Unit 08. New Ways to Learn. Lesson 7. Communication and Cuture

Unit 8:
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
Communication
Electronic devices in class- to use or not to use
1. Read the following comments on personal electronic devices. Which sounds most reasonable? Why? Tell your partner.
a. Personal electronic devices can be very distracting to you and to others. You may not be able to concentrate on your studies. If your smartphone rings in class, it will be very annoying and disruptive.
b. Electronics are bad for your eyes, and radiation from electronics could harm your body and cause permanent damage.
c. Not all students are able to buy personal electronics. They may feel sad and bad about themselves. This might affect their performance at school.
2. Work in pairs. Exchange your opinions on using electronic devices in class. Refer to the
Example
Student A: What do you think could be the disadvantage of electronic devices?
Student B: Some people think that electronics are bad for your eyes, and radiation from them could harm your body.
Student A: Oh, really? I can’t believe that . I think they are harmless to users.
3. Work in groups. Do you have a different opinion? Tell your group members.
Culture
1. Read the text about how electronic devices are used among children in the United States and answer the questions that follow.
1.. They use them to look up and store information, do assignments and projects, do calculations and play games.
2. About 2 out of 5 have.
3. They might help promote listening and speaking ability
4. They might help improve their critical thinking, reading , writing, and maths skills.
5. They can be great educational tools, but the wrong use may cause very bad effects.
2. Work in groups. Talk about how children in your local area/ your country use mobile/ electronic devices.