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Lesson Info
In this lesson:
- Warm-up
- Vocab List
- Reading and Audio
- Main Idea Choose the overall message of the text.
- True or False Check understanding.
- Multiple Choice Check understanding.
- Words That Go Together Connect words and collocated phrases from the lesson.
- New Sentences Choose words to complete sentences in new contexts.
- Discussion Builder Choose connecting expressions for discussion ideas.
- Discussion Questions Open speaking questions for discussion (or writing practice).
- Answers Answer key for the printed tasks.
Think Ahead: What do you think can happen if someone is caught cheating on an important exam?
a) Their score may be canceled.
b) They may have to pay to take the exam again.
c) They may be banned from taking the exam for several years
VOCAB LIST
Reading
Two suspected cheating attempts involving AI smart glasses were found during a TOEIC test in Korea last month. TOEIC, or the Test of English for International Communication, is a widely taken English exam. The YBM Korea TOEIC Committee said proctors noticed two examinees wearing unusual electronic glasses during a regular test session.
AI smart glasses are wearable devices with cameras, microphones and speakers. They can use generative AI to analyze what the camera sees and show information on the lens. For example, a person looking at a test sheet might see answers or translations in real time. This creates a new risk for exam security.
The committee said it is following its usual steps in both cases. It has not said that cheating was confirmed. If the investigation confirms cheating, the examinees’ scores will be invalidated. Depending on how serious the case is, an examinee may also be barred from taking the exam for up to five years.
To prevent similar problems, the committee is training proctors to identify electronic devices. It is also checking test takers’ identities, watching for electronic devices and doing extra checks at test locations. After exams, it checks for similar answers and other unusual test-taking patterns.
The committee said advanced wearable devices may appear in many new forms. As this technology develops, exam organizers will need to find ways to keep exams fair without making exams too difficult for everyone.
Cheating with AI Smart Glasses
Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It
Think Ahead: What do you think can happen if someone is caught cheating on an important exam?
a) Their score may be canceled.
b) They may have to pay to take the exam again.
c) They may be banned from taking the exam for several years
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examinee (n.)
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proctor (n.)
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wearable device (n. phrase)
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generative AI (n. phrase)
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real time (n. phrase)
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invalidate (v.)
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bar (v.)
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suspected (adj.)
Two suspected cheating attempts involving AI smart glasses were found during a TOEIC test in Korea last month. TOEIC, or the Test of English for International Communication, is a widely taken English exam. The YBM Korea TOEIC Committee said proctors noticed two examinees wearing unusual electronic glasses during a regular test session.
AI smart glasses are wearable devices with cameras, microphones and speakers. They can use generative AI to analyze what the camera sees and show information on the lens. For example, a person looking at a test sheet might see answers or translations in real time. This creates a new risk for exam security.
The committee said it is following its usual steps in both cases. It has not said that cheating was confirmed. If the investigation confirms cheating, the examinees’ scores will be invalidated. Depending on how serious the case is, an examinee may also be barred from taking the exam for up to five years.
To prevent similar problems, the committee is training proctors to identify electronic devices. It is also checking test takers’ identities, watching for electronic devices and doing extra checks at test locations. After exams, it checks for similar answers and other unusual test-taking patterns.
The committee said advanced wearable devices may appear in many new forms. As this technology develops, exam organizers will need to find ways to keep exams fair without making exams too difficult for everyone.
Listen and Fill Gaps
Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below:
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Listen and Fill Gaps
Listen to the audio on eslnewsstories.com and complete the gaps below:
Two (1) cheating attempts involving AI smart glasses were found during a TOEIC test in Korea last month. TOEIC, or the Test of English for International Communication, is a widely taken English exam. The YBM Korea TOEIC Committee said (2) noticed two examinees wearing unusual electronic glasses during a regular test session.
AI smart glasses are wearable devices with cameras, microphones and speakers. They can use generative AI to (3) what the camera sees and show information on the lens. For example, a person looking at a test sheet might see answers or translations in real time. This creates a new risk for exam security.
The committee said it is following its usual steps in both cases. It has not said that cheating was (4) . If the investigation confirms cheating, the examinees’ scores will be invalidated. Depending on how serious the case is, an examinee may also be barred from taking the exam for up to five years.
To prevent similar problems, the committee is training proctors to identify electronic devices. It is also checking test takers’ (5) , watching for electronic devices and doing extra checks at test locations. After exams, it checks for similar answers and other unusual test-taking patterns.
The committee said advanced wearable devices may appear in many new forms. As this technology develops, exam organizers will need to find ways to keep exams (6) without making exams too difficult for everyone.
Main Idea
Choose one answer, then click CHECK to see your result.
Main Idea
Choose one:
- AI smart glasses create new cheating risks, so exam organizers are strengthening security. Correct answer
- AI smart glasses are becoming a useful way for people to take English exams.
- TOEIC committees are mainly investigating the possible punishment for two examinees.
True or False
Answer each question by selecting True or False, then click CHECK to see your results.
True or False
1. The report says that two examinees were noticed wearing unusual electronic glasses during a TOEIC session in Korea. TRUEFALSE True
2. The glasses could only show information when they were connected to a smartphone. TRUEFALSE False
3. The committee has already confirmed that both examinees cheated. TRUEFALSE False
4. Because wearable technology may create new ways to cheat, the committee is improving its security checks. TRUEFALSE True
Multiple Choice
Answer each question by selecting A, B, or C, then click CHECK to see your results.
