The key answer of exercise 6
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 3 - Communication for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 2 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli
Question
In pairs guess the meaning of the highlighted words and phrases in the dialogue.
Answer
- "have you got a moment" This phrase is a polite way of asking if someone has some time available or if they are free to talk or assist with something. In the context of the dialogue, Noah's mum is asking if Noah has time to help her with her phone.
- "runs out of juice" This is an informal expression that means a device, in this case, a phone, has depleted its battery power and needs to be recharged. In the dialogue, Noah's mum mentions that her phone runs out of juice quickly, indicating a short battery life.
- "features" In the context of technology, "features" refer to the distinct functionalities or capabilities that a device or software offers. In the dialogue, Noah's mum is expressing that she is not proficient in using the additional functions or capabilities of her phone beyond making calls.
- "out of touch" The phrase "out of touch" is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is not familiar or knowledgeable about a particular subject or technology. In this context, when Noah asks if his mum's phone is a touchscreen, she responds that she's not completely out of touch, indicating that she is aware of the touchscreen technology but may not be fully proficient in using it.
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