Apple made a new headset called Apple Vision Pro. It lets you see things from the real world and the computer world at the same time. The headset looks like ski goggles. It costs $3,499 and will be sold next year in the US. This is more money than other headsets like it.
People can use the headset to see apps, watch movies, and write things in a computer world. But, not many people want to wear this kind of thing. The headset is also very expensive. Some people think it might not be popular with everyone.
Apple also made a new iPhone system called iOS17. It has new things like “contact posters” and “live voicemail.” Contact posters show a picture when someone calls you. Live voicemail writes down what someone is saying when they leave a message. The new system will be ready in the fall.
Original news source: Vision Pro: Apple’s new augmented reality headset unveiled (BBC)
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Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
– Name the Object
Instructions: Show students pictures of various objects, such as ski goggles, a headset, a smartphone, and a computer. Ask them to name each object in English. Encourage them to use complete sentences, like “This is a headset.”
– Price Guessing Game
Instructions: Write the prices of different technology items on the board, including $3,499 for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Ask students to guess which price belongs to which item. For each guess, they should use a sentence, such as “I think the Apple Vision Pro costs $3,499.”
– Future Predictions
Instructions: Ask students to imagine what technology might be like in 10 years. Have them draw or describe their ideas in English. Encourage them to use vocabulary from the article and any other technology-related words they know. When they’re finished, have them share their ideas with the class.
Comprehension Questions:
1. What is the name of the new headset made by Apple?
2. What can you see with the Apple Vision Pro headset?
3. What does the headset look like?
4. How much does the Apple Vision Pro cost?
5. When will the headset be sold in the US?
6. What can people use the headset for?
7. What is the new iPhone system called?
8. What are two new things in the iPhone system iOS17?
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Apple made a new headset called (1)________ Vision Pro. It lets you see things from the real world and the computer world at the same time. The headset looks like (2)________ goggles. It costs $3,499 and will be sold next year in the (3)________. This is more money than other headsets like it.
People can use the headset to see apps, watch movies, and write things in a (4)________ world. But, not many people want to wear this kind of thing. The headset is also very expensive. Some people think it might not be popular with everyone.
Apple also made a new iPhone system called (5)________. It has new things like “contact posters” and “live voicemail.” Contact posters show a picture when someone calls you. Live voicemail writes down what someone is saying when they leave a (6)________. The new system will be ready in the (7)________.
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Discussion Questions:
Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.
1. Do you like Apple products?
2. What is Apple Vision Pro?
3. What can you do with the headset?
4. How does the headset look?
5. Is it cheap or expensive?
6. Would you like to wear it?
7. Why might some people not like it?
8. What is the new iPhone system called?
9. What are contact posters?
10. What is live voicemail?
11. When will the new system be ready?
12. Do you like to watch movies?
13. Do you have special glasses or goggles?
14. What would you use the headset for?
15. Would you buy the Apple Vision Pro?
Individual Activities
Vocabulary Meanings:
Match each word to its meaning.
Words:
1. headset
2. goggles
3. expensive
4. popular
5. apps
6. iPhone
7. posters
8. voicemail
Shuffled Meanings:
A) Costing a lot of money
B) A way to save what someone said when they called you, but you didn’t answer
C) Things you wear on your face to protect your eyes
D) A thing you wear on your head to hear and see things from a computer
E) Liked by many people
F) Pictures or images that you put on a wall or screen
G) A phone made by Apple
H) Small programs on a phone or computer that help you do things
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Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What is the new headset called?
