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Unit 25
What Is Your Favorite Gadget?
B1- Intermediate Lower
Learning Objectives
In this final lesson of this unit, you will synthesize your knowledge of technology to speak confidently about the gadgets and apps that define your daily routine.
Exercise 1
New Words & Expressions
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
noun
Gadget
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/ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/
Meaning:
A small, useful device or tool
- My smartwatch is my favorite gadget.
Real Life Tip:
Americans love “tech gadgets” for fitness, cooking, or entertainment.
verb
Stream
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/striːm/
Meaning:
To watch or listen to media directly from the internet
- I stream movies on Netflix every weekend.
Real Life Tip:
Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ are very popular in the U.S.
phrasal verb
Turn on
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/tɜrn ɑn/
Meaning:
To start a device
- Can you turn on the TV?
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used for electronics, appliances, and devices in daily life.
Set up
phrasal verb
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/sɛt ʌp/
Meaning:
To prepare something for use
- I set up my laptop for work.
Real Life Tip:
Frequently used when installing or arranging devices, programs, or systems.
Exercise 2
Role-Play
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two college friends in the U.S. are talking about their favorite gadgets at a coffee shop.
Hey Jake, what’s your favorite gadget these days?
Emily
Honestly, my wireless earbuds. I use them all the time.
Jake
Oh nice! I can’t live without my smartwatch. It reminds me to move every hour.
Emily
That’s cool. Do you use it for workouts too?
Jake
Yeah, and I also stream music with it.
Emily
I should get one. My phone is always updating, and it slows down my apps.
Jake
Same here. But once you set up a smartwatch, it’s so easy.
Emily
Alright, you convinced me. I’ll turn on Amazon tonight and order one.
Jake
Exercise 3
Role-Play Q&A
Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
1. What gadget does Jake like the most?
2. What does Emily’s smartwatch remind her to do?
3. Where does Jake plan to buy his new smartwatch?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Fill in the blank
I like ________ at the park after school.
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
I _______ my phone every morning.
She _______ movies on Netflix every weekend.
My computer needs an _______ right now.
We _______ the TV before dinner.
5. He _______ his laptop for the meeting.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. What gadget do you use the most in your daily life?
2. Do you prefer streaming or downloading movies? Why?
3. What was the last device you had to set up?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. What’s your favorite gadget and why?
2. Which app makes your life easier every day?
3. Do you prefer old devices (like radios) or new devices (like smartphones)?
4. How often do you stream music or shows?
5. What was the last gadget you bought?
6. Do you like big updates on your phone, or do they bother you?
7. Which gadget do you think Americans use the most?
8. Have you ever had trouble setting up a new device?
9. Which gadget do you use most for entertainment?
10. If you could invent a new gadget, what would it do?
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