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How useful are GPS devices? 

Jack:It is true that GPS devices are very popular nowadays, but in my opinion, life was better without them. To begin with, I think they are dangerous. A GPS distracts you from your driving as you have to pay attention to the directions it's giving and check the screen. Secondly, there's that annoying voice. I can't stand listening to it. What's more, you need to spend money updating it often, so that you have the latest map of your city/country with the new streets or the streets that have closed down, for example. Lastly, people rely on this device too much and when it fails for some reason, they feel totally helpless. The way I see it, there's not much point in owning a GPS. What's wrong with a good old map and road signs?

Peter:The GPS is a wonderful invention that helps drivers get to different locations. It has many advantages. Firstly, it is easier to use and more reliable than a regular map, so you hardly ever get lost. Also, you don't really have to look at the screen. You can just listen to the voice. I love downloading famous people's voices for my device. In addition, a GPS chooses the best and quickest route to a destination, so you actually save time. What is more, it can give you valuable information like traffic updates, and even where the nearest supermarket or hotel is. Finally, you can use a GPS for playing MP3 files, or even for looking at photos. Personally, I believe that a GPS device is something useful that all drivers should have. 

Question 1

GPS devices used to be very popular some years ago.

How useful are GPS devices? 

Jack:It is true that GPS devices are very popular nowadays, but in my opinion, life was better without them. To begin with, I think they are dangerous. A GPS distracts you from your driving as you have to pay attention to the directions it's giving and check the screen. Secondly, there's that annoying voice. I can't stand listening to it. What's more, you need to spend money updating it often, so that you have the latest map of your city/country with the new streets or the streets that have closed down, for example. Lastly, people rely on this device too much and when it fails for some reason, they feel totally helpless. The way I see it, there's not much point in owning a GPS. What's wrong with a good old map and road signs?

Peter:The GPS is a wonderful invention that helps drivers get to different locations. It has many advantages. Firstly, it is easier to use and more reliable than a regular map, so you hardly ever get lost. Also, you don't really have to look at the screen. You can just listen to the voice. I love downloading famous people's voices for my device. In addition, a GPS chooses the best and quickest route to a destination, so you actually save time. What is more, it can give you valuable information like traffic updates, and even where the nearest supermarket or hotel is. Finally, you can use a GPS for playing MP3 files, or even for looking at photos. Personally, I believe that a GPS device is something useful that all drivers should have. 

Question 2

Peter thinks that GPS is dangerous.

How useful are GPS devices? 

Jack:It is true that GPS devices are very popular nowadays, but in my opinion, life was better without them. To begin with, I think they are dangerous. A GPS distracts you from your driving as you have to pay attention to the directions it's giving and check the screen. Secondly, there's that annoying voice. I can't stand listening to it. What's more, you need to spend money updating it often, so that you have the latest map of your city/country with the new streets or the streets that have closed down, for example. Lastly, people rely on this device too much and when it fails for some reason, they feel totally helpless. The way I see it, there's not much point in owning a GPS. What's wrong with a good old map and road signs?

Peter:The GPS is a wonderful invention that helps drivers get to different locations. It has many advantages. Firstly, it is easier to use and more reliable than a regular map, so you hardly ever get lost. Also, you don't really have to look at the screen. You can just listen to the voice. I love downloading famous people's voices for my device. In addition, a GPS chooses the best and quickest route to a destination, so you actually save time. What is more, it can give you valuable information like traffic updates, and even where the nearest supermarket or hotel is. Finally, you can use a GPS for playing MP3 files, or even for looking at photos. Personally, I believe that a GPS device is something useful that all drivers should have. 

Question 3

Jack hates the voice of GPS.

How useful are GPS devices? 

Jack:It is true that GPS devices are very popular nowadays, but in my opinion, life was better without them. To begin with, I think they are dangerous. A GPS distracts you from your driving as you have to pay attention to the directions it's giving and check the screen. Secondly, there's that annoying voice. I can't stand listening to it. What's more, you need to spend money updating it often, so that you have the latest map of your city/country with the new streets or the streets that have closed down, for example. Lastly, people rely on this device too much and when it fails for some reason, they feel totally helpless. The way I see it, there's not much point in owning a GPS. What's wrong with a good old map and road signs?

