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A | Is technology making us stupid? a Reading A Read the first paragraph of the article and choose the best ttle, Is technology making us stupid? ron ed Why are we becoming so impolite? you beara bleep, stp tang even it youre nthe mide of avery inersing dgcussion—ad ao at te screen immediatly. Surely the other person can wa. (2: Aer al, you realy wart to hep, dort yu? I you by Theo Smith ‘think your interlocutor is doing anything that you consider ‘unhealthy, impractical or immoral, tell him / her so. Ove the ast thirty yars or so, techology has crested area: The glen ru is assume the othe person aot of instant and easy corsmunicatin. We are warts your sensible advice aly accessible nd one ll the Ue, but, atthe same G43: Preferably inthe mide ofthe sertence. When you time, were ving na state of proicundeoaton, more realize you nterlocutr sent, st taking, even if you discomeced rom esc ther thn everbefore, Were s0 Sey somthing stp Alan duet mtr you ange denenten on tating, Fooeoot and wtzan tht were tne sat eelreh-youre ok aud tng forgeing hw a tale wth other humans, Not cance? yay amen Here are four well-known conversation killers (CXS). Which 4: When someone introduces @ subject, find a way to ‘ones do you recognize? make it essentially about you. For exemple, a friend tells you (Xs 0 21 cerry extension: your body. right? a she's gang alten rock cone. Dart ask who, Cut it off and life stops! Wht if there's an important new when and where. Instead, talk about the last show you went ‘wet, Faeeboo message and soon? , revere: When ia and why it was th bes perlamere in showbiz, B Os,10 Read the restof the article, a paragraph at atime. After each one, choose the correct conversation keller, 1-4. In paits, say ifyou know anyone who repeatedly does this. {L] Keep interrupting (Bethe center ofthe universe iy text Rend iter 71 Keep checking your phone. (Cy Iudge the other person. ime all the time. | ate that, ¥ O Cae € Read World of English and, in pairs, match definitions 1-5 to the bold words in A. 1 a conversation 2 understand a situation (i ost Latn-based words have similar meanings in many European languages. Homever, there are afew exceptions 4 suppose (often refered to as false cognates o fase finds) 5 be present at jmcalaiaaniae 3 based on good judgment D (WAKENT PERSONAL) Answer 13 in small groupe. Any similar answers? 1 Wich is the wor 2 Doyou have any ofthe habits described in the article? 3 Who are beter conversationalists, men or women? conversation killer? interrupt people somet ‘ a Grammar: Future Forms 2 A ©2e:11 Listen to three dialogs between friends and identify the conversation killers from 7B, succes eee Maxis having a ot off nhs work ava sis to mary atop mel B Qaxttisten again. True (7), false (F or not mentioned (NP? 1 Sues caris brand new. 4 Annis overweight 2 sue's dais loyal toa particular cor made 5. Yuko was about to leave fr the airport when Sally called HI 3 Regis has talked to Ann abouter health before. 6 Yuko-has been to New York . C O28,12 complete 1-5 with the correct tense of the verbs, Use your intuition. Listen to check. Any surprises? 1" {0 sell mine in October or November” try] 24 him a call right now and break the news" (give) 341 the doctor on Friday” (see) 4 “With this lifestyle, you abeart attack when you're 40 or $0” (have) 5 “The plane. sat two and Ihave started packing yet” (leave) D Read 1-5 in Cand match a-d to the verb forms and their uses in the Grammar box. 2 Present Simple Present Continuous ¢ Goingto 4 Will —— ediction based on evidence _ events ona timetable ‘auick decision future arrangement fied pan intention @ Grammar p. 130 E Match cartoons 1-5 to the captions. Underline the best future form in each one. Then explain your choices. Tort (Iran tutte moi starts i string intro bours evegaa lesen" (10h, what iy oe a, atm {atig wi take params trata astonght Maybe ome oar tine” Cin. n ask at ‘tows cde lola ka fs going to tain’ raining oa. Avs euro ‘uta platen ran [Tirana 280 ana are going ta tah watch RiP wok (lea mean move Torah et ‘think im thing obo. onan Yeah, | think so. He's beck toyou, OK?" a making EBON. EEE EEE ELLIE H H q F @o,0 Listen to check. Then cover the text in E, look at the pictures and Day rendma’s tring remember the sentences with ubute forme 30 casa ond were ang part. Would G (WAKE TTPERSOWAL) A: choose a personality type and anewer#'s questions. Jeu ME t@me? rchooee a situation below and ask A. Can you guess a's personality type? . 1 oe to, but my son's coming to vist presentation. me on Sunday > Ws your grandma’ birthday on Sunday and al her friends willbe there. Invite » You need to borrow A's brand new iPad for an impo > You want A to help you paint his/her bedroom. » Youre having a facelift tomorrow, but it's a secret. Tell A your plans for the next days. Workbook p.42 a5 Do you believe in fortune-telling? pED TD understancing Ads A Qaxétook at the ads quickly and answer 12. 1 What are these ads for? Where are they from? 2 Check the things you believe in and compare with a partner. Who's more skeptical? 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Online tarot reading available on demand © Mystical Goddess B scan ads a-e and suggest the best psychic for each person's needs, 1-6. 1 “Tmusthaves psychic whowil imburse me ither predictions ae notaccurate” 2 "is Jack the man of my dams? Ireallyneedto know the wath? 3 4 “Ihave a baby, cant leave the house. Any anne sessions?" 5 "Tecan anly wusta psychic wha has taken courses and has certificates.” © 15 "The good mediums usually have psyelcparentsand grandparents” ke tounderstandwhy my bother and are always fighting” © C Read World of English. Then cross out the words that can be omitted in 1-6, Re-scan the ads to check. All major credit cards ae accepted. 1 eases ‘SSordgiaieemanse teeny pee ease oe inte seceeeteres er acer ol oar easier oom “a lB es a D (WE PERSONAL sneer 13m pis, Ay su ie (ei 1 Which feelers the be Wg? ce Gee 2 Why do you think all the psychics on the site are women? = SSS etree ear seer ou Will you ever get married? OIE ‘Making Predictions ‘A Oss Thisisjoe. sits going through a deat time at work ahd at home, go he vised three peychics etal ne ace one aba wie ea psychic 1___ psychic 2 psychie3___ B Qautsiisten again and check what will o won't happen {get a promotion stay in the same company marry Emma fallin Jove with his boas stop figting with his sister forgive is father © Qax6 Test your memory! Which si words / expressions did the frtune-telles use? Listen to check. Definite /For sure, /Absotly ve Probably. / There's a good chance. tity ity | hijee eres Posy bats Define doubtit. rot. / No way. / Not a chance D Tum back to lesson 8.3, exercise 60. In pairs, ask and answer the questions using expressions from C. E (WAGE IT PERSOMAL Fortune-telting! in pars. ‘A: Close your book. 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