Inventions That Shook The WorldA High – Tech Life. Pros and Cons.

Inventions we use in everyday life a

camera a microwave a mobile telephone a TV set a vacuum cleaner a talking alarm clock a computer a TV remote-control unit a mower a body building machine a fax machine a dishwasher

Pros and Cons of the Items.Device For Against

a computer is like a typewriter and address book-is a source of informationYou can play and learn on it

-People are getting too much dependent on it-replaces seeing your friends

A car -Means convenience(удобство)-you can travel freely and comfortable whenever you want

-causes problems:PollutionAccidentsThe rush hour

A phone -you can get in touch with your friends-you can call the police or an ambulance-saves time

-Is too expensive-Is dangerous for health

Ten Inventions That Shook The World. ( British Science Association, BSA)

• Technology of GPS• Sony Walkman• Stroke Code( Штрих-код)• Frozen food• PlayStation• Social Nets ( Twitter, Facebook)• SMS-messages• Electronic Money (Plastic Cards)• Microwaves• Trainers

You have 40 minutes to do this task.Comment on the following statement.

Some people think that cars should be banned from the centre of big cities. What is your opinion?

Use the following as the plan:• State the problem.• What is your opinion? Give arguments.• Write the opinions of other people and why you

don`t agree with them.• Draw a conclusion.