PEPPER THE ROBOT

Watch the video and answer the following questions.

         1.      Who’s Pepper?

      2.      Why has she been invited?

      3.      What’s Caresses?

      4.      Who does Caresses give support to?

      5.      Who is the project funded by?

      6.      What’s the project developing?

      7.      Who did she work with in September?

KEY

      1.      She’s a resident robot at Middlesex University.

      2.      She’s been invited to give evidence.

      3.      It’s an artificial intelligent project.

      4.      It gives support to elderly people.

      5.      It’s funded by the EU and the Japanese government.

      6.      It’s developing the world’s first culturally aware robots aimed at assisting and caring for the elderly.

      7.      She worked with 94 university staff and students.

How to get started as a runner

 

Just how hard should you push yourself if you’re not used to exercise?

The biggest mistake you can make when you start running is being overly enthusiastic. It is likely you have not run properly since school, and as mentally prepared as you might be to get going, you probably are not physically ready. Body conditioning is a good way to ease yourself in; cross-training leading on to easy runs is better than going from zero to flat out.

Keep it comfortable. A lot of people think they need to really push themselves to get better, but this can have the opposite effect. If you go for a fun 20- to 30-minute jog, you are more likely to be motivated to go again than if you end an hour-long run with a sprint finish, in pain and heaving like a donkey. Some people feel embarrassed if they have to stop running and start walking, but what is important is feeling comfortable. The joy of running often comes from being in a park or in the countryside, so let yourself run for a bit, slow down and appreciate your surroundings, then start again. Don’t think about how far you are going to go – just enjoy the journey.

Make sure you get shoes that properly support you, so you don’t hurt yourself. And try to stick to softer surfaces such as grass. Running on concrete in the wrong shoes can end in disaster.

If you feel intimidated by running long distances, it can be beneficial to start on a treadmill. However, the goal should be to run outside, because it is far more enjoyable.

The Guardian Sun 29 Sep 2019 

Question 1. Indicate whether the following statements are True or False and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.

a)    Starting to run with too much enthusiasm is the best thing you can do.

b)    Running for a short time is more motivating than going for long runs.

c)    It’s important not to stop running in order to feel comfortable.

d)    The further you run, the more you’ll enjoy the journey.

Question 3. Find words or phrases in the text that correspond to the words and definitions given.

a)    excessively (paragraph 1)

b)    at top speed (paragraph 1)

c)    pleasure (paragraph 2)

d)    conscious of, value (paragraph 2)

e)    objective, aim (paragraph 4)

KEY

Question 1

a)    False. The biggest mistake you can make when you start running is being overly enthusiastic.

b)    True. If you go for a fun 20- to 30-minute jog, you are more likely to be motivated to go again than if you end an hour-long run with a sprint finish, in pain and heaving like a donkey.

c)    False.  Some people feel embarrassed if they have to stop running and start walking, but what is important is feeling comfortable.

d)    False. Don’t think about how far you are going to go – just enjoy the journey.

Question 2 

a)    overly

b)    flat out

c)    joy

d)    appreciate

e)    goal 

Translate the following sentences into English

      1)      Ese piano suena horrible.

     2)      Cogió un trozo de pastel y lo probó.

     3)      Nos miró con enfado.

     4)      Parecía cansado.

     5)      Ese café huele fatal, peor sabrá.

     6)      Ayer tenías aspecto cansado.

     7)      Hablamos con la enfermera que parecía ser la jefe.

     8)      Esta ensalada tiene un sabor delicioso.

     9)      Su propuesta parece interesante.

     10)   Todas las cosas de esa tienda tenían un aspecto caro.

Key

     1)      That piano sounds horrible.

     2)      He took a piece of cake and tasted it.

     3)      She looked at us angrily.

     4)      He looked tired.

     5)      That coffee smells awful, it will taste even worse.

     6)      Yesterday you looked tired.

     7)      We talked to the nurse who see

med to be the boss.

     8)      This salad tastes delicious.

     9)      Her proposal sounds interesting.

     10)   All the items in that shop looked expensive.

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The secret city of London

Watch the video. Write TRUE next to the sentences if 

they are right and FALSE if they are not.

1.- The City of London is famous for its ..

            a) historical landmarks.

            b) skyscrapers.

            c) ancient markets..

            d) famous bridges .

            e) royal family.

            f) financial business.

2.- The City of London and London have separate...

            a) city halls.

            b) mayors.

            c) taxes.

            d) police.

            e) laws.

            f) money.

            g) flags.

            h) educational systems.

            i) crests.

3.- The City of London is...

            a) older than England.

            b) older than UK.

            c) as old as UK.

4.-The Romans...

            a) enforced laws.

            b) increased trade.

            c) built schools.

            d) built temples.

            e) built roads.

            f) built an aqueduct.

            g) built palaces.

            h) built a wall to defend the city.

            i)  built theatres.

