Lesson 3. Modern devices.
Describe what you see
Finish the sentences:
An alarm clock rings at ...
I would like to have a lie-in but ...
Then I take a shower and ...
I switch on an electric kettle to ...
My favorite breakfast is ...
air conditioner — кондиционер
alarm clock — будильник
device — устройство
doorbell — дверной звонок
electric kettle — электрический чайник
equipment — оборудование
fan — вентилятор
food processor — кухонный комбайн
freezer — морозильная камера
gadget — приспособление
hairdryer — фен
hard drive — жесткий диск
have a lie-in — валяться в постели
have a nap — вздремнуть
scales — весы
I have a modern freezer. – У меня есть современная морозильная камера.
He had a heater yesterday. – У него был обогреватель вчера.
They will have this application soon. – У них скоро будет это приложение.
I have a good webcam. – У меня есть хорошая веб-камера.
He does not have any modern gadgets. – У него нет никаких современных
приспособлений.
Time to talk
1. What's your favorite home gadget?
2. Do you have an addiction to modern devices?
3. How many hours do you spend in front of your computer?
4. What are the advantages & disadvantages of modern TV-sets?
5. What’s the main purpose of using new appliances nowadays?
6. What are the most popular gadgets among teenagers nowadays? And why?
7. What do you think about people who don't watch television?
8. Do you have PlayStation or Xbox? Which console is better?
9. Do you have any favorite applications on your smartphone?
10. What do you think is one device the world needs the most these days?
Put words to gap
More technology, less sleep
digital
minutes
anti-social
face-to-face
online
watching
Nowadays, American teenagers spend more and more time gaming PlayStation and
Xbox, surfing the Internet, television and using smartphones than
sleeping. Research by agency of communication found that Americans use modern
gadgets 30 minutes longer than they spend sleeping. The average US young person
uses technology for 9 hours and 23 a day. Wi-Fi and broadband
are the main reasons for this. Teens spend more time online. They are
or on their iPhones while watching TV. Television was one of the most popular
activities among adults who watched an average of four hours a day.
The study looked at up-to-date technology and various age groups. It found that five-
year-olds understand it the same as 50-year-olds. Humans understand the way
technology works most when they are 13 or 14. New appliances are affecting the
way people in the modern world have conversations. However, the research warned
that currently we are suffering more from behavior. Due to rapid speed
of technology development, humans are tending to stop
communication. In other words, human beings are becoming addicts to their
gadgets.
Let’s imagine
You’re looking for a new electric kettle in the shop
E.g.
A: Good afternoon!
B: Hello! Can I help you?
A: I would like to buy an electric kettle.
B: OK. What kind of electric kettle do you want?
A: I want something which will fit into the new design of my kitchen. Something high-
tech in white and grey colors.
B: I see. Do you have any brand preferences?
Good afternoon!
I would like a ...
I’m looking for ...
The brand I like is ...
Let me think ...
That’s a pity.
I’m not familiar with ...
It looks a bit weird.
Do you have a ...
Wow! It’s really … I’ll take it!
Let’s have fun
Good or bad?
Here’s the list of some modern gadgets and appliances. What pros and cons
do they have? Try to think of at least 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages for
each item.
smartphone
laptop
fridge
tablet
air conditioner
electric kettle
microwave
hairdryer
fan
e-cigarettes
Which of these gadgets do you use most often? Why?
And which of them do you rarely use (or maybe even never)? Why?
Choose one gadget from the list which you consider the most crucial for you.
Explain your choice.
Write it up
List all the devices you can’t live without. Explain your choice.
Study the following phrases
She has all the modern equipment but she doesn't have simple
scales!
У неё есть все современное оборудование, но нет простых
весов!
You will have a good time shopping with us.
Вы хорошо проведете время, делая покупки с нами.
Are there all the modern gadgets in this shop?
В этом магазине есть все современные приспособления?
My alarm clock is always slow. But I don’t have another one.
Мой будильник все время отстает. Но другого у меня нет.
We don’t have a doorbell, so, please, knock.
У нас нет дверного звонка, поэтому, пожалуйста, стучите.
Have you got a little money for me?
У тебя есть немного денег для меня?
We have a great range of electronic goods.
У нас есть огромный ассортимент электронных товаров.
You have a chance to know people’s opinion about any kind of
products.
У вас есть возможность узнать мнение других людей о любом
виде товаров.
I have no hard drive, so, bring yours, please.
У меня нет жесткого диска, поэтому принеси свой,
пожалуйста.
My juicer is so old. I will have a new one soon.
Моя соковыжималка такая старая. У меня скоро будет новая.
Read and add new words
Marcel and the Shakespeare letters by Stephen
Rabley
Part 1
Marcel is a French mouse. He’s a detective and he lives in Paris. But Marcel doesn’t
live in Paris all year. Every November he visits London. His old friend – Henry – has
a small flat there. Marcel loves London. The beautiful buildings…the big black
taxis…the museums and shops. He loves Paris, but he loves London too.
This story is about one of Marcel’s November holidays. It starts at three o’clock on
Tuesday afternoon. Marcel walks from Knightsbridge station to Henry’s flat. He has
two heavy bags with him. Henry’s address is 42 Old Wilton Street. Marcel looks at
the numbers – 36 – 38 – 40. Yes, here it is. Number 42. He sees a sign. It says:’
Professor J.T. Barton.’ Marcel looks at it and thinks, ‘That’s new.’ He goes down to
Henry’s flat.
Henry opens the door and smiles. ‘Marcel!’ he says.
‘Come in, come in!’
‘Hello, Henry,’ Marcel says. ‘How are you?’ (His English is very good.)
‘I’m very well. And you?’
‘Yes, thanks.’
‘Good, good.’ Henry takes Marcel’s coat. ‘Now,’ he says, ‘let’s have some tea.’
The two friends sit in big chairs. They drink tea and talk. At five o’clock Marcel says,
‘There’s a new person in number 42. What’s his name?’
‘Barton,’ Henry says. ‘Professor Barton. He’s very, very clever. And that’s not all.
After tomorrow he’s going to be famous, too!’
‘Famous?!’ Marcel looks at his English friend. ‘Why?’
‘It’s a very interesting story,’ Henry says. ‘He has some letters. They were under the
floor of an old woman’s house in Oxford.’
‘And…?’ Marcel says.
‘And they’re from Shakespeare to his son,’ Henry says.
‘Shakespeare!’
‘Yes.’ Henry smiles. ‘Shakespeare. The old lady telephones Professor Barton, and
the professor visited her. After their conversation about the letters she said, “I want
to give them to the British Museum in London. Do you have an opportunity to do that
for me?”‘
‘And Professor Barton said yes?’
‘That’s right.’
‘Where are the letters now?’ Marcel asks.
‘In the professor’s flat.’ He’s going to give them to the British Museum tomorrow
morning at ten o’clock. A lot of journalists and TV people are going to be there.’
Suddenly there’s a big BANG! and then along WHIZZZ!
‘What’s that noise?’ Marcel asks. He goes to the window. Then he remembers. ‘Oh –
fireworks. Of course, it’s 5th of November – your “Guy Fawkes Day”‘.
Then a man walks down the steps from 42 Old Wilton Street. Marcel looks at him.
‘Is that Professor Barton?’ he asks.
‘Yes,’ Henry answers. ‘He always goes to the cinema on Tuesday evening,’
‘Aha!’ Marcel says.
‘Why do you say “Aha!”?’ Henry looks at the French friend.
Then suddenly he understands. ‘Oh, you want to look at the Shakespeare letters,’ he
smiles. ‘OK. Why not?’
