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Technology has seen some amazing developments in the last few decades. Look at the
pictures below and discuss the following questions with your partner.
Unit 1
Living with technology
In this unit, you will
read an article about the development of video and sound
devices, and another article about the Amish people’s attitude
towards modern technology
listen to information about electronic dictionaries
talk about how modern electronic devices affect our lives, and
ask for information over the telephone
write an e-mail to give advice
make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of some
modern electronic devices
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How important are watching TV and listening to the radio to you?
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How have different electronic devices changed over time?
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How have these inventions improved people’s lives?
Early TVwas in black and white
and had a poor picture.
Dictionaries never looked like
this before.
Now we can record music using computers.
With mobile phones, we can keep in
touch with others wherever we are.
Unit 1
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Electronic and electrical goods
Su Mei is starting a new job in a big department store. The manager is showing her
the goods and explaining what she needs to know.
In the household appliances section, Su Mei is shown the following products.
We have two sections here—electronic goods and household appliances.
Let’s start with the electronic goods. This is a very popular section because
many of the products are for entertainment. Many customers don’t know
much about how to use them, so you will need to study how to operate these
products and be able to explain how they function.
Over here we have audio and video devices—digital music players like
portable CD players and MP4 players, and cameras like video cameras and
digital cameras. Digital cameras are very popular nowadays, especially the
ones that have a video function.
And here, near the computers, are educational products. This is where we
have different kinds of e-book readers and electronic dictionaries. A large
amount of educational software can also be found here.
Oh, and of course, we also sell all kinds of mobile phones. If anyone from the
USA asks for them, they will call them ‘cellphones’. The most popular ones
have cameras and Internet access as well as games and all sorts of other
functions.
Refrigerators often have a freezer section, usually at the bottom.
Electric cookers have been popular for a long time.
They can be used to cook various things.
Microwave ovens are useful for both cooking
and heating food.
Modern washing machines use digital controls.
Vacuum cleaners are the best tool to keep carpets clean.
