2. What were we talking about in unit 2?
What is the
vocabulary used
to describe
accidents and
mishaps?
Expressions to
talk about
things that were
happening in
the past
Reflexive
pronouns
6. Topic 1. Technological items for communication in the 21st century
Topic 2. Comparative words and expressions
Topic 3. Gadget catalogs and brochures
Topics
7. Topic 1. Technological items for communication in the
21st century
What technological
equipment do you use?
8. A. With_______________, you can have a business meeting with
people in different places.
o Text messaging
o A webcam
o Instant messaging
o Videoconferencing
Topic 1. Technological items for communication in the
21st century
9. B. With _______________, you can send written messages on your
cell phone or computer.
o Text messaging
o A webcam
o Instant messaging
o Videoconferencing
Topic 1. Technological items for communication in the
21st century
10. C. With_______________, you can use your computers like phones,
but you can also see each other.
o Text messaging
o A webcam
o Instant messaging
o Videoconferencing
Topic 1. Technological items for communication in the
21st century
11. D. With _______________, you can write something to a friend and
get a response instantly.
o Text messaging
o A webcam
o Instant messaging
o Videoconferencing
Topic 1. Technological items for communication in the
21st century
12. Topic 2. Comparative words and expressions
Now, let's see the
comparative words and
expressions
13. A. Comparative with short adjectives (one or two syllables).
Fast faster Example:
Slow slower Emails are slower than phone calls.
Nice ER than nicer
Big bigger
Easy easier
Cheap cheaper
B. Comparative with long adjectives (three syllables).
More convenient Example:
Less expensive Phone calls are more expensive than instant messages.
comfortable Instant messages are less expensive than phone calls.
personal
interesting
fun
Topic 2. Comparative words and expressions
14. C. Comparative with verbs.
I type slower than you do.
She speaks faster than you do.
D. Comparative with count and uncount nouns.
Countable I got more calls than you yesterday.
I send fewer phone messages than you.
Uncountable I have more money than you do.
I have less money than you do.
Topic 2. Comparative words and expressions
15. Topic 3. Gadget catalogs and brochures
Let's continue with
applications and gadgets
16. Let’s write some advantages and disadvantages of apps and gadgets.
Example: Cell phones vs. computers
Facebook vs. Instagram
Topic 3. Gadget catalogs and brochures
