A Glimpse into the Past

Remember When...?

Communication & Information

  • "I'll call you when I get home" - and people actually waited by the phone
  • "Let me check the phone book for their number"
  • "I need to stop by the library to research this for my paper"
  • "Did you catch the news at 6? I missed it"
  • "I'll pick up a newspaper on my way to work"
  • "Let me write you a letter" was how you stayed in touch with distant friends
  • "I'll develop these photos next week when I go to town"

Navigation & Travel

  • "Hand me that road atlas from the glove compartment"
  • "I need to call ahead and get directions to the restaurant"
  • "Let's stop and ask someone for directions"
  • "I always keep quarters in my car for pay phones"
  • "I'll meet you at the information booth if we get separated"

Shopping & Banking

  • "I need to get to the bank before 3 PM"
  • "Let me write you a check for my share"
  • "I'll stop by three different stores to compare prices"
  • "I need to balance my checkbook this weekend"
  • "The store closes at 9, so we need to hurry"

Entertainment & Social Life

  • "What time does the movie start? I'll check the newspaper listings"
  • "I hope my show isn't a rerun tonight"
  • "Let's rent a movie for tonight" - and you had to return it in 24 hours
  • "I'll tape this song off the radio when they play it again"
  • "I'm going to browse the record store for a while"
  • "Meet me at the usual place at 7 - if I'm not there by 7:15, I'm not coming"

Work & Study

  • "I need to retype this entire report because I made an error on page 3"
  • "Let me look that up in the encyclopedia"
  • "I'll drop by your office later to discuss this"
  • "Can you make me 10 copies of this document?"
  • "I'll send this by fax first thing Monday morning"

Daily Routines

  • "I'll set my alarm clock and hope the power doesn't go out"
  • "Time to wind my watch"
  • "I need to stop at the post office to mail these bills"
  • "Let me check my calendar" - while flipping through an actual paper planner
  • "I'll pick up groceries, go to the dry cleaner, and stop at the hardware store in one trip"

Do you know what these things are? Can you guess what these objects or places were used for?

1. Rotary Phone

Rotary Phone

2. Gramophone

Gramophone

3. Typewriter

Typewriter

4. Phone Book

Phone Book

5. Pay Phone

Pay Phone

6. Fax Machine

Fax Machine

7. Road Atlas

Road Atlas

8. Record Store

Record Store

9. Cassette Tape

Cassette Tape

10. Develop Photos

Develop Photos

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Debate Corner: The Internet in Modern Life

1.

"I can’t live without the internet because it’s where I talk to my friends every day, even if they live far away."

2.

"It’s amazing how I can learn new things so fast, like tutorials on YouTube or finding answers for homework."

3.

"Sometimes the internet is toxic. People post mean comments, and it makes you feel insecure."

4.

"Honestly, I get distracted too easily online. I plan to study, and then two hours later I’m still scrolling on TikTok."

5.

"I love the internet for music, memes and games, but I also think it’s addictive and kind of stressful."

6.

"AI is cool, but it’s scary that it could replace human jobs one day."

7.

"The internet gives us freedom, but at the same time, it completely spies on us."

8.

"People trust AI answers too much, even when they’re wrong."

9.

"Social media connects everyone, but it also kills real-life conversations."

10.

"AI art is amazing, but it’s unfair to real artists who spend years improving their skills."

11.

"The internet spreads knowledge super fast, but it spreads lies even faster."

Debate Vocabulary

Here are some words to help you articulate your arguments:

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