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1.3 What do I think about 3D printing?
1 Read the infographic.
What is it about?
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One third of people in a survey believe that all homes in the future will be 3D printed. 3D printed homes are… more resistant to natural disasters.
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2 What amount of people do infographic: a text with pictures, not think that all homes in the future numbers and symbols to help will be 3D printed? What amount of us understand information about people would not consider living in a topic
a 3D printed house? 3 Answer
Himari’s questions.
Do you think the infographic gives a positive view of 3D printed homes or a negative view? Would more people consider living in a 3D printed home than not living in one?
Two thirds of people in a survey would consider living in a 3D printed home. more energy effi cient cheaper quicker to build Sample Pages
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Who has a positive view and who has a negative view?
I don’t want to live in a 3D printed home, because I don’t think it will last for very long.
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5 6 7 Which two speakers have similar ideas about 3D printed houses? Add to your KWL chart. Take turns to ask and answer these questions with a partner. • What is your opinion? • Would you live in a 3D printed home? Why, or why not? I’d love to live in a 3D printed house because I love technology and a 3D printed house would be very modern. I could design it exactly how I wanted it, too. I’m interested in the idea of living in a 3D printed home, but I’m not sure if it will be as strong as a traditionally built house. I can’t afford to buy a house, so I hope that 3D printed houses will be cheaper. Sample Pages
Talking point
How confi dent are you in understanding the information in an infographic? How confi dent are you in recognising what a writer thinks about something?
