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1. camera
2. microwave oven
3. VCR
4. TV set
5. vacuum cleaner
6. talking alarm clock
7. computer
8. calculator
9. TV remote control unit 10. dishwasher
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to wash the dishes to take photographs
to cook, defrost or reheat pre-prepared food
to do everyday cleaning tasks from vacuuming to shampooing carpets
to wake up people and tell the time
to watch pre-recorded videos to record a programme even when watching another programme on a different channel
to operate a TV set from a distance to write programmes, play games, find news information, etc to do calculations
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b) What other machines can you add to this list? What are their functions?
2. a) Individually, rate the machines from the above list according to their importance for people.
b) Work in pairs. Compare your ratings. Come to an agreement on the first five items on the list.
c) Work in fours. Discuss your ratings and decide on the first five again.
d) Discuss the lists as a whole group. Explain your choices.
3. Listen to the descriptions of some household machines, read the following text and say what statements in it are false.
Microwave oven is a device that heats food with short radio waves. Microwave cooking takes much more time than cooking with electric or gas ovens. Meats and vegetables cooked in a microwave oven have more natural juices than when cooked by other methods. Microwaves pass through glass, paper and most kinds of plastics. That's why most containers made of these materials may not be used in microwave ovens. Microwave ovens were introduced for home use in the 1950s. They became really popular in the mid-1970s.
Vacuum cleaner is an electric device that removes dirt from carpets, rugs and bare floors. It may also be used to remove dust and dirt from furniture, woodwork, curtains and other above-the-floor items. The first vacuum cleaning devices were developed about 1890.
Washing machine is a machine that quickly washes clothes and other things. Before its invention, people spent hours doing it by hand. Most washing machines don't work automatically. The operator simply sets the controls. One of the first mechanical washers was made in 1960. An electric washer was invented in 1910, and an automatic washing machine was introduced in 1937.
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1. What is this gadget called?
2. How big is it?
3. What can you use it for?
4. Where can you use it?
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5. What is it made of?
6. What are its advantages?
7. How much does it cost?
8. Where can you get it?
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