Hot Spot Level 4, Module 3, Extra reading
Student’s Worksheet 1 Cool gadgets 2 Cool gadgets Level 4, Module 3 Level 4, Module 3 1
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ReadingWork with a classmate. Match the words with their definitions. Then read and check.
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Work with a classmate. Match the words with their definitions. Then read and check. 1 wi-fi a a thing you use to find a specific object 1 wi-fi a a thing you use to find a specific object 2 detector b a thing that connects a memory stick, camera, etc. to a computer, 2 detector b a thing that connects a memory stick, camera, etc. to a computer, TV or music system TV or music system 3 USB connector c connection to the Internet without any wires or cables 3 USB connector c connection to the Internet without any wires or cables
Think Geek is an American website 1 sells cool gadgets. For example – the wi-fi detector cap. If you wear this, you won’t have to open up your laptop to find your nearest wi-fi spot. Your cap will light up and tell you if you’re near an Internet connection! For music lovers, there’s the Electronic Rock Guitar T-shirt. Strum the strings 2 your chest and entertain everyone – without a guitar! To make the music the sound louder, you can turn 3 on a tiny speaker attached to your belt. For those who prefer drumming to strumming, there’s a similar T-shirt with a drum on the chest.
Imagine this situation: you wake up in the middle of the night because you hear a noise downstairs. But if you turn on all the lights, you’ll wake everyone up. But if you kept a pair of SpyNet Night Vision Binoculars next to your up to bed, you’d be able to 4 15 metres in the dark! And what’s more, while you’d have super sight, nobody else would know you are looking at them! The USB Memory Watch is stylish and lightweight. You would never guess that it has a USB connector in the watch band. So with this the time and watch you can 5 carry your favourite music or photos. Just plug your watch into a computer and amaze your friends! find out more about Click here 6 these and other amazing gadgets.
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Student’s Worksheet 2 Cool gadgets Level 4, Module 3
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2 COMPREHENSION Read again and choose the correct words to complete the text.
1 who
that
what
it
2 at
in
on
to
3 up
off
down
around
4 jump
hear
go
see
5 tell
have
find
say
6 because
and
so
but
3 VOCABULARY Rewrite the sentences so they mean the same. Replace the underlined words with the words in the box.
cutting-edge
gadget
stylish
plug
strummed
1 Just insert this end of the machine into the electricity supply and it will turn on automatically. Just plug this end of the machine into the electricity supply to turn it on. 2 I wish someone would invent a machine that can do my homework for me. 3 She was wearing a very attractive and fashionable jacket. 4 Neil played the guitar while we all sang along. 5 This computer magazine tells you all about the latest, most up-to-date technology.
4 SPEAKING AND WRITING a) Work in small groups. Discuss which of the three gadgets in Activity 1 you would most like to own. Why?
I’d like to own the SpyNet Night Vision Binoculars so I can spy on my little sister!
b) Now design a new gadget. Make notes to answer these questions.
• What can it do? • How does it work? • Who is it for? c) Draw a picture of your gadget and write a description. Use your notes from Activity 4b.
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