to have a Hollywood vibe

to have an atmosphere that reminds you of Hollywood

My bathroom has a Hollywood vibe with this beauty.

to save time and hassle

to avoid unpleasant situations and reduce the amount of time needed for doing
something
My dishwasher saves me so much time and hassle in the kitchen.

no fuss
without a lot of difficulty; easily
The product has worked exactly as expected, simply and with no fuss.

not to lift a finger

not to make any effort
He just watches TV and never lifts a finger to help with the dishes.

wrinkle-free clothes
smooth clothes, usually after ironing
I just hang my clothes up, turn on the smart steamer, and my clothes are wrinkle-free
in minutes.

it's a godsend
used to say that something is very lucky or helpful
Chocolate has so many benefits, it's a godsend.

to set the temperatures

to adjust the temperatures
Independent systems give you more precise control, so you can set the temperatures
exactly how you want them.

to be perfect for
to be the best possible type for
This camera is perfect for any new beginner.

I'm not much of a cook

I don't cook very well
Kitchen was fine, though I'm not much of a cook anyway.

Exercise 1
Choose the correct option.
1. My smart house has/is a Hollywood vibe with this beauty, but what I love most is
how it saves me so much time and hassle.
2. With this gadget, I don't even have to set/lift a finger to set the temperature and a
schedule.
3. With my smart home assistant, I can easily set/save the alarm and schedule my
morning routine.
4. This kitchen is perfect with/for someone like me, because it takes care of
everything.
5. I'm not much for/of a fan of routine, but using smart gadgets makes my evening
routine more enjoyable.
6. It's a perfect/godsend to be able to control your home appliances remotely using a
smart device.
7. Set the smart lighting system to turn off when you leave the room. It will set/save
your electricity.

Exercise 2
Complete the sentence with the words from the box.
vibe, saves, finger, godsend, set, for, much
1. Using a robotic vacuum cleaner __________ me so much time and effort in
cleaning my home.
2. I have a smart lighting system in my house. My bedroom has a calming
__________ with this beauty.
3. This smart speaker is perfect __________ playing relaxing music or white noise
during my evening routine.
4. With the smart home security system, I can __________ the alarm and monitor my
home from my phone at any time.
5. This smart mattress is a __________ for my back pain. It adjusts to my body really
well. 6. I'm not __________ of a cook, but with the smart kitchen assistant it is
easier.
7. With the help of my smart home assistant, I don't even have to lift a __________ to
turn off the lights or lock the doors.

Exercise 3
Rewrite the sentences using the words from the lesson.
Having a smart house has made my evening routine so much easier.

For example, I can regulate the temperature and a schedule on my smart

kettle with just a few taps on my phone, this possibility makes it quicker for me.
I’m obsessed with the lighting system here. My home feels really cozy with this
beauty. It's a blessing that I don't even have to make an effort to get everything just
right.

Plus, with smart kitchen appliances, I can prepare dinner effortlessly, even
though I'm not really good at cooking. Overall, my smart house is a great option
for creating a relaxing and stress-free evening routine.
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Exercise 1

Watch the video and fill in the gaps with the words from the list. There are some
words you don’t need to use.

Coffee; automate; smart; PCs; personal assistance; computer; device; stay;

expires; world; save; phone; laptops; café; dangers; internet-connected;
appliances; complain; surrounded; expedition; orders; communicate; smart
stream; automobile

Are you one of those people who 1)________ out loud to their 2)________ or
phone when they’re being slow? With the rise of intelligent 3)____ ____ your
4)________ can answer you now. What’s more, you can even get other devices to do
the nagging, for you your devices and 5)________ can now go online and
6)________ with each other.

This world of Internet-connected smart devices is called the Internet of Things

and you’re already 7)________ by it. You’ve probably got 8)________ and tablets
lying around, they’re all 9)________. Maybe you’ve got a smart TV to 10)________
your favourite shows. Perhaps you’ve got a smart plug to turn on your 11)________
maker or toaster right before you wake up in the morning to help you 12)________
energy. Or maybe you went for an 13)________ fridge that reminds you to cook the
chicken before it 14)________ and even 15)________ groceries for you. You might
not think of it as such, but you’re living in a 16)________ home right now and smart
devices are here to 17)________. There will be 28 billion connected devices in the
18)________ by 2021 and half of them will talk to each other. For you that means
you’ll be able to 19)________ and assign domestic tasks with a simple tap on your
smart 20)________. This will make your life easier, but it comes with some
21)________.

Exercise 2

Match the words from two columns to make collocations used in the text. Use
four collocations in your sentences.

1. a)
intelligent of Things
2. b)
go online
3. c)
Internet-connected fridge
4. d)
Internet stay
5. e)
smart energy
6. f)
stream devices
7. g)
save home
8. h)
internet-connected and assign domestic tasks
9. i)
order phone
10. j)
smart personal assistance
11. k)
here to groceries
12. l)
connected TV
13. m)
automate easier
14. n)
smart smart devices
15. o)
make life favourite shows

Exercise 3

Watch the video and answer the questions.

1 What devices are mentioned in the video? Name them in the order they are
described or mentioned.
2 According to the video, what devices can be smart? How do these devices
make life easier or more comfortable?
3 Can you give more examples of smart devices?
4 What is the name of the interconnected internet devices?
5 How can smart devices make housework easier? What examples are
mentioned in the video?