My Favourite Gadgets
1. What gadgets do you use every day?
2. Do you like smartphones or laptops more?
3. What apps are on your phone?
4. Do you have a smartwatch?
5. What is your favourite gadget?
6. Do you use headphones?
7. When did you last buy a gadget?
8. What gadget do you want to buy next?
9. Do you use a tablet or a computer more?
10. Do you charge gadgets every day?
11. Do you watch movies on gadgets?
12. Do you play games on gadgets?
13. Do you use Bluetooth speakers?
14. Do you have a favourite gadget brand?
15. Would you like to invent a gadget?
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EXAMPLE ANSWERS: My Favourite Gadgets
1. I use my phone and laptop every day.
2. I like smartphones more.
3. WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube.
4. No, I don’t have a smartwatch.
5. My favourite gadget is my tablet.
6. Yes, I use headphones every day.
7. I bought my phone last year.
8. I want to buy wireless headphones.
9. I use a tablet more than a computer.
10. Yes, I charge my phone every night.
11. Yes, I watch movies on my tablet.
12. No, I don’t play games.
13. Yes, I use Bluetooth speakers for music.
14. My favourite brand is Apple.
15. Yes, I want to invent a smart mirror.
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The History of the Word “Girl”
The word “girl” might seem like a simple word today, but it has an interesting history! According to Sally McConnell-Ginet, a professor of linguistics, the word “girl” was first used in the 13th century. Back then, “girl” didn’t mean a female child like it does today. Instead, it simply meant a young person, no matter whether they were male or female.
In fact, in the 16th century, the word “girl” was used for both young women and young men. For example, “gay girls” referred to cheerful young women, and “knave girls” referred to young men. In Old English, “gay” meant cheerful or happy, and “knave” meant dishonest or trickster.
So, the word “girl” has changed a lot over time and didn’t always mean what we think of today!
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Do you have any kids around you? Siblings, nieces, nephews, etc. What are the good and bad sides of being with kids?
What other English words do you find interesting?
Do you know any other words that used to mean something different in the past?
What was the first word you learned in English?
Do you know any words in your language or English that also have interesting histories?
It is very difficult to teach someone new skills or to change someone’s habits or character.
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What are your good and bad habits? Which bad habits do you want to change?