Stephen, England

b) Complete the answers with the words from the box. Then

listen and check.

c) How would you answer the question of the interviewer?

5. a) Write three questions about science and technology to inter­view your classmates on a card. In each question you have to use at least one word from the active vocabulary.

b) Walk around the class to ask questions. Exchange cards after asking the questions.

LESSON 2.1 CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

Communicative area: talking about devices

Active vocabulary: iPod, screen, smartphone, GPS, earphones

1. Read the list of appliances you couldn't live without put together by the British. What do you think is item N°1? Rank the appliances in order of importance.

computer, microwave oven, air conditioner, TV, MP3 play­er, telephone, washing machine, refrigerator, toilet, clock

2. Discuss the questions below in pairs.

What's your favourite gadget?

What's the longest time you have lived without it?

What were you doing then?

Was it hard?

3. 9 a) These teens tried to spend a week without their favourite gadgets. Before you listen to their stories put the words below into three groups.

iPod, smartphone, soap opera, GPS, favou­rite song, TV screen, The Weather Channel, switching channels, earphones

© b) Listen to the stories and check.

c) What devices did the teenagers have to give up? Match the headings below to their stories.

1. I felt literally lost without my phone.

2. It was hard to avoid TV when it's everywhere.

3. Without my iPod I noticed more things around me.

© d) Listen to the stories again and complete the statements below with the teenagers' names.

1.... hoped that the challenge will spare some time for work.

2.... and... spent more time reading than usually.

3.... is going to try to use the device less in the future.

4. Everyone around... seemed to be using the device non­stop.

5.... had problems while trying to work without the device.

6.... had done something he / she hadn't done since 14 years old.

7....'s parents were doing the renovations that week.

8.... has changed their habits.

9.... had problems with managing time.

4. Name three appliances you use a lot. Which of them would be the most difficult to live without? Why?

5. a) Prepare to speak about one device you can't live without. Take notes on what you are going to say.

b) Talk about the device you can't live without and listen to your classmates. Make a list of I can't live without appliances for your class.

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