CYBER-WAR STUDENTS’ NOTES

1 Ref: THE WEEK, pg 52 & 53, 18

th February 2012

A. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1) How do you think the production of nuclear weapons around the world should be

controlled?

2) How do you think countries should be prevented from growing their nuclear arsenal?

B. MATCH THE SYNONYMS: 1. obscure a) inquire 2. authentic b) insane 3. probe c) indistinct 4. dapper d) add up 5. layman e) delay 6. demented f) genuine 7. tally g) amateur 8. confiscate h) multiply 9. stalled i) well-groomed 10. proliferate j) seize

C. MATCH THE COLLOCATIONS: 1. internationally a) geek 2. no apparent b) bunkers 3. computer c) technician 4. startling d) lauded 5. underground e) intact 6. unwitting f) up 7. rogue g) conclusion 8. remain h) reason 9. mock i) strikes 10. pre-emptive j) software

D. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Summarize the article with regards to the following:

a) What is Stuxnet and who designed it? b) How does it work? c) How was it discovered? d) What problems does it raise for the future?

2. How do you foresee a cyber-war playing out in the future?

PLC - A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a digital computer used for automation of electromechanical processes,

such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines, amusement rides, or light fixtures. PLCs are used in many

industries and machines. Unlike general-purpose computers, the PLC is designed for multiple inputs and output

arrangements, extended temperature ranges, immunity to electrical noise, and resistance to vibration and impact.

(www.wikipedia.com)

CYBER-WAR STUDENTS’ NOTES

2 Ref: THE WEEK, pg 52 & 53, 18

th February 2012

CYBER-WAR STUDENTS’ NOTES

3 Ref: THE WEEK, pg 52 & 53, 18

th February 2012

CYBER-WAR TEACHER’S NOTES

1 Ref: THE WEEK, pg 52 & 53, 18

th February 2012

A. DISCUSSION Start off the lesson by getting the students to discuss the questions.

B. VOCABULARY , MATCH THE SYNONYMS The students need to match the words on the left (words that are in the text), with their synonym on the right. Answers: 1c, 2f, 3a, 4i, 5g, 6b, 7d, 8j, 9e, 10h

C. VOCABULARY , MATCH THE COLLOCATIONS These words form common collocations. Get them to match them up. Answers: 1d, 2h, 3a, 4g, 5b, 6c, 7j, 8e, 9f, 10i

D. COMPREHENSION The students need to read through the text, and answer the comprehension and discussion questions.

E. VOCABULARY REVISION Make flashcards with all the words from Part B (match the synonyms). Place all the flashcards

down on the table, and get the students to play Memory. Each student needs to turn over 2

cards. If they match, they get to keep the pair, if they don’t, they need to give sentences with the

2 words that they turned over. The student with the most pairs at the end, wins.

F. MORE VOCABULARY REVISION Write the common collocations from Part C onto flashcards. Get the students to ask each other

questions, using these collocations.