An Advertisement for a Gadget

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Title

Think of a catchy title, e.g. “Save Time and Energy”

What problems does the gadget solve? What does it do?

The problem: Does it take you ages to get to school? Are

you tired of carrying heavy bags back from the shops?

The solution: Here is the perfect solution for you: the

Segway Human Transporter. The Segway will change your

Life and make your journey to work good fun, too.

What are the advantages of the gadget?

(design/materials/uses/convenience, etc.)

It has only got two wheels plus … The Segway is easy to

use and … One user has said … It is very convenient

and practical … It weighs only … It is easy to carry …

Its maximum speed is … Its electric battery also has a

Range of … It`s safe, too, and … The Segway is very

useful for journeys around your town … it doesn`t cause

any pollutions either!

How much is it? How can you get it?

The Segway is a bargain at only $3,000. Contact … for

More information about … !

Linking (Addition)

It is made of good quality plastic and has an attractive,

Modern design, too. It has a reliable electric motor plus a

small computer. It also weighs only ten kilos. It isn`t

expensive, either.

Useful Vocabulary

Expressions: Here is the perfect solution to all your

problems./You can use the … to …/It is made of …/It is

good quality …/It is a bargain at only …/It is excellent

value at …

Adjectives: amazing, attractive, automatic, brilliant,

cheap, compact, convenient, durable, easy (to use, carry,

etc.), exciting, fantastic, modern, perfect, pollution-free,

relaxing, reliable, useful

Materials: glass, gold, metal, nylon, plastic, silver, wood

Objects: battery, bracelet, cables, camera, computer,

earrings, electric motor, headphones, solar-powered

battery, stereo system

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Content: Is you advert convincing? Can you add any

useful information about it? Can you add any adjectives

to describe your gadget?

Mistakes: Check your letter for simple mistakes.