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Module 12-Possession: Notes

The document discusses different types of possessions people have and bring with them in different situations. It describes a person's favorite possession, what they bring when going out during the day versus at night, and how possessions may differ depending on location. It then focuses on an iPhone, describing it as a possession the author could not live without, how they received it, and how they use it everyday. People in the author's country tend to value modern devices due to advertising influencing people to feel they need the latest items. While valued possessions have changed over time, people have always desired new technologies as they were released. Some people showcase expensive products due to insecurity about their status.

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Module 12-Possession: Notes

The document discusses different types of possessions people have and bring with them in different situations. It describes a person's favorite possession, what they bring when going out during the day versus at night, and how possessions may differ depending on location. It then focuses on an iPhone, describing it as a possession the author could not live without, how they received it, and how they use it everyday. People in the author's country tend to value modern devices due to advertising influencing people to feel they need the latest items. While valued possessions have changed over time, people have always desired new technologies as they were released. Some people showcase expensive products due to insecurity about their status.

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MODULE 12- POSSESSION

PART 1.
1. What is your favorite possession?
- Name of your object
- Describe brief/general information about it: color, material, brand name, price
- From whom
- Reason why you love it
2. What will you bring when you go out?
- Name of the items that you bring when you go out
- Reason why/ what for
3. Did you ever forget bring things?
- Yes/No
- Tell a real event/situation that you experienced
+ When
+ What happened?
4. How would you remind yourself of something you need to bring?
- Make a list of necessary things
5. Will you bring different things in the daytime or at night?
Yes, certainly
- Daytime: working time (laptop, mobile phone, handbag…) and explain why
- At night: go out with friend (purse, mobile phone…) and explain why
6. When you go to different places, do you carry different kinds of things?
Yes, of course. Take example and explain why
PART 2. Describe one of your possessions you could not live without?

You should say: 

 what it is (Point 1) 


 why you first bought it / how you got it (Point 2) 
 when and how often you use it (Point 3) 

and explain why it is so special. (Point 4) 


Notes: 
A possession I couldn't live without 
What it is:  

 iPhone 6 Plus 
 widescreen multi-touch display 

How I got it: 

 my mother bought it  


 my graduation 
 good/reputable university 

When/How often I use it: 

 every day; multitasking 


 reading, listening to music 

Why it is special: 

 fast search  
 convenient 

I’m going to talk about a possession I have which I find extremely useful and that’s
my iPhone 10. To begin with, it has a widescreen multi-touch display that is very clear.
What I like about this model is how beautifully designed it is.
 
I’ve always been a fan of Apple’s smartphones and I really wanted to have this one. I
was lucky enough to receive it as a present from my mother because she wanted
to reward me for my efforts after I graduated from high school, and was offered a
place at a reputable university. I was in luck because at that time there
was a very good discount at the shopping mall I often go to. That was the perfect
opportunity for me to have it and my mother actually bought it for me. 

I’ve been using my phone ever since. I use it from the moment I wake up and I take it
anywhere with me. I find it extremely convenient for reading some novels and listening
to music because of its multi-touch screen. I can easily switch from one app to
another and this makes the phone perfect for multitasking. 

And why it is so special? Well, I love using my phone to search online and this
specific model is extremely fast and I can easily access online content within
seconds. 

VOCABULARY 

 find something useful (collocation) 


 get/receive a present (collocation) 
 reward somebody for something 
 get/be offered a place at university (phrase) 
 be in luck (phrase) – be able to do or get something, especially when you did
not expect to 
 at that time (phrase) 
 a good discount (collocation) 
 at the shopping mall 
 buy something for someone 
 convenient for someone/something 
 switch between apps | switch from one app to another 
 use something to do something | use something for doing something 
 extremely fast | incredibly fast (collocations) 
 in seconds | within seconds (collocations) 

PART 3

1. What kind of possessions do people value in your country?

(ANSWER)

That’s an interesting question. I suppose people tend to see modern devices as valuable. 

(REASON)

I guess this is due to the influence of modern media.  These days, advertisements for the newest
device can be seen everywhere which causes people to feel like they need them.

(EXAMPLE)

This is exemplified by iPhones. Even though they cost an arm and a leg, there's always queues to
buy them when a new model comes out. They fly off the shelves! 

 2. Has it always been the same or did people value different things in the past?  

(ANSWER)

I've never thought about that before but if I had to guess, I'd say it hasn't changed much. 
(REASON)

I say this because it seems to me that people have always wanted the latest thing.

(EXAMPLE)

I mean, obviously people didn't value iphones twenty or 30 years ago as they weren't available
but , for example, I remember my dad buying a tv when I was just a child. He was very excited
about it. Similar to iphones now; back then, I'm sure TV's were the latest technological items.

 3. Why do you think people need to show their status in society?  

(ANSWER) 

Honestly, in my experience, it’s usually due to insecurity.  

(REASON - MORE INFORMATION)

What I mean is, people lack confidence and as a result, need fancy products to make themselves
feel and appear successful. 

(EXAMPLE)

For instance, even though Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in the world, he drives a
normal car. In contrast, many people who aren't very wealthy buy expensive cars in order to
appear rich. 

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