How technology is helping people to talk - Test 4

C1 Advanced · Open Cloze · Cambridge English Advanced 1, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

The term 'eye-gaze technology' may (0) ___ mean much to most people, but it can be life-changing for anyone suffering from a severe speech problem. (9) ___ been invited to try one such hi-tech communication aid, I find (10) ___ sitting staring at a computer screen. As a journalist, this is nothing new for me (11) ___ for the fact that this screen features a red dot which tracks the movement of my eyes. I start by looking at a letter from an on-screen keyboard. However, I could, (12) ___ I wanted to, select alternative screens (13) ___ up of vocabulary and expressions, which, for experienced users, would (14) ___ doubt speed things up. The letter or word I've selected pops up at the top of the screen, and slowly I build up my message. More speed would be good as this isn't a fast way to communicate, (15) ___ with the aid of predictive text. After (16) ___ seems like a long time, my phrase 'this is an amazing machine' is complete. I stare at the phrase and it comes back to me in a synthesised voice.

How technology is helping people to talk

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