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1. 1.

   Write True or False.

   The speaker says that his smartphone is not very smart because it cannot

   1. play music.
   2. sing.
   3. surf the Internet.
   4. open a door.
   5. chew gum.
   6. take pictures.
   7. play games.
   8. cook dinner.
   9. help with homework.
   10. wash clothes.
   11. make a call.
   12. record a voice.
2. 2.

   It wasn't always like this.

   1. Why does the speaker say this?
   2. How was 'it' earlier?
3. 3.

   The speaker says that her smartphone is 'rather dumb'. Which of these words can be used to replace 'rather'? Put a tick (√) against the correct answer.

   1. many
   2. sometimes
   3. quite
4. 4.

   Why do you think the speaker's smartphone is not working?

5. 5.

   According to you, who seems to be dumb, the phone or the speaker? Why?

6. 6.

   What makes this poem humorous? Discuss.