UNIT 11

LESSON  A
1b

1.People are forcing fast-food chains to change their menus. Fast-food chains are being forced.
2. They’ve made Internet access available all over. Internet access has been made.
3. Companies are laying off a lot of people. A lot of people are being laid off.
4. They haven’t given us enough financial support. We haven’t been given enough financial support.

Lesson B
1b

I’m concerned about                                              I’m-global warming                                                    -using energy-saving lightbulbs-air pollution                                                           -using public transportation-changes of climates and rises of ocean levels           -stopping litter-toxic chemicals                                                        -looking for environment-friendly brands

Lesson D
1c

1. She finds it easy to use an online diary.    It’s interesting to look back at her previous entries.2. She communicates with people by a cell phone or instant-messaging program.3. She never uses a CD player.4. They are a distraction and they can be addicting. The worst thing is they’re constantly costing      money.
5. Lightweight, portable version that can be used alone or plugged into a home or car stereo. It    has over 100 music channels with no commercials.6. The PDA changed his life the most.7. He doesn’t like if his PDA crashes and he loses irretrievable data.8. His next purchase might be a MP3 player.

1d

1. The most useful gadget in my daily lives is a cell phone.2. Computer made the biggest change in my life.3. The most important advantage of gadgets and technology is saving time.4. The biggest disadvantage of new technology might be radiation.5. An automatic cooker would make my lives better in the future.