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Open Mind Pre-Intermediate Unit 6 Skills Test

The document provides two letters discussing different views on computer and internet usage. Victor writes that he does not own a computer and prefers non-digital activities like writing letters, shopping in person, and spending time outside. Peter's parents also avoid computers and he wants to convince them to use technology more to make their lives more efficient and stay connected.

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Open Mind Pre-Intermediate Unit 6 Skills Test

The document provides two letters discussing different views on computer and internet usage. Victor writes that he does not own a computer and prefers non-digital activities like writing letters, shopping in person, and spending time outside. Peter's parents also avoid computers and he wants to convince them to use technology more to make their lives more efficient and stay connected.

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Open Mind PRE-INTERMEDIATE

UNIT 6: SKILLS TEST

Listening
Dear Editor,
Listen to the conversation. Choose true (T)
or false (F). I don’t understand my parents. They refuse to buy a
computer and they aren’t interested when I take my
0 The first thing Mario and Emily have to do laptop over to their house to try to teach them to use
is contact the power company. T/ it. They waste so much time walking to the bank or
F shopping at the shopping centre. They could do all of
1 Mario and Emily don’t think they have to it online. I want them to join a social networking site
call the gas company. T/ so I can show them pictures of their grandchildren,
F but they say they prefer me to print out the photos
and bring them over.
2 Mario must buy a new mobile phone. T/
F I don’t spend my life online, but I think it makes my
life easier and gives me more time to do things I
3 Mario and Emily have to call enjoy. Sometimes I play games online and I’ve made
the internet company. T some great friends who don’t even live in this
/
4 Mario and Emily think they have to country. Last year I visited one of my online friends in
contact their bank. T/F Brazil. We had a great time together. How can I
convince my parents to be more modern?
5 Mario and Emily must remember to pick
the sofa up from the shop. T/F Peter

0 Who doesn’t like to go online?


Reading Victor

Read the texts about computer habits and 1 Who has tried to teach his parents how to use a
computer?
answer the questions. Write Victor or
Peter.

Dear Editor,
I don’t have a computer and I don’t plan to buy one.
I don’t use email or search engines. I write letters and 2 Who thinks shopping online is more efficient?
post them to my friends and family at the post office.
I buy my books at the local book shop … and they’re 3 Who likes going to banks to pay bills?
made of paper. When I have to pay a bill, I go to the
bank and talk to a real person. I do my shopping at 4 Who thinks he is old-fashioned?
the shopping centre and when I want to play games,
I get together with my friends at their houses and
5 Who has friends in other countries?
we play together.
Some people say I’m old-fashioned. Maybe I am, but
I spend a lot of time outside in the sun, walking and Writing
meeting real people. I don’t plan to join the ‘digital Write about your ‘Dream House’. Use
generation’. I’m very happy with my life as it is. your own ideas and the notes below:
Victor • Where?
• What kind of building?
• What kind of furniture and colours?
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