Your friend is concerned about the increasing crime in his/her neighborhood.

Help your friend decide whether or not to buy a drone for home security.

IN THIS LESSON, YOU WILL

1. Talk to your friend about his/her home security concerns.
2. Read a product review of a home security drone.
3. Tell your friend about the review you read and give advice about whether or not to buy a drone.

PRACTICE

STEP A EXERCISE

Are the underlined expressions used correctly? If not, change the sentences.

  1. Eating breakfast can boost productivity at work. Even just a banana can help you concentrate better.
  2. Nancy’s brother disguises himself as a civilian, but in reality, he’s an undercover police officer.
  3. Smoking in restaurants remains unregulated. There are new laws prohibiting it.
  4. My laptop is indispensable to my job. I can’t lose it!
  5. Teaching kids enriches my life. Seeing them enjoy learning makes me feel so fulfilled.

STEP B EXERCISE

Respond to the questions and comments using the expressions in parentheses. The form of some expressions may need to be changed.

1.

Mom, she’s my best friend! Why shouldn’t I tell her my secrets?

(be used against someone)

2.

What if I don’t finish my master’s thesis?

(a worst-case scenario)

3.

Did you see that? The car almost ran over the dog!

(a close call)

4.

That guy’s been staring at us since we arrived. I think he’s planning to do something bad. We should go now!

(paranoid)

5.

Why do they have so many cans of food?

(doomsday)

MISSION

Challenge 1

Your friend is worried about the increasing crime in his/her neighborhood. Talk to your friend about his/her home security concerns.

Remember?

  • paranoid
  • a worst-case scenario
  • be used against someone
  • boost productivity

Don't forget to speak your mind!

  • Not to mention …!
  • For the time being, …
  • I'm neither for nor against…
  • In light of the situation, …

Challenge 2

You want to help your friend find a good security drone. Read a product review for one.

Remember?

  • paranoid
  • a worst-case scenario
  • indispensable
  • a civilian
  • doomsday

XB-341 DRONE REVIEW

by Cindy Allen

THE GOOD

  • highly-sensitive motion sensors
  • high-resolution camera
  • app that allows user to see real-time video

 

THE BAD

  • short battery life
  • heavy
  • expensive

 

Worried about burglars breaking into your home? Worry no more – the XB-341 is the best pick for civilians looking for maximum security.

MOTION SENSORS

The XB-341 is equipped with sensors that can determine a person’s location, analyze suspicious movements, and identify whether someone is potentially dangerous or not.

XB-341 APP

The drone works hand in hand with the XB-341 app. If the sensors identify a person as suspicious, a notification will be sent to you through the app. The drone is designed to sit in one location while it scans the area, but with the touch of a button, you can make the drone fly closer to investigate further. The app also has an option to notify the police.

You can program the drone to recognize your family and friends so it will only send you notifications about unknown people.

BATTERY LIFE

Sadly, the drone can only fly for around 15 to 20 minutes at a time.  But the charging time is pretty quick—one hour is all you need for a full charge.

BOTTOM LINE

The XB-341 is a drone that you can truly rely on. I recommend it for both regular homeowners looking to increase their home security and paranoid preppers bracing for doomsday or (at the very least) a worst-case scenario. This drone is more expensive than other models, but with the XB-341, you’re not just buying a drone – you’re buying peace of mind!

Challenge 3

Tell your friend about the drone review you read. Then, help your friend decide whether he/she should buy a drone for home security.

Remember?

  • paranoid
  • a worst-case scenario
  • be used against someone
  • unregulated
  • boost productivity
  • indispensable

Don't forget to speak your mind!

  • Not to mention …!
  • For the time being, …
  • I'm neither for nor against…
  • In light of the situation, …

FEEDBACK

Help your friend decide whether or not to buy a drone for home security.

MISSION ACHIEVEMENT

  • 4
    Very Good

    Could complete the task with ease

  • 3
    Good

    Could complete the task with some clarifications

  • 2
    Fair

    Could complete the task with additional instructions

  • 1
    Poor

    Could somehow complete the task with difficulty

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK