Unit 5

I wish I have a gadget for...

• What do you do when you can't sleep?
• What about when it's too hot?
• And when you run out of ink?

I'm looking for a new ...

• Which TV, cell phone or laptop should I buy?
• Which one don't you recommend?

• a system that you use to give you directions
• use it to record your trips and special moments
• save documents with this gadget
• make phone calls with your hands free
• usually used in an office because it is faster
• work on documents and search the Internet, it is portable
• listen to you music and don't disturb other people
• watch movies with the use of discs
• take high quality pictures
• increase the volume of a movie or music
• make an image bigger for a presentation
• save your music and take it anywhere

Which are the two electronics that you use the most?

• Which products do you use in a car?
• Which products do you use at home?
• Which products can you carry with you?
• Which products are for listening to music?
• Which products are for watching movies?
• Which products do you use with a computer?

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• What is wrong with the printer?
• Does she check the printer?
• Why does he say the printer is obsolete?
• What does she suggest?

• What electronic is he having problems with?
• What do you think the problem is?
• What is the friend doing?
• Where could you go to get a product like that?

• Which electronics from do you have?
• How often do you use them?
• What do you use them for?
• What problems do you have?

• something is wrong with the product
• a product has too many problems
• it is really old
• it takes too much time
• it can be repaired
• you shouldn't spend time on it
• it doesn't need cables
• to get something better

• Is the guy complaining?
• Is he tired of that product?
• Is the friend offering help?
• Is the friend recommending something?
• Is he buying another product?

Which product would you like to get in order to replace an old one?

What is the problem?

• What product that you own drives you crazy? Why?

My laptop always drives me crazy. When I use it too much, especially when I have to work, sometimes it freezes or it gets really slow; and I don't have time to waste.

Put the words in order

Who would you call for each problem?

Write the appropriate questions for each answer.

1. scanner / really / this / up-to-date / is / .

2. obsolete / the / old / is / photocopier / .

3. popular / microwave / is / the / and / convenient / .

4. an / camcorder / she / out-of-date / bought / .

5. TV / your / is / fixable / ?

6. very / are / smart phones / popular.

• What are the most popular brands depending on the product?
• What do you consider when you buy an electronic?

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• You have a problem at home.
• You express your frustration with your friend.
• Your friend recommends a plumber, electrician, or locksmith.
• You call the handyman and ask him to come over.

• What is Lisa doing?
• What does she want to buy?
• What kind of TV does he recommend?
• Is it affordable?
• When is he going shopping?
• Where are they going? What time?

1. ____ My mom and I are buying a new Christmas tree.

2. ____ John is hanging out with his friends in the park.

3. ____ Yes. My dad is cooking pork this Friday.

4. ____ Tomorrow, I am taking my dogs for a walk to the beach.

5. ____ Anna and Joan are going shopping in 5 minutes.

6. ____ Right now? I'm fixing the blender. It won't turn on.

• What product is she thinking about?
• What do you think she is doing on the computer?
• What is her friend doing?
• What will she take in consideration when she buys that product?

My parents (statement)

Paulo and Ruben (info?)

Excuse me. I'm in room 212, the TV won't turn on and the toilet is clogged.

Mary (y/n?)

Sorry to hear that. I'll send someone right away.

What are you doing later?

• Use the picture to formulate statements, yes/no questions, or information questions.
• Be fast to create you statement or question.

• Lucy (statement)
• Lucy (y/n?)
• Lucy (info)

Ana (statement)

My mom (y/n?)

Paty's sister (info?)

Paul and Katy (statement)

Cecy (y/n?)

Bob (info?)

a. I hear Beautique is a really good brand.

Understanding grammar

b. What's wrong?

c. No, why do you ask?

d. Let's go shopping later.

Use the present continuous

e. Sure, no problem. I think there is a sale on Aventura Mall.

1. What do we use the present continuous for?

2. What is the difference between these sentences?

• I'm studying English.
• I'm watching a movie tomorrow.

