2. Some technologies are more important to us than others.
1) What technologies would people below not be able to live without? Why are they important to these people? (reading/listening to specific information)
Translation option No. 1
I could not live without a computer at home. I use it all the time. It's like a typewriter and address book for me, and it's also used for spell checking. Besides, I can go online and find out everything about everything, it's a wonderful source of information. I have developed my own website and I upload information for the school there. In addition, some websites are full of quizzes, games and contests, which is all you need to have fun on your computer. You can play and learn from it. This is extremely important. I don't know how I ever managed to live without it. But my older sister thinks that people are getting too dependent on computers. She thinks we rely on them too much. My sister says, “You can't rely on all the information, you don't know who wrote it or where it came from. Being addicted to something, especially a lifeless machine that can easily break down, is not good. Besides, computers cannot replace meeting with friends.”
I probably couldn't live without my car. Convenience seems like the most common and most logical answer: cars get you where you want, when you want. I can drive freely and comfortably wherever I want. In addition, it allows me to live where I want, since I can easily get to the place I need by car. In addition, the car is a way of self-expression. I really hate being without her. I think a car is more of a necessity than a luxury. But my wife thinks there are so many cars in the cities. Some people use them when they can walk, such as when they are going to buy a newspaper from a newsstand. It is necessary to understand the problems caused by the machine. Pollution, accidents, etc. She says cars are useful but not important, and it's great when cars are banned from city shopping areas. I do not agree with this situation, but I have to accept it. My wife prefers to go to work using the city's transportation system. She says that during rush hour, driving from our house to her work takes longer than walking. But I prefer to use my car. She suits me.
I couldn't imagine my life without my phone or should I say phones, because I also have a cell phone. I need a phone to contact friends or call the police or an ambulance. It's almost impossible for me to live without my phones. I have a cordless phone at home, which I find saves time when you have a handset right at your fingertips. But my mother was against buying a cordless phone, because if there is a problem with the electricity, it doesn't work and you are completely lost. She also thinks that it's more of a luxury to have a mobile phone and it's too expensive, more of a problem than a value. In addition, she says that mobile phones are dangerous to health. Radiation can cause headaches and even more dangerous diseases. I don't believe her. For me, my phone is really something priceless.
Translation option No. 2
I could not live without a computer at home. I use it all the time. For me, it's both a typewriter and an address book, and I also use it to check my spelling. Besides, I can go on the Internet and find everything about everything, it's a great source of information. I have designed my own website and am collecting a lot of information for the school. In addition, many websites are full of all sorts of quizzes, games and contests, all you need to have a good time at the computer. You can play and learn with it. It is absolutely essential. I don't know how I would manage without him. Ho, my older sister thinks that people are getting too dependent on the computer. She thinks we rely on them too much. My sister says, “You can't rely on this information. You don't know who wrote it or where it came from. Depending on anything is not good, especially a lifeless machine that can easily break down. In addition, the computer should not replace your meetings with friends.
I couldn't live without my car. The most common and logical reason is convenience. The car will take you where you want to go and when you want. I can freely and comfortably go wherever I want. It also allows me to live where I want. With the help of a car, I can easily get to the place that I need. Besides, a car is a way of self-expression. I can't stand being without a car. I believe that cars are a necessity, not a luxury. But my wife thinks there are too many cars in the cities. Some go by car when they could walk to, for example, a newspaper kiosk. It is necessary to think about the problems created by machines. 0 pollution, accidents, etc. She says cars are useful but not essential, and it's good that cars are banned in shopping areas. I do not agree with this situation, but I have to come to terms with it. My wife prefers to go to work by public transport. She says that during rush hour it takes longer to drive from her work to our house than to walk. Ho I prefer to travel by car. It suits me.
I can't imagine my life without my phone, or better to say without phones, because I still have a mobile phone. I need a phone to call friends, the police or an ambulance. Living without a phone is almost impossible. At home I have a telephone without a wire (radio telephone). I find that a lot of time is saved when the tube is at hand. But my mother was against the cordless telephone, because if the electricity goes out, you are left without communication. She also believes that a mobile phone is a luxury. It's too expensive and more trouble than it's worth. In addition, she says that mobile phones are dangerous to health. Waves can lead to headaches and more dangerous illnesses. I don't believe her. For me, my phones are priceless.
