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SECTION 4 – Computers and automation 101
Unit 10 – What is a computer?
Reading and studying
- How computers work 102
- What is a chip? 104
- Computer connection 110
Working on vocabulary, grammar and skills
- Computers 111
- Preparing a flowchart 111
Unit 11 – The Internet
Reading and studying
- The worldwide network 112
- The Internet in schools 114
- Protect your computer 116
Working on vocabulary, grammar and skills
- Security 118
- Preparing a home page or a website 118
- Relative pronouns 119
- Relative clauses 120
Unit 12 – Automation and robotics
Reading and studying
- The basics of robotics 121
- New technology in engineering 124
- Robots at work 126
Working on vocabulary, grammar and skills
- Preparing a block diagram 128
CLIL in the Lab
How to build a computer 129
CLIL Expansion
The future is here
…
or just around the corner
- The Robot Chronicles 132
SECTION 5 – Energy, engines and mechanical
engineering system 133
Unit 13 – Energy
Reading and studying
- Energy and environment 134
- Alternative sources of energy 138
- Renewable energy in the EU 144
- An open debate on nuclear energy 146
Working on vocabulary, grammar and skills
- Sources of energy 150
- Preparing a pie chart 150
Unit 14 – Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
Reading and studying
- Physics and engineering 151
- Engineering fluid mechanics 155
Working on vocabulary, grammar and skills
- Keeping records of experiments 157
Unit 15 – Engines and car technology
Reading and studying
- Vehicles in motion 158
- Car engines 160
- Green cars 163
Working on vocabulary, grammar and skills
- Writing a report 165
- Cohesion and agreements 165
CLIL in the Lab
Hydrogen for moving cars
- Hydrogen revolution 166
CLIL Expansion
Environmental disasters - Using technology to
reduce environmental impact
- You are what you eat, drink and breathe 167
SECTION 6 – Final examination 169
Unit 16 – Preparing for your final examination
Reading and studying
- A history of bombs and war 170
Working on vocabulary, grammar and skills
- Identify a theme 174
- Finding thematics links 174
- Mapping 174
Unit 17 – Preparing for the
Terza prova
Reading and studying
- Simulations 175
Working on vocabulary, grammar and skills
- Writing essays 180
Unit 18 – Preparing for your oral examination
Reading and studying
- Preparing for your
tesina
and oral exam 182
Working on vocabulary, grammar and skills
- Connecting phrases 183
- Making hypoteses 184
- Planning your post-diploma study 184
CLIL in the Lab
Designing, making and presenting a robot 189
CLIL Expansion
Two examples of CLIL activities 189
GLOSSARY 190
IRREGULAR VERBS 192
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