UNIT 14_TECHNOLOGY_GRAMMAR-VOCABULARY-LISTENING-SPEAKING

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Unit 14    TECHNOLOGY

1.  GRAMMAR: VERB PATTERNS:

·      WORKBOOK: PAGE 86. EXERCISE 3

2.  VOCABULARY: COMPUTERS and SMARTPHONES

·      WORKBOOK: PAGE 82:

    EXERCISES 1,2 AND 3

·      WORKBOOK: SMARTPHONES: PAGE 34: EXERCISES 1 AND 2

3.  LISTENING PRACTICE:

1.  Listen to each of the recordings twice.

2.  Read the transcript and check your answers.

·      WORKBOOK: PAGE 87: 

   EXERCISES 4 AND 5

·      STUDENT’S BOOK:

-PAGE 125: ACTIVITY 6

                        -PAGE 128: ACTIVITIES 4 AND 5

4.                      SPEAKING PRACTICE

Talk about ONE of the following topics for three minutes:

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1. The Internet is a wonderful source of information. Do you agree?

2. Although facts are black and white, more complex knowledge can only be gained through face-to-face conversation and discussion. Support your view.

3. The Internet age has brought greater learning opportunities. Give details.

4. Do you download apps for your mobile phone or tablet? What sort of apps do you download? How convenient/useful/handy are they?

 5. I think that the Internet and mobile phones make people anti-social. What makes you think so?

6. These are the gadgets I couldn’t do without in my life. Let me tell you why.

7. Having the latest technology is important to succeed. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

8. Adults often use the computer games as a kind of babysitter for their children. Do you agree with this statement?

9. Technological advances make life better for everyone. Give reasons. Support your view.

10. Is it important for adults to find out where their children are going online and who they are talking to?