2) Are the statements below true or false?
Answer
1. Kate uses her computer to type and store information (true)
2 Kate Uses Her Computer To Get Information From The Internet (True)
3. Sister Kate thinks it's stupid to believe all the facts on the Internet (true)
4 Sister Kate Thinks Electronic Devices Are Unreliable (Really)
5. John doesn't like his car, but he needs it (false)
6. John's wife is more likely to go to work by bus than by car (true)
7. John doesn't like being unable to use his car to go shopping (Really)
8. John's wife takes less time to get to her work when she walks than when she drives (true)
9. Anna does not agree to have one phone (true)
10. Anna's mom thinks the phone is more trouble than it's worth (true)
11. There are problems with computers, cars and phones (true)
3) What arguments are given for and against the computer, the car, and the telephone? Organize information in a table (reading/listening to specific information)
Answer
computer
It is used as a typing machine and an address book. (This is both a typewriter and an address book).
It can be used for checking one's spelling. (You can use it to check spelling).
It is a brilliant source of information. (This is a wonderful source of information).
You can play and learn on it. (You can play and learn with it).
People are getting too dependent on computers. (People become too dependent on the computer).
We rely on it too much. (we rely too much on them).
Care cause some problems such as pollution, accidents and so on. (The machine creates some problems, such as pollution, accidents, etc.
phone
It can be used to get in touch with friends, police or ambulance. (The phone can be used to call friends, the police or an ambulance).
It saves time when you have a receiver at hand.
It "s too expensive (He's too expensive)
Mobile phones are dangerous to health. (Mobile phones are dangerous to health).
Rays can cause headaches and even more deseases. (Waves can lead to headaches and more dangerous illnesses.)
4) Which of the arguments in the table do you agree or disagree with? (agree/disagree)
Answer
It is said that computer is used as a typing machine and an address book. I also think so. (They say that this is both a typewriter and an address book)
It is said that computer can be used for checking one's spelling I also think so. (It is said that you can use it to check spelling)
It is said that computer is a brilliant source of information I also think so. (It is said to be a wonderful source of information).
It is said that you can play and learn on computer. I also think so. (They say that you can play and learn with the help of a computer)
It is said that people are getting too dependent on computers. I agree. Some people can't live a day without their computer. (People are said to be getting too computer addicted. I agree. Some people can't go a day without their computer)
It is said that we rely on it too much. I also think so. (They say we rely too much on them.)
It is said that a phone can be used to get in touch with friends, police or ambulance. I also think so. (They say the phone can be used to call friends, the police or an ambulance)
It is said that a phone saves time when you have a receiver at hand. I also think so (They say that a lot of time is saved when the tube is at hand)
It is said that phone is too expensive. I don't agree. On the one hand it is not cheap, but on the other hand it is worth the expenses. (They say that the phone is too expensive. I disagree. On the one hand, it is not cheap, but on the other hand, it is worth the cost)
It is said that mobile phones are dangerous for health. It is said that rays can cause headaches and even more diseases. I also think so. (Cell phones are said to be dangerous to health. Waves are said to lead to headaches and more dangerous illnesses)
It is said that if there is a problem with electricity, you'll be totally lost. I think this opinion is absolutely nonsense because a mobile phone doesn't require electricity. (They say that if the electricity is cut off, you are left without communication. In my opinion, this is stupid, because the mobile phone does not work on electricity).
It is said that cars cause some problems such as pollution, accidents and so on. I also think so. Cars are the reason of many ecological problems. (it is said that cars create some problems such as pollution, accidents, etc.).
5) WORK IN GROUPS
What are the arguments for and against the computer, the car, and the telephone?
Work in groups of three (one technique per person). Make up your list of arguments. (statement of arguments)
Discuss your arguments with other group members. Letting them agree or disagree with you. (agree/disagree)
Agreement
disagreement
On the contrary, it is... I think that is absolutely wrong... On the other hand... but on the other hand... Don't forget the other side of the problem. You don't seem to understand that... I think you are quite optimistic/realistic in saying that...
