Technology Beginner
Driving While on the Phone
1. Do you drive? Are you a good or bad driver? If not, do you want to drive? Why?
2. Do you think there are a lot of unsafe drivers? How so?
3. Do you think people are on their phones too much? How so?
Sarah: I think using cell phones while driving is very dangerous. It distracts us from the _____________, and accidents can happen. ______________ is the most important thing, so I never use _____________ when I am driving. I don't think anyone should be allowed to use their phone.
Mark: I know it can be risky, but sometimes I use my phone while driving. If it is urgent, I quickly ____________ a call. I try to keep it ___________ and always keep my eyes on the road. I think it should be __________ because people can be careful like me.
Dave: I believe using hands-free devices is okay. They let me ____________ on the phone without holding it. It is safer because my hands stay on the _____________l, and I can concentrate on driving. But you shouldn't be allowed to ___________ your phone while driving.
Julie: I disagree with banning phone use while driving. People should have the freedom to ______________. Some drivers are responsible and can use phones ___________. It is about being __________ and knowing when it's okay to use the phone.
Sarah: I think using cell phones while driving is very dangerous. It distracts us from the road, and accidents can happen. Safety is the most important thing, so I never use my phone when I am driving. I don't think anyone should be allowed to use their phone.
Mark: I know it can be risky, but sometimes I use my phone while driving. If it is urgent, I quickly answer a call. I try to keep it short and always keep my eyes on the road. I think it should be allowed because people can be careful like me.
Dave: I believe using hands-free devices is okay. They let me talk on the phone without holding it. It is safer because my hands stay on the wheel, and I can concentrate on driving. But you shouldn't be allowed to hold your phone while driving.
Julie: I disagree with banning phone use while driving. People should have the freedom to decide. Some drivers are responsible and can use phones safely. It is about being careful and knowing when it's okay to use the phone.
1. What does Dave think is okay to use while driving?
2. How does Mark 'safely' use his phone while driving?
3. Why does Sarah think no one should be allowed to use their phone while driving?
4. How does Julie feel about how some drivers using their phones while driving?
1. Hands-free devices.
2. He keeps it short and always keeps an eye on the road.
3. It distracts people from the road. Safety is the most important thing.
4. Some drivers are responsible and can use their phones safely.
1. Have you ever used your phone while driving? Did you feel safe doing it?
2. Is eating while driving dangerous? Is it more dangerous than driving while using your phone?
3. Which do you think is more dangerous, driving while talking on the phone or driving while texting? Why?
4. Whose opinion do you agree with the most? Why?
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Dangerous: Not safe, likely to cause injury, or damage.
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Accidents: Unintentional events that result in harm or damage.
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Urgent: Requiring immediate attention or action, often due to importance or an emergency.
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Hands-free Devices: Devices that you use without hands, typically used in the context of driving, such as hands-free calling.
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Concentrate: To focus attention and mental effort on a particular task or activity.
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Banning: Not allowing something to happen, to make it illegal.
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Step 1: Introduce the topic of using your phone. Talk about what people usually do on their phones. Introduce words like apps, social media, calling, texting, etc.
Step 2: Have the students discuss the warm-up questions. Ask for some answers after they are done.
Step 3: Play the audio. Have your students listen and fill in the missing words in the script.
Step 4: Have the students complete the vocabulary worksheet before or after the listening. This will depend on teacher preferences.
Step 5: Let the students discuss the discussion questions and elicit answers from them after they are done. You should get them to use the vocabulary in their discussions.