U6-L4

Reorder the following sentences for Speaking Part 3 strategies

• Explain

• Alternatives/ Consequences/ Contrast

• Argument

• Example

• General Answer

Organize these cohesive devices into words for Advantages and Disadvantages

Groups:

(a) Advantages

,

(b) Disadvantages

• There are a host of upsides

• There are several drawbacks of ...

• The major pitfall of ...

• One of the main advantages

• The first and foremost benefit is

• One of the main disadvantages of ... is

Match the following words with its synonyms

• modern, state-of-the-art

• technophobe

• necessary and important

• computer buff

• fear of technology

• tech-savvy

• geeky and nerdy

• cutting-edge

• technically adept

• indispensible

I'm a ​ (a)   with a ​ (b)   inclination, but lately, I've been experiencing some ​ (c)   . While I still ​ (d)   , I find myself relying more on my cell phone for certain tasks to take a break.

• computer buff
• tech-savvy
• computer fatigue
• use computers extensively

Fill in the blank:
I'm considering investing in a ​ (a)   device that could ​ (b)   for various tasks. The technology I have in mind is not only ​ (c)   but also promises to enhance my overall efficiency and experience.

• cutting-edge
• come in handy
• indispensable
• technophobe
• computer fatigue

Match the following words to form collocations.

• technology

• technological

• design

• portable

• device

• cutting-edge

• interface

• harness

• breakthroughs

• user-friendly

Use one minute to list ideas for a speaking part 2 below:
Describe a piece of technology that you feel is difficult to use recently.