6) Look at the list of statements you made while doing exercise 1 on page 240. Why did your group choose these three invaluable things and these 3 that are absolutely useless? Give your reasons.
2. Some pieces of technology are more important to us than others.
1) What piece of technology couldn't "t people below live without? Why are they important for these people? (reading / listening for specific information)
I couldn't live without my computer at home.
I use it all the time. It is like a typewriter and address book for me and it is also used for checking my spelling. Besides I can go on the Internet* and discover everything about anything, it "s a brilliant source of information. I" ve designed my own website and I "m getting loads of information for school. Besides some websites are packed with quizzes, games and competitions, it "s all you need for hours of fun on your computer. You can play and learn on it. It is absolutely essential. I don't know how I ever managed without it. But my elder sister thinks people are getting a bit too dependent on computers. She thinks that we rely on them too much. My sister says, "You can"t rely on all the information, you don't know who it has been written by or where it's coming from. To be dependent on anything, especially a lifeless machine, that can quite easily break down, is not good. Besides computers shouldn't replace seeing your friends."
Kate
I couldn't possibly live without my car. Convenience seems to be the most common and most logical answer: cars take you where you want to go and when you want to go there. I can travel freely and comfortably wherever I want. Besides it allows me to live where I want as I can easily get to the place I need with the help of the car. Besides a car is a way of self-expression. I really hate to be without it. I think a car is a necessity rather than a luxury. But my wife thinks there are too many cars in our cities. Some people use them in cases when they could go on foot for example when going to buy a newspaper in a kiosk. It's necessary to give thought to problems caused by cars. Pollution, accidents and so on. She says that cars are useful but not essential and it "s nice when cars are banned from the central shopping areas. I don"t agree with such situation but I have to accept it. My wife prefers to go to work using the intercity transportation system. She says that during the rush hour, a trip from our home to her work by car takes much more time than a trip on foot. But I prefer to use my car. It suits me.
John
I couldn't imagine my life without my phone or I should say phones because I've got a mobile, too. I need a telephone to get in touch with my friends or to call the police or an ambulance. It is almost impossible for me to live without my phones. At home I "ve got a cordless telephone, I think it saves time when you have a receiver just at hand. But my mum was against buying a cordless phone because if there is some problem with electricity it won't work and you"ll be totally lost. She also thinks that it is a luxury to have a mobile, it is too expensive, it is more trouble than it's worth. Besides she says that mobiles are dangerous for health. The rays may cause headaches and even more dangerous diseases. I don't believe her. For me my telephones are really invaluable.
Ann
2) Are the statements below true or false?
1. Kate uses her PC for typing and keeping information. (true)
2. Kate uses her computer to get information from the Internet. (true)
3. Kate "s sister thinks it" s not clever to believe all facts stored on the Internet. (true)
4. Kate's sister considers electronic devices not reliable. (true)
5. John doesn't like his car but he needs it. (false)
6. John's wife most probably goes to work by bus than by car. (true)
7. John doesn't like the situation when he can't use his car for going shopping. (true)
8. John's wife spends less time to get to her work when she walks than when she goes by car. (true)
9. Ann doesn't agree to have one phone. (true)
10. Ann "s mum thinks that telephones are more trouble than profit. (true)
11. There are some problems with computers, cars and telephones. (true)
3) What arguments are given for and against the computer, the car and the phone? Organize the information in the table, (reading/listening for specific information)
4) Which of the arguments do you agree or disagree with? (agreeing/disagreeing)
5) GROUP WORK
What are your arguments for and against the computer, the car and the phone? Work in a group of three persons (one piece of technology for a person). Make your lists of arguments, (giving arguments)
Discuss your arguments with other groupmates. Let them agree or disagree with you. (agreeing/disagreeing)
Agreement
That "s right. I also think so. I must agree that ... You are quite right.
Disagreement
On the contrary, it is ... I think it "s absolutely wrong to ... On the one hand ..., but on the other hand ... Don"t forget about the other side of the problem. You don't seem to understand that ... I think you're being rather optimistic/unrealistic saying that
6) Look back at the list of things you compiled while doing exercise 1 on ^ \ page 240. Why has your group chosen these three invaluable things and these three totally useless? give your arguments.
