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IV. SPEAKING
Inventions and how they are used
1. Work in pairs. Talk about the uses of these inv to help you.
| Inventions | Main uses |
1. the Internet | communicate over long distances |
2. e-readers | store and read texts from the Internet |
3. robots | do difficult or dangerous tasks effectively |
4. 3D printing | make three dimensional objects |
5. driverless cars | travel around without a person in control |
Useful expressions:
-... help(s)/allow(s) us to do sth.
Example: The Internet helps us to communicate over long distances.
- We / People (can) use sth to do / for sth.
Example: People can use the Internet to communicate over long distances.
-... is/are used for sth / doing sth.
Example: The Internet is used for communication/communicating over long distances.
2. Work in groups. Talk more about one of the inventions in 1. Use the outline below to help you prepare a presentation.
Talking about an invention
Introduction:
What is it?
Development:
- What are its uses? What are some examples?
- Have you ever used it?
When/Where / How (often) do you use it?
Conclusion:
- How important is it in our daily life?
- Do you like using it?
3. Present your ideas to the whole class. Then vote for the most interesting group presentation.
