Are you ready for thefuture?

1- Which country will soon become the number one Englishspeaking country?

2- How many married couples in the United States met online last year?

3- What does B.G. stand for?

4- When was the first text message sent?

5- How many songs are downloaded illegally in less than fiveminutes?

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Are you ready for thefuture?

Answers:

1- Which country will soon become the number oneEnglish speaking country? CHINA

2- How many married couples in the United States metonline last year? 1 OUT OF 8

3- What does B.G. stand for? BEFORE GOOGLE

4- When was the first text message sent? DEC 1992

5- How many songs are downloaded illegally in lessthan five minutes? 694,000

Can you find out the meaning of this

text message?

Example:

DXNRE = ?

Do you know the answer?

DXNRE = DICTIONARY

2moro =

?

The answer is ...

2moro =

tomorrow

Now, look at these text messages and try to find out their

meanings with your classmates!

1- GR8

2 - THX

3 - XLNT

4 - ILY

5 - AUOK ?

6 - C U L8R

1- GR8 = GREAT

2 - THX = THANKS

3 - XLNT = EXCELLENT

4 - ILY = I LOVE YOU

5 - AUOK = ARE YOU OK?

6 - C U L8R = SEE YOU LATER

Let´s check the answers!

Let´s have some fun!

Reading Time:

1)Read the article about text messaging on page

104.

2) Find four reasons why text messaging can be

useful.

Could you find the reasons?

Do you agree with them?

- It´s easier to say “I love you” in a text message than

in a phone call.

- Texting is cheaper than making phone calls.

- It´s more direct because you can send or get

information without having to ask and answer polite

questions.

- It´s more discreet. No one can hear your

“conversations.”

- You can use texting in noisy places.

- Texting encourages teens to write more.

Listening

Read the sentences about text messaging:

A) It´s convenient.

B) It wastes time.

C) It´s fun.

D) It´s good for emergencies.

E) It´s less embarrassing than talking on the phone in public.

F) It´s annoying. It makes phones “beep” a lot.

G) It´s quicker than a phone call.

H) It´s difficult. The symbols are hard to learn.

Listening

Now, listen to Ally and check the sentences she agresswith:

A) It´s convenient.

B) It wastes time.

C) It´s fun.

D) It´s good for emergencies.

E) It´s less embarrassing than talking on the phone in public.

F) It´s annoying. It makes phones “beep” a lot.

G) It´s quicker than a phone call.

H) It´s difficult. The symbols are hard to learn.

Talking time

The pros and cons

In your opinion, what are the advantages and

disadvantages of cell phones?

Pros Cons

Possible ideas

Pros:

- Cell phones are useful

- You can make calls from anywhere

- They are convenient and practical

Cons:

- They are very annoying.

- They ring during concerts and movies.

- People talk in a loud voice.

Writing

Choose one of these ways of communicating.

Make a list of its advantages and

disadvantages.

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Writing an article (1)

1- Introduction

Example:

Cell phones are very popular these

days, especially with young people.

Writing an article (2)

2- Advantages

Example:

Cell phones are very useful. They are more

convenient than regular phones because you

can make calls from anywhere.

Writing an article (3)

3- The disadvantages –

However, ... / On the other hand, ...

Example:

However, cell phones may be very annoying.People often talk in a loud voice when theyuse them in public. Sometimes cell phonesring during concerts and movies.

Writing an article (4)

4- Conclusion – I think... / As I can see it, ...

Example:

As I can see it, cell phones are very useful, but

people should be more polite when they use

them in public.

Writing an article (Total)

The pros and cons of cell phones

Cell phones are very popular thesedays, especially with young people.

Cell phones are very useful. They are moreconvenient than regular phones because you canmake calls from anywhere.

However, cell phones may be very annoying.People often talk in a loud voice when they usethem in public. Sometimes cell phones ring duringconcerts and movies.

As I can see it, cell phones are very useful, butpeople should be more polite when they use themin public.

Let´s try now!

Now, write a short article about your topic.

Use your list of pros and cons.

Don´t forget to:

- - write an introduction;

- write about the advantages;

- write about the disadvantages;

- write a conclusion, giving your opinion.