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Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by XFINITY, but all opinions are my own. Please see below for additional disclosure. Technology You Cannot Live Without
In today's tech-driven world, it's all about being fast – faster than the competitors, fast enough to get it all done, fast enough to leave you some free time. Comcast recently announced it will begin offering Gigabit Pro , a new residential Internet service that offers speeds at 2-Gigabits-per-second. In tech speak, it sounds cool…but what does this mean for US?
This massive new multi-gig speed will be something that I know I will not be able to live without. It reminded me of my favorite tech device that I could NEVER live without. Remember the original cell phones they were more annoyance than help. Now, I cannot imagine a world without my cell. These new internet speeds are building infrastructure for the future, where these fiber-run networks will be the norm.
10 Reasons I Can't Live Without My Cell Phone
1. Email App
Since I own my own business, I could not run my business effectively without having email on my phone. I never miss an opportunity when I have my email coming to my phone. I cannot imagine waiting to get home to check my email. This is by far my most used app on my phone. I used to have on the front page but had to hide in a folder so that I would not check it every time I looked at my phone. It has made more efficient looking at it a little less than normal.
2.Instagram
I am seriously addicted to Instagram! It is my go to social media application partly for the blog and partly because I adore photos!
3. Facebook
I keep up with blogging, family, and friend new through Facebook. I would not be able to have so many friends if it weren't for my phone's Facebook app.
4. Streaming TV
I watch a ton of TV on my phone while doing all kinds of activities in the house. I watch while I wash dishes, do laundry, put on makeup and tons more activities. All these TV apps make it so easy to watch.
5.Great Camera
The phone cameras have come a long way since my first camera phone in the early 2000s. I remember thinking, why would I need a camera on a phone when I can take better pics with my real camera. My phone has enabled me to leave my camera and computer at home on trips. It enables me to walk around with a small clutch rather than a huge camera bag.
6.Great Video Camera
As a new mom, I am constantly capturing cute unforgettable moments. The great video on my phone allows me to capture these moments on the spot, so they don't fade with my horrible memory.
7. Texting
The world before texting was filled with awkward phone calls. Life is so much easier now that I can communicate via text.
8.Fitness Monitoring
My 10,000 walking goal is so much easier to obtain with my phone monitoring my steps.
9 Audible App
Audible is an addiction that I've had for the last eight years. Instead of sitting down and reading books, I listen to them through my Audible app. It started when I had a long commute to work, and now I listen to 30 books per year on top of the books that I read in paperback. I cannot imagine living without my phone so I can get my book fix.
10. Podcast App
My podcast obsession stemmed from my love of audiobooks. Now they seem to be getting more popular, there are more varieties of podcast options. I could not live without them either!
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Zotova Alla (Russia),
age 16, school student,
likes: batic & computer games"I couldn`t my live without laptop. It is of great importance for me. So, I can email friends, surf the Net and play computer games. What is more, I always can read recent news and interesting articles when books and films is being downloaded. Also, my mobile phone is handy device. It helps me send messages to friends. When I`m walking, i listen to music therefore MP3 player is important device too. Music is my life! It goes without saying that laptop, mobile phone and MP3 player do our life convenient."
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Urakova Anna (Russia),
age 17, school student,
likes: music & computer gamesI couldn't live without my mobile phone. With him, I always can stay in touch with my friends. Find out the latest news, capture the bright moments on camera, listen to favorite music... I can do it with one small device. Also, I "d find it almost impossible to be without my computer. I can always surf the Net, play computer games, chat online with friends. And of course I can "t without my MP3 player. Such a small device, which stores all favorite songs. When I go walking, the first thing take it with me. These devices greatly facilitate my life.
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Starodubtseva Anna(Russia),
age 16, high school student,
likes: music & friendsI have to admit I can "t imagine life without my mobile phone, iPad and laptop. These gadgets make my life easier. Actually, I often use phone like a MP3 player. Also I call family and friends. The second thing I really love is my iPad. I can use it like a book or DVD player. I often chat online and play games on it. And, of course, it serves me a camera. It "s really handy when I" m on the move. But iPad can't replace my laptop. I use it mostly for school. I do reports and search the information on the Internet. I think I'm addicted to my gadgets.
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Tarakanov Dima (Russia),
age 16, school student,
likes: musicMy favorite gadget is my tablet. With it for me it is never boring. On it very conveniently and to play and be engaged in business. Thanks to it I shouldn't carry in school a heavy bag with a lot of books, it is enough to take a tablet only. In it can so many games will go in, how many in the childhood would go in a box. On a tablet I can listen to music and chatting with friends without special problems. Without it sometimes to me happens boringly, but it doesn't mean that it is necessary to be dependent on technologies. I at any time can take the book and with pleasure to read. Anything after all won't replace a smell of fresh wood with the printed text. However modern technologies allow to collect all hobbies in one device, these to me like my tablet
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Verbitskaya Polina (Russia),
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age 17, school student,
likes: music
I "m a schoolgirl and I really couldn't live without my iPod, mobile phone and laptop. My iPod really helps me, because I can download books on it gadget, so I can do same projects at my artschool. When I travel, I can watch movies and cartoons, yes, I "m still very keen on movies. I can" t without my iPad. Apart from my iPad, I have a mobile phone. With it gadget I can call my family and friends. As for music, I can listen to music on phone too. On laptop I usually print reports to school, search on the Internet and sometimes play games. I really need in my gadgets, when I on the move.3 things I couldn't live without
Zhernakov Ivan (Russia),
Age 16, school student,
Likes: music and danceI can "t imagine life without my mobile phone, computer and camera. It have great importance for me. Mobile phone - one of the most necessary things on earth. I" m always can stay in touch with loved ones. On me computer i can chat with friends, surf the Net and edit video. And I can not live without a camera, because she help "s removes all moments in my life. This is the most necessary things for me!
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Julia Morozova (Russia),
age 16, high school student,
likes: MP3 player, digital camera and laptop.In the world today live without a computer, gadgets and things like that is very difficult. I couldn't live without a laptop. Nothing can replace a laptop, because with it you can chat friends, watch movies, play games, surf the Internet and sometimes a laptop is needed for homework. Also I couldn't live without a digital camera. It can be useful to capture any moment. As well I can't imagine life without mp3 player, because music makes me happy.
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Danil Lebedev (Russia),
age 17, school student,
likes: sleep and eat meat.To be honest, I do not have gadgets without which could not exist. Yes, important personal computer. On the PC, you can always pass the time in games, read books, watch movies. But much interest for me to play with friends, read real paper books, go to the theater. Also important to me phone. But many centuries people have lived without it, so I think I can live peacefully without the phone. I do not have the vital gadgets. But it is worth noting that they actually make our lives much easier. At this perhaps all. thank you!
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age 16, school student,
likes: friends & cinema.
I don "t imagine, how people lived without communication. For me the most necessary thing is the phone. I started to panic, when I can" t to call my mother. Also, i "d find it almost impossible to be without my tablet, because it stores all my the textbooks and books. The third thing is the computer, because I love watching movies with friends and he is the best for this.3 things I couldn't live without.
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Arina Fedorova (Russia)
age 17, school student,
likes: music & drawing.
I know a little about digital innovation, but I have a few gadgets, without which i can "t live. Firstly, it" s certainly a mobile phone. I constantly communicate with parents and friends. I feel secure without the mobile phone. The second most important thing for me is my iPod. I love listening to music. If i "m alone somewhere, I turn on the iPod. Nowdays many people use the Internet. I open the Internet using my laptip. I do homework, talk with friends or watch movies. It"s truly an indispensable things for me.Nikita Afanasev (Russia),
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age 17, student, likes:
music & photography.
I "m student and I really could" t live without my iPhone. So, i couldn't live without music, photos, internet and social networks. And iPhone gives me these things. I studies in humanitarian class and truthfully speaking I don't know chemistry and physics. But my iPhone has a very fast LTE internet and it helps me to find the answer for control and practical works. I can "t imagine my life without Mac. I can do beautiful presentations in "Pages", I can edit videos in "iMovie", I can show photos from my trips in "iPhoto". I couldn't live without my iPad, because it has all my schoolbooks and I shouldn't take a very heavy bag to school.