Peter:The GPS is a wonderful invention that helps drivers get to different locations. It has many advantages. Firstly, it is easier to use and more reliable than a regular map, so you hardly ever get lost. Also, you don't really have to look at the screen. You can just listen to the voice. I love downloading famous people's voices for my device. In addition, a GPS chooses the best and quickest route to a destination, so you actually save time. What is more, it can give you valuable information like traffic updates, and even where the nearest supermarket or hotel is. Finally, you can use a GPS for playing MP3 files, or even for looking at photos. Personally, I believe that a GPS device is something useful that all drivers should have. 

Question 4

GPS needs updating.

How useful are GPS devices? 

Jack:It is true that GPS devices are very popular nowadays, but in my opinion, life was better without them. To begin with, I think they are dangerous. A GPS distracts you from your driving as you have to pay attention to the directions it's giving and check the screen. Secondly, there's that annoying voice. I can't stand listening to it. What's more, you need to spend money updating it often, so that you have the latest map of your city/country with the new streets or the streets that have closed down, for example. Lastly, people rely on this device too much and when it fails for some reason, they feel totally helpless. The way I see it, there's not much point in owning a GPS. What's wrong with a good old map and road signs?

Peter:The GPS is a wonderful invention that helps drivers get to different locations. It has many advantages. Firstly, it is easier to use and more reliable than a regular map, so you hardly ever get lost. Also, you don't really have to look at the screen. You can just listen to the voice. I love downloading famous people's voices for my device. In addition, a GPS chooses the best and quickest route to a destination, so you actually save time. What is more, it can give you valuable information like traffic updates, and even where the nearest supermarket or hotel is. Finally, you can use a GPS for playing MP3 files, or even for looking at photos. Personally, I believe that a GPS device is something useful that all drivers should have. 

Question 5

A GPS chooses the best and quickest route to a destination, so you actually save time.

How useful are GPS devices? 

Jack:It is true that GPS devices are very popular nowadays, but in my opinion, life was better without them. To begin with, I think they are dangerous. A GPS distracts you from your driving as you have to pay attention to the directions it's giving and check the screen. Secondly, there's that annoying voice. I can't stand listening to it. What's more, you need to spend money updating it often, so that you have the latest map of your city/country with the new streets or the streets that have closed down, for example. Lastly, people rely on this device too much and when it fails for some reason, they feel totally helpless. The way I see it, there's not much point in owning a GPS. What's wrong with a good old map and road signs?

Peter:The GPS is a wonderful invention that helps drivers get to different locations. It has many advantages. Firstly, it is easier to use and more reliable than a regular map, so you hardly ever get lost. Also, you don't really have to look at the screen. You can just listen to the voice. I love downloading famous people's voices for my device. In addition, a GPS chooses the best and quickest route to a destination, so you actually save time. What is more, it can give you valuable information like traffic updates, and even where the nearest supermarket or hotel is. Finally, you can use a GPS for playing MP3 files, or even for looking at photos. Personally, I believe that a GPS device is something useful that all drivers should have. 

Question 6

Jack thinks that a GPS is easier to use and more reliable than a regular map, so you hardly ever get lost.

Fill in the blanks

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 1

Fill in the blanks

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 2

Fill in the blanks

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 3

Fill in the blanks

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 4

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 5

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 6

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 7

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 8

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 9

In the future, robots _____(1) do more and more _____(2) for people. They will look _____(3) children and the old, do dangerous jobs like fighting fires, and even go into _____(4). But will they take over the _____(5)? Some _____(6) think that one day _____(7) will be _____(8) than humans. This is called 'the singularity'. Other scientists say this is _____(9). They think robots can never have human feelings or _____(10).

Question 10

Scientists _____ a new vaccine to combat the spread of infectious diseases.

A more efficient solar panel to harness renewable energy ______ by engineers at the moment.

Researchers ______ a breakthrough in cancer treatment that could save millions of lives.

Advanced security measures to protect sensitive information from cyber attacks ____ by technicians ylast month.