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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple has been one of the top technology companies in the whole world. They are known for very innovative products. But the last time they came out with a new product was in 2015. They introduced the smartwatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seven years later, Apple\u2019s new product which is a VR headset will be sold by the end of 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about Apple\u2019s mixed-reality headset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/apples-new-product-level-2\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What does \u201dintroduce<\/span>\u201d mean here, \u201cCompany Apple last introduced<\/em><\/span> a new product in 2015 when it introduced its smartwatch.\u201d? Use this word in your own sentence.<\/li>
  2. Give 2 synonyms of \u201crival<\/span>\u201d. \u201cCurrently, company Meta\u00a0dominates\u00a0the\u00a0VR\u00a0market, and Apple hopes that its product will bring a different experience than its\u00a0rival<\/em><\/span>.\u201d Use them in sentences.<\/li>
  3. What does \u201cmixed-reality<\/span>\u201d mean, \u201cThe new product is a mixed-reality<\/em><\/span> headset, and users will control it by eye and hand.\u201d? Use this word in your own sentence.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Are you impressed by this headset? Why or why not?<\/li>
    2. Do you think the price of this headset is fair? Why or why not?<\/li>
    3. \u201cApple hopes that its product will bring a different experience than its\u00a0rival.\u201d Do you think they will be able to do this? Why or why not?<\/li>
    4. Talk about the last product\/service your company introduced.<\/li>
    5. How can companies keep innovating?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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