Task 1: read the text and complete the task.
kate and the internet
kate's first class starts at eight o’clock in the morning and it is 1.30a.m now. the only
sound that you can hear in kate's small room is the clicking of a computer keyboard. her mum
does no longer know what to do. every day, it’s the same. she goes to bed half an hour later.
“kate does no longer pay attention to her studies or to the report she has to present next week.
she ignores all types of homework. her mother says: “she cares only about the conversations
she carries on with people from all over the world without caring about her grades or her friends
in real life”. kate, who is a school learner, spends about 75hours per week online. "i can’t stop.
i have lost touch with all my friends in real life."
the internet access in american households increases, that’s why the number of
teenagers who spend a long time of their lives online, has increased too. psychologists say:
“look out! an increasing number of teens are going into a new form of addiction”. in an
interview kate declared: “i'm destroying my future and i am becoming isolated from the
society,” “i failed english last i didn’t care about my studies but at least, i feel free. in
fact, i can talk to others about any topic without being afraid of the consequences”. she added: “i
have found people who are ready to listen to my words”.

match parts of sentences in column (a) with parts of sentences in column (b). write the
answers in column (c).
example: 0.the only sound that you can hear in kate's small room
d) is the clicking of a computer keyboard.0-d
speaking
task 2: read the examples and make up your own questions. ask and answer them. assess
each other according to the assessment sheet.
learners work in pairs. firstly, one learner answers the questions the second learner assesses
on the criteria him /her then they swap the roles. teacher decides and includes in the assessment
sheet what vocabulary will be checked in this speaking task.
example:
1. what piece of technology can’t you live without? why?
2. how often do you watch tv? explain your answer.
3. what’s your favourite gadget to communicate with friends? explain your answer.
possible answers:
1. i can’t live without a cell phone because of its practical use.
2. i watch tv only at weekends, because i don’t have much time.
3. i’m fond of a cell phone and the reason is that it connects me to the world.


assessment sheet
give 1 point for each right answer
criteria yes no
learner uses at least 5 words on communication and technology.
learner speaks without long stoppings.
learner’s speech is understandable.
learner asks at least 5 questions.
learner answers at least 5 questions.
learner gives advice for future improvements
total:
50 ​