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| A LETTER OPENER CLOCK (£19.99) Desktop clock, thermometer, calendar, and letter opener This gadget has got lots of helpful information – with the added benefit of an automatic electric letter opener. The LCD display shows date, time, and temperature in °C or °F. In addition there is an alarm clock, a calculator, and the times in 15 cities around the world. Letter opener uses 2xAA batteries (not supplied). 5.5x12x9.5cm. B RADIO PEN (£14.99) Sounds as good as it writes This pen looks beautiful, feels great to write with – but it sounds better in the ears. It’s got a secret radio in the top! Wear the earphones and enjoy music while you work. Button batteries included. 14cm long. C FEET WASHER (£19.99) The best thing for your feet Designed for shower or bath, this vinyl mat cleans and massages your feet – and you don’t need to bend down or stand on one leg! Suction cups hold it safely while you stand on the 1,500 relaxing ‘fingers’. 2.5x14.5x27.5cm. D BED GLASSES (£29.99) How to read or watch TV – flat on your back These glasses are perfect for sick people who must stay in bed, or for people who like to relax with a book or watch TV while lying flat on the floor or sofa. The plastic frame contains two glass prisms that deflect your vision by 90°. The lenses are first-class and you can wear them over your normal glasses. * (the text is from: “Engineering” Workshop by Lindsey White, OUP; Unit 18, pg.20, ex.2) |
Read the texts (A-D) again and match the sentences (1-6) below with the gadgets.
| These two don’t need batteries. | ||
| This does two things. | ||
| You use this standing up. | ||
| You use these lying down. | ||
| This can tell you how hot it is. | ||
| You get free batteries with this. |
* (“Engineering” Workshop by Lindsey White, OUP; Unit 18, pg.20, ex.3)
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4. Read the text again and find the English equivalents to the following expressions:
- … устройство (приспособление)…
- … полезная информация …
- … преимущество …
- … также (плюс к этому) …
- … по всему миру …
- … не входят в комплект …
- … нет необходимости …
- … выглядит красиво …
- … получать удовольствие …
- … идеально подходят для …
- … пластиковый каркас …
5. Read the text again and find synonyms to the following words and phrases:
- device
- useful
- advantage
- monitor
- not included
- without any danger
- be ideal for
- people who are ill
- of high quality
- usual, ordinary
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’. |
* (“Engineering” Workshop by Lindsey White, OUP; Unit 18, pg.20, ex.4)