Multiple Choice
1. If the investigation confirms cheating, what may happen to the examinees?
a) They may retake the exam without a penalty.
b) Their scores will be invalidated, and they may be barred for up to five years.Correct
c) They will only receive a warning, and their scores will remain valid.
2. What does the committee check after exams?
a) Whether every proctor has completed new training.
b) Whether test takers brought identity documents.
c) Whether answers are similar and test-taking patterns are unusual.Correct
3. What challenge do exam organizers face as wearable technology develops?
a) They need to keep exams fair without making them too difficult for everyone.Correct
b) They need to replace TOEIC with a different English exam.
c) They need to make smart glasses available to all examinees.
Words That Go Together
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Words That Go Together
Match each word with the words it goes with:
1. wearf) smart glasses
2. confirme) cheating
3. invalidated) test scores
4. barc) someone from taking an exam
5. trainb) proctors to identify electronic devices
6. checka) test takers’ identities
a) test takers’ identities
b) proctors to identify electronic devices
c) someone from taking an exam
d) test scores
e) cheating
f) smart glasses
New Sentences
Choose the best word for each new sentence.
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The fitness watch is a useful {blank} because it records her steps and heart rate.
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Many artists are discussing how {blank} may change the way they create music.
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The weather app sends traffic updates in {blank}, so drivers can avoid flooded roads.
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The museum may {blank} a membership card if it was used by another person.
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The club can {blank} visitors from entering if they do not follow the safety rules.
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The report gives a {blank} cause of the power failure, but engineers are still investigating.
New Sentences
Use the words in the bank to complete the new sentences.
bar / examinee / generative AI / invalidate / proctor / real time / suspected / wearable device
- The fitness watch is a useful because it records her steps and heart rate.
- Many artists are discussing how may change the way they create music.
- The weather app sends traffic updates in , so drivers can avoid flooded roads.
- The museum may a membership card if it was used by another person.
- The club can visitors from entering if they do not follow the safety rules.
- The report gives a cause of the power failure, but engineers are still investigating.
Discussion Builder
1) Opinion/judgment 2) Giving an example 3) Hypothetical/personal projection
Q: What is your first impression of AI smart glasses? Would you like to try them?
A:Q: What other kinds of technology can help people study or learn languages?
A:Q: Imagine that smart glasses become common in the future. What new rules might schools or workplaces need?
A:
Discussion Builder
Choose the best phrase for each gap:
Q: What is your first impression of AI smart glasses? Would you like to try them?
A: they'll be very useful for lots of things.
In my opinion, / For example, / As a result, / On the other hand,
In my opinion, they'll be very useful for lots of things.
Q: What other kinds of technology can help people study or learn languages?
A: Technology can help people study in many ways. language apps can help learners practice listening and vocabulary.
For example, / As a result, / On the other hand, / In my opinion,
Technology can help people study in many ways. For example, language apps can help learners practice listening and vocabulary.
Q: Imagine that smart glasses become common in the future. What new rules might schools or workplaces need?
A: I would require schools and workplaces to set clear rules about smart glasses during tests and sensitive work.
If I were in charge, / If I were a student, / If I were taking a test, / If I were using smart glasses,
If I were in charge, I would require schools and workplaces to set clear rules about smart glasses during tests and sensitive work.
Discussion Questions
- What is your first impression of AI smart glasses? Would you like to try them?
- Why might a person cheat with smart glasses, even though cheating can have serious results?
- Have you ever taken an important test? What was the test room like?
- Which security check in the story seems most useful: checking identities, watching for devices, or checking answer patterns? Why?
- What other kinds of technology can help people study or learn languages?
- Would you feel comfortable wearing smart glasses in everyday life? Why or why not?
- Imagine that smart glasses become common in the future. What new rules might schools or workplaces need?
- Should exams change as technology changes, or should technology users simply follow the old rules? Explain your opinion.
Discussion Questions
- What is your first impression of AI smart glasses? Would you like to try them?
- Why might a person cheat with smart glasses, even though cheating can have serious results?
- Have you ever taken an important test? What was the test room like?
- Which security check in the story seems most useful: checking identities, watching for devices, or checking answer patterns? Why?
- What other kinds of technology can help people study or learn languages?
- Would you feel comfortable wearing smart glasses in everyday life? Why or why not?
- Imagine that smart glasses become common in the future. What new rules might schools or workplaces need?
- Should exams change as technology changes, or should technology users simply follow the old rules? Explain your opinion.
Answers
Think Ahead: c
Listening: (1) suspected, (2) proctors, (3) analyze, (4) confirmed, (5) identities, (6) fair
Main Idea: AI smart glasses create new cheating risks, so exam organizers are strengthening security.
True or False:
- True. The committee said proctors noticed two examinees wearing the glasses during a regular test session.
- False. The story does not say that the glasses need to be connected to a smartphone.
- False. The committee is investigating the cases and has not confirmed that cheating took place.
- True. The committee is training proctors, checking identities and devices, and looking for unusual answer patterns to help keep exams fair.
Multiple Choice: b, c, a
Vocabulary:
- wear: smart glasses
- confirm: cheating
- invalidate: test scores
- bar: someone from taking an exam
- train: proctors to identify electronic devices
- check: test takers’ identities
New Sentences: 1. wearable device; 2. generative AI; 3. real time; 4. invalidate; 5. bar; 6. suspected
Discussion Builder:
Hints: 1) Opinion/judgment. 2) Giving an example. 3) Hypothetical/personal projection.
- In my opinion,
- For example,
- If I were in charge,