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5 EVERYDAY ENGLISH c Listen again and underline the expressions
in the dialogue which state personal
a Look at the photo of two friends and guess opinions.
what they are talking about.

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Talking about preferences
◆ I prefer a mobile phone to/over a tablet.
◆ I prefer using digital mp3 player.
◆ I’d prefer to watch a movie at home.
◆ I’d rather play computer games.
Asking for preferences
◆ Do you prefer buying a tablet or a PC?
◆ Would you rather use a mouse or a
touchpad?
◆ Which do you like better, TV or PC?

b Listen to the dialogue of two friends about ◆ We can watch a movie or a TV series.
their preferences in using technological tools What do you say?
and fill in the blanks with the correct words.
(Track 2)
Jim: I am planning to buy a new tablet so that 6 SPEAKING
I can save my documents easily. Work in pairs. Ask preference questions
Katie: I __________________using a tablet for my about electronic devices as in the example
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documents. ______________________ use a PC than a below. State your personal opinions.
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tablet. I believe it is more practical.
Jim: Oh, this is not my cup of tea. ______________________
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use a tablet for sure because I just want to carry A: Do you prefer using
my documents easily everywhere I go. You know a PC or a tablet while doing your
I stay in dormitory and I have to carry my stuff homework?
at the weekends. Also in my room, there is no
table. In my opinion, using a PC is not very
comfortable on a bed.
Katie: Oh, I see. So, you can buy a smart phone B: Certainly I prefer computers
instead. It will be very handy then. over tablets because I can only work with a
Jim: I have a smart phone, but it is not very big screen.
useful for documents. I generally do not prefer
mobile phones __________________ ____________ as the
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screen is too small to view them.
Katie: Yes, I think buying a tablet is the best
option then. TODAY'S IDIOM
Jim: Yes, it is. So, I am planning to go shopping
tomorrow. ____________________________ coming with me not one's cup of tea: not one's
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or staying at home? choice or preference.
Katie: I’d rather __________________. I have a lot of e.g. Watching TV is not my cup of tea.
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homework. I believe it would be better.
Jim: OK then. See you later!

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