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Letter of the alphabet for 'the' invented (11th July, 2013)

Mr Mathis believes the new character is useful because it replaces the most common word in the English language – "the". He said it will save people time when they type because they only need to use one key instead of the three needed for each letter of the word "the". He argued that other words have their own character. He pointed out that the word "and" has its own symbol - the ampersand (&) and that is only the fifth most common word. Mathis also says his new symbol will help "in the texting space" such as Twitter or texts where there is a limited number of characters. Not everyone agrees with Mathis. Computer experts don't think manufacturers will change their keyboards or operating systems.

Sources:
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/what-th-one-mans-quest-for-a-symbol-solution-20130705-2pgd8.html#ixzz2YaPHVIWn
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/news/aussie-restaurateur-paul-mathis-invents-new-letter-of-the-alphabet/story-fni0bzod-1226675974506

WARM-UPS

1. THE ALPHABET: Students walk around the class and talk to other students about the alphabet. Change partners often and share your findings.

2. CHAT: In pairs / groups, decide which of these topics or words from the article are most interesting and which are most boring.

businessman / letter / alphabet / download / iTunes / invested / keyboards / useful / common words / language / symbol / the word "and" / Twitter / operating systems

Have a chat about the topics you liked. Change topics and partners frequently.

3. NEW SOFTWARE: What could this "new" software be? Complete this table with your partner(s). Change partners often and share what you wrote.

Software	What is this?	How is it useful
A "the" key
Talk & translate
Ask for a definition
Talk and type
"Undo sent mail" key
Record my life

4. THE LETTER "Ћ": Students A strongly believe we need the letter " Ћ " in English; Students B strongly believe not. Change partners again and talk about your conversations.

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5. WORDS: Rank these and share your rankings with your partner. Put the ones you like most at the top. Change partners often and share your rankings.

the
new
symbol
idea

useful
common
texts
manufacturers

6. THE: Spend one minute writing down all of the different words you associate with the word 'the'. Share your words with your partner(s) and talk about them. Together, put the words into different categories.

BEFORE READING / LISTENING

1. TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if a-h below are true (T) or false (F).

a.	The English alphabet now has 27 letters.	T / F
b.	The new letter looks like no other letter or symbol ever created before.	T / F
c.	You can download the new letter on the Apple iTunes store.	T / F
d.	The inventor said the new letter was not going to change the world.	T / F
e.	The inventor said his idea would save people a lot of money.	T / F
f.	The guy said "the" needs a special character because "and" has one.	T / F
g.	The new character will not be very useful on Twitter.	T / F
h.	It is unlikely that computer makers will add the letter to their software.	T / F

2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

1.	invented	a.	tight
2.	symbol	b.	on sale
3.	combination	c.	button
4.	available	d.	letter
5.	invested	e.	showed
6.	replaces	f.	put money into
7.	key	g.	developed
8.	pointed out	h.	makers
9.	limited	i.	mixture
10.	manufacturers	j.	exchanges

3. PHRASE MATCH: (Sometimes more than one choice is possible.)

1.	a new, 27th, letter for	a.	for download
2.	It is a symbol to replace	b.	number of characters
3.	It is already available	c.	little interest
4.	He invested	d.	word in the English language
5.	Apple has shown	e.	the word "the"
6.	the most common	f.	- the ampersand (&)
7.	other words have	g.	$35,000 in his app
8.	"and" has its own symbol	h.	operating systems
9.	there is a limited	i.	their own character
10.	change their keyboards or	j.	the English alphabet

GAP FILL

An Australian businessman has invented a new, 27th, letter for the English alphabet. It is a (1) ____________ to replace the word "the". It looks like a combination of a (2) ____________ "T" and a lower (3) ____________ "h" (Ћ). However, the "new" letter looks the same as a letter from the Serbian language. Paul Mathis believes many people will like his idea. It is already (4) ____________ for download on Apple's iTunes. Mathis is (5) ____________ mobile phone, tablet and computer makers will add the letter to their keyboards. He (6) ____________ $35,000 in his app, but so far Apple has shown little (7) ____________. He told the "Sydney Morning Herald": "Is this going to change the world? Not really. But is it something that (8) ____________ be useful for people? I think so."

invested
available
might
capital
interest
symbol
hoping
case

Mr Mathis believes the new character is useful because it (9) ____________ the most common word in the English language – "the". He said it will save people time when they (10) ____________ because they only need to use one (11) ____________ instead of the three needed for each letter of the word "the". He argued that other words have their (12) ____________ character. He pointed out that the word "and" has its own symbol - the ampersand (&) and that is only the (13) ____________ most common word. Mathis also says his new symbol will (14) ____________ "in the texting space" such as Twitter or texts where there is a (15) ____________ number of characters. Not everyone (16) ____________ with Mathis. Computer experts don't think manufacturers will change their keyboards or operating systems.

own
limited
type
help
agrees
replaces
key
fifth

LISTENING - Guess the answers. Listen to check.

