Unlock 1 – Unit 4 – LS 1 – A Smarter Map App for Everyday Life – Quiz
The salesperson introduces a new smartphone app designed to help busy people by providing smarter maps and location-based services. Unlike normal maps, it collects live updates from users about traffic jams and roadworks to give better directions.
Listen to the audio track and complete the quizzes.
Interactive Listening Activities
Smart Map App Presentation — Complete Listening Practice
Before You Begin
Listen to the audio track in your Listening and Speaking book.
It is in Unlock 1 – Unit 4, Listening Track 4.2.
Activity 1: Discussion Activities
Discuss these questions with your partner or in small groups. Share your ideas and experiences.
🚗 Finding the Best Route
- • What problems can make directions from normal maps unhelpful?
- • How could real-time reports from drivers improve your trip?
- • When you travel locally, how do you decide the best way to go?
- • Would you change your route if you saw a delay nearby? Why?
🍝 Food Alerts and Suggestions
- • What kind of food places would you like an app to suggest?
- • Is it useful if an app learns your meal times? Discuss benefits and risks.
- • Should popularity in your area affect suggestions? Why or why not?
- • Have you ever tried a new place because of a notification?
👥 Meeting Friends
- • How do you usually coordinate with friends when you meet?
- • Would you share your live location with friends? In which situations?
- • Is it helpful for an app to estimate their arrival time?
- • What privacy settings would make you feel comfortable?
📱 App Design and Trust
- • What makes a navigation app easy to use?
- • How should an app explain where its data comes from?
- • What notifications are helpful, and which are annoying?
- • What would convince you to download a new navigation app?
