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Fashion in Technology                            6





                 C.  Read the ad and answer the questions.

                   1.  Which social media site comes as standard on the smartphone?
                   2.  What security feature does the smartphone have?
                   3.  How is the battery better than previous models?
                   4.  Where does the review for the product come from?
                   5.  What extra piece of equipment do you get with the smartphone?
                   6.  When and where can you buy the product?


                 D.  Find words and phrases in the ad which have a similar meaning to those below.

                   a.  thin                                                ,                                .
                   b.  modern                                              ,                                .
                   c.  recharge the battery                                .
                   d.  dislike                                             .
                   e.  display                                             .
                    f.  be on display                                      .


                                                                      E.  You’re going to prepare an ad for a new
                                                                         smartwatch. Look at the questions below to
                                                                         help you.
                                                                         1.  What features make your smartwatch
                                                                           special?
                                                                         2.  What adjectives can you use to describe it?
                                                                         3.  What would a reviewer say about your
                                                                           product?
                                                                         4.  When and where can people buy it?


                                                                      F.  Now write your ad (150–200 words). Use the
                                                                         checklist to help you.
                                                                         Preparing an ad

                                                                         • write the title
                                                                         • use subheadings to highlight features
                                                                         • divide the information into sections
                                                                         • include a review
                                                                         • add where the product is available
                                                                         • use a variety of adjectives
                                                                         • use an informal, personal tone
                                                                         • proofread your ad for grammar and spelling
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