1 Which kind of clause, defining or non-defining: A identifies which thing or person you’re talking about? B adds extra details about the thing or person? 2 Which kind of clause: A always goes after the noun? B can go before or after the noun? C is separated from the noun by a comma? Look at the descriptions of some design classics. Use past participle clauses (defining or non-defining) to rewrite each pair of sentences as a single sentence. 1 The famous soy sauce bottle was designed by Kenji Ekuan in 1961. It’s made by the Kikkoman company. 2 The Boeing 747 was chosen by architect Norman Foster as his favourite ‘building’. It was first flown in 1969. 3 More than five million cigarette lighters are sold every day. They’re made by Bic. 4 Zhang Xiaoquan scissors are made in Hangzhou, China. They were first produced in 1663. 5 A Swiss Army knife features 85 tools and weighs a kilo. It’s known as ‘The Giant’. In groups, make a list of things for an exhibition of design classics. Consider: ■■ clothes ■■ cars ■■ things for the home/office ■■ electronics ■■ logos ■■ packaging Use past participle clauses with verbs like: Example: Design classics: ‘ball’ vacuum cleaner made by Dyson; iPod designed by Apple; … Get into new groups. Tell each other about your ideas. You are interested in an internship with the Dublin-based company Innovational Designs. The company helps inventors to turn their ideas and concepts into marketable designs. Applicants are asked to apply with a letter about the properties and qualities of a well-known consumer product. In your letter, you should: ■■ describe the product ■■ explain the functionality of the design ■■ analyse the appeal of the design Write around 250 words. 1 Writing guide: Email/Letter, p. 195. It’s a brand. What else? Discuss these questions. 1 How ‘brand conscious’ do you think you are? Think about: ■■ clothes ■■ cars ■■ shoes ■■ electronic goods ■■ drinks ■■ household appliances 2 How much importance do you attach to the brand? Why do you think it is or isn’t important? 3 Would you avoid particular brands? If so, why? 4 For which kinds of product would you worry about the brand you buy? Why? Watch the video (QuickMedia) and look at the picture on the right. Talk about the adverts. 1 What ‘image’ do you think they are selling? Are they effective? 2 Would real people like film stars or top athletes add quality or meaning to the message? b Speaking 6 a designed called known as produced made built manufactured invented b Writing 7 Listening 8 a b 134 Language skills Extras Explore 10 From design to brands Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy ODE3MDE=