5. 1 BRIGHT IDEAS?

 0    32 speciālā zīme    josehbaltazar
lejupielādēt mp3 Drukāt spēlēt pārbaudiet sevi
 
jautājums English atbilde English
What do you think are the five worst inventions of all time?
sākt mācīties
Segway; Agent Orange; Subprime Mortgages; Farmville; Hydrogen Blimps
Though the technology is pretty cool — very expensive gyroscopes make the thing nearly impossible to tip over;
Look at the photos.
sākt mācīties
Write down one reason why each is on the worst inventions list.
fast food
sākt mācīties
fast food: Unfortunately is very fatty and choresterol rich. Many people are obese thanks to fast foods.
television
sākt mācīties
In many ways, Television has proved to be one of the worst inventions of modern times. All too often, Television is harmful because of the shows it broadcasts and the way it is used in the home
cigarretes
sākt mācīties
Cigarettes are very unhealthly. They have got a lot of cancer-causing chemicals. Cancer is not only way to die for smokers. They often died by heart attacks.
the car
sākt mācīties
pollution
Nuclear power
sākt mācīties
Proponents contend that nuclear power is a safe, sustainable energy source that reduces carbon emissions. Opponents contend that nuclear power poses many threats to people and the environment
mobile phones
sākt mācīties
brain tumours
weapons
sākt mācīties
cause body harm and kill
Are the sentences true, false or not given?
sākt mācīties
Where possible, underline the phrase or word that helped you decide.
Americans consume the most fast food.
sākt mācīties
True. Americans are the ultimate fast food eaters
"Candid Camera" is famous for being the most popular U.S. reality show ever.
sākt mācīties
Not given. It only says that reality TV started with "Candid Camera", but we don't know how popular this program was.
Smoking is more dangerous for women than for men.
sākt mācīties
False. men - 22 times more. Women - 12 times.
Cars being less expensive has meant that more people use cars.
sākt mācīties
True. Falling prices have made it a key part of family life.
Alternative fuels will probably replace petrol in the near future.
sākt mācīties
False. A green fuel is unlikely to take over from petrol soon.
Traditional power plants are less expensive to run.
sākt mācīties
True. Nuclear power plants cost more...
Research has shown mobile phones are not more dangerous as you get older.
sākt mācīties
Not given. The article doesn't talk about the dangers of mobile phones in relation to age.
People felt equally negative about all types of weapons.
sākt mācīties
False. Nuclear were the worst offender...
Which inventions should not be on the list?
sākt mācīties
mobile phones, car, TV.
Complete the sentences.
How each invention has changed people's lives?
sākt mācīties
Then check your ideas in the reading text.
Nuclear accidents are rare but can (?) devastating effects.
sākt mācīties
Nuclear accidents are rare but can have devastating effects.
(The mobile phone is a gadget) that's (?) communication.
sākt mācīties
(The mobile phone is a gadget) that's revolutionised communication.
Innovations that go bang or (?) bodily harm were the most hated.
sākt mācīties
Innovations that go bang or cause bodily harm were the most hated.
Which issues in E 3B (page 56) do you agree with or relate to personally? How many views or experiences do you have in common?
sākt mācīties
education; equality; holiday industry.
Bicycle chosen as best invention.
Why do you think people chose the bicycle?
sākt mācīties
It's transformed the way ... It has enabled people to...
For each pair of inventions,
sākt mācīties
which one do you think is more important? Why?
the oven or the fridge
sākt mācīties
the fridge
the pen or the pencil
sākt mācīties
the pen
fire or the wheel
sākt mācīties
fire
the bicycle or the car
sākt mācīties
the bicycle
the zip or Velcro
sākt mācīties
the zip
sunglasses or sunscreen
sākt mācīties
sunglasses

Lai ievietotu komentāru, jums jāpiesakās.