(a) Apple Vision Pro
(b) Ski Goggles
(c) Computer World
(d) iPhone System
2. What does the Apple Vision Pro headset look like?
(a) Sunglasses
(b) A hat
(c) A mask
(d) Ski goggles
3. How much does the Apple Vision Pro headset cost?
(a) $1,499
(b) $2,499
(c) $3,499
(d) $4,499
4. When will the Apple Vision Pro headset be sold?
(a) This year
(b) Next year
(c) In the fall
(d) In the summer
5. What can people do with the Apple Vision Pro headset?
(a) Cook food
(b) Drive a car
(c) See apps and watch movies
(d) Swim underwater
6. Why might the Apple Vision Pro headset not be popular?
(a) It is too small
(b) It is very expensive
(c) It is too heavy
(d) It is not colorful
7. What is the new iPhone system called?
(a) iOS15
(b) iOS16
(c) iOS17
(d) iOS18
8. What does “live voicemail” do?
(a) Takes pictures
(b) Makes phone calls
(c) Shows movies
(d) Writes down messages
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True or False Questions:
1. Apple made a new headset called Apple Vision Pro.
2. The headset looks like a big hat.
3. It costs $3,499 and will be sold next year in the US.
4. The headset is very expensive.
5. People can use the headset to see apps and watch movies.
6. Everyone wants to wear this kind of thing.
7. Apple made a new iPhone system called iOS17.
8. Contact posters show a picture when someone sends you a text.
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Write a Summary:
Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.
Writing Questions:
Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.
1. What did Apple make that helps you see the computer world and real world at the same time?
2. What does the Apple Vision Pro headset look like?
3. How much does the Apple Vision Pro headset cost?
4. Can you use the Apple Vision Pro headset to watch movies and write things?
5. What is the new iPhone system called and what are some new things it has?
Answers
Comprehension Question Answers:
1. What is the name of the new headset made by Apple?
The new headset is called Apple Vision Pro.
2. What can you see with the Apple Vision Pro headset?
You can see things from the real world and the computer world at the same time.
3. What does the headset look like?
The headset looks like ski goggles.
4. How much does the Apple Vision Pro cost?
It costs $3,499.
5. When will the headset be sold in the US?
The headset will be sold next year in the US.
6. What can people use the headset for?
People can use the headset to see apps, watch movies, and write things in a computer world.
7. What is the new iPhone system called?
The new iPhone system is called iOS17.
8. What are two new things in the iPhone system iOS17?
Two new things in iOS17 are “contact posters” and “live voicemail.”
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Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:
1. Apple
2. ski
3. US
4. computer
5. iOS17
6. message
7. fall
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Vocabulary Meanings Answers:
1. headset
Answer: D) A thing you wear on your head to hear and see things from a computer
2. goggles
Answer: C) Things you wear on your face to protect your eyes
3. expensive
Answer: A) Costing a lot of money
4. popular
Answer: E) Liked by many people
5. apps
Answer: H) Small programs on a phone or computer that help you do things
6. iPhone
Answer: G) A phone made by Apple
7. posters
Answer: F) Pictures or images that you put on a wall or screen
8. voicemail
Answer: B) A way to save what someone said when they called you, but you didn’t answer
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Multiple Choice Answers:
1. What is the new headset called?
Answer: (a) Apple Vision Pro
2. What does the Apple Vision Pro headset look like?
Answer: (d) Ski goggles
3. How much does the Apple Vision Pro headset cost?
Answer: (c) $3,499
4. When will the Apple Vision Pro headset be sold?
Answer: (b) Next year
5. What can people do with the Apple Vision Pro headset?
Answer: (c) See apps and watch movies
6. Why might the Apple Vision Pro headset not be popular?
Answer: (b) It is very expensive
7. What is the new iPhone system called?
Answer: (c) iOS17
8. What does “live voicemail” do?
Answer: (d) Writes down messages
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True or False Answers:
1. Apple made a new headset called Apple Vision Pro.
Answer: True
2. The headset looks like a big hat.
Answer: False
3. It costs $3,499 and will be sold next year in the US.
Answer: True
4. The headset is very expensive.
Answer: True
5. People can use the headset to see apps and watch movies.
Answer: True
6. Everyone wants to wear this kind of thing.
Answer: False
7. Apple made a new iPhone system called iOS17.
Answer: True
8. Contact posters show a picture when someone sends you a text.
Answer: False
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