Unit 9 Page 91 Lesson C3A

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1. Listening and speaking

The problem with technology

A. Listen to Hugo and Fran talking in a cafe. Who expresses these opinions? Check the boxes.

Hi, Fran. Good to see you. How are things?

Hi, Hugo. I’m OK. You know, working hard. How about you?

Oh, I’m good. What’s that new gadget?

It’s a “smartphone.” It’s a cell phone, and I can get and send e-mail on it, too. That’s the great thing about new technology, you know? Now I can work anytime, anyplace.

That’s true. On the other hand, the problem with technology is that you can work too much if you aren’t careful. Sometimes you just have to turn off the phone. You know what I’m saying?

Yeah, I know what you mean.

Gee, it’s pretty noisy in here, huh.

Yeah. There are a lot of kids here with their friends. And look, they’re all talking, but they’re not talking to each other. You know what I mean?

Yeah. They’re all on their cell phones. It seems kind of weird to me. I mean, these kids meet their friends here, and then they talk to different friends on their cell phones. It’s just rude, you know?

I know what you mean, but I guess they’re having fun.

Well, maybe. Why do kids have to talk so loud, though? I don’t think people should use cell phones in places like cafes, anyway.

I’m not sure about that. Don’t you think that’s why people have cell phones - so they can talk to people wherever they are?

I don’t know. Oh, sorry. That’s my phone. It’s the boss. I better answer it. Hello…