Page 11 - Journeys C1+ (Student Book)

Communication 1

C. Read the text. Answer the questions.

1. Approximately how many emojis are currently in use?
2. Why did Shigetaka Kurita start creating emojis?
3. Approximately how many emojis are used each day?
4. How do people use emojis?

D. Complete the table with arguments from the text.

Reasons emojis are effective Arguments against using emojis

quick and easy to use represent superficial emotions

E. Choose the correct word. Then discuss the questions with a partner.
1. Do you know anyone who stutters / utters?
2. Are any gestures / rambles considered impolite in your country?

3. Do your teachers ever complain about students’ use of colloquial / refute language?
4. How do your family react when you gesture / utter a sentence in a foreign language?
5. Do you think your own use of emojis is colloquial / erratic?
6. Are there any emojis which you think have an ambiguous / utter meaning?
7. Are you the type of person who gestures / rambles, or do you get straight to the point?
8. Social media can be full of misinformation. Have you ever refuted / stuttered something somebody’s said?

F. Work in a group of four. Discuss these questions.

1. To what extent do you feel people’s use of emojis depends on their age, gender or culture?
2. Which of the arguments against using emojis worries you the most? Why?
3. How do you think the way people use emojis might change in the future?

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