WHEN WERE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FIRST SOLD?

Listen to the radio interview with Madeleine Henry. In her opinion, what does the washing machine give people? It gives _____________________________________________________.

WHEN WERE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FIRST SOLD?

Match them to the timeline.

microwave Ў washing machine Ў telephone Ў home computer

1. The telephone was first sold in _____________.

2. _____________________________________________________.

3. _____________________________________________________.

4. _____________________________________________________.

LISTENING: Giving Opinions

Listen to the radio interview with Madeleine Henry. In her opinion, what does the washing machine give people? It gives time and freedom.

Listen again and answer the questions.

1. Why is today a special day for Madeleine? It is her birthday.

2. In what year was she born? She was born in 1904.

3. Why does Jeff think the computer was the most important invention? Computers are used all the time and our lives are different because of them.

4. Which day did Madeleine late when she was young? It was the washing day.

5. What was the happiest day in Madeleine’s life? It was the day her family got a washing machine.

6. What does Madeleine think about computers? They are important but we couldn’t enjoy them if we didn’t have the time.

Jeff: Welcome to Radio London. I’m Jeff Bennis. This morning we have got a special guest in the studio: Mrs. Madeleine Henry. Today is Madeleine’s birthday. Happy birthday, Madeleine.

Madeleine: Thank you, Jeff.

Jeff: Madeleine, when were you born?

Madeleine: I was born in 1904.

Jeff: 1904! Wow! You’ve lived more than a hundred years! During your life, you’ve seen some amazing inventions. In your opinion, what was the most important?

Madeleine: Hmmm. In my opinion, the most important invention was the washing machine.

Jeff: The washing machine! I can’t believe you said that! What about computers? Computers are used all the time and our lives are very different because we have them. So many things are done through the computer. We ‘talk’ to people, do the shopping – almost everything …

Madeleine: That’s true, but you can’t imagine how my life was changed because of the washing machine! When I was a girl, washing clothes was hard work. I was the oldest child, so I worked the hardest. I didn’t enjoy washing day. I hated it. Then, when I was eighteen, we got our first washing machine. It was the happiest day of my life. It was enormous and very complicated, but I thought it was the best thing in the world.

Jeff: But what about computers … and television? Don’t you think they are as important as the washing machine?

Madeleine: Computers are important … and also radio and television. But the washing machine has given people the time and freedom to enjoy radio, television and computers.

Jeff: Hmm, you’re right. I’ve never thought of that. OK, listeners, what do you think was the most important invention? Call us. Our lines are open and the number is …

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