i want one of that

Activity 1 A Work alone
What are these gadgets? Match the names with the pictures

B Pair work
Describe how you can use the things in part A.
Use the phrases in the box and your own ideas
Check email listen to music record appointments store music
Find definitions make calculations send text messages translate words
Find directions make phone calls store addresses write letters
You can use a cell phone to make phone calls
You can also use it to send messages

C Join another pair
Discuss these questions.
I talk on my cell phone two
or three times a day
I often use mine to make pictures
I like to send them to my friends
Which gadgets in part A do you own?
How often do you use them?
What do you use them for?

Activity 2 A Work alone
How important are these things in your life?
Mark them very important (), somewhat
important (), or not very important ().
___ an alarm clock ___ a DVD player
___ a camera ___ a microwave oven
___ a CD player ___ a remote control
___ a dishwasher ___ a TV

B Pair work
Compare your answer. Give reasons.
An alarm clock is very important in my life.
It’s hard for me to wake up in the morning!

Activity 3 A Listen
Two people are shopping for electronic products.
Check () the features.
Portable DVD player
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3-year warranty
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long battery life
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well-known brand
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lightweight
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TV tuner included
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anti-shock feature
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big screen
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two sets of headphones
Camcorder
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50 percent discount
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easy to use

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image stabilizer
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takes good still photos
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compact design
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records to hard drive
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records to DVD
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remote control