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Write a review of the new invention using this structure.
Paragraph 1: Facts about the product
Paragraph 2: What happened when you tested it
Paragraph 3: What you think about it and your recommendations
Try to cover some of the following areas. Make sure you include both facts and opinions.
• What is the name of the invention?
• How much does it cost?
• How widely available is it?
• What does it aim to do?
• Did it do that when you tested it?
• What happened when you tested it?
• Who is it suitable for?
• How easy is it to use?
• Would the ordinary man or woman in the
street have problems using it?
• How long did it take to set up?
• Does it serve a useful purpose?
• Do you think it is well-made?
• What are the most impressive things about it?
• What doesn’t seem so good?
• Are there any serious design flaws?
• Is there anything actually dangerous about it?
• Is it good value?
• Would you recommend it?
• Do you want one yourself?

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 14 Hi-tech reviews
Activity
Pairwork. Students write a review of a new invention.

Focus
Theme: technology.

Preparation
Photocopy one worksheet for each pair of students.

Procedure
• Explain that students are reviewers for Hi-tech magazine
– a publication that aims to keep readers up-to-date on all
the latest equipment and new gadgets.
• Divide the class into pairs. Hand out one worksheet to
each pair.
• Explain that manufacturers have sent samples of four
brand new products to the magazine. Ask each pair to
choose one of the items on the worksheet that they would
like to review.
• Ask pairs to look at the guidance notes on the worksheet
and write a review of the product.
• At the end, display the reviews around the classroom and
allow time for students to read each other’s work.
• Have a class feedback session to find out which items
students thought were the most interesting, bizarre and/or
inventive, and which they would actually consider buying
themselves.

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