1)	An Australian businessman has invented a new, 27th, letter for ______
	a. the English alphabets b. the English alphabetise c. the English alphabet d. the English alpha beta
2)	It looks like a combination of a capital "T" and ______
	a. a lower cause "h" b. a lower cased "h" c. a lower cases "h" d. a lower case "h"
3)	However, the "new" letter looks the same as a letter from ______
	a. the Serbian languages b. the Serbian language c. the Serbia language d. the Serbian's language
4)	tablet and computer makers will add the letter ______
	a. to their keyboard b. to their keyboardist c. to their key boards d. to their keyboards
5)	He invested $35,000 in his app, but so far Apple has ______
	a. shown little interest b. shown little interests c. shown little interested d. shown little interesting
6)	the new character is useful because it replaces the ______
	a. most commoner word b. most commonly word c. most commons word d. most common word
7)	He argued that other words have ______
	a. their own character b. their own characters c. their own characterise d. their own characterised
8)	Mathis also says his new symbol will help "in ______"
	a. the text space b. the text in space c. the texting space d. the texts in space
9)	…such as Twitter or texts where there is a limited ______
	a. numbers of characters b. numbered of characters c. number of characters d. numberical of characters
10)	manufacturers will change their keyboards ______
	a. or operating system b. or operational systems c. or operating systems d. or operational system

LISTENING – Listen and fill in the gaps

An Australian businessman (1) ___________________, 27th, letter for the English alphabet. (2) ___________________ replace the word "the". It looks like a combination of a capital "T" and a lower case "h" (Ћ). However, the "new" letter (3) ___________________ a letter from the Serbian language. Paul Mathis believes many people will like his idea. It (4) ___________________ download on Apple's iTunes. Mathis is hoping mobile phone, tablet and computer makers (5) ___________________ their keyboards. He invested $35,000 in his app, but so far Apple has shown little interest. He told the "Sydney Morning Herald": "Is this going to change the world? Not really. But is it something (6) ___________________ for people? I think so."

Mr Mathis believes the new character is useful (7) ___________________ most common word in the English language – "the". He said it will save people time when they type because they (8) ___________________ one key instead of the three needed for each letter of the word "the". He argued that (9) ___________________ their own character. He pointed out that the word "and" has its own symbol - the ampersand (&) (10) ___________________ fifth most common word. Mathis also says his new symbol will help "in the texting space" such as Twitter or texts where there (11) ___________________ characters. Not everyone agrees with Mathis. Computer experts don't think manufacturers (12) ___________________ keyboards or operating systems.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1.	Where is the man who had this idea from?
2.	What two letters does the symbol look like?
3.	From where can we get the app?
4.	How much cash did the man put into his app?
5.	How much interest has Apple shown in the man's app?
6.	What is the most frequently used word in English?
7.	How many keys do we need to press to type "the"?
8.	What is the fifth most common word in English?
9.	Who doesn't think the man's idea is so good?
10.	What are computer makers unlikely to change?

MULTIPLE CHOICE - QUIZ

1.	Where is the man who had this idea from?	6.	What is the most frequently used word in English?
	a) America b) Australia c) India d) China		a) the b) to c) be d) so
2.	What two letters does the symbol look like?	7.	How many keys do we need to press to type "the"?
	a) "F" and "t" b) "K" and "j" c) "T" and "h" d) "W" and "o"		a) one b) seven c) two d) three
3.	From where can we get the app?	8.	What is the fifth most common word in English?
	a) the inventor's website b) Amazon.com c) Google d) Apple's iTunes store		a) I b) with c) and d) in
4.	How much cash did the man put into his app?	9.	Who doesn't think the man's idea is so good?
	a) $30,000 b) $35,000 c) $40,000 d) $45,000		a) newspaper editors b) the boss of Twitter c) English teachers d) computer experts
5.	How much interest has Apple shown in the man's app?	10.	What are computer makers unlikely to change?
	a) little b) a lot c) none d) a huge amount		a) language b) their keyboards c) the word "the" d) their minds

ROLE PLAY

Role A – Inventor

You think your idea is great. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell anyone who disagrees that new technology like texting means we need new letters. Tell them it is time the English alphabet changed and became more 21st-century.

Role B – Computer maker boss

You think the idea of a 27th letter of the English alphabet is a bad one. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell the others the new letter would save almost no time. Tell them the inventor is just trying to be a little famous. The English alphabet is hundreds of years old. It does not need to change.

