7 ACTIVATE Write six questions to ask your partner about now at home. Use the present simple and present continuous forms of the verbs in the box. Then ask and answer questions with your partner. listen to wear study read wear talk about practise write watch What do you wear at home? I wear What are you wearing wearing
However, many people say that technology makes us lazier and weaker. (3.) For example, such technological developments as the telephone and the Internet have made communication much easier, but they can cause the loss of social interaction. A lot of people prefer communicating through a keyboard than face to face. That is why people don't meet as often as they did in the past. A lot of people are fond of watching TV and playing computer games. (4.) They spend hours in front of the screen. They have no time to read books or to communicate with their friends. They move less, speak less and they even think less. (5.) Of course, such way of life does much harm to their health. To sum up, people should continue to develop technology, but they must do it wisely. Otherwise we may regret in the future.
Exercise 2 Some people say that technical devices do more harm than good. However, others think that it is (1) imPOSSIBLE to live without computers or mobile phones nowadays.
Nowadays people can't imagine their lives without different technical devices. Every day we use computers, laptops, mobile phones, i-Pods, digital tape recorders and so on.
I have always wondered if our lives could be better without these technical devices. Personally, I can't do without my computer as it helps me study. For example, it helps me prepare reports and create beautiful (2) PRESENTations. Besides, the computer is a great source of entertainment. I often play computer games, watch films or listen to music. The Internet helps me learn the latest news, access (3) USEful information; communicate with my friends and what not. A mobile phone is a vital part of my daily life. It gives me an opportunity to be (4) REACHable everywhere and to keep in touch with my friends.
However, many people say that technical devices enslave those who use them. Besides, they do much harm to our health. For example, if people spend much time in front of the screen, they have problems with their eyesight and sleep. They don't go out or exercise, they feel exhausted and depressed. Computer games can cause (5) ADDICTion and make people aggressive. As for mobile phones, they use electromagnetic radiation which can influence our health in a negative way.
To conclude, I would prefer a technological way of life to a natural one, though it has a number of (6) ADVANTAGEs. In my opinion, modern society can't do without progress and technology. People can avoid the risk to human life and health if they use technological devices wisely.
B: I was looking through a magazine when I (saw the advertisement.
2 A: Have you typed the contract yet?
B: Actually, I had just,started) it before you ...(walked) in.
3 A: We went to the flea market yesterday.
B: Really! : Did you,buy) anything?
4 A: Tonya (performed) really well yesterday.
B: Yes. She had been practising for months before the recital.
5 A: Did you,enjoy) your flight?
B: Yes, although in the beginning I was a little nervous as I had never, flown before.
6 A: Where was your sister, staying when she went to London?
B: In a cheap youth hostel.
7 A: When did your dad,retire)?
B: Last month. He had been working for the same company for 25 years.
8 A: Did you,have) a nice time at the concert last night?
B: No, it was terrible. The band had only been playung for ten minutes when it started to rain.
9 A: .Was your brother, at home when you (arrived)?
B: No, he has already,gone out).