Scientists warn of more extreme hot weather
Vocabulary: Paragraph 1�
1. launched a. Discover or identify the presence or existence of.
2. harassment b. Introduce a new product, feature or publication to the public for the first time.
3. algorithm c. A set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.
4. detect d. Hopeful and confident about the future.
5. abusive e. A particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier forms.
6. optimistic f. Aggressive pressure or bullying.
7. version g. Extremely offensive and insulting.
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8. anonymously h. Regard or consider in a specified way.
9. swipe i. The action or process of sorting out other
people's affairs.
10. biography j. Feel or express sincere regret about one’s
wrongdoing.
11. deem k. Brief details about someone's life.
12. haste l. Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.
13. repent m. In a way that prevents a person from being
identified by name.
14. intervention n. Move one's finger(s) across a touchscreen in order to activate a function.
Dating app asks 'Are you sure?' before hitting send
The Tinder dating app has a new feature to help reduce online harassment. It uses an algorithm to detect possible abusive language in messages created by the user. Artificial intelligence is used to flag up examples of abusive content. After the writer of the message presses 'send', a small box pops up that asks, "Are you sure?" or "AYS?" Tinder is optimistic the new feature will cut the number of abusive messages people send. While testing the app, the volume of such messages fell by 10 per cent. The new feature is now on English and Japanese versions of the app.
Tinder's app lets users anonymously swipe photos and like or dislike the profiles of possible love matches, based on biographies and shared interests. The app matches two users, who can then exchange messages and arrange a date. The app has resulted in many finding love, but it has been abused. Tinder hopes AYS will create a safer online environment. It said: "The early results...show us that intervention done the right way can be really meaningful in changing behaviour and building a community where everyone feels like they can be themselves."
TRUE / FALSE
1. Tinder's new app will stop online harassment. T / F
2. Tinder's new app uses artificial intelligence to flag up abusive content. T / F
3. A message asking the user "Are you sure?" appears in a pop-up box. T / F
4. The "Are You Sure?" feature is currently only on the English Tinder. T / F
5. Tinder users look at biographies and profiles of other users.
T / F
6. Once Tinder matches two people, they get each other's phone number. T / F
7. Tinder said the app was for people to repent in haste and act in leisure. T / F
8. Tinder wants people to be themselves online. T / F
SYNONYM MATCH
1. launched
2. harassment
3. flags up
4. pops up
5. volume
6. profiles
7. interests
8. exchange
9. haste
10. behaviour
a. descriptions
b. appears
c. conduct
d. intimidation
e. swap
f. started
g. hurriedness
h. amount
i. highlights
j. hobbies
SYNONYM MATCH 1. f 2. d 3. i 4. b 5. h
6. a 7. j 8. e 9. g 10. c
VOCABULARY
1. b 2. f 3. c 4. a 5. g 6. d 7. e
8. m 9. n 10. k 11. h 12. l 13. j 14. i
TRUE / FALSE
1 F 2 T 3 T 4 F 5 T 6 F 7 F 8 T
ANSWER
Comprehension Questions
1. What does the Tinder app use to help reduce online harassment?
2. What is artificial intelligence used to create?
3. What pops up in the app?
4. How confident are Tinder developers that the feature will work?
5. In what two languages has the new feature been rolled out?
6. What does the app allow users to swipe?
7. What can users exchange once a match has been established?
8. What has the app led to many people finding?
9. What kind of environment does Tinder want to create?
10. What does Tinder want people to feel they can be?
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS (p.9) WORDS IN THE RIGHT ORDER (p.19)
1. An algorithm 1. The dating app has launched a new feature.
2. A database 2. Detect potentially abusive content contained in a
message.
3. A box 3. Artificial intelligence is used to create a database.
4. They are optimistic 4. Drastically cut the number of abusive messages.
5. English and Japanese 5. The volume of such messages fell by 10%.
6. Photos 6. The app allows users to anonymously swipe
photos.
7. Messages 7. The app has resulted in many finding love.
8. Love 8. Its response to keeping Tinder a safe
environment.
9. A safe environment 9. Intervention done the right way can be
meaningful.
10. Themselves 10. Everyone feels like they can be themselves.
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From https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2105/210526-tinder.html
Write about dating apps for 10 minutes.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
2. The European Union
3. An escalation in extreme temperatures
4. They are the second highest on record
5. Arctic Siberia
6. The UK's Meteorological Office
7. Record high temperatures
8. By large margins
9. Canada
10. Heat-related deaths
ANSWER
Writing Practice