WorksheetsPrereading: technologies and the community
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following is NOT listed as an area impacted by technology in the community according to the learning material?
Education and training
Transport and travel
Fashion and design
Health and medicine
What is one way technology has transformed education and training in modern classrooms?
By eliminating the need for teachers
By introducing laptops and interactive whiteboards
By reducing the use of any electronic devices
By focusing only on traditional textbooks
Which of the following is an example of how technology has improved transport and travel?
Decreasing the number of vehicles on the road
Introducing adjustable steering columns and Bluetooth technology in cars
Removing safety features from vehicles
Making travel slower and less efficient
How has the introduction of global positioning systems (GPS) has impacted personal travel planning?
GPS has made travel planning more expensive and less accurate.
GPS allows for easier location determination and enables companies to offer affordable systems for personal use.
GPS has replaced all other forms of navigation.
GPS is only used by airlines and not by individuals.
How have advancements in air travel technology, such as the development of the A380 airplane, contributed to changes in community travel habits and experiences?
The A380 has made air travel less safe and more expensive.
The A380 has increased passenger capacity and improved the efficiency and comfort of air travel.
The A380 has reduced the need for airports.
The A380 has made air travel slower.
Which of the following is an example of how technology is used in the health sector to treat patients?
Using a DVD player to watch movies
Using plastic or carbon fibre artificial limbs to replace missing extremities
Playing computer games for entertainment
Shopping online for groceries
What is one way technology has impacted leisure activities?
By making all leisure activities free of cost
By eliminating the need for physical activity
By introducing new materials and equipment for sports like golf
By reducing the number of available leisure activities
Which statement best explains the ongoing role of technology in health and medicine?
Technology in health is only used for entertainment purposes
Technology in health is limited to creating new sports equipment
Technology in health involves the continuous development of medication and treatments
Technology in health is no longer advancing
A family wants to maximize their home entertainment experience. Based on the text, which combination of technologies could they use?
Only a radio and a book
A high definition LCD television, DVD player, game consoles, and computers for online games
Just a mobile phone for all entertainment
Only a stereo system
Suppose a new vaccine is developed and widely distributed. Based on the information in the text, what is a likely impact on society?
Lives will be shortened and health will decline
There will be no change in health outcomes
Lives will be prolonged and saved, and individuals will maintain healthier lifestyles
Technology will no longer be needed in health care
Which of the following is a direct impact of technology on food, as mentioned in the text?
It has enabled the preservation of food for later consumption.
It has reduced the need for food packaging.
It has eliminated the need for food processing.
It has made all foods taste the same.
What is one way individuals and groups are creating their own entertainment, according to the passage?
By writing books for publishers
By capturing their own images and video footage and developing them into movies
By attending live concerts only
By reading newspapers
Which of the following best describes the role of scientists in food technology?
They create new recipes for restaurants.
They research the nutritional make-up of food and assess its benefits for various situations.
They only focus on packaging food.
They design kitchen appliances.
How have technological developments influenced eating patterns?
By making all foods available in every season
By enabling eating patterns to be modified to best suit each individual’s physical make-up
By reducing the number of available food choices
By making food less nutritious
What is the significance of food processing technologies such as pressure-assisted thermal sterilisation?
They are only used for making desserts.
They help ensure food is processed efficiently and safely for consumption.
They are outdated and rarely used today.
They are only applicable to meat products.
