Performer B2 Unit 7

________ is in a prime position used for helping people find a precise location.

Sue's microwave ________ can be heated from a distance; therefore her meals are always cooked when she gets home.

John sends emails from his ________ phone when travelling by bus to get to work.

Susan's boss ________ her to finish her work before lunchtime.

Some speaking words have been ________ onto a video to change its original meaning.

All the computers have been ________ with the date of production.

I was found guilty of writing ________ tweets and I was sentenced for this.

________ flights can be driven by computer programmes.

Many bank transactions ________ done by the advisers last month.

________ the project from the beginning is such a boring thing to do!  

The President is ________ to arrive at 8 p.m.

My grandmother was told about drones and she was ________ surprised ________ she wants to see one of them as soon as possible.

My father ________ his smartphone repaired last week.

The Internet cannot be accessed on ________ (nation) flights.

A ________ (set) button can be used to cancel an operation.

Hackers' activities are ________ (law) and they can be sentenced to jail.

The Internet connection is accessible in the ________ (ground) in Rome.

Nobody can ________ (see) future events.  

It is regarded to be the most ________ (load) video of all times.

Some researchers are taking steps to regulate the use of artificial intelligence.
Steps ________ by some researchers to regulate the use of artificial intelligence.

Individuals, commercial entities and governments have used drones to reach multiple purposes.
Drones ________ by individuals, commercial entities and governments to reach multiple purposes.

AI weapons can't violate international treaties.
International treaties can't ________ by AI weapons.

The teacher told the candidates to arrive ten minutes before the start of the test.
Candidates ________ to arrive ten minutes before the start of the test.

Innocuous housecleaning robots created maps of your house.
Maps of your house ________ created by innocuous housecleaning robots.

Simon has had ________ a wonderful time watching the film.

The weather was ________ beautiful that we decided to go for a walk.

They have bought ________ a useful robot to clean the house.

This app is ________ sophisticated that I need some help from an expert!

The problem was not ________ difficult to solve.

It was ________ an unpleasant situation!

A new voluntary Internet of Things (IoT) code of practice

A new voluntary Internet of Things (IoT) code of practice has been launched by the British Government to help manufacturers promote the security of Internet-connected devices such as GPS, connected home devices, smartwatches and toys. Within the next three years, there are expected to be more than 420 million Internet-connected devices in use across the UK, and poorly secured devices such as virtual assistants, fridges and home alarm systems can leave people exposed to security issues and to cyberattacks. As a result, a new Internet of Things code of practice has been developed with industry to improve the cyber security of devices, encourage innovation in new technologies and keep consumers safe. Margot James, minister for digital, said: "From smartwatches to children's toys, Internet-connected devices have positively impacted our lives but it is crucial they have the best possible security to keep us safe from invasions of privacy or cyberattacks. The UK is taking the lead globally on product safety and shifting the burden away from consumers having to secure their devices." She added, "Poorly secured devices can threaten individuals' privacy, compromise their network security, their personal safety and could be exploited as part of large-scale cyberattacks. Recent high-profile breaches putting people's data and security at risk include attacks on smart watches, CCTV cameras and children's toys. To make sure consumers are protected when using Internet-connected devices and while manufacturers implement stronger security measures, Government and NCSC have worked closely with consumer groups and industry to develop guidance on smart devices in the home. The new Code of Practice outlines thirteen guidelines that manufacturers of consumer devices should implement into their product's design to keep consumers safe. This includes secure storage of personal data, regular software updates to make sure devices are protected against emerging security threats, no default passwords and ease for users to delete their personal data off the product."

Freely adapted from: http://www.softwaretestingnews.co.uk

Microwave banking

If you are dreaming of a machine that can cook a chicken while simultaneously checking your bank money, then a new ________ called the Microwave Bank may be what you are looking for. A special microwave oven is ________ developed. It looks like a regular microwave ________ but it can be used to download some useful ________. Users can tell the microwave short sentences, such as "send email," or tap ________ some instructions. Some of the services include online banking, shopping and access to television programmes via the microwave screen. A user could also log ________ an online recipe service, tap in information, such as the number of people the meal is for or any special diet, so he/she can ________ given a personalized, step-by-step cooking lesson.

Freely adapted from: http://edition.cnn.com

Healthcare Apps

Researchers have ________ (view) 23 studies of mobile health applications to examine their effectiveness at ________ (monitor) behaviour change. Researchers categorized the apps in such a way that they were based on the behaviour they wanted to ________ (delivery), such as physical activity, weight control, medication ________ (manage) or an overall lifestyle improvement. The studies used behaviour change techniques, like self-monitoring and feedback. Seventeen of the apps achieved significant ________ (improve) in people's behaviour. Researchers ________ (see) that the ________ (develop) of efficient health apps in the future should promise a user -friendly design that must be easy to navigate and not time consuming.

Freely adapted from: http://www.c4tbh.org

Our lives have been ________ by advances in technology. Each new ________ or new invention brings greater speed, convenience and ________. Just think of the time that is saved when we book tickets, acquire information or order goods online. When ________ Internet was invented it brought a revolutionary change to our way of life. Not just information, but ________ too, as we can be in contact with friends and family all over the world at the ________ of a mouse! Our whole way of making and keeping social contacts has been changed forever. It's hard to imagine now how life used to be before mobile phones were ________!

Multiple applications can be ________ by users. Sometimes a ________ is required.

Sheila told me that an app that drafts speaking words ________ a video might ________ easily downloaded.

He ________ had his drone repaired months before the accident.

Steps are being ________ to apply rules to AI systems.

His explanations ________ far from complete.

He ________ all the computers in the office ________ quickly that I could not believe it!