Advantages and Disadvantages: ENG - B2.0704S

Advantages and
Disadvantages
Modern Communication and Progress
Speaking & Discussion
Level B2
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Advantages and Disadvantages
Content
We can all agree that technology has changed greatly, but what are the advantages and
disadvantages of these changes? Was it a simpler life before we were constantly
connected? This lesson will also focus on conditionals.
Learning Outcomes
• Review your current knowledge of technology and discuss its advantages and
disadvantages.
• Learn about the three different conditional tenses.
• Take part in speaking and discussion activities to practice the things you have learned.
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Vocabulary
1) technology 11) to regress
2) smartphone 12) to Skype
3) social media 13) to Google
4) connectivity 14) to Tweet
5) to download 15) to Facebook
6) disconnected
7) originality
8) advantageous
9) to evolve
10) progress/to
progress
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Exercises
Speaking
Technology has progressed a lot in the last 50 years.
Make a list of examples of modern technology you
can’t live without.
1. Ex. iPhone
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Exercises
Speaking
Using the list you created from the previous slide,
brainstorm one advantage and one disadvantage for
each item on your list
Ex. iPhone – Advantage: Lots of information at my fingertips.

iPhone Disadvantage: I’m less social, because I’m always on my phone.
1. …
2. …
3. …
4. …
5. …
6. …
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Vocabulary
Angry Birds
Twitter Whatsapp
Vine
YouTube
Candy
Instagram
Crush
Wikipedia Skype
Google Viber Facebook
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Vocabulary
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Definition
Conditional Mood:The conditional mood is a grammatical

mood used to express a proposition whose validity is
dependent on some condition. We often use the words if or
when to present an idea in the conditional mood.
When using the conditional mood, consider these words as a guide to how to
remember the format of the conditional.
A proposition is an idea to present.
To be dependent is to rely on something else for purpose. In this case, one

clause is dependent upon another.
The condition is the component that validates the proposition.
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Grammar
Please note
Factual Conditional (Conditional 0)
This conditional tense is used to express something that is certain to

happen. Think of the word fact. Is what you are saying a true fact?
If you run fast,  you will sweat.

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Exercises
Speaking
Use the following words to create sentences in
the Factual Conditional.
Ex. technology - If we keep doing research, technology will continue to
evolve.
1. smartphone
2. social media
3. advantageous
4. Google
5. technology
6. Facebook
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Grammar
Please note
Predictive (Conditional 1): This conditional is used to
express something you think will happen. Think of
the word prediction.
If I climb to the top of that mountain, I will be very tired.
Ex. If you play the lottery,  you will lose.

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Exercises
Speaking
the Predictive Conditional.
Ex. technology - If technology continues to evolve, I believe we will lose our
humanity.
1) smartphone
2) social media
3) advantageous
4) Google
5) technology
6) Facebook
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Grammar
Please note
Speculative Conditional (Conditional 2 or 3): This
conditional is used to express something that is
probably not going to happen. Think of the word
speculation.
If I dare you to jump off a bridge,  would you do it?

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Exercises
Speaking
the Speculative Conditional.
Ex. technology - If robot technology continues to evolve, there would probably be
less jobs for people.
1) smartphone
2) social media
3) advantageous
4) Google
5) technology
6) Facebook
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Review
Text
1. Technology smartphone, advancement, connectivity
2. Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
3. Communication Viber, Whatsapp, Skype
4. Verbs to progress, to evolve, to regress
The development of technology has progressed exponentially over

the last fifty years. Such rapid development has been advantageous
in many areas. Be careful, though! Some people might think that
technological growth at such an advanced pace can be quite
disadvantageous. What would you argue?
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Exercises
Speaking
Use these “what if…” questions to create
discussions in your class around technology.
Situation 1 Situation 2
How would the world be
What would you do if you
different if everyone had
were able to travel to
another planet? access to modern
technology?
Situation 3 Situation 4
Would you be able to live What would happen in the

your normal life if there world if the internet
were no cell phones? suddenly disappeared?
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Exercises
Speaking
Describe these images using conditional
sentences.
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Exercises
Speaking
Complete the following sentences using the
words from the vocabulary box.
smartphones - social media - advantageous - googled - Facebook - to Skype
1. I wanted to look up information about planets on the internet, so I _______ it.

2. You live in China and I live in Brazil, so I think the best way to chat would be
_____.
3. Using ______ to reach out to clients is a great way to build and promote your
business.
4. Can you ______ me? My phone isn’t working, and it’s the best way to reach me.
5. It is _____ to have modern technology, because we can get things done faster.
6. Everyone uses their _______ in restaurants now. It’s like people don’t even exist
anymore!
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Exercises
Speaking
Use the following expressions
to Google
advantageous
social media
to Skype
progress/to progress
to Facebook
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Exercises
Speaking
Create a list of advantages and
disadvantages of having a smart phone.
Pro Con
Ex. Information at your fingertips Lack of human interaction
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Exercises
Speaking
Discuss technology in your country. Talk about what
possibilities would be possible if you had specific
technology (real or invented).
1) Text
2) Text
3) Text
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Exercises
Speaking
Match the images with the words that
describe them on the right.
1. smart phone
2. to Facebook
3. to evolve
4. to Skype
5. to Google
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Exercises
Speaking
Decide whether these statements are true or false.
Correct the false statements.
Social media is a term used to describe advertisements on the side of the
road.
a) True
b) False
To evolve means to move forward in stages.

a) True
b) False
To regress means to move forward.

a) True
b) False
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Exercises
Speaking
This is a commonly used expression in English.
Discuss what you think it means, and how it
might be applied to modern technology.
If you build it, they will come.
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Exercises
Speaking
Practice pronouncing each of the following
words.
1. advantageous
2. technology
3. disconnected
4. originality
5. progress vs. to progress
6. connectivity
7. download
8. Twitter
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Advantages and

Ex. iPhone – Advantage: Lots of information at my fingertips.

Google Viber Facebook

Conditional Mood:The conditional mood is a grammatical

A proposition is an idea to present.

To be dependent is to rely on something else for purpose. In this case, one

The condition is the component that validates the proposition.

Factual Conditional (Conditional 0)

This conditional tense is used to express something that is certain to

If you run fast,  you will sweat.

Ex. If you play the lottery,  you will lose.

If I dare you to jump off a bridge,  would you do it?

1. Technology smartphone, advancement, connectivity

2. Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

3. Communication Viber, Whatsapp, Skype

4. Verbs to progress, to evolve, to regress

The development of technology has progressed exponentially over

Would you be able to live What would happen in the

1. I wanted to look up information about planets on the internet, so I _______ it.

Use the following expressions

To evolve means to move forward in stages.

To regress means to move forward.

If you build it, they will come.

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