Question

Work in pairs. Match the ideas (a - h) with parts of an outline (1- 4) for a paragraph about a video call.

1. What is it?

2. What are its advantages?

3. What are its disadvantages?

4. Will people use it in the future?

 

a. a phone call using Internet connection

b. needs a high-speed Internet access

c. saves time because people needn't travel to meet

d. transmits live images of the speakers with a webcam or camera on smart devices

e. may spend too much time chatting with each other

f. can be useful for family members and business partners

g. will still be a common tool of communication

h. can see and hear each other in real time

Answer 1

1. a

2. c, d

3. b, e

4. f

Answer 2

1. a

2. c, d

3. b, e

4. f