TMarathon Day 4. The impact of technologies

Task 1. Read the following blog post and complete it with the correct words.

trivial, impact, outperform, confined, extrapolate, widespread, advancement

In recent years, the _______________(1) of technologies has changed many aspects of our lives. One of the most exciting areas of _______________(2) is artificial intelligence (AI). AI has the ability to _______________(3) data and provide insights that were previously unimaginable. It’s not just improving industries but also making tasks that were once difficult seem quite _______________(4). 

AI has the potential to _______________(5) humans in many areas, such as data analysis and pattern recognition. Its _______________(6) use can be seen in anything from mobile phones to smart homes. However, we must also consider whether AI should be _______________(7) to certain areas to ensure it doesn’t replace crucial human skills. As we continue to develop these technologies, it’s important to think about how they can best serve society without adverse effects.

Task 2. Rephrase the following sentences with the given words.

a wuss, bullying, adopt, veritable, intend, advance, affect, dawn

1. He is too scared to confront anyone. 
2. The behaviour of the older students towards the younger ones was very harsh. 
3. They decided to take in the stray dog. 
4. The garden was a true paradise. 
5. They plan to visit the museum tomorrow. 
6. The project is moving forward at a fast pace. 
7. The new policy will influence everyone in the company. 
8. It began to start becoming clear to him what he needed to do. 

Task 3. Name at least five aspects of your life which technology has the biggest influence on. Explain if this impact is altogether positive or negative.