Exercise 45. Complete the definitions (1-7) with the highlighted words in the text. Use the glossary or your dictionary to help you

1. A _________ is a good thing.

2. A __________ is a triangular block of glass.

3. ____________ are the pieces of glass you look through.

4. ____________ holds/attaches with air pressure.

5. ___________ is a type of plastic.

6. _____________ means hidden.

7. To _________ means to change direction.

Exercise 46. How useful are the gadgets? Put them in order (1= most useful, 2 = least useful). Discuss your ideas with a partner and agree on an order. Explain your list to the rest of the class. Do other students agree with you?

Exercise 47. Think of a gadget that you use in your home, for example, a TV remote control, a potato peeler. (You don`t need to know the English word). Plan how to describe it, for example:

Where is it used?

Who uses it?

Why is it useful?

What is it made from?

How much does it cost?

Exercise 48. Without naming the gadget, describe it to your class. Can they guess the gadget? Does anyone know the English word?

For example: You use this in the kitchen. You use it when you`re cooking potatoes or carrots. It`s easy to use and safer than a knife. It`s made from metal. It doesn`t need batteries. It`s not expensive.

Exercise 49. What information is included about each gadget?

Add to this list.

- The name of the gadget.

- What it does.

- …..

Exercise 50. Design a gadget. Choose one of the gadgets below or your own idea. Do a rough drawing of your gadget and write draft information about it. Use your list from Exercise 5 to help you.

- A gadget to cut your toenails without bending over.

- A gadget to exercise your dog without going outside.

- A gadget to keep your younger brother/sister out of your bedroom.

- A gadget to clean your shoes.