So, these things make my life easier.Bulatowa Victoria (Russia),
age 17, high school student,
likes: dance, music, friends and foodI can "t imagine life without my mobile phone. I" m constantly talking with my friends. So I can "t live with my iPad, because I communicate with friends on the Internet and I often take photos. All my textbooks downloaded on iPad. I love my MP3. I have all my music on it and I download new songs all the time. The music is very important for me! I "m a dancer! These gadgets are very convenient and makes life easier for me!
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Railya Biktimirova (Russia),
age 16, high school student,
likes: music & serials.The first thing I couldn't live without is my mobile phone. This small gadget makes my life easier. I really can't imagine life without my IPhone. I can play games, listen to music, chat with friends and of course can call them. I just couldn't organize my social life without it! Also when i'm in school this useful device helps me to search information I need.
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On my birthday i had a new digital camera. I really love it! Now I can take beautiful photos with my friends. And my another favorite thing is my laptop. I like watching serials and films on the laptop. It's very convenient when I'm in the way.Vezheeva Yulia (Russia),
age 16, high school student,
likes: dance&friendsI love to enjoy all the gadgets, but I have 3 favorite gadgets...I can"t live without my mobile phone. Because I can communicate with my friends, take photos, send text messages on their mobiles and surf the Net. Also I really like my computer. Because I can communicate online, play computer games and watch videos about dancing... Also it helps me to do homework. But most of all I love my MP3 player. Because I love dancing and listening to music! !!All in all gadgets make my life easier!!!
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Liza Shamaeva (Russia),
age 17, school student,
likes: friends & musicI can "t imagine my life without my mobile phone. Thanks to the phone I can chat with friends, plan my day and listen to music. Also I couldn" t live without my tablet, it stores my textbooks, it "s very convenient when you don't need to carry a lot of things. And I can "t imagine, how people live without computer. Certainly there are things smaller and faster than the computer, but all works I do on PC, it" s really convenient. So these things make my life easier!
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age 17, school student,
likes: friends & embroider crossI try not to use many gadgets because I believe that this is still a bit harmful. But here are some gadgets without which I cannot live.
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I really can't live without their laptop and iPad. my iPad in particular really helps me. I use it as a diary, with the help of him I read books, I don't need to carry textbooks to school because I have all of the features of the iPad. Jt keeps my whole life together to the extent that I would feel quite lost without it! The laptop I use only to watch movies, create presentations, view photos from the camera.Also, I "d find it almost impossible to be without my mobile phone. I just couldn't organize my social life without it, and my parents only allow me to come home later if I keep calling them. They want to know where I am. I "m so accustomed to their gadgets that already can" t imagine my life without them.Shklyaeva Nastya (Russia)
age 17, high school student
likes: serials, dance & friendsI "m student and of course I can" t imagine life without my phone. I usually start to panic when it "s not in my hands or my purse. The phone helps me to communicate with my friends and parents and it" s really cool! I also can "t live without my iPad. I really like reading books, so I use iPad to read books and also play games on it. Each of us need a rest, well, a music helps me to relax. I use my MP3 player to listen to a music when I "m walking to and from school. I can "t understand how people lived without gadgets! Technology really make people" s lives easier, they help to save the time and they allow you to always be aware of all events in the world!
The things I couldn't live without fall into two categories, material and emotional.
I couldn't live without my family and friends; I couldn't live without happiness; I couldn't live without dance etc.
There are also some material things that I feel I couldn't live without, though I'm sure if I had to then I would cope!
Read through my material must-haves and then answer the true or false questions below. Make sure you tell us five of your material must-haves too!
material things are objects that we can touch e.g. books, money.
emotional things are things we cannot touch e.g. love.
Lesson by Caroline Devane
1. My Blackberry
I "ve only had my Blackberry for about a year, but I am already worryingly addicted to it. I use it for everything, phone calls, texts and emails of course, but much more too. I read the newspaper on it, find new recipes, check train times, listen to music and take photos! I always carry it with me, though I try not to check it when I "m spending quality time with people. It "s not nice when you"re talking with someone and they are constantly checking their phone. But I love my blackberry and won't be getting a new phone for a while! I don't think the Iphone is as good!
