MODERN INVENTIONS IN OUR LIFE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

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 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/firstclass.

WHAT THING COULDN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT? v. It’s a brilliant source of information. v. You can play and learn on it. v. It is absolutely essential. v. I need a telephone to get in touch with my friends. v. I can take it anywhere I like. v. I can travel freely and comfortably wherever I want. v. It is a way of self-expression. v. A camera will help you when you want to capture special family moments, or record exciting holiday events. v. It is easy to use.

Quiz When was a telephone invented? Ø In 1903 Ø In 1876 Ø In 1825

WHO BUILT THE FIRST VACUUM CLEANER? ØAlexander Graham Bell ØHenry Ford ØJames M. Spangler

WHAT DID JOHN LOGIE BAIRD INVENT? ØCinematograph y ØPhotography ØTelevision

WHO CREATED MICROSOFT-DOS? ØBill Gates ØRichard Drew ØAlexander Fleming

WHERE WAS THE FIRST AIRPLANE BUILT? In 1950 Ø In 1903 Ø In 1925 Ø

WHO DEVELOPED THE IDEA OF CLONING? ØIan Wilmat ØHenry Ford ØSergey Korolyev

WHEN WAS THE FIRST ARTIFICIAL SATELLITE DESIGNED? Ø In 1957 Ø In 1970 Ø In 1936

WHERE WAS THE WORLD’S FIRST CINEMA OPENED? In London In Paris In Moscow

WHO CREATED THE FIRST CAR ASSEMBLY LINE? ØNicephore Niepce ØKarl Benz ØHenry Ford

WHERE WAS THE FIRST PETROL-DRIVEN MOTOR CAR PRODUCED? Ø In UK Ø In France Ø 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!