Unlocking Word
Meanings
Read the following words/expressions found in
today’s article.
1. bizarre
(adj.) [bih-zahr] – strikingly different and unusual
Example: The movie we watched last night was
about a bizarre love story between a human and a spirit.
2.
spare (n.) [spair] – a reserve or substitute
Example: During blackouts, we use our spare
lighting system in the house so we can continue studying our lessons.
3. sleek
(adj.) [sleek] –having fine lines and edges
Example:
The sleek, black mobile phone looks classy.
4. durable
(adj.) [door-uh-buhl, dyoor-] – capable of withstanding damage (usually caused by daily or ordinary
use); long lasting
Example: Some people say that branded products
are more durable than other products.
5. testament
(n.) [tes-tuh-muhnt] – something that serves as a proof or evidence of something
Example: Her high score in the recent
examinations is a testament to her hard work and diligence.
Article
Read the text below.
Some bizarre
online cooking videos have been showing how MacBook Air’s pointed edge can be
used as a spare knife in chopping
some fruits, vegetables and even shrimps.
Rosa Golijan, an MSNBC blogger writing about this
trend, said that she is not prescribing the $1,000 Apple MacBook Air as a
knife. However, in times of cooking emergencies when sharp-edged objects are
unavailable, a person may make use of the laptop computer which Apple
describes as sleek, durable and ready for anything.
Although these laptop computers can be quick
solutions to kitchen problems, they may also hurt people. One blog post shows
a photo of a man's elbow accidentally wounded by a MacBook Air computer or a
similar model.
On the other hand, back in 2009 some MacBook Air
owners came up with videos showing their frustrations with the system by
stabbing their laptop computers with a knife. According to PC World, a
popular computer magazine, the fact that it took three stabs to finally crack
the screen is a testament to Apple’s
durability.
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Viewpoint Discussion
Enjoy a discussion with your tutor.
Discussion
A
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Have
you ever used your computer or gadget for another purpose?
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What
other extraordinary features would you like your computer or gadget to have?
Discussion
B
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Do
you usually get important data and information from online videos?
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What
kind of instructional videos do you watch?