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Listening and writing A good idea?
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A 4.30 Listen to Sophia and Alan discuss the inventions from the article on page 124.
For each invention, who says it's a good idea? Check (✔) Sophia or Alan.
Invention
1. virtual goggles
2. a space elevator
3. a smart mirror
About B) 4.30 Listen again. Write one reason why Sophia or Alan thinks the invention is a good idea.
Do you agree? Discuss with a partner.
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C Read the article below and the Help note. Underline the words that list ideas.
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Who says it's a good idea?
Sophia apeAlan
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Why?
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"Smart" Refrigerators
Scientists predict that people will have "smart"
refrigerators in the future. Scanners will read bar codes on
food and...
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I think this will make our lives better. First, you won't need
to go grocery shopping anymore, so.. Second, you'll
never come home and find an empty refrigerator.. Next,
scanners will tell you if the food is bad, so you won't get
sick... Finally, you'll be able to ...
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Listing ideas
First, you won't need to ...
Second, you'll never...
Next, scanners will...
Finally, you'll be able to ...
D Write a short article about a future invention. Will it make life better or worse? Why?
Give four reasons.
Free talk p. 135