SYM 2 Unit 11 Lesson 2

Unit 11 - Lesson 2

Accidental Discovery

Zipper

Buttons

Velcro

Open Ended

Do you prefer Zipper, Buttons, or Velcro? Why?

George De Mestral and his dog

Listening: Listen to an interview. Complete the sentences with the words or phrases you hear.

Fill in the Blank

In the 1980's, Velcro was used on _______ sneakers.

Fill in the Blank

Angela says Velcro _________ with the help of a dog.

Fill in the Blank

In the beginning, Velcro was made of _______

Fill in the Blank

Plants stuck to the _____ of George de Mestral's dog.

Fill in the Blank

It became _______ when it was used by astronauts

Listen again and choose True or False

Multiple Choice

Velcro was used on sneakers in the 1970's

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The burrs had hooks that caught onto his pants.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

George de Mestral was looking for plants while walking his dog.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

De Mestral soon produced a commercial product.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In the beginning, Velcro was used on clothes and bags.

• True

• False

Grammar:

Simple Past Passive

Each sentence has one error. Find and correct them

His invention isn't sold in while he was alive.

answer: wasn't / was not

Fill in the Blank

Were chemicals use to make this clothing?

Fill in the Blank

When and by whom were the Superglue invented?

Fill in the Blank

Was Velcro making by an American inventor?

Fill in the Blank

His shirt weren't fastened with a zipper.

Fill in the Blank

Only fake fur were used in the famous designer's clothes.

Speaking

what it was

when it was given

who gave it to you

how you felt when it was given

and other relevant information (if any).

Talk about something that was given to you

You should say: