Read the texts again and write the correct name for each idea.

Listen again and tick the phrases that you hear.

Listen to people talking about essential gadgets. Write them under the correct column.

1. LISTENING:

2. READING:

Speaker ESSENTIAL NOT ESSENTIAL

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2

MOBILE PHONE MP3 PLAYER

TV DIGITAL CAMARA LAPTOP 1. That’s essential.

2. It’s very useful.

3. I love it.

4. I couldn’t live without…

5. It’s good because…

6. I don’t go anywhere without…

7. I definitely need…

8. I would die without it…

9. I suppose I don’t need that…

Complete the chart with the 3 essential elements for each person.

Sarah Tyson Andy Cooper

MP3 player

Who…

Needs a particular gadget for his/her hobby? ___________ Isn’t crazy about technology? ___________ Considers he/she wouldn’t have a social life without a particular

gadget? ____________ Feels embarrassed about something he/she likes? ___________ Uses a particular device for educational purposes? ___________

embarrassed avergonzado

3. VOCABULARY: Read the opinions below. Do you agree with them? Write short responses agreeing and disagreeing.

4. LANGUAGE: Is technology a good or a bad thing? Read the opinions from an internet blog and complete with a correct word from the box.

5. WRITING: Think about 3 gadgets that are essential for you at home.

PROBLEM MACHINES FAST SEEMS REALLY

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2

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Write them on the chart below. Now, choose three adjectives that describe your essential gadgets. There are some in the list to help you.

PRACTICAL

EXITING

CHEAP

TIME-SAVING

USEFUL

LABOR-SAVING

COMFORTABLE

EASY-TO-USE

EFFICIENT

HIGH TECH

Finally, choose two of the gadgets and describe them. Explain why they are important/essential to you.