2. The internet
I "ve had access to the internet since I was about twelve, although it has come a long way since then. I remember waiting an hour for one song to download; now it takes ten seconds. The internet is a great tool for staying in touch with my friends who live all over the world. It's also great for my studies. I can "t imagine writing an essay without the help of the internet. It also of course, enables me to write these lessons for you!
3. A hot shower
There are a few times I "ve had to go without one of these for a couple of days and it makes me extremely miserable! Not having a hot shower is one of the reasons why I hate camping...well that and the spiders and the rain...I always have one to wake myself up in the morning and without that and coffee, I don't think I would make it out of bed! Sometimes the hot water in my flat working and it puts me stops in a bad mood for the rest of the day.
4. A comfortable bed
Likewise to a hot shower, without this I am not a nice person! My favorite bed in the world is the one at my parent's house. It is made from a special type of foam that molds to the shape of your body. I always feel like I've had a great night's sleep when I wake up in that bed. The place I hate trying to sleep in airplanes. I might get two hours rest if I"m lucky and I wake up with terrible neck pain every time. When I have my own flat I "m going to buy a kings sized bed with a memory foam mattress. I might put a kettle and a fridge right next to it so I can have coffee and breakfast without getting up!
5.Chocolate
Ahh delicious chocolate. I am not as addicted as I once was, but I still love to eat it more than the doctor recommends. I have tried going without it before, the longest I "ve lasted was a month and it was extremely challenging. I will never understand people who say they don" t like chocolate. They must be lying. When I was teaching in Cape Town I celebrated my 23rd birthday. The students and teachers bought me so much chocolate I nearly exploded! I hope they didn't think I was going to share it...
Now decide if the following statements are true or false:
- 1. Caroline even checks her blackberry when she's with friends.
- 2. Even though she has a Blackberry, she would prefer an Iphone.
- 3. Caroline uses the internet to help with her studies.
- 4. Caroline will probably go camping this summer.
- 5. She never sleeps well on airplanes.
- 6. In 2010, Caroline went over a week without chocolate.
- 7. No one knows about Caroline's love of chocolate.
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by Christina Frazer
Ring ring ring text message. That's the sound of my cell phone getting a text. Imagine not being to ever talk to your friends or boyfriend all day! I could never live without my cell phone because, you wouldn't have any contact with people without being home, if there was an emergency you wouldn't be able to contact anyone, and you would have no social life.
First, I could not have my cell phone taken away from me for a whole week because, you wouldn't have contact with people without being home. For example what if your out with your mom and it’s a Saturday afternoon, someone could be trying to tell you there’s a party tonight or you would have no idea and most likely be sitting at home bored now. Not having a phone could make you me go insane! I always have to talk to my friends and know what's going on. I text a lot of people all day, I stay in contact with them with my cell phone. This is a technology I will always live with.
Next, I feel a cell phone is a technology I cannot live without because, what would you do if there was a emergency and you had no way to contact anyone. Imagine you driving down the road and someone just hits you, what are you going to do if you can't call anyone and you are hurt. If anything bad ever happens to someone a cell phone always comes in handy. Emergencies happen every day that's why a cell phone is an important technology to me.
Last, if cell phones were a technology I lived without then I, myself would have no social life. If a young kids have no phones what would they do all the time? How would they talk to different people and get to know them. If high school kids did not have cell phones most would be not friendly nor nice to others because they really wouldn’t know how to express there selves with out it being through a text message. Myself tells people everything through a text im not the type to say things I really have to tell them to there face, therefore if I didn’t have a phone how would I talk to kids? I need this technology in my life.
In conclusion, technology is important in my life all together I just chose a cell phone because I strongly need one in my life out of all the technologies there is. A cell phone will always help me know whats going on, if I am every in a bad situation it could help me, and also it keeps me social and full of friends and close to my boyfriend. If I lived without my phone for a week I wouldn't know what to do with myself I always need these things to get me through my life. Nobody should live without technology specially a cell phone.