3. What is the structure of an affirmative sentence using the present continuous?

• Subject+...

4. What time expressions do we use to refer to the future?

• Example: In two days, ...

5. What is the structure for questions?

• Be+
• Wh+

f. What isn't wrong with it? It won't turn on again. It's a piece of junk.

g. It's not worth it. I should buy a new one. Any suggestions?

My friend is visiting me tomorrow afternoon.

He is coming home at 5:00pm. We are playing PS4. He is bringing his new game Nioh. I'm buying some snacks to eat while we are playing. Tomorrow, we are definitely having a good time.

h. This hair dryer is driving me crazy!

• My watch is broken and I ___ (try) to fix it.
• ___ you ___ (do) anything on Sunday morning?
• Your handwriting ___ (get) better and better.
• I ___ (meet) my mother at the airport tomorrow.
• Our grandmother ___ (visit) us on Christmas.
• ___ he ___ (go) to the dance next week?
• He ___ (play) soccer in the park with his friends.
• She's busy now; she ___ (have) a bath.
• Mia ___ (wear) a skirt and jacket today.
• Next month, they ___ (get) married.

i. Really? Are you doing anything later?

j. Maybe, it's fixable. Let me have a look.

Formulate two yes/questions and two information questions.

Ask the questions to your classmates.

I have a SONY Ps3 Fat. It's a really good product because it has the functions of different electronic devices. You can play games, surf the net, chat with friends, listen to music, and watch DVD and Blu-ray films. It's convenient, affordable and portable. I use it at home, and I also take it to my friends' house and when I travel. It's not working now, but it was an awesome product. It would sometimes drive me crazy when I surfed the net. It was 6 years old.

• Is there an electronic you would like to get? Why?

What problems do you usually have with your electronics?

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Ex: Two of my burners won't turn on, and I run out of gas fast.

• Which electronic does he have problems with?
• What do you think the problem is?
• What is the friend doing?

• What's wrong with the microwave?
• Is it the first time he has a problem?
• What brand is it?
• How does she show sympathy?
• What does he think about his microwave?

Turn the statements into yes/no questions. Support your answers with information from the reading.

1. The Pro Musica comes with an MP3 player.

2. Two people can listen to music at the same time.

3. You need to pay extra for the earbuds.

4. You can only use the Pro Musica in on your house.

5. It doesn't come with a warranty.

6. You need cables for the speakers.

What is good about the Pro Musica?

Which electronic would you like to replace because you feel frustrated?

How would you describe an electronic or appliance you have at home?

It is top notch. It offers the best quality in video games. It is an all-in-one product. You can send messages, browse the Internet, watch videos and movies. It is light and small like a laptop. It is energy-saving. It turns off when you don't use it. It is just awesome.

Where are the tickets?

• Which ones do you use the most?
• What do you use them for?

Would you buy the noodle-fan? How would you describe it?

1. Who is printing the tickets?

2. Who needs the tickets now?

3. Who tells Marie to blow on the printer.

4. Who tells Bob to do something about the printer?

5. Is the printer new?

6. What is the brand of the printer?

7. Is the printer expensive or inexpensive?

8. What brand does Mr. Evans prefer?

• Is the Pro Musica expensive?
• What does it come with?
• What can you do if you don't like it?
• Is the Pro Musica only used at home?
• Does it only play one song at a time?
• Is it easy to use?

• Your stereo is obsolete.
• Your friend recommends you to go shopping for a new one.
• At the store, the clerk describes the Pro Musica.

corner frames

flask tie

anti-theft lunch bag

hug me pillow

ping pong door

baby mop

When you have a problem, do you complain on the phone or go to the store?

Are you always satisfied with the service on the phone?

sleeping bag

football chair

dogbrella

shower mic

LED slippers

• whole

• sky's the limit

• refund

• wireless

• innovative

• household

• using new ideas
• the place something comes from
• complete
• not using cables
• family
• get money back when not happy
• no limit

cap eating utensils

Unit 5

Technology and You