Uni 11 ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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LESSON 4: COMMUNICATION

1

WARM UP

SENTENCE MAKING
suggest / advise / recommend + V-ing or a clause with should

WARM UP

1 Listen and read the conversations. Pay attention to the
highlighted sentences.

Sister: I can't do my English homework. Can you help me?
Brother: You just read it carefully and find the key words from the
questions. Got it?
Sister: OK, I got what you mean.
Manager: First, enter the Event Title and then enter the Event
Description. Next, select the Location and Room. Do you follow me?
Employee: I'm sorry. I don't quite follow you. Could you say that again,
please?

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

2 Work in pairs. Make similar conversations for the following situations.
1. Your friend asks you to explain the rules of a game. You explain the rules to
him / her and check if he / she understands what you are saying. He / She answers
that he / she understands it.
Example:
A: I don't know how to play hide-and-seek. Can you explain the rules of it to me?
B: One player closes his or her eyes for a brief period (often counting to 100)
while the other players hide. The seeker then opens his / her eyes and tries to
find the hiders; the first one found is the next seeker. Got it?
A: OK, I got what you mean.

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

2 Work in pairs. Make similar conversations for the following situations.
2. A stranger asks you the way to the nearest hospital. You tell him / her the way
and check if he / she could follow you. He / She answers that he / she doesn't
quite follow you and asks you to repeat it.

Example:
A: Excuse me! Could you tell me the way to the nearest hospital please?
B: First, go ahead and then turn right at the second set of traffic lights. Cross the
railway tracks and go straight about 300 metres, then turn left. It's on your right.
Do you follow me?
A: I'm sorry. I don't quite follow you. Could you say that again, please?

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

3

Read Nick's and Phong's ideas about the use of electronic devices in
modern classrooms and tick () T (True) or F (False).

Nick: Nowadays, electronic devices are
becoming more and more popular in modern
classrooms. Teachers can use electronic
devices to teach interactive lessons, provide
real-time feedback to students, etc. Students
can use them to access online resources,
cooperate with their classmates, and
complete assignments online. Some schools
use digital textbooks and educational
software instead of traditional print
materials.

True False
1. Nick says that
electronic devices help
students collaborate with
their classmates.
2. According to Nick,
print materials have
been replaced by digital
textbooks and
educational software in
most schools.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

3

Read Nick's and Phong's ideas about the use of electronic devices in
modern classrooms and tick () T (True) or F (False).

Phong: There are some disadvantages
of using electronic devices in modern
classrooms. Students may become
distracted by non-educational content
such as social media or entertainment
websites. Additionally, constant use of
electronic devices may cause eye strain,
headaches, and poor posture, as well as
other health problems.

True False
3. Phong says social
media or entertainment
websites help increase
students' focus and
attention during class
time.
4. According to Phong,
prolonged use of
electronic devices can
lead to health problems.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

4

Work in pairs. Put the advantages and disadvantages of using electronic
devices in modern classrooms (1 – 6) in the suitable column.

1. Using electronic devices in classrooms can help
students
stay engaged and motivated.
2. Relying too much on electronic devices for information
can
lead to a decrease in critical thinking, problemsolving, and
creativity skills.
3. Using electronic devices in classrooms can help
students
develop technology skills and better prepare them for
future
careers.
4. Electronic devices can be expensive, and schools may
need
to invest more to purchase and maintain them for

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

4

Work in pairs. Put the advantages and disadvantages of using electronic
devices in modern classrooms (1 – 6) in the suitable column.
Advantages
Disadvantages

1. Using electronic devices in
classrooms can help students stay
engaged and motivated.
3. Using electronic devices in
classrooms can help students
develop technology skills and better
prepare them for future careers.

2. Relying too much on electronic
devices for information can lead to a
decrease in critical thinking,
problem-solving, and creativity skills.

4. Electronic devices can be
expensive, and schools may need to
invest more to purchase and
maintain them for students.
6. Electronic devices can help
5. Electronic devices can be used by
students store, organise, and access
students to cheat on tests and
their notes and assignments.
assignments.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

5

Work in groups. Take turns to give your opinions about the use
of electronic devices in modern classrooms.

You can begin as follows:
I think / don't think that the use of electronic devices in modern
classrooms is convenient / good /... First, ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN MODERN CLASSROOMS

5

Work in groups. Take turns to give your opinions about the use
of electronic devices in modern classrooms.

Suggested answer:

I think that the use of electronic devices in modern classrooms is convenient.
First, using electronic devices in classrooms can help students stay engaged
and motivated. Second, electronic devices can help students store, organise,
and access their notes and assignments. Moreover, using electronic devices
in classrooms can help students develop technology skills and better prepare
them for future careers. Overall, the convenience they bring to the educational
environment is remarkable, transforming the way we learn and interact within
the classroom.

CONSOLIDATION

1 Wrap-up
What have we learnt in this lesson?
 Checking understanding and responding.
 Advantages and disadvantages of electronic devices.

CONSOLIDATION

2 Homework
- Do exercises in the Workbook.

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