan, drawing, or outline that illustrates how separate parts work and overlap at the connecting points.

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How to Describe Graphs, Charts, and Diagrams in a Presentation

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Wondering how to describe graphs in English? Read on to discover some helpful phrases you can use to make your presentation stand out.

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Curriculum Vitaes: Tips that can Help – B1 English reading test - Test-English

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English B1 reading comprehension test for intermediate students (CEFR B1). Read a text about CVs and answer the questions.

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AI boomers vs AI doomers – B1+ English reading test - Test-English

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Boost your reading skills with this B1+ Upper-intermediate English comprehension test on AI technology. Answers and feedback are included!

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B1+ Reading Test

Read the text about incredible hoaxes and choose the correct answer for each question.

Incredible hoaxes

For centuries, people have tried to make money or to look important with hoaxes about anything, from fake discoveries to made-up stories about creatures. Hoaxes can be exciting stories that grab our attention, but they are just clever lies. Here are some hoaxes that have made history.
The Piltdown Man
Charles Dawson was passionate about archaeology - the study of ancient cultures by looking for and examining their buildings, tools, and bones. In 1912, he announced that he had found the creature that developed from monkeys into humans. He said to have discovered part of a skull - the bones in our heads - that looked human-like among a pile of small stones near Piltdown village in Sussex, England. Dawson and a fossil expert at the National History Museum worked together and found more pieces of bones and some simple tools in the area. They thought all these belonged to the same person. After putting the pieces of bones together, they suggested that this showed evidence of a human living about 500,000 years ago.

But in 1949, an expert at the Natural History Museum used special tests and found out that the Piltdown remains were only 50,000 years old. This meant that the Piltdown Man couldn't be the missing link between monkeys and humans because humans had already evolved into their current form by then. It was also found that the bones were from two different species, a human and a large type of monkey. Under the microscope, it was possible to see that someone had filed them down to make them look human. They also found out that many of the Piltdown site discoveries had been artificially painted to match the colour of the local stones.
The Fiji Mermaids
The Fiji mermaids, also known as Feejee mermaids, are nothing like the beautiful, enchanting creatures you might imagine from fantasy films: they are ugly, scary, and quite small - about 30 to 45 cm. Instead of gracefully swimming through clear blue waters, they often appear as if they're coming out of a nightmare. P.T. Barnum, a famous showman, played a big part in the fame of Fiji mermaids. It is said that he bought the original mermaid from a fisherman in Japan for his circus.

In 1842, Barnum advertised three mermaids at his American Museum in New York, but what people saw inside was shocking-a creature with the body of a fish and the head of a monkey. Despite, or perhaps because of, this strange display, the mermaid became very popular. In reality, these creatures were fake. They were formed by putting together the front body of a monkey and the tail of a fish.
America's Stonehenge
"America's Stonehenge" is an intricate network of stone structures in North Salem, New Hampshire, believed to have been built by an ancient civilisation. It's evident that a native society lived in this area, with carbon dating indicating that some parts of the site could be as old as 4000 years. Some believe that pre-Columbian European migrants may have built this site for religious rituals and ceremonies, although no objects and tools from the Bronze Age have been found in North America.

The belief in ancient European colonisation in America dates back to the 19th century and has been popularised by various individuals, including archaeologist William Goodwin and author Barry Fell. However, their claims have been dismissed by a wide group of archaeologists due to the lack of reliable evidence. It was thought that it was Goodwin who built the site to recreate ancient megalithic structures.

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Incredible hoaxes - B1+ English Reading test - Test-English

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Boost your reading skills with this English comprehension test about weather for upper-intermediate students. Answers with feedback included!

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Deadly TikTok challenges – B1+ English reading test - Test-English

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English reading comprehension test for upper-intermediate students (CEFR B2.1). Read a text about TikTok challenges and answer the questions.

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Talking About Money – B1 English Listening Test - Test-English

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Boost your English listening skills with this B1 intermediate comprehension test about Money. Feedback & transcription are included!

