PARAGRAPH ONE:
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Samsung has entered the |
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functions using swipes |
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It can also run apps |
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sci-fi feel |
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Users move through different screens and |
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Apple to the market |
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It comes in a range |
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smartwatch market |
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add a |
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within a week |
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The $299 |
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on its 1.6-inch screen |
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Samsung beat its main rival |
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device |
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Apple will unveil its smartwatch |
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of bright colours |
PARAGRAPH TWO:
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mixed |
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market appeal |
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One analyst suggested it |
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be very popular |
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mass- |
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was overpriced |
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that's probably as much as most |
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into the future |
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another step |
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reactions |
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Samsung continues |
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where you can see it |
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He predicted it would |
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people will pay |
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places it right |
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to be innovative |
LISTEN AND FILL IN THE GAPS
Samsung has entered the smartwatch (1) ___________________ its multi-function Galaxy Gear. It is a digital watch (2) ___________________. People can make phone calls, receive emails and take photos. It can also run apps on its 1.6-inch screen. Users (3) ___________________ screens and functions using swipes. It comes in (4) ___________________ colours that add (5) ___________________ stainless steel body. The $299 device will be on sale from September 25th. Samsung (6) ___________________ Apple to the market. Industry insiders say Apple will unveil its smartwatch within a week or two.
There have been (7) ___________________ the Gear. One analyst suggested it was overpriced. He said the price should be under $100 to get (8) ___________________. He added: "At $300, (9) __________________ as most people will pay for a phone." Another analyst said the Gear "is another (10) ___________________ " and that Samsung continues to be innovative. He (11) ___________________ be very popular. Samsung said: "We have created something incredible. You don't need to get your phone out anymore. Gear takes…your digital world (12) ___________________ where you can see it."
SMARTWATCHES SURVEY
Write five GOOD questions about smartwatches in the table. Do this in pairs. Each student must write the questions on his / her own paper.
When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers.
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- Now return to your original partner and share and talk about what you found out. Change partners often.
- Make mini-presentations to other groups on your findings.
WRITE QUESTIONS & ASK YOUR PARTNER(S)
Student A: Do not show these to your speaking partner(s).
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Student B: Do not show these to your speaking partner(s).
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FREE WRITING
Write about smartwatches for 10 minutes. Comment on your partner's paper.
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