Pre-reading questions:
- Do you know what a cyberattack is?
- Do you feel safe when you use your personal information in the internet?
Vocabulary:
- response /ri-SPONS/
- sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/
- era /EER-uh/
- vital /VAHYT-l/
- solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/
[noun] – an answer or reaction
The emergency services’ quick response saved lives during the fire outbreak.
[adjective] – intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks
The new smartphone comes with a sophisticated camera that takes stunning photos in low light conditions.
[noun] – a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical
The Renaissance era saw a flourishing of art, literature, and philosophy in Europe.
[adjective] – necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important
Water is vital for our survival, and we should drink plenty of it daily.
[noun] – the answer to a problem
Collaborating with experts, they came up with a creative solution to the design challenge.
Article reading:
True or False:
- Microsoft has unveiled free cybersecurity tools.
- These free cybersecurity tools expose organizations to cyberthreats.
- The cybersecurity tools offered by Microsoft are only available to select organizations.
- The move to offer free cybersecurity tools follows recent high-profile cyberattacks.
- The release of these cybersecurity tools is primarily motivated by profit-driven motives.
Fill in the blanks:
response | sophisticated | era | vital | solution |
- The company’s ___________ to the complaints after launching their new product was effective.
- The security system boasts ___________ features and advanced technology.
- The Industrial Revolution marked a significant ___________ in human history, transforming economies and societies.
- Proper nutrition and regular exercise are ___________ for maintaining good health and well-being.
- The engineering team worked together to find a creative ___________ to the complex engineering problem.