Self-study|IT|Int|Lesson 9: VR and AR
Match the questions to the answers
💡Today you’re going to learn about three types of reality: virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR), and have a look at the latest advancements in this industry.
Ready? Let’s get started!
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- define and compare VR, AR and MR;
- talk about their current and future trends;
- express your opinion about these trends.
Match the types of reality to the pictures
Look at the types of reality and speculate about their differences. Write your answer in the text area below.
- Virtual reality
- Augmented reality
- Mixed reality
Complete the text about the types of reality with the missing words
Scan the text you have completed and mark the sentences as True or False
Label the types of reality
* Merged reality = mixed reality
Read and do the task. Use some of the phrases from the lists below
Your task
Explain the difference between VR, AR and MR using the information in the picture above and the text you read earlier.
Points to cover:
- Explain what VR, AR and MR are and how they work.
- Compare and contrast them.
Useful language
1. interact | 3. construct | 5. overlay | 7. beacon | 9. overlap |
2. transport | 4. dedicated | 6. versatile | 8. merge | 10. anchor |
Comparing and contrasting
- The most obvious/important/apparent similarity/difference between … and … is …
- …, whereas/while …
- Both … and …
- In contrast, …
Use the voice recorder.
Listen about the current and future trends of VR, AR, MR and classify them into two categories
Think over the questions and write your opinion in the text area below.
- What industries can VR, AR or MR be used in?
- Can you provide any examples of VR, AR or MR in our daily life?
Listen to the audio again and complete the answers to the questions
Match the words to their definitions
Read and do the task
Your task
Imagine that you’ve come back from 🔗VR Days Europe, which is a 3-day conference and exhibition on virtual, augmented and mixed reality content, creativity and innovation. Your boss is asking you to hold a meeting and explain to your coworkers what you have learnt about VR and AR trends. Keep in mind that some of your coworkers are not familiar with the concepts of VR and AR, so you should be ready to explain complex ideas using simple language.
When preparing your speech, follow the steps below:
1. Talk about some present and future trends and provide a few examples.
2. Talk about VR and AR application in your country or company, if any.
3. Explain how your work can improve or deteriorate with the application of VR and AR.
4. Express your personal opinion about the trends.
5. Use the words and useful language in your speech.
Useful language
Expressing opinion
- In my view …
- My impression is that …
- Personally, I think …
Expressing doubt
- … seem unlikely because …
- I think …, but I can’t be certain.
- I find it difficult to believe that …
Speculating
- There’s no chance …
- I bet …
- My guess is that …
- I wouldn’t be surprised if …
- I get the impression that …
Use the voice recorder.
Complete the summary of the article you read in the lesson with the appropriate words
Watch the video about a new VR headset, the Oculus Quest, and complete the text with the missing words and phrases
From VR to MR and AR
To understand more about the Oculus’ strategic vision on VR, MR and AR, watch the 🔗talk given by Facebook’s vice-president, Andrew Bosworth.
Read the task and record your 3-minute speech about virtual reality
Your task
Imagine that you are going to the 🔗AR, VR, MR Conference and have been asked to give a short talk about virtual reality trends in 2019–2020. Prepare a speech focusing on some trends and then express your opinion about them.
Follow the steps below:
1. Research more about the topic and make notes in the text area below. You can find plenty of information 🔗here.
2. Choose the most fascinating trends and describe them.
3. Express your opinion about them.
4. Use the words and useful language in your speech.
Useful language
- In my view …
- My impression is that …
- Personally, I think …
Expressing doubt
- … seem unlikely because …
- I think …, but I can’t be certain.
- I find it difficult to believe that …
Speculating
- There’s no chance …
- I bet …
- My guess is that …
- I wouldn’t be surprised if …
- I get the impression that …
Use the voice recorder.
Watch the interview with Sophia the robot at the Future Investment Institute panel in Saudi Arabia. Choose the correct options
- Time for a quiz
- Our lesson route
- The types of reality
- Know your realities
- VR, AR and MR compared
- VR and AR trends
- Trends in detail
- Trends
- Homework 1
- Homework 2
- Homework 3