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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Gadget
/ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/
Meaning:
A small electronic or mechanical device used for a particular purpose
- My favorite gadget is my smartphone because it has so many features.
Portable
/ˈpɔːr.t̬ə.bəl/
Meaning:
Easy to carry or move around.
- Laptops are more portable than desktop computers.
Turn on
/tɝːn ɑːn/
Meaning:
To start a device or machine.
- I always turn on my laptop first thing in the morning.
Run out of
/rʌn aʊt əv/
Meaning:
To use all of something and have none left.
- I ran out of battery on my phone while watching a video.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Listen to the dialogue & Role-play with your tutor.
Situation: Mia and Leo are discussing their favorite gadgets.
Mia
Mia: Hey Leo! What’s your favorite gadget these days?
Leo
Oh hey, Mia! Definitely my smartwatch. It’s super portable and honestly, really cool. What about you?
Mia
I’m all about my tablet. It’s so easy to carry around and perfect for reading!
Leo
Nice! Do you ever run out of battery when you’re using it?
Mia
Sometimes, yeah; but I always switch on battery saver mode when it gets low. What about you; what do you mostly use your smartwatch for?
Leo
Mostly for fitness tracking and checking my notifications. It’s just super convenient.
Mia
That’s awesome! I swear, gadgets really do make life easier.
Leo
Totally! I seriously can’t imagine life without them now.
QUESTIONS
1. What is Leo’s favorite gadget?
2. Why does Mia like her tablet?
3. What does Leo use his smartwatch for?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Example
I forgot to charge my phone last night, and now it’s ___ ___ ___ battery.
(A) ran off
(B) run out of
(Answer: run out of)
1. My favorite ___ is my tablet because I can use it for reading and watching videos.
(A) device
(B) gadget
2. Smartphones are ___, so I can take mine anywhere I go.
(A) portable
(B) heavy
3. Don’t forget to ___ ___ your tablet before the meeting starts.
(A) turn up
(B) turn on
4. My phone’s battery always ___ ___ ___ power by the end of the day.
(A) runs out of
(B) shuts off
ORDERING
Direction: Put the words in the correct order.
1. gadget / favorite / definitely / My / the / is / smartphone
→ ________________________________________
2. forgot / phone / last night / to / charge / I / my
→ ________________________________________
3. useful / This / for / device / work / is / extremely
→ ________________________________________
4. use / I / often / my / tablet / to / read / books
→ ________________________________________
5. new / bought / a / recently / I / laptop / powerful
→ ________________________________________
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What is your favorite gadget, and why?
2. How often do you use gadgets in your daily life?
3. Have you ever run out of battery on your phone or tablet during an important moment?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. What gadgets do you use the most?
2. What is the most innovative gadget you’ve ever owned?
3. How do gadgets make your life easier?
4. Do you prefer portable gadgets or larger devices? Why?
5. Have you ever had a gadget that broke down unexpectedly?
6. Which gadget do you think is the most important in your life?
7. How do you keep your gadgets charged and ready to use?
8. What new gadget would you like to buy?
9. Are there any gadgets you don’t find useful?
10. How do you think gadgets will change in the future?
