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👉COMMUNICATION
Everyday English
Checking understanding and responding
1. Listen and read the conversations. Pay attention to the highlighted sentences. 🎧
Sister: I can't do my English homework. Can you help me?
Brother: You just read it carefully and find the key words from the questions. Got it?
Sister: OK, I got what you mean.
Manager: First, enter the Event Title and then enter the Event Description. Next, select the Location and Room. Do you follow me?
Employee: I'm sorry. I don't quite follow you. Could you say that again, please?
2. Work in pairs. Make similar conversations for the following situations.
1. Your friend asks you to explain the rules of a game. You explain the rules to him/ her and check if he/she understands what you are saying. He/She answers that he/she understands it.
2. A stranger asks you the way to the nearest hospital. You tell him/her the way and check if he/she could follow you. He/She answers that he/she doesn't quite follow you and asks you to repeat it.
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Electronic devices in modern classrooms
3. Read Nick's and Phong's ideas about the use of electronic devices in modern classrooms and tick()T (True) or F (False).
Nick: Nowadays, electronic devices are becoming more and more popular in modern classrooms. Teachers can use electronic devices to teach interactive lessons, provide real-time feedback to students, etc. Students can use them to access online resources, cooperate with their classmates, and complete assignments online. Some schools use digital textbooks and educational software instead of traditional print materials.
Phong: There are some disadvantages of using electronic devices in modern classrooms. Students may become distracted by non educational content such as social media or entertainment websites. Additionally, constant use of electronic devices may cause eye strain, headaches, and poor posture, as well as other health problems.
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| 1. Nick says that electronic devices help students collaborate with their classmates. | ||
| 2. According to Nick, print materials have been replaced by digital textbooks and educational software in most schools. | ||
| 3. Phong says social media or entertainment websites help increase students' focus and attention during class time. | ||
| 4. According to Phong, prolonged use of electronic devices can lead to health problems. |
4. Work in pairs. Put the advantages and disadvantages of using electronic devices in modern classrooms (1-6) in the suitable column.
1. Using electronic devices in classrooms can help students stay engaged and motivated.
2. Relying too much on electronic devices for information can lead to a decrease in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills.
3. Using electronic devices in classrooms can help students develop technology skills and better prepare them for future careers.
4. Electronic devices can be expensive, and schools may need to invest more to purchase and maintain them for students.
5. Electronic devices can be used by students to cheat on tests and assignments.
6. Electronic devices can help students store, organise, and access their notes and assignments.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
5. Work in groups. Take turns to give your opinions about the use of electronic devices in modern classrooms.
You can begin as follows:
I think / don't think that the use of electronic devices in modern classrooms is convenient / good /... First, ...
