Built to break? A columnist on the right to repair phones
A columnist argues that phones are made hard to repair on purpose and explains what the 'right to repair' movement wants.
B2Adults50 minOpinion piece
About this lesson
A B2 reading lesson (opinion piece). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- B2
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Opinion piece
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 50 minutes
- Topic
- Technology
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Multiple choice, Matching, Word order
- Key words
- manufacturer, electronic waste, spare part, carbon footprint, independent shop, glue
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Follow the argument of an opinion piece and identify how the writer handles opposing views
- Recognize phrases writers use to build and structure an argument
- Discuss and respond in writing to a consumer technology issue