1.2.1 Discussing digital devices

• A tablet is commonly used for creating documents and presentations

  False
• Match the device with its uses:

  Smartphone ↔️ Communication, apps, photography

  Tablet ↔️ Reading, games, note-taking

  Laptop ↔️ Work, research, documents

  Desktop computer ↔️ Office tasks, gaming, video editing

  Smartwatch ↔️ Fitness tracking, notifications
• What are the key features of a tablet?

  Portable, touchscreen, internet
• A smartwatch is a wearable device that tracks fitness
• What are the benefits of using a smartphone?

  Portability, connectivity, convenience
• Digital devices enhance connectivity
• What are some health concerns associated with prolonged use of digital devices?

  Sedentary lifestyle, inactivity
• Match the device with its primary use:

  Smartphone ↔️ Communication, apps, photography

  Tablet ↔️ Reading, browsing, note-taking

  Laptop ↔️ Work, research, documents

  Desktop computer ↔️ Office tasks, gaming

  Smartwatch ↔️ Fitness tracking, timekeeping
• A tablet is often used for reading, games, browsing, and note-taking
• Match the device with its primary use:

  Smartphone ↔️ Internet browsing

  Tablet ↔️ Reading

  Laptop ↔️ Creating documents

  Desktop computer ↔️ Gaming
• A laptop has a larger screen and is more powerful than a desktop computer.

  False
• Match the positive and negative impacts of digital devices on daily life:

  Increased connectivity ↔️ Overreliance and addiction

  Improved productivity ↔️ Distraction and reduced focus

  Enhanced entertainment ↔️ Sedentary lifestyle

  Increased access to information ↔️ Privacy and security concerns
• What are two primary uses of a laptop?

  Work and research
• A laptop is portable and includes a keyboard, screen, and internet access for productivity software
• Match the device with its key feature:

  Smartphone ↔️ Portable and touchscreen

  Tablet ↔️ Reading and note-taking

  Smartwatch ↔️ Fitness tracking

  Desktop computer ↔️ Stationary and powerful
• Digital devices improve productivity and efficiency
• What is a potential negative impact of digital devices?

  Overreliance and addiction
• Match the device with its benefit:

  Smartphone ↔️ Increased connectivity

  Tablet ↔️ Portable reading

  Laptop ↔️ Improved productivity

  Desktop computer ↔️ Powerful gaming
• Privacy and security are potential concerns related to digital device usage.


  True
• What are the primary uses of a smartphone?

  Communication, internet, apps, photography
• What is the main purpose of a laptop?

  Work, research, productivity
• A smartphone is a portable device with a touchscreen
• A desktop computer is designed for portability

  False
• What is the primary use of a smartwatch?

  Fitness tracking, notifications
• Match the device with its primary use:

  Smartphone ↔️ Communication, photography

  Tablet ↔️ Reading, browsing, note-taking

  Laptop ↔️ Work, research, documents

  Desktop computer ↔️ Office tasks, gaming

  Smartwatch ↔️ Fitness tracking, timekeeping
• Excessive use of digital devices can lead to reduced face-to-face interaction


  True
• Digital devices have both enhanced and disrupted daily life
• What are the primary uses of a smartphone?

  Communication, internet browsing, apps
• A laptop is primarily designed for office tasks and video editing.

  False
• Arrange the key features of a smartwatch in order of importance:

  1️⃣ Wearable

  2️⃣ Fitness tracking

  3️⃣ Notifications

  4️⃣ Timekeeping
• A tablet's portable design and touchscreen interface make it versatile for various tasks
• What is a primary use of a smartwatch?

  Fitness tracking
• A laptop is commonly used for creating documents and presentations.

  True
• What makes a desktop computer ideal for intensive tasks?

  Larger screen
• Digital devices enhance access to entertainment and leisure.


  True
• Digital devices can lead to overreliance, addiction, and reduced focus
• What health concerns are associated with a sedentary lifestyle caused by digital devices?

  Reduced physical activity
• Overreliance on digital devices can lead to distraction and reduced focus
• Arrange the following modal verb structures in order based on their meaning:

  1️⃣ Ich kann das Smartphone benutzen.

  2️⃣ Wir müssen das Tablet laden.

  3️⃣ Sie haben das Laptop auszuschalten.

  4️⃣ Du darfst den Computer nicht benutzen.
• Which modal verbs are commonly used in German to discuss digital devices?

  Können and müssen