Dealing with "Multimedia"

(Original text at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia )

1. VOCABULARY EXERCISE

Match the elements in the two lists:

1. media a. operation

2. information b. see

3. country c. mix

4. features d. channels

5. view e. data

6. surgery f. characteristics

7. blend g. nation

2. USE OF VERBS

Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of "to be" and "to have"

a. My PC ....................an old version of Multimedia.

b. A multimedia artist .................a person who can blend art and techniques.

c. Modern movies usually ........................special effects. (FX)

d. Electronic encyclopedias ...................much more attractive than the traditional ones.

e. Although I ................not an expert in multimedia, I can use them fairly well.

3. UNDERSTANDING EXPRESSIONS IN ENGLISH

Use the underlined word or expression in a new sentence

a. Multimedia also refer to computer media.

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b. Multimedia can speed-up learning and improve user experience.

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c. This lets an engineer zoom critical parts of a product.

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d. when you come across those minds able to blend different techniques

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4. A READING COMPREHENSION EXERCISE

a. What is a good effect of the use of multimedia on user experience?

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b. Can you name some of the main conveniences of a CBT?

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c. How do mechanical enginners use CAD?

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d. What is virtual surgery?

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