Role C – Texter

You love the idea of "the" becoming a letter of the alphabet. Tell the others three reasons why. You know it will save you a lot of time. You always make mistakes typing "the" so the new letter will be great. You also tweet a lot and need the extra space.

Role D – Serbia government

You are angry someone wants to use the "Ћ" symbol from your language. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell the inventor (s)he needs to make an original letter and not steal from the Serbian language. You will sue the inventor if (s)he continues saying (s)he invented the letter " Ћ".

AFTER READING / LISTENING

1. WORD SEARCH: Look in your dictionary / computer to find collocates, other meanings, information, synonyms … for the words 'letter' and 'alphabet'.

letter

alphabet

Share your findings with your partners.

Make questions using the words you found.
Ask your partner / group your questions.

2. ARTICLE QUESTIONS: Look back at the article and write down some questions you would like to ask the class about the text.

Share your questions with other classmates / groups.
Ask your partner / group your questions.

3. GAP FILL: In pairs / groups, compare your answers to this exercise. Check your answers. Talk about the words from the activity. Were they new, interesting, worth learning…?

4. VOCABULARY: Circle any words you do not understand. In groups, pool unknown words and use dictionaries to find their meanings.

5. TEST EACH OTHER: Look at the words below. With your partner, try to recall how they were used in the text:

replace
same
idea
add
little
change

common
key
argued
fifth
limited
experts

THE ALPHABET SURVEY

Write five GOOD questions about the alphabet in the table. Do this in pairs. Each student must write the questions on his / her own paper.

When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers.

	STUDENT 1 _____________	STUDENT 2 _____________	STUDENT 3 _____________
Q.1.
Q.2.
Q.3.
Q.4.
Q.5.

Now return to your original partner and share and talk about what you found out. Change partners often.

Make mini-presentations to other groups on your findings.

THE ALPHABET DISCUSSION

STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)

a)	What did you think when you read the headline?
b)	What springs to mind when you hear the word 'alphabet'?
c)	Are 26 letters in English enough?
d)	Are there any letters in English you love or hate?
e)	What do you think of Mr Mathis' "Ћ" symbol?
f)	What are the differences between your alphabet and the English one?
g)	Do you have any problems with the English alphabet?
h)	Why do you think Apple isn't so interested in the app?
i)	Should Serbians be angry Mr Mathis has used a letter similar to a letter of their alphabet?
j)	Would you download and use the "Ћ" app?

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STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)

a)	Did you like reading this article? Why/not?
b)	Do you have any problems with the word "the"?
c)	If we use "Ћ," will we need a new alphabet song
d)	Is the word "the" totally necessary?
e)	What changes would you like to make to your alphabet?
f)	Is Mr Mathis right that "the" should have a special letter because "and" has one?
g)	Where on the keyboard would you put a new "Ћ" character?
h)	How helpful would "Ћ" be for texting or on Twitter?
i)	Would changing keyboards and operating systems be a problem?
j)	What questions would you like to ask Mr Mathis?

DISCUSSION (Write your own questions)

STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)
1.	________________________________________________________
2.	________________________________________________________
3.	________________________________________________________
4.	________________________________________________________
5.	________________________________________________________
6.	________________________________________________________

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STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)
1.	________________________________________________________
2.	________________________________________________________
3.	________________________________________________________
4.	________________________________________________________
5.	________________________________________________________
6.	________________________________________________________

MULTIPLE CHOICE - LANGUAGE

An Australian businessman has (1) ____ a new, 27th, letter for the English alphabet. It is a symbol to (2) ____ the word "the". It looks like a combination of a capital "T" and a lower (3) ____ "h" (Ћ). However, the "new" letter looks the same as a letter from the Serbian language. Paul Mathis believes many people will like his idea. It is already (4) ____ for download on Apple's iTunes. Mathis is hoping mobile phone, tablet and computer makers will add the letter to their keyboards. He invested $35,000 in his app, but so far Apple has shown (5) ____ interest. He told the "Sydney Morning Herald": "Is this going to (6) ____ the world? Not really. But is it something that might be useful for people? I think so."

Mr Mathis believes the new character is useful because it replaces the most (7) ____ word in the English language – "the". He said it will save people time when they type because they only need to use one key (8) ____ of the three needed for each letter of the word "the". He argued that (9) ____ words have their own character. He pointed (10) ____ that the word "and" has its own symbol - the ampersand (&) and that is only the fifth most common word. Mathis also says his new symbol will help "in the texting space" such as Twitter or texts where there is a (11) ____ number of characters. Not everyone agrees with Mathis. Computer experts don't think manufacturers will change their keyboards or (12) ____ systems.

