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(8) What function(s) does it perform?

Task 2 Part A Transcript

Susan: In the coming session, I’m going to compare Smartie Watch 2.0, our latest product, with Smartie Watch so that you can have a better idea of the improved design. Please don’t hesitate to interrupt if you have any questions. Alright, let’s start from the obvious — the shape of the display screen. Unlike the rectangular display screen on Smartie Watch(9), the latest design is circular in shape(10). Another obvious change is the material and colour used for the wristband. The wristband of the latest version is made of polyester fabric(8) and is available in six different colours(2) while there are only two colour options for the previous version(1).

Jack: It’s good to have more choices in colour. But why do we change the material used from genuine leather(7) to polyester fabric(8) for the wristband?

Susan: Thank you Jack for raising the question. According to our marketing survey last season, those smartwatches that have a large market share offer a wide selection of wristband colours at an affordable price. That’s why we decided to use a more economical material instead of the expensive genuine leather(7). We also expect the sales of wristbands as a standalone product will bring us extra profit. I hope it answers your question, Jack.

Jack: Perfectly. Thanks, Susan.

Susan: Good. Let’s take a look at the change in the material used for the casing, shall we? You may not notice it by simply looking at it but you can definitely feel it when you put the new watch on. It is significantly lighter than the previous version, thanks to the lighter material used – titanium(6). Compared to the stainless steel(5) used for Smartie Watch, titanium(6) makes the new watch 20% lighter.

Jack: How much does each watch actually weigh?

Susan: Let me see… Smartie Watch weighs 60 grams and 78 grams(11) whereas Smartie Watch 2.0 weighs 48 grams and 60 grams(12), depending on the size of the case.

Jack: Thank you Susan.

Susan: No problem at all. That actually brings us to the size of the watch.

Smartie Watch 2.0 comes in two sizes, i.e. 40 mm and 44 mm(3)(4), the same as those for Smartie Watch. Okay, we’ve covered the design of the watch so far. If you have no questions, I’ll move on to the functions and features. Both watches share a number of similar functions and features.

For example, they are both equipped with Bluetooth technology(15)(16). Connecting the watch to the smartphone or mobile device via Bluetooth, users can read incoming calls, messages and emails on the

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watch(21)-(26). Jack:

Susan:

We have successfully marketed Smartie Watch as a sports and swimming watch. Is the new version as water-resistant as its predecessor?

Rest assured, neither of them will break. They are both waterproof(13)(14).

Jack: Then how is Smartie Watch 2.0 an improved version in terms of functions?

Susan: Good question, Jack. On top of the functions mentioned previously, Smartie Watch 2.0 features app notification(30) and image display(28) whereas Smartie Watch doesn’t support such functions(27)(29). Besides, Smartie Watch 2.0 functions as a health tracker since it includes both a heart rate monitor and a step-tracker(19)(20). With a companion app, users can keep track of the number of steps taken and monitor their heart rate.

Jack: I can see that the GPS is taken away from Smartie Watch 2.0(18). Why is that?

Susan: The GPS is taken away in response to the feedback of Smartie Watch users(17). Many users complain that the GPS, for one thing, is not working very well and, more importantly, it may give away their physical location, which raises an obvious privacy and security concern.

Jack : I see…

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Part B: Identifying the language for comparing and contrasting

Study the transcript of the briefing session. Highlight the language used to compare and contrast the two versions of Smartie Watch, and complete the table below. Some examples have been provided.

Item for

comparison Example from the text

Language for comparing and

contrasting Shape

(display screen)

Unlike the rectangular display screen on Smartie

Watch, the latest design is circular in shape. Unlike

No. of colour choice

The wristband of the latest version is made of polyester fabric and is available in six different colours while there are only two colour options for the previous version.

while

Size Smartie Watch 2.0 comes in two sizes, i.e. 40 mm

and 44 mm, the same as those for Smartie Watch. the same as

Weight

Smartie Watch weighs 60 grams and 78 grams whereas Smartie Watch 2.0 weighs 48 grams and 60 grams.

whereas

Material (wristband)

That’s why we decided to use a more economical

material instead of the expensive genuine leather. more

Feature and function

Both watches share a number of similar

functions and features. Both, share

They are both equipped with Bluetooth

technology. both

Is the new version as water-resistant as its predecessor? /

Neither of them will break. They are both waterproof.

as … as , neither, both

Teacher’s Note:

Explain to students that on top of comparatives / superlatives, there are other ways to compare and contrast. Examples include:

- adverbs and adverb phrases - linking words, and - nouns and verbs

Refer to the teaching procedures for details.

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Part C: Preparing a comparison summary

Below is a summary of the briefing session. With reference to the notes taken in Part A and the language for comparing and contrasting in Part B, complete the summary by filling in each blank with a word or phrase that is grammatically correct and fits the meaning.

Smartie Watch comes in two different colours (1)

whereas /

while Smartie Watch 2.0 comes in six. They (2) both offer two sizes, i.e. 40 mm and 44 mm.

(3) Unlike Smartie Watch, Smartie Watch 2.0 features a titanium circular casing and a wristband made of polyester fabric. The latest version is not (4) as

heavy as (heavy) its predecessor and weighs only 48 g and 60 g.

(5) Both Smartie Watch and Smartie Watch 2.0 are waterproof and are installed with Bluetooth technology. Instead of a GPS, Smartie Watch 2.0 features a step-tracker and a heart rate monitor. (6) While (7) both watches can display incoming calls, messages and emails, only Smartie Watch 2.0 features app notification and image display.

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