Module 9 · Unit 9 — Science, Innovation & The Future
Artificial Intelligence
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Lesson 2 of 5

Artificial Intelligence

Core 60 min
Pathway

Lesson 9.2 tackles reading matching-information questions on artificial intelligence, then applies future forms to an Academic Task 1 trend forecast.

What you'll be able to do
  • Match information to paragraphs efficiently
  • Describe trend forecasts using appropriate future forms
  • Use precise AI-related lexis in writing
Exam Vocabulary

Pathway focus · Academic AI lexis

algorithmic bias
noun
unfair patterns produced by AI systems
machine-learning model
noun
a system trained on data to make predictions
human oversight
noun
people supervising an AI system
Reading Skills

Reading · Matching information — 4-step method

Matching information
Underline keywords in the QUESTION, not the passage.
Skim the passage for paraphrases, not exact words.
Confirm by reading the surrounding sentence in full.
Cross out used paragraphs ONLY if instructions say so.

'You may use any letter more than once' is a real instruction — read it carefully before you eliminate anything.

Reading Skills

Reading practice · AI in daily life

  1. Which paragraph mentions an unexpected benefit of AI for older users?
  2. Which paragraph describes a specific ethical concern raised by researchers?
  3. Which paragraph gives a numerical prediction about AI adoption?

Attempt matching-information LAST in the reading paper — it's the highest-time-cost question type.

Writing Task

Writing · Academic Task 1 — Trend forecast

4-paragraph structure
01
Intro
Paraphrase the prompt. Include the time period AND whether it is forecast / projected data.
02
Overview
State the 2–3 biggest trends across the whole period — no numbers.
03
Body 1
Describe the biggest / most obvious trend with 2–3 supporting figures.
04
Body 2
Describe the remaining trend(s) with 2–3 supporting figures.
is projected to rise
phrase
expected to increase (future data)
is forecast to level off
phrase
expected to become steady
will have doubled by 2035
phrase
future perfect for completed change
a marginal decline
noun
a small drop
Exam Strategy

Exam Strategy

  • Exam Tip

    Trend forecast overviews use 'is projected / is expected'. Don't switch tenses inside the overview.

Independent Practice

Independent Practice

Task 1 timed

Write a 150-word trend forecast in 20 minutes using a graph you find in a news article.

Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Remember
  • Matching info = paraphrases, not word-hunting.
  • Forecast data needs future tense — will / going to / future perfect.
When you're done, mark this lesson complete.
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