Put the correct words from the table below in the above article.

1.	(a)	inventor	(b)	invented	(c)	inventing	(d)	invents
2.	(a)	irreplaceable	(b)	replace	(c)	replacement	(d)	implacable
3.	(a)	bag	(b)	sack	(c)	pack	(d)	case
4.	(a)	surveyed	(b)	available	(c)	irrelevant	(d)	overly
5.	(a)	small	(b)	little	(c)	few	(d)	lessen
6.	(a)	charge	(b)	adopt	(c)	change	(d)	adapt
7.	(a)	normal	(b)	average	(c)	common	(d)	mean
8.	(a)	rather	(b)	prefer	(c)	instead	(d)	compare
9.	(a)	another	(b)	others	(c)	the other	(d)	other
10.	(a)	in	(b)	there	(c)	up	(d)	out
11.	(a)	limited	(b)	limit	(c)	limitless	(d)	limits
12.	(a)	operative	(b)	operates	(c)	operating	(d)	operated

SPELLING

Paragraph 1
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2.	It looks like a ninocobmtia
3.	a capital "T" and a orwle case "h"
4.	already lliebvaaa for download
5.	He ienevtsd $35,000 in his app
6.	Apple has shown little itenters
Paragraph 2
7.	the new acearcthr is useful
8.	the most onocmm word
9.	the English aegunalg
10.	there is a itidlme number
11.	stucarnfuaemr will change
12.	keyboards or tigneoarp systems

PUT THE TEXT BACK TOGETHER

Number these lines in the correct order.

( )	to replace the word "the". It looks like a combination of a capital "T" and a lower case "h" (Ћ). However, the "new" letter looks
( )	the letter to their keyboards. He invested $35,000 in his app, but so far Apple has shown little
( )	agrees with Mathis. Computer experts don't think manufacturers will change their keyboards or operating systems.
( )	interest. He told the "Sydney Morning Herald": "Is this going to change the world? Not
( )	language – "the". He said it will save people time when they type because they only need to use one
( 1 )	An Australian businessman has invented a new, 27th, letter for the English alphabet. It is a symbol
( )	the same as a letter from the Serbian language. Paul Mathis believes many people will like his
( )	idea. It is already available for download on Apple's iTunes. Mathis is hoping mobile phone, tablet and computer makers will add
( )	such as Twitter or texts where there is a limited number of characters. Not everyone
( )	most common word. Mathis also says his new symbol will help "in the texting space"
( )	key instead of the three needed for each letter of the word "the". He argued that other words have their own character. He pointed
( )	really. But is it something that might be useful for people? I think so."
( )	Mr Mathis believes the new character is useful because it replaces the most common word in the English
( )	out that the word "and" has its own symbol - the ampersand (&) and that is only the fifth

PUT THE WORDS IN THE RIGHT ORDER

1.	the English alphabet A new, . , 27th , letter for
2.	the ". It is a symbol to replace the word "
3.	as a letter from the Serbian language Looks . the same
4.	add to will letter keyboards makers the their Computer.
5.	useful something for that people might be It.
6.	the English language It replaces the most common word in.
7.	have character argued words own He other their that.
8.	He has the that symbol "and" out own pointed its word.
9.	characters a limited Where number there of is.
10.	will manufacturers think don't experts Computer change.

CIRCLE THE CORRECT WORD (20 PAIRS)

An Australian businessman has invented a new, 27th, letter from / for the English alphabet. It is a symbolic / symbol to replace the word "the". It looks like a combination of a capital "T" and a lower / lowly case "h" (Ћ). However, the "new" letter looks the same as / has a letter from the Serbian language. Paul Mathis believes many people will like his ideal / idea. It is already available for download / upload on Apple's iTunes. Mathis is hoping mobile phone, tablet and computer markers / makers will add the letter to their keyboards. He invested $35,000 in / on his app, but so far Apple has shown little / small interest. He told the "Sydney Morning Herald": "Is this going to change / charge the world? Not really. But is it something that might be useful for people? I think so."

Mr Mathis believes the new character is useful / usefully because it replaces the most common word in the English language – "the". He said it will spend / save people time when they type / typing because they only need to use one key instead / rather of the three needed for each letter of the word "the". He argued that other / another words have their own character. He pointed up / out that the word "and" has its own symbol - the ampersand (&) and that is only the fifth most / mostly common word. Mathis also says his new symbol will help "in the texting space" such was / as Twitter or texts where there is a limited number of characters. Not everyone agreeing / agrees with Mathis. Computer experts don't think manufacturers will change their keyboards or operates / operating systems.

Talk about the connection between each pair of words in italics, and why the correct word is correct.

INSERT THE VOWELS (a, e, i, o, u)