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प्रश्न
In the story, Virtually True, Michael said, "That's what I like about computers. The more futuristic they get, the better you can understand the past." Explain what he meant.
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उत्तर
Michael is expressing his enthusiasm for the capabilities of modern technology, such as computers, to help him experience and understand historical events and settings in a more immersive way. He suggests that as technology advances and becomes more futuristic; it can allow people to have more vivid and realistic experiences that bring the past to life. This could include using virtual reality technology to explore historical sites or playing interactive games that simulate historical events. Michael sees technology as a tool to enhance our understanding and appreciation of the past.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
It all started a month ago. Dad and I had spent the entire Saturday afternoon at the Computer Fair.
i. Who does ‘I’ in the extract refer to?
ii. What started a month ago?
iii. What does the speaker have a keen interest in?
What sort of person was Michael's dad?
How was Shultz finally recued by Michael?
What did Sebastian write in the final e-mail he sent to Michael ?
Before reading the story, attempt the following working in group of four or five.
Look in your dictionaries / computer to find synonyms of the word 'virtual’
Answer the following question briefly.
Why did the news of the 'miracle recovery' shock Michael?
Answer the following question briefly.
What kind of computers fascinated Michael and his dad? Why?
Answer the following question briefly.
Describe the first place where Michael was virtually transported.
Answer the following question briefly.
Why did Michael fail in rescuing Sebastian Shultz the first time?
Answer the following question briefly.
Narrate the accident that injured Sebastian Shultz.
Exercises
In what way did the second game seem very real?
Exercises
What was Michael's theory about how Sebastian had entered the games?
Sebastian Shultz had a close brush with death. After he recovers, he returns to school and narrates his experience to his classmates. As Sebastian Shultz, narrate your experience.
Do you think it is a true story? Could it happen to you one day? Here are some opinions about computer games in general.
In groups of four, design a new computer game.
Decide on the
• Setting
• Plot
• Characters
• Objectives
Listening
Listen carefully to a text on ‘Tour of Body’ and answer the question that are given below.
On the basis of your listening to the passage complete the following statement by choosing the answer from the given option:
- Projected image on the four walls of a room enables researchers to
Listen carefully to a text on ‘Tour of Body’ and answer the question that are given below.
On the basis of your listening to the passage complete the following statement by choosing the answer from the given option:
- For the CAVE to develop, a virtual environment it is essential
