Look at the picture and answer the questions:
1. Name the gadgets in the picture.
2. Which of these gadgets do you usually use?
Let’s study some vocabulary
Choose the correct options to complete the definitions
Listen to the audio and complete the notes
Listen to the audio again and choose True or False
How much? How many?
Can you work out the rules?
Decide if these nouns are countable or uncountable, and type “many” or “much” next to them
Choose the correct alternative
Little / a little ….. Few /a few
- It’s hard to choose just a few gadgets that are really important to me.
- I need to buy laptops for my office but there are few in this shop.
- I want to collect a little money to buy a new smartwatch.
- I have really little money. It’s not enough for these earbuds.
1. Which 2 words do we use with countable nouns?
2. Which 2 words do we use with uncountable nouns?
3. Which 2 words mean ‘not many/much, but enough’?
4. Which 2 words mean ‘not many/much and not enough’?
Fill in the gaps with a few / few / a little / little
Choose the correct option
Complete the story with the words from this lesson
Do the quiz
Choose the correct option
Are you a gadget user?
1. How many gadgets do you use every day?
2. How much time a day do you use them?
3. What is your favorite gadget?
4. What do you use it for?
5. How many people have you recommended it to?
6. How has your life changed with it?
Vocabulary – Adjectives
Read the text and answer the questions. Then, read the article again and retell it to your teacher
Coca-Cola is a popular drink that many people enjoy today. But did you know that its discovery happened accidentally?
In 1886, a pharmacist named John Pemberton was trying to create a new medicine to cure headaches. He mixed different ingredients and added carbonated water to make it taste better.
One day, he decided to add some syrup to the mixture instead of his usual ingredient. He tasted it and realized that it was amazingly good! He decided to sell it as a new type of drink instead of medicine.
John successfully started selling Coca-Cola in pharmacies as a refreshing drink. It became incredibly popular, and soon, you could find it in stores all over the United States. People loved the sweet and fizzy taste of Coca-Cola.
Today, Coca-Cola is sold all over the world, and it’s still a very popular drink. The recipe has changed over time, but it still has the same great taste that people love.
1. When was Coca-Cola discovered?
2. What was John Pemberton trying to create when he made Coca-Cola?
3. Where did Coca-Cola become popular first?
4. What did people love about Coca-Cola?
5. Has the recipe for Coca-Cola changed over time?
Read the text and choose True or False. Then, read the article again and retell it to your teacher
The Post-It Note is a small piece of paper with a sticky part on the back. It’s very useful for writing notes and sticking them to things. But did you know that this amazing discovery was accidental?
In 1968, a scientist named Spencer Silver was carefully trying to make a new kind of glue. He wanted to make a really strong glue that could hold things together. Surprisingly, he made glue that was not very strong, but it could stick to things, and you could also take it off easily.
Unfortunately, nobody knew what to do with this glue for many years. Then, in 1974, another scientist named Art Fry had an idea. He started using glue to make bookmarks for one of his books.
Other people liked this idea and started to do the same. The Post-It Note became very popular, and people around the world use it successfully today.
Read the text and answer the questions. Then, read the article again and retell it to your teacher
Many people have microwave ovens in their homes today. But did you know that it was discovered by accident?
In 1945, a man named Percy Spencer was working on a radar system for the military. One day, he noticed that the candy bar in his pocket had become very soft. He realized that this happened because of the microwaves from the radar.
Percy Spencer decided to experiment with other foods and found that it was possible to cook them using microwaves. He invented the first microwave oven, and it was called the Radarange. It was very expensive, and you could find it only in restaurants.
Luckily, in the 1960s, the microwave oven became cheap and popular, so ordinary people started using it, too.
1. Who discovered the microwave oven, and what was he doing then?
2. What did Percy Spencer discover when he continued the experiment with other foods?
3. What was the first microwave oven called?
4. Where could you find the first microwave oven?
5. When did microwave ovens become cheap and popular among ordinary people?
Read the text and choose True or False. Then, read the article again and retell it to your teacher
One day in 1826, a chemist named John Walker was trying to make a new medicine. He was mixing chemicals when he accidentally made something that caught on fire. It was horribly dangerous!
But instead of throwing it away, he continued the experiment. He put the mixture on a stick and tried to light it again. This time, it worked! The mixture on the stick burned slowly and safely.
John realized that he invented something very useful. He called it a “friction match”. The invention of matches changed the world. People could now light fires easily.
Today, we still use matches all over the world. They are an important part of our daily lives. All thanks to John Walker’s accidental discovery!
- Luckily, in the 1960s the microwave oven became cheap and popular.
- Spencer Silver was carefully trying to make a new kind of glue.
- He tasted it and realized that it was amazingly good!
- John successfully started to sell Coca-Cola in pharmacies.
- The mixture on the stick burned slowly and safely.
1. Which 6 words are adverbs?
2. What is the difference between adjectives and adverbs?
3. How can you make an adverb from an adjective?
Which of these words are…
- adjectives?
- adverbs?
- adjectives and adverbs?
Complete the sentences with the missing words
1. Have you ever discovered something by accident? What was it?
2. What is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to you?
3. How do you feel when you find something unexpected?
4. Can you think of any famous accidental discoveries in history?
5. In your opinion, what is the most interesting accidental discovery?
6. How has technology changed the way we make discoveries?
Social Media
Complete the sentences with the phrases from the lists
Choose the correct option
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below
What does the speaker say about
- Facebook?
- LinkedIn?
- Twitter?
- TikTok?
Object Question? Subject Question?
Object question
Question: What do people do there?
Answer: They post funny memes.
Subject question
Question: Who uses TikTok?
Answer: Mark uses TikTok.
