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Listen to the radio interview with Madeleine Henry In her opinion, what does the washing machine give people? It gives _ Which day did Madeleine late when she was young? Listen again and answer the questions Why is today a special day for Madeleine? What was the happiest day in Madeleine’s life? In what year was she born? What does Madeleine think about computers? Why does Jeff think the computer was the most important invention? QUICK REVISION Choose the correct answer Even though the first mobile phone call was made / were made in 1973, it was 1983 before the first commercial mobile phone was sold / were sold It was very big and heavy –and it cost $3,995! Today, mobile phones are cheaper than they were in 1983 and they is used / are used for many different things For example, messages is sent / are sent on them and pictures is taken / are taken with them Mobile phones are amazing – can you imagine not having one? WHEN WERE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FIRST SOLD? Match them to the timeline microwave  washing machine  telephone  home computer 1891 1908 1942 The telephone was first sold in _ _ 1977 _ _ 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 Why is today a special day for Madeleine? It is her birthday In what year was she born? She was born in 1904 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 Which day did Madeleine late when she was young? It was the washing day What was the happiest day in Madeleine’s life? It was the day her family got a washing machine What does Madeleine think about computers? They are important but we couldn’t enjoy them if we didn’t have the time Audio File Link: Jeff: Madeleine: Jeff: Madeleine: Jeff: Madeleine: Jeff: Madeleine: Jeff: Madeleine: Jeff: http://filecloud.io/2r6ksbwqo 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 Thank you, Jeff Madeleine, when were you born? I was born in 1904 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? Hmmm In my opinion, the most important invention was the washing machine 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, the shopping – almost everything … 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 But what about computers … and television? Don’t you think they are as important as the washing machine? 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 Hmm, you’re right I’ve never thought of that OK, listeners, what you think was the most important invention? Call us Our lines are open and the number is …