SOCIAL SITES are one of the main means of communication worldwide.

Instagram

• Instagram is a social media platform that allows users to share photos and videos with their followers.
• It was launched in 2010.
• You can create an account and upload photos and videos, edit them with filters and other tools, and share them on your profile.
• You can also follow other users and see their posts in their feed.
• Instagram is known for its visually-focused content, and it has become a popular platform for influencers, businesses, and individuals to showcase their photography skills, products, or personal lives.

YouTube

• YouTube is a popular online video-sharing platform that allows users to upload, share, and view videos.
• It was founded in 2005 and has grown into one of the largest websites on the internet, with billions of users and millions of videos available for viewing.
• On Youtube, you can find music, gaming, entertainment, education, and more.
• YouTube has become an essential part of modern internet culture, and it continues to evolve.

TikTok

• TikTok is a social media app that allows users to create and share short videos, typically between 15-60 seconds long.
• The app has gained popularity for its wide range of content, from dance and music videos to comedy sketches and lip-syncs. ilip-sync refers to the act of creating a video of oneself or someone else lip-syncing to a song or audio
• With its popularity among younger generations, TikTok has become an important platform for social media marketing and influencer partnerships.

Twitch

• Twitch is a popular live-streaming platform that primarily focuses on video game
  streaming, but also features streams related to music, art, talk shows, and more.
• The platform allows users to watch live or pre-recorded content, interact with other viewers, and chat with streamers in real-time.
• The platform has also become a significant player in the esports industry.
• Twitch has become a popular destination for gamers and non-gamers alike.

QUESTION TIME
part 2

1. Why did the internet start and when did it begin?
2. Compare computers today to those in the past.
3. Name some peripherals.
4. Who invented the Apple computer?
5. List the advantages and disadvantages of computers and the internet.
6. Provide some information about the most popular social networking sites.

PROGRESS IN TRANSPORTATION

• The invention of the wheel had an incalculable impact on transportation.
• In the past, travel was much worse, with people relying on horses or walking, which was free but time-consuming and uncomfortable.
• Nowadays, it is common to travel by car, train, tram, or plane. For example, cars give us independence and freedom, save us time, and allow us to go wherever and whenever we want.
• Autonomous vehicles: autonomous vehicles are currently on the roads in some limited capacity, but they are not yet widely available for purchase by the general public. This type of cars is still in a testing stage.

SPACE FLIGHTS

• The first man sent into space was the Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
• In 1969, the first man to step on the Moon was American Neil Armstrong. He made his famous statement: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind“
• Space tourism is still in its early stages.
• Companies like Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are planning to offer space tourism flights in the near future, but the exact timeline is still uncertain.

TELEVISION AND RADIO

• The first televisions were small and only showed black and white.
• Nowadays, televisions are large, flat, and in colour.
• We have a wide selection of channels to choose from, such as news channels,
  entertainment channels, sports channels, educational channels, children’s channels, music channels, etc.
• One of the current trends in radio is the continued growth of online streaming and
  podcasting. Many radio stations are now offering their programs online, so listeners may tune in from anywhere with an internet connection.
• A podcast is a digital audio program that can be downloaded or streamed online. We can listen to podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Podcasts can cover a wide range of topics, from news and politics to entertainment and pop culture, and can be created by individuals, organizations, or media companies.

PROGRESS IN MEDICINE

• Great progress has been made in the field of medicine.
• Today, we are able to cure some diseases that were incurable in the past.
• Medical progress prolongs our lives and makes them easier.
• We are now able to repair or replace damaged human organs, which was impossible in the past.
• One of the biggest advancements in medicine was the discovery of penicillin by
  Alexander Fleming and the invention of the X-ray machine and laser.
• Artificial Intelligence: AI is increasingly being used in medicine to analyze medical
  images, help with diagnosis, and even develop new drugs.

QUESTION TIME
part 3

1. Name some modes of transportation that make our lives easier.
2. Who was the first person to step on the moon?
3. Do you remember his famous words after stepping on the moon’s surface?
4. Name some TV programs that we can watch.
5. What progress has been made in the field of medicine?
6. What impact does this progress have on our lives?

OTHER DISCOVERIES

• The light bulb was invented by Thomas Alva Edison.
• The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
• Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel.
• The printing press was invented by Johann Gutenberg.
• Nuclear power plants are useful for generating electricity but also pose significant dangers to people. The catastrophic nuclear explosion in Chernobyl, Ukraine in the 1980s serves as a reminder. Alternative sources of energy include solar energy from the sun, wind energy from windmills, and water energy from watermills and power stations.
• Some of the modern discoveries are: gene editing technology, COVID-19 vaccines, Climate Change research.

BRAIN DRAIN

• Brain drain is a term for emigration of individuals who seek a higher standard of living abroad and do not come back home.
• For the country itself, it is a serious loss of highly skilled and educated people.
• Factors that cause this phenomenon are: a lack of job opportunities, low salaries, bad working conditions, political instability and lack of security.

QUESTION TIME
part 4

1. Can you name any significant scientists? What are they famous for?
2. What alternative sources of energy are considered green?
3. Explain the phenomenon of “brain drain.”
4. Which inventions are essential to your life?