5.- William the Conqueror...

            a) agreed to recognize the rights and privileges of the City of London.

            b) built strong walls around the city.

            c) trusted the inhabitants of the City of London.

            d) was afraid of Vikings.

6 - Westminster was...

            a) the new capital.

            b) inside the City of London.

            c) the starting point of London.

7.- The Mayor of London has got power over...

            a)  London.

            b) the City of London.

            c) both the City of London and London.

8.- The City of London has special rules and traditions, for example...

            a) the queen of England cannot enter the City whenever she wants.

            b) the queen has to ask for permission at a ceremony.

            c) it has a representative in the Parliament of England.

            d) elections involve medieval guilds but also modern companies.

            e) cannot have control over lands or business outside its walls.

9.- the City’s crest can be found...

            a) at train stations.

            b) at the Tower of London.

            c) on tower Bridge.

            d) at Buckingham Palace.

10.- The City of London...

            a) is as independent as the Vatican.

            b) is irresistible for people who want to have power.

            c) has a financial industry.

11.- The wall...

            a) was built 2000 years ago.

            b) can hardly be seen.

            c) marks the border between London and the city of London.

12.- The dragons that can be seen in the streets...

            a) guard the entrance of the City.

            b) guard the entrance to the castle.

            c) are the symbol of the City.

KEY

1.- The City of London is famous for its ..

            a) historical landmarks. TRUE

            b) skyscrapers. TRUE

            c) ancient markets. TRUE

            d) famous bridges . TRUE

            e) royal family. FALSE

            f) financial business. TRUE

2.- The City of London and London have separate...

            a) city halls. TRUE

            b) mayors. TRUE

            c) taxes. TRUE

            d) police. TRUE

            e) laws. TRUE

            f) money. FALSE

            g) flags. TRUE

            h) educational systems. FALSE

            i) crests. TRUE

3.- The City of London is...

            a) older than England. FALSE

            b) older than UK. TRUE

            c) as old as UK. FALSE

4.-The Romans...

            a) enforced laws. TRUE

            b) increased trade. TRUE

            c) built schools. FALSE

            d) built temples. TRUE

            e) built roads. TRUE

            f) built an aqueduct. FALSE

            g) built palaces. FALSE

            h) built a wall to defend the city. TRUE

            i)  built theatres.FALSE

5.- William the Conqueror...

            a) agreed to recognize the rights and privileges of the City of London. TRUE

            b) built strong walls around the city. TRUE

            c) trusted the inhabitants of the City of London. FALSE

            d) was afraid of Vikings. TRUE

6 - Westminster was...

            a) the new capital. TRUE

            b) inside the City of London. FALSE

            c) the starting point of London. TRUE

7.- The Mayor of London has got power over...

            a)  London. TRUE

            b) the City of London. FALSE

            c) both the City of London and London. FALSE

8.- The City of London has special rules and traditions, for example...

            a) the queen of England cannot enter the City whenever she wants. TRUE

            b) the queen has to ask for permission at a ceremony. TRUE

            c) it has a representative in the Parliament of England. TRUE

            d) elections involve medieval guilds but also modern companies. TRUE

            e) cannot have control over lands or business outside its walls. FALSE

9.- the City’s crest can be found...

            a) at train stations. TRUE

            b) at the Tower of London. FALSE

            c) on tower Bridge. TRUE

            d) at Buckingham Palace. FALSE

10.- The City of London...

            a) is as independent as the Vatican. FALSE

            b) is irresistible for people who want to have power. TRUE

            c) has a financial industry. TRUE

11.- The wall...

            a) was built 2000 years ago. TRUE

            b) can hardly be seen. TRUE

            c) marks the border between London and the city of London. FALSE

12.- The dragons that can be seen in the streets...

            a) guard the entrance of the City. TRUE

            b) guard the entrance to the castle. FALSE

            c) are the symbol of the City. FALSE

Rewriting

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences.

1. It’s too bad that you can’t come to see my exhibition. (wish)

2. It snows in the winter. You need boots then. (when)

3. He worked for a man. The man was very demanding. (whom)

4. I don’t recommend eating at that restaurant. (shouldn’t)

5. Janet missed the train, so she was late for work. (if)

6. “Do you often shop here?” asked Donald. (whether)

7. Have they prepared the food yet? (has)

8. Perhaps you forgot to tell them about the meeting. (might)

KEY

1. I wish you could come to see my exhibition.

2. It snows in the winter, when you need boots.

3. The man for whom he worked was very demanding.

4. You shouldn’t eat at that restaurant.

5. If Janet hadn’t missed the train, she wouldn’t
have been late for work. / Janet wouldn’t have
been late for work if she hadn’t miss the train.

6. Donald asked whether I / we often shopped there.

7. Has the food been prepared yet?

8. You might have forgotten to tell them about the meeting.