The boss of Apple, Tim Cook, thinks they will sell a lot of things during Christmas. But they didn't sell as many computers this time, and they didn't do as well in China. Even though they made more money in China when you think about money from different countries, they still sold less than before.
Apple is trying to make sure they have enough new iPhones to sell because sometimes it's hard to get all the parts they need. They want to make sure they have enough for everyone who wants to buy one. Even though it's a tough time, especially in places like China, Apple is trying to do its best to keep selling their products.
Original news source: Apple sales dip again despite iPhone boost (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– News Summary
Instructions: Students will be divided into small groups and given a few minutes to discuss the article and summarize it in their own words. Each group will then present their summary to the class, focusing on the main points: Apple's sales, product performance, and challenges.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a list of statements related to the article (e.g., "Apple will recover from the sales dip," "Services like music streaming are the future of Apple's revenue"). Students will move around the room and mark whether they agree or disagree with each statement. Afterwards, discuss the results as a class and encourage students to explain their opinions.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write down key vocabulary from the article (e.g., company, sales, services, boss, computers, parts). Students take turns drawing the words on the board without speaking or writing any letters, while the rest of the class guesses the words. This activity helps with word recognition and understanding of the article's content.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Pose a question related to the article, such as "Why do you think Apple's sales in China have decreased?" Students will first think about the question individually, then pair up to discuss their thoughts, and finally share their discussions with the larger class. This activity encourages critical thinking and speaking practice.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Ask students to imagine they are business analysts. Based on the information from the article, they will make predictions about Apple's future in the next year. Have them write down their predictions, share with a partner, and then discuss as a class. This activity engages students in critical thinking and use of the future tense.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Apple makes other things like Apple TV+ and computers and iPads.
Apple made less money than before.
Apple sold the most iPhones.
Apple makes money from services where people can store their photos or listen to music.
Tim Cook thinks Apple will sell a lot of things during Christmas.
It's hard to get all the parts they need, which makes it difficult to have enough new iPhones to sell.
Apple sold fewer things in China this time.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Apple is a big company that makes iPhones and other things like Apple TV+. They didn't make as much money as before, with their sales down a little bit. They sold iPhones than ever, but they didn't sell as many computers or . They also made good money from services where people store their photos or to music. The boss of , Tim Cook, thinks they will sell a lot of things during Christmas. But they didn't sell as computers this time, and they didn't do as well in China. Even though they made more money in China when you think about money from different countries, they still less than before. Apple is trying to sure they have new iPhones to sell because sometimes it's hard to get all the they need. They want to make sure they have enough for everyone who wants to buy one. Even though it's a tough , especially in places like China, Apple is trying to do its best to selling their products.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What is your favorite thing to do on a phone?
2. How would you feel if your favorite thing to do on your phone was not available anymore?
3. Do you like listening to music? Why or why not?
4. Do you think it's important to have the newest phone? Why or why not?
5. What is a service that you use to store your photos?
6. How do you feel when you can't buy something because it's sold out?
7. Do you think it's good to have a lot of different gadgets, like phones, tablets, and computers? Why or why not?
8. What do you like to do during Christmas time?
9. Have you ever had trouble getting something you really wanted? What was it?
10. Do you think companies should make sure they have enough things for everyone to buy? Why or why not?
11. What is something special that you save your money to buy?
12. Do you like Apple products? If yes, what do you like about them? If no, why not?
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