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II. Some Useful Gadgets and Implements
Look at the pictures. Read the descriptions below and number the
pictures matching them with the correct ones.

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1. A microwave oven, commonly known as a microwave, is a kitchen
appliance. This machine is for heating and cooking food by exposing
it to electromagnetic radiation inside the microwave spectrum.
2. Pliers are pincers with parallel, flat, and typically serrated surfaces. A
pair of pliers is used chiefly for gripping small objects.
3. A screwdriver is a manual or powered tool. It is used for turning
screws. A typical screwdriver has a handle and a shaft, and a tip that
the user inserts into the screw head to turn it.

4. A mobile phone, also known as a cellular phone or cell phone, is a
phone that is meant for making and receiving telephone calls over a
radio link while moving around a wide geographic area. It works by
connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile phone operator,
allowing access to the public telephone network.
5. A saw is a tool used to cut wood or other items. It can be of various
shapes and sizes and worked by hand or machinery, consisting essen-
tially of a thin blade or disk of metal, usually steel, the edge of which
is a series of sharp teeth.

6. A dishwasher is a mechanical device for cleaning dishes and utensils.
Dishwashers can be found in restaurants and private kitchens. Unlike
manual dishwashing, the mechanical dishwashers clean the loaded
dishes by spraying hot water over them.

7. Scissors are hand-operated shearing tools. They consist of a pair of

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