The key answer of exercise 15 and 16
The key to exercise solutions in chapter Unit 10 - Get the look for the textbook Engage!, Vol. 1 with authors Monica Berlis, Jane Bowie, Heather Jones e Barbara Bettinelli from Pearson Longman
Question
- What do you think smart clothes are? Which of these words could you use to talk about them? elegant, interactive, casual, digital, tidy, clever
- Listen and read the text to check your answers.
Answer
Before reading the text
Smart clothes typically refer to garments embedded with technology that can perform various functions beyond the traditional role of clothing, such as monitoring health metrics, providing communication capabilities, or offering environmental adaptability. They often incorporate sensors, microcontrollers, and connectivity features.
The words that could be used to describe smart clothes are:
- Interactive (since they often interact with the wearer or other devices).
- Digital (reflecting their integration of technology).
- Clever (implying intelligence or ingenuity in their design and functionality).
These words capture different aspects of smart clothes, highlighting their advanced features, technological sophistication, and innovative design.
After reading the text
- The text confirms that "smart clothes" are indeed referring to digital clothing, so the correct word is "digital."
- The text mentions smart clothes reacting to changes in the body and incorporating electronic devices to keep the wearer connected. This aligns with the description of smart clothes providing practical benefits. Therefore, the correct word is "practical."