1. Wonderful inventions have been made in science and technology recently. These advances are changing the lifestyle of millions of people all over the world. These are some opinions of the things that modern technology can offer us.
1) What things are the members of the family talking about? Can you identify these things in the tables on pp. 221 and 225? (reading/listening for detail)
[I'm a couch potato — and I'm proud of it. Every time I have a spare minute you can always find me on my couch. From there I switch from channel to channel until I find my favourite soaps.]
[I really enjoy writing programs. It sounds difficult. But even an 11-year-old can write a simple program. One of my programs can play chess. It can beat me, but it can't beat my dad. He's an excellent chess player.]
[They are magic. I also do roller-skating and ice-skating. But these are a mixture of both. It's like ice-skating in the street! So fast!]
[I think this is the most useful invention that I can imagine. I can take it anywhere I like. I have to keep in touch with my office whenever I travel. It's fantastic to be able to call them up as you're driving up the motorway. And they can even get in contact with me if they want!]
[If we feel like eating a hot meal, I just get our favourite pre-prepared food and put it into the machine, set the dial and it's ready in minutes!]
[I'm excited about this bit of technology. When I speak I cannot only hear but also see the other person!]
2) Why do the members of the family like to have these things in the home?
1) What things are the members of the family talking about? Can you identify these things in the tables on pp. 221 and 225? (reading/listening for detail)
[I'm a couch potato — and I'm proud of it. Every time I have a spare minute you can always find me on my couch. From there I switch from channel to channel until I find my favourite soaps.]
[I really enjoy writing programs. It sounds difficult. But even an 11-year-old can write a simple program. One of my programs can play chess. It can beat me, but it can't beat my dad. He's an excellent chess player.]
[They are magic. I also do roller-skating and ice-skating. But these are a mixture of both. It's like ice-skating in the street! So fast!]
[I think this is the most useful invention that I can imagine. I can take it anywhere I like. I have to keep in touch with my office whenever I travel. It's fantastic to be able to call them up as you're driving up the motorway. And they can even get in contact with me if they want!]
[If we feel like eating a hot meal, I just get our favourite pre-prepared food and put it into the machine, set the dial and it's ready in minutes!]
[I'm excited about this bit of technology. When I speak I cannot only hear but also see the other person!]
2) Why do the members of the family like to have these things in the home?