Unit 3 - Computer - Describing an object.pptx

Describing an object writing

1. B2 – Writing skills Unit 3 – Describing an object

2. Lead in photos – describing (5 mins) Discussion questions – talking about possessions (10 mins) Writing – Reading the question – (10 mins) Writing – Thinking about the reader – (5 mins) Writing – Brainstorming the topic (5 mins) Vocabulary building – describing objects (10 mins) 45 Fun facts about technology quiz (10 mins) Model answer – discussing vocabulary (10 mins) Model answer – questions about the text (10 mins) Vocabulary building – connecting words (10 mins) Grammar activity – Thinking about tenses (15 mins) Speaking activity role plays – buying things in shops (10 mins) Speaking activity personal experiences – selling old things (10 mins) Vocabulary from the class quiz (5 mins)

3. What is your most treasured possession and why? How do you decide if something is worth buying? Have you ever regretted purchasing something? What was it and why? What was the last item you bought that made you really happy? Do you prefer buying things new, second-hand, or receiving them as gifts? Why? Is there something you own that you want to replace? What is it and why?

4. 1. A reply 2. A new stereo or a new computer 4. your other news

5. Car = economical, high-tech, luxurious, reliable, roomy, smart, stylish, upmarket. TV = bulky, high-tech, portable, smart, state-of- the art, upmarket Stereo = bulky, compact, efficient, high-tech, portable, smart, state-of-the-art, upmarket Bicycle = compact, smart, Motorbike = economical, reliable, smart, stylish, upmarket Computer = bulky, compact, efficient, high-tech, portable, smart, state-of-the-art, user friendly Trainers = fashionable, roomy, smart, stylish, trendy, upmarket Watch = bulky, fashionable, high-tech, smart, state- of-the-art, stylish, trendy, upmarket go

6. Which company produced the first commercial desktop computer? a) Apple b) IBM c) Xerox

7. What is the nickname for the original model of the Apple Macintosh, released in 1984? a) The Lisa b) Mac Daddy c) The Mac

8. What does the acronym 'IBM' stand for? a) International Business Machines b) Integrated Business Management c) International Business Management

9. Which virus is known as the first computer virus for MS-DOS? a) ILOVEYOU b) Brain c) Code Red

10. Which computer was the first to defeat a world chess champion? a) Deep Blue b) AlphaGo c) Watson

11. Which operating system was released first? a) MS-DOS b) Apple DOS c) Windows 1.0

12. a. No. The topics are mixed up in the two main body paragraphs.

13. c. I went on a short trip... rearranging my room. +I also went to a beach party... midnight! d. It also makes writing... change anything I write. + It's a portable, compact notebook ... just about anywhere!

14. Now for my news.  I went on a short trip to visit my grandmother last week. I always enjoy seeing her because we spend hours chatting and gossiping. When I got home, I found that my parents had bought me some new bedroom furniture, so I spent Saturday rearranging my room. I also went to a great beach party, where we had a barbecue and went swimming at midnight! I finally decided on a new computer rather than a stereo. It also makes writing assignments a much shorter task, as I can easily change anything I write. It's a portable, compact notebook which weighs only two kilos; as a result, I can work just about anywhere! The computer was a real bargain and it has made such a difference to my life!

15. a) reason because, as, b) result so, as a result

16. I bought a new stereo, as my old one was beyond repair. I went to my grandmother's house, because I hadn't seen her for ages. I decided to buy a computer; as a result, I finish my homework in half the time. I watched TV all night, so I was too tired to do well in my exam. I spent hours on the Internet as a result, my phone bill was huge! I bought a new bicycle, because I couldn't stand travelling by bus.

17. D. D. C. B . C . A . C .

18. haven’t written went started had been left arrived Have been ‘ve ever visited ‘ve been taken ‘ve never had

19. You are going to act out some scenes on different topics. Student (A) will need to ask for some information. Student (B) will have the information to give. Speaking role plays

20. Scene one “You are purchasing a Smartphone ” Buying a Smartphone Location: Electronics store Candidate A: You want to buy a new smartphone. Tell Candidate B about the kind of phone you are looking for, like good camera or long battery life. Candidate B: You work in the store. Explain the features of two different smartphones that fit what Candidate A wants. Suggest some accessories too. Task: Talk about the good points of each phone and choose which one to buy along with any accessories.

21. Scene one “You are in a clothes shop” Shopping for a Job Interview Outfit Location: Clothing store Candidate A: You need clothes for a job interview. Describe what you like to wear and ask for suggestions. Candidate B: You help people shop for clothes. Show Candidate A some outfits that are good for a job interview. Talk about the colours and styles. Task: Pick an outfit and decide if you need anything else like shoes or a bag.

22. Speaking activity Personal experiences

23. 1. Donating Old Clothes Initial Statement for Candidate A: Think about a time when you decided to donate your old clothes to a charity. Describe why you chose to donate and how you felt about it. Follow-Up Questions for Candidate B: What kind of clothes did you choose to donate, and why? How do you decide which charity to donate to?

24. 2. Selling Items Online Initial Statement for Candidate A: Describe your experience selling something old online. Explain what you sold and why you chose to sell it. Follow-Up Questions for Candidate B: How did you decide on the price for the item? Did you face any challenges during the selling process?

25. 3. Recycling Broken Appliances Initial Statement for Candidate A: Talk about a time when you had to dispose of a broken appliance. Did you recycle it, and what steps did you take? Follow-Up Questions for Candidate B: Why did you choose to recycle it instead of throwing it away? What do you think are the benefits of recycling appliances?

26. 4. Passing Down Items to Family or Friends Initial Statement for Candidate A: Recall a time when you gave an old but useful item to a family member or friend. Share what it was and why you decided to pass it on. Follow-Up Questions for Candidate B: How did the person react when they received it? Do you often give old items to others instead of keeping them?

27. Words from today vocabulary quiz How good are your memories?