Decide if these are object or subject questions. Put O (object) or S (subject) next to them and give your answers
Interesting facts
Read these fun facts about social media and make questions to the words in bold
Example:
Social media influencers earned about $8 billion in 2020. → Who earned about $8 billion in 2020?
1. The most popular hashtag on Instagram is #love.
2. YouTube is the second most popular social media platform.
3. There are over 3.8 billion active social media users in the world.
4. 78% of Americans use social media.
5. People spend 5.4 hours a day on their phones.
6. The official page of the Facebook app has more than 215 million likes.
7. The first social media platform, Six Degrees, was created in 1997.
8. Instagram Stories has over 500 million daily users.
Question word…
Make object and subject questions to the given sentences. Do the task orally
1. The first video on YouTube appeared on April 23, 2005.
Object: When…?
Subject: What…?
2. Cristiano Ronaldo has 580 million followers on Instagram.
Object: How many followers…?
Subject: Who…?
3. People write 500 million tweets every day.
Object: How many tweets…?
Subject: Who…?
4. “Despacito” has over 6.8 billion views on YouTube.
Object: How many views…?
Subject: What…?
5. People share more than 3 billion images on Instagram every day.
Object: How many images…?
Subject: Who…?
6. The average person has around five different social media accounts.
Object: How many different social media accounts…?
Subject: Who…?
Read the comments. Agree or disagree with each of them and explain why
Complete the sentences with the words from the list
- 1. What is Alma’s problem?
- 2. What does she do during the day?
- 3. What is the time-waster?
- 4. What other things can be time-wasters?
- 5. What is your screen time?
Match the verbs with their definitions
Read the article below
How to kick time-wasters
Many people feel horrible because they spend too much time on unimportant things instead of doing something useful. Let’s explore some of the most popular time-wasters and have a look at tips that can help you kick them.
First, let’s discuss social media. It’s easy to get lost when scrolling newsfeeds on Facebook or watching memes on Instagram. To avoid spending hours on social media, try limiting your time spent on these apps. For example, you can set a timer for 30 minutes a day, and when this time finishes – you put your phone or laptop away and start doing something else.
Next, procrastination. Many of us leave important tasks until the last minute. Unfortunately, this usually makes us incredibly stressed and anxious. One way to deal with procrastination is to break down the task into smaller and easier steps. Set deadlines for each step and give yourself a little prize when you complete them.
Another common time-waster is multitasking. While we may think we’re amazingly effective when we do a lot of things at the same time, research shows that we usually get the opposite result. The best strategy here is to focus on one task at a time, make to-do lists that start with the most important tasks, and plan a fixed time for each task.
By kicking time-wasters, you can get more time to focus on important tasks, hobbies, or spending time with your family and friends.
Choose the correct options to complete the summary of the article
Listen to the audio and answer the questions below
- 1. What were Alma’s friends’ time-wasters?
- 2. What did they recommend her to do?
- 3. Who gave the best advice? Why do you think so?
Listen to the audio again and complete the gaps with the missing words
Decide which categories these sentences belong to. Type A (Advice) or S (Suggestions). Then, answer the questions below
Choose the correct option
Give your advice and suggestions on the following situations. Use should, shouldn’t and could
Choose the correct option
Read the comments below. Give your advice to these people
- Gloria: I usually avoid doing hard tasks.
- Steve: It’s impossible to focus on one activity for a long time.
- Selena: I don’t know how to set goals correctly.
- Jason: How to fight the time wasters?
1. Do you prefer reading physical books or e-books?
2. What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
3. When was the last time you visited a library?
4. Do you think libraries are still important in today’s digital age? Why/why not?
Do we still need libraries?
Many of us think of libraries as magical parts of our childhood. Can you remember going to a library to find a book full of fresh adventures, or maybe using a computer for the first time? Today, with e-books and online resources, some people aren’t sure if libraries are still needed. Let’s see if libraries have a place in our modern world.
First, let’s think about their functions. Libraries are more than just a place to read books. They give us a chance to use different resources, such as the internet, and academic journals. They offer programs and seminars for children and adults. Libraries are also a space for community get-togethers where people can learn, discover new things, and chat with friends.
The magic of libraries doesn’t stop there. Libraries can also be a central place for resources that not everyone can afford. Some people can’t buy their own books or gadgets, but libraries have them. They are also a safe and quiet space where students and professionals can focus on their work.
Libraries are also like time machines. They hold important pieces of history like old books, maps, photos, and newspapers. These things let us travel back in time to see what life was like a long time ago. We can see old books, look at maps that were used before, and see how people dressed in old photos. Libraries make us time travelers and help us understand and explore history.
So, in conclusion, libraries still rock! They’re more than just about books. Even in this digital age, life seems impossible without them. How cool is that?
Complete the comments with the words from the list. Who do you agree with?
Read the comments below. Give these people some advice and suggestions on what to do. Start your sentences with YOU SHOULD… / YOU COULD…
@JimmyWoo Gosh! I signed up on Facebook in a library when I was a teenager. Now, with my own wireless tablet and laptop, I can go online anywhere, anytime. No libraries needed. Time flies, doesn’t it?
@prokrastinaster Hard to believe, but I first time visited a library 2 years ago, accidentally! A friend offered to join a community of book lovers who have monthly get-togethers there and…now I can’t imagine my life without it! Crazy, right?
@Lola2003 I don’t avoid visiting libraries, I just don’t understand why I need to go there. I’ve got a cool new foldable smartphone and a pair of earbuds – that’s enough. Why do I need to read books when I can listen to them, right?
@look_here Honestly, the internet can be such a headache! I mean, somebody is always commenting on my posts, sharing links or just tagging me to see new memes or something. Too much noise! I prefer visiting libraries – they are a nice and quiet place to relax and have quality time.