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Teacher guide & answers
The Folding iPhone Arrives in Shops
How to use these two pages
Give learners the student worksheet. It contains the story and questions, without the answers. Keep this guide for yourself. Use it to lead the activity and explain the answers afterwards.
Student worksheetA simple 15–20-minute lesson
- Before reading · 2 minutes
Show the title. Ask: “What do you think this story is about?”
- Read and answer · 8–10 minutes
Give out the student worksheet. Learners read for the main idea, then reread to answer the 2 questions. They can compare answers with a partner.
- Discuss and write · 5–8 minutes
Check the answers below together. Ask learners to point to the clue in the story, then finish with the open question.
Adjust the support: Let learners use word help or Level 1 if needed. For a challenge, compare the wording in another level. This activity is not a proficiency test.
Answers to the 2 questions
The question numbers match the student worksheet. Each answer includes a reason and the clue learners can find in the story.
Which task does the inner screen support?
Correct answer: C — Use two apps together
Why: The text describes two apps on the inner screen.
Clue in the story: Apple's September announcement describes two displays and the ability to use two apps together on the inner screen.
Why might a buyer still need to wait after launch?
Correct answer: A — Walk-in supplies are limited
Why: The report distinguishes the start of sales from limited stock.
Clue in the story: The iPhone Duo went on sale on Friday, according to Reuters. However, Apple said supplies for customers without an online order were limited in several countries.
The open question: accept different answers
Ask learners: Suggest a practical use for side-by-side apps.
One possible answer: I could read a message while checking a map.
This is an example, not the only correct answer. Look for a relevant idea, a reason and the learner’s own words. Learners can answer aloud or write one or two sentences.