Which of the gadgets 1−8 do you use? What for? Use the ideas to tell your partner. Mind the use of infinitive of purpose.
• listen to music
• send e−mails
• surf the Net
• take pictures
• watch films
• play with it
• read electronic books
• talk to friends and family
• send text messages
• store music files
A: I use a tablet to read electronic books. What about you?
B: I use …
a) Look at the picture in the dialogue. What type of gadget do you think this is? What is it used for?
b) Read the first exchange in the dialogue. What is Bridget going to buy? In what kind of shop do you think she can find one? Listen and check.
Chris: Hey, Bridget! Where are you going?
Bridget: Hi, Chris. I’m on my way to buy a virtual pet.
Chris: What are you talking about? What is a virtual pet?
Bridget: Well, my mum says I can’t have a real dog so I am going to get a computerised one.
Chris: A computerised dog?
Bridget: Yes, Chris, I’m going to buy a puppy, name it, feed it, and train it. All I have to do is press buttons on the gadget!
Chris: So when your virtual dog is hungry, you press a button that shows you are feeding it?
Bridget: Exactly! There is a button for walking it as well. It will be like having a real dog, because you have to take care of it every day.
Chris: Oh, come off it! It won’t be like a real pet because it won’t show you any affection!
Bridget: Well … You have a point there. Still I like the idea.
a)
Read the dialogue and complete the sentences. Then explain the words/phrases in bold.
Chris: Hey, Bridget! Where are you going?
Bridget: Hi, Chris. I’m on my way to buy a virtual pet.
Chris: What are you talking about? What is a virtual pet?
Bridget: Well, my mum says I can’t have a real dog so I am going to get a computerized one.
Chris: A computerised dog?
Bridget: Yes, Chris, I’m going to buy a puppy, name it, feed it, and train it. All I have to do is press buttons on the gadget!
Chris: So when your virtual dog is hungry, you press a button that shows you are feeding it?
Bridget: Exactly! There is a button for walking it as well. It will be like having a real dog, because you have to take care of it every day.
Chris: Oh, come off it! It won’t be like a real pet because it won’t show you any affection!
Bridget: Well … You have a point there. Still I like the idea.
1.Bridget is going to _
2. A virtual pet is _
3. When the virtual pet is hungry _
4. A virtual pet can’t _
b)
Read out the dialogue.
a)
Read the sentences. What are the tenses in bold? Use the Grammar Reference section to say how they are used.
1.It’s very cold in here. I’ll turn on the heating.
2. I think they’ll win the match tonight.
3. I promise I won’t be late.
4. Now that I’ve got the money, I’m going to buy a new digital camera.
5. I’m having lunch with Jane tomorrow.
6. Look! He’s in front. He’s going to win the race.
b)
What are your plans for tomorrow? next week? Tell your partner. Answer his/her questions.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. If it _ (not rain), the plants die.
2. If you run, you _ (catch) the train.
3. I’m sure he’ll come if you _ (invite) him.
4. If you _ (drop) ice in water, it floats.
5. I _ (call) you if I finish work early.
6. Unless you _ (study) hard, you will fail the exam.
Read the box. What are these expressions in your language?
Agreeing
• That’s true./That’s right.
• I agree (with that).
• You’re right.
• You’re dead right.
Disagreeing
• I don’t agree (with that).
• I don’t think that …
• That’s not true.
• I see what you mean, but …
Look at the list below. Which arguments are in favour of virtual dogs/real dogs? Use them as well as the language in Ex. 6 to discuss.
• don’t have to clean up after them
• can show you affection
• don’t need a vet
• bark when hungry
• don’t shed hair
• can protect you
• are expensive to keep
A: I prefer virtual dogs because you don’t have to clean up after them.
B: I don’t agree. I prefer real dogs because …
Listen to the advertisement and complete the missing information in your notebooks.
New VIVO 500 Sport
MP3 Player
• Splash−proof player and 1) _
• Built−in 2) _
• With 4 Gb memory, it stores up to 3) _ songs!
• Only 4) _
• Small, light and easy to carry!
• For further information call 5) _
Make your own advertisement for a gadget. Think about: name; price; what it can do.