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dateline: 25 October 2017

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Chinese University Uses Facial Recognition for Attendance

Pre-Listening Vocabulary

  • facial recognition: a technology that identifies people by the features of their faces
  • absent: away; not at a scheduled event such as a class
  • database: information in a computer
  • proponent: a person who supports or agrees
  • attendance: the state of being present for a class or event
  • dormitory: a residence for students

Chinese University Uses Facial Recognition for Attendance

A university in China has a new of checking for absent students. The Communications University of China takes of students’ faces as they enter class. The photographs are then automatically against the school’s database to determine which students are absent. Proponents of the attendance system say the saves time for both teachers and students. Earlier this year, a Beijing university installed facial recognition at the to female dormitories.

Comprehension Questions

  1. What is the report mainly about?
  2. How does the technology work?
  3. Why are some people in favour of this system?

Discussion Questions

Do you think it is a good idea for post-secondary schools to have this technology? What about primary schools? What problems could arise?

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Written and recorded by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub
Tara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.
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