Writing a review of a gadget

Writing a review

A review of a gadget

Multiple Choice

What is the gadget he reviews?

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What does he think about the gadget?

• He hates it because it doesn't work right.

• He thinks it is a very old gadget.

• He thinks it is very good, but it has two problems.

• He loves it but he thinks it is very slow.

Which paragraphs refer to the following topics?

• Overall opinion and recommendation

• Problems with the gadget

• The type of gadget

• Best features

• description of the gadget

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Overall opinion and recommendation.

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

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Problems with the gadget.

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

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The type of gadget

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

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Best features

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

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description of a gadget

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

Read the review again and answer the following questions:

1) How long has Sam had his gadget for?

2) Who gave him the gadget and why?

3) How heavy is it?

4) What are his favorite features?

5) What are the main problems with the gadget in Sam's opinion?

6) Would Sam recommend this gadget to other people?

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1) How long has Sam had his gadget for?

• for one week

• for one month

• for one year

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2) Who gave him the gadget and why?

• His girlfriend gave it to him for their anniversary.

• His parents gave it to him for his birthday.

• His sister gave it to him for his graduation.

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3) How heavy is it?

• as heavy as a laptop.

• as light as a feather

• lighter than his smartphone.

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4) What are his favorite features?

• The photo app and the auto-correction.

• The games and the memory.

• The weight and the color.

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5) What are the main problems with the gadget in Sam's opinion?

• The cost and the color.

• The weight and shape.

• The size and the price.

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6) Would Sam recommend this gadget to other people?

• Yes, if you have money.

• Yes, if your birthday is coming.

• Yes, if you don't want to watch films.

• All of the above.

Find this expressions and answer the questions:

also - and - as well - in addition - too - what's more.

1) Which expressions go at the beginning of a sentence?

2) Which expressions go at the end of a sentence?

3) Which expression goes before the main verb and after the verb to be?

Rewrite the sentences with the expression given.

and

1) My favorite key is small. It's blue.

Rewrite the sentences with the expression given.

also

2) I can download apps on my tablet. I can make videos. 

Rewrite the sentences with the expression given.

too

3) My best friend has a new smartphone. She's got a tablet. 

Rewrite the sentences with the expression given.

what's more

4) Sharing photos with friends is cool. It's easy to do. 

It is your time to write!!!

Choose one gadget you like and answer the following questions:

1) What is the gadget.

2) When did you get it?

3) How long have you had it for?

4) What is the gadget like?

5) What do you like about it?

6) Would you recommend it to other people?

CLASS ACTIVITY

Write a review of your gadget:

1) Use Sam's review as a model.

2) Use your notes in the previous exercise to write a plan.

3) You must include expressions of additions.