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MODERN INVENTIONS IN OUR LIFE
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
What do we use a TV set for? What do we use a vacuum cleaner
for? What do we use a telephone for? What do we use a dish-washer for? What do we use an iron for?
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
What do we use a washing machine for?
What do we use a camera for? What do we use a mower for? What do we use a microwave
oven for? What do we use a calculator for?
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Listen to the text. What things are the members
of the family talking about?
READING COMPREHENSION
This colour television is small enough to carry in your hand or fit in your pocket. The 2-inch diagonal screen is virtually unbreakable, making this TV ideal for travel and recreational use. AC or DC operation; runs on batteries. Height: 3 1/8 inches. Width: 6 3/8 inches. Weight (with batteries): 1 pound.
THE DISCUSSION OF THE TEXT
Do you think it’s a good idea to have this thing? Why? Why not?
Divide into groups. Give your reasons for and against this invention.
THE DISCUSSION OF THE TEXT
You may use the following expressions:1. It is easy to operate.2. Life is boring without it/Life is exciting with it.3. …saves a lot of time.4. …is a waste of money.5. …offers a lot of possibilities.6. …suits everyone whatever your age.7. It’s a luxury.8. It’s useful while travelling.9. …brightens my life.10. The main benefit is the design. It’s
modern/good/first-class.
WHAT THING COULDN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT?
It’s a brilliant source of information.You can play and learn on it.It is absolutely essential.
I can travel freely and comfortably wherever I want.It is a way of self-expression.
I need a telephone to get in touch with my friends.I can take it anywhere I like.
A camera will help you when you want to capture special family moments, or record exciting holiday events.It is easy to use.
Quiz
When was a telephone invented?
In 1903
In 1876
In 1825
WHO BUILT THE FIRST VACUUM CLEANER?
Alexander Graham Bell
Henry FordJames M. Spangler
WHAT DID JOHN LOGIE BAIRD INVENT?
CinematographyPhotographyTelevision
WHO CREATED MICROSOFT-DOS?
Bill Gates
Richard Drew
Alexander Fleming
WHERE WAS THE FIRST AIRPLANE BUILT?
In 1950 In 1903 In 1925
WHO DEVELOPED THE IDEA OF CLONING?
Ian Wilmat
Henry Ford
Sergey Korolyev
WHEN WAS THE FIRST ARTIFICIAL SATELLITE DESIGNED?
In 1957
In 1970
In 1936
WHERE WAS THE WORLD’S FIRST CINEMA OPENED?
In London In Paris In Moscow
WHO CREATED THE FIRST CAR ASSEMBLY LINE?
Nicephore Niepce
Karl Benz
Henry
Ford
WHERE WAS THE FIRST PETROL-DRIVEN MOTOR CAR PRODUCED?
In UK
In France
In Germany
LET’S SUMMARIZE!
Try to give your conclusions on the studied theme.
Your home task is ex.5 p.256
Our lesson is over!