GIFT – BIRTHDAY
1. Do you like to receive gifts?
2. What kind of gifts do you like to
receive?(Why?)
3. What gifts did you receive in your childhood?
4. Do you like giving gifts to people?(Why?/ Why not?)
5. How do children celebrate birthdays in your country?
6. How did you celebrate your last birthday?
7. What kinds of birthday gifts do you like to receive?
8. Is there a difference between the way you celebrate
your birthday in the past and in the present?
9. What are the positive/negative aspects of giving and
receiving gifts?
10. What are the different types of gifts that women, men
and children would like to receive?
Verb Phrases
 receive/accept a gift
 give sb a gift
 make somebody a gift of something
 Wrap/unwrap (up) a gift
 shower somebody with gifts (=give someone a lot of
gifts)
Noun Phrases
 generous, kind, thoughtful gift
 expensive, lavish, precious, valuable gift
 lovely, special, wonderful, gift
 perfect, small, free, ideal, unwanted gift
 birthday, Christmas, holiday, anniversary, graduation,
parting, baby shower, wedding gift
 Hand-made/ Cutting edge gift
- You give sb a thank you gift to show your
gratitude and appreciation on a special/
significant occasions/events/celebrations.
- If you prepare a hand-made gift and put in some
effort, the receiver would be on cloud nine because
it’s the thoughts that count.
- Choosing a perfect present could be troublesome
because you have to be thoughtful and put a lot of
thoughts into picking up one under your budget.
COMPUTER – ROBOT
1. Do you use computers?
2. How often do you use your
computer?
3. What kind of activities involves using computers?
4. How important is your computer to you?
5. What kind of computer skills do you have?
6. What are some of the advantages and
disadvantages of internet?
7. What do you think of robots?
8. Do you like the idea of robots
helping you at home or driving your
car?
9. Will robots replace human beings in
the workplace completely?
 Major, significant, important, scientific breakthrough
 become/consider vital/ essential/indispensable
device/gadget
 Concerns/issue/policy of/about privacy
 Technophobe (hate) vs Technophile (enthusiast)
 He became an ardent technophile, buying every
new gadget on the market.
 Tech-savy: know a lot about tech
 He is tech-savy
Positive words:
Cutting-edge (n,adj) lead
 VR is a cutting-edge technology.
State-of-the-art /The latest item
Compact phone = small phone
Negative words:
become/make sth obsolete (adj) = outdated
 CD has become obsolete in today world.
Robot:
 Do housework: do all the chores and run errands
 Self-driving car: Cars are operated automatically
without human interference
MOBILE PHONES- APPLICATIONS
1. Do you like having a mobile
phone?
2. How often do you use your mobile
phone?
3. Can you describe your mobile phone?
4. Would you buy a new one in the future?
5. How has your mobile phone changed your life?
6. Is it a good or a bad thing to have a mobile
phone? Why?
7. Describe a useful APP on phones,
computers or tablets you know.
8. Is it convenient to use an APP?
9. What are the drawbacks about using an APP?
10. Is using an APP more acceptable for the young
people than the old?
Good things about/ cell phones
 They are the most popular type of gadget in
the world today.
 The way we communicate has been
revolutionized by phones
 We can stay in contact with everyone no
matter where we are
 They allow users to communicate by text
messages, making calls,and sending emails
 Mobile phones provide easy access to the
Internet and users can also take photos and
listen to music all on one gadget
Bad things about mobile / cell phones
 Using a mobile or cellular phone can be a
dangerous distraction when trying to certain
other activities. When they ring in public places
like cinemas and schools they create a
disturbance
 Some people also have phone addiction.
 Young adult and teenager easily become
addicted to phone.
 Talking or texting on a mobile or cell phone
while driving is very dangerous
 Mobile phones are easy targets for thieves in
many places