Hate ironing?











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Hate ironing?

It'll all come out in the wash A new washing machine promises to make irons redundant, using steam to remove creases. by David Smith






Read the text about a new product to be available soon in the shops and decide whether the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)








PARAGRAPH 1FOR DECADES we have been told that technology will put an end to household chores, but it never quite seems to work out that way; so many will react with scepticism to an invention that purports not only to wash your clothes, but do the ironing as well.PARAGRAPH 2The world's first steam washing machine, developed over three years by Korean firm LG Electronics, borrows from technology normally used in industrial cleaning. It makes the bold claim to 'bring dry cleaning to your home' and 'remove creases from your garments, eliminating the need for ironing'.PARAGRAPH 3Millions of women, who have traditionally taken on the job - and millions of men, still reluctant to do their share - will be enticed by the prospect of an 'iron killer'. Few will mourn the death of a domestic appliance that has evolved from cast-metal flat irons dating back centuries to today's temperature-adjustable 'digital irons', which, despite their shiny features, still require human perspiration.PARAGRAPH 4Others will find that the price tag, likely to be between £800 and £1,000, prevents them folding away the ironing board just yet.PARAGRAPH 5The Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine, to be launched in Britain this week, in effect doubles as a steam press. Once the washing, rinsing and spinning cycle is complete, a steam generator kicks in for an further 20 minutes, blasting the clothes with hot air to eradicate the creases and wrinkles. It also prevents shrinkage and extends the life of each piece of clothing.PARAGRAPH 6It sounds too good to be true, and perhaps it is. Speaking from South Korea, Don Kwack, LG's manager for washing machine overseas marketing, broke ranks from the official publicity line by admitting: 'Ironing is still necessary, but is made a lot easier. In some cases, you don't need any ironing at all.'PARAGRAPH 7Kwack added that consumer research by LG - whose off-beat products include a fridge with a TV on the front - suggested that crease removal was not the top priority. Instead people were most anxious to save energy and be environmentally friendly.PARAGRAPH 8LG claims that the machine's systems, which involve hot steam as part of the cleaning process, consume 35 per cent less water than traditional washers, which heat water inside the drum. It uses 21 per cent less energy than normal and makes less noise. Moreover, its interior is kept clean by the steam.No_More_Ironing_Vocabulary_exercise















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Paragraph 1. The new washing machine promises to wash and iron clothes.  ?    TRUE  ?    FALSE
Paragraph 2. The technology used in designing LG steam washing machine has never been used before.  ?    TRUE  ?    FALSE
Paragraph 3. Modern irons are so technologically advanced that ironing does not require a lot of physical effort.  ?    TRUE  ?    FALSE
Paragraph 4. Some people might find a new washing machine too expensive.  ?    TRUE  ?    FALSE
Paragraph 5. A new washing machine, when used inappropriately, can make clothes shrink or expand.  ?    TRUE  ?    FALSE
Paragraph 6. LG's manager for washing machine overseas marketing admits that clothes after being washed will still require traditional ironing.  ?    TRUE  ?    FALSE
Paragraph 7. According to consumer research by LG, crease removal is the most important feature consumers expect in new washing machines.  ?    TRUE  ?    FALSE
Paragraph 8. The Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine is more economical and environmentally friendly than conventional washing machines.  ?    TRUE  ?    FALSE











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