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How do you travel to work? - B1 English listening test - Test-English

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Boost your English listening skills with this B1 intermediate comprehension test about transport. Feedback & transcription are included!

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The woman behind the voice of Siri - B1 English listening test - Test-English

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Listening comprehension test for intermediate students (CEFR B1). Watch a video about technology and choose the correct answers.

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Fighting crime by analysing handwriting - B1+ English listening test - Test-English

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B1-B2 listening test. Advanced listening practice. Crime. Graphology. Transcription included. Video and multiple-choice test.

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Do you suffer from cyberchondria? – B1+ English listening test - Test-English

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Solar road - B1+ English listening test - Test-English

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English upper-intermediate listening test. B2.1 listening test. Science. Watch a video about solar roads and choose the correct answer.

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Technology

In this B1+ Upper-intermediate Vocabulary Lesson about Technology, you will learn common terms and verbs used to talk about devices, technologies, applications, the internet, and the people who use them. Check the pictures and read the definitions and examples below.

Computers, devices, and the Internet

1 AI, or Artificial Intelligence, refers to the sophisticated technology that enables machines to mimic human intelligence, allowing them to make decisions, solve problems, and learn from data. A 2 gadget is a device that is used to perform a specific function or task, often one that is innovative and ingenious, and a 3 smart device is a type of electronic gadget capable of connecting and sending information to other devices via the internet or other wireless protocols.

Smart devices enable us to communicate with others wherever we happen to be.

4 Wearable technology, or wearable devices, are electronics that can be worn on a person's body. A 5 VR (virtual reality) headset is a type of wearable technology that a person wears over their eyes, which allows them to experience images and sounds produced by a computer as if they were part of real life, and a VR game is a game that you play immersed into a 3D world using a VR headset.

An 12 app is a program on your phone or computer that does a certain job, like a game, a music or photography app, etc. The most popular apps on our phones are social network apps like Facebook, Twitter, etc. A 13 social network is an app or website where you can connect with friends, share pictures, and communicate with each other. The term 14 Social media refers to a broader range of platforms where users create, share, and interact with content, including pictures, videos, and other forms of media. Social media encompasses social networks.

A 15 WiFi hotspot is an internet access point that enables you to connect to a WiFi network using your smartphone, laptop, or another device, and a 16 screenshot is a photo or image of what can be seen on the screen of a computer or other device at any given time.

People and Adjectives

A 1 computer nerd or computer buff is a person who has an obsessive interest in computers. A 2 techie is someone who has a strong interest in technology, especially new or cutting-edge technologies. They are usually well-informed about the latest technological developments and gadgets and are often interested in using and experimenting with them. A 3 technophobe, on the other hand, is a person who is afraid of or distrusts advanced technology or complex devices, especially computers, and a 4 software developer is a professional person who researches, designs, upgrades, and maintains software for computer systems.

Devices or software that are 5 user-friendly are simple and uncomplicated to use, so little expertise is needed to operate them, and 6 cutting-edge technology is at the forefront of development and ahead of its time. 7 High-tech is similar to cutting-edge; high-tech devices make use of highly advanced technology to perform their functions. 8 Obsolete systems, on the other hand, are out-of-date and usually need updating.

Verbs and Verb Phrases

If you 7 attach something, you add a picture or document to an email or message to share it with the recipient.

Upgrading your computer will enable you to use the latest version of the app.

When you have a 12 video call or video chat, you have a call with one or more people via the internet in which you can see each other as you talk, and if you have a video conference, you have an online meeting where you can see all the people you are conferring with.

After completing the exercises in this lesson on Technology, you can use the unit's Vocabulary Flascards to revise and help you memorize the terms.

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Technology - B1+ English Vocabulary - Test-English

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ELLLO Views #1342 Dialed In vs Unplugged

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Paul and Aimee talk about how often they look at digital content and if they can go without it.

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