MODERN VERSIONS OF FAMILIAR MACHINES

Handout 6.4

MODERN VERSIONS OF FAMILIAR MACHINES

1. The latest kind of vending machine is nothing like the vending machines of the past. Like the old machines, the new ones area quick and convenient way to buy food. But the new machines have been improved in several important ways. The old machines worked with coins that were sometimes ”swallowed” without providing your food. The new machines, however, work with plastic cards that can be used many times without error. The food supplied by the old machines was usually not very good: stale pastries or tasteless sandwiches. In contrast, the new machines sell all kinds of delicious meals. They may offer fresh, oven-baked pizza, espresso coffee, or fresh pasta. In general, these new machines sell more interesting and better-tasting food.

Main Idea: difference of new engine and old engine

Does this paragraph include similarities, differences, or both?

Answer: this paragraph include differences

Signal Words

Like, But, however, In contrast, In general.

Examples

Like the old machines, the new ones area quick and convenient way to buy food.

But the new machines have been improved in several important ways.

however, work with plastic cards that can be used many times without error.

In contrast, the new machines sell all kinds of delicious meals.

In general, these new machines sell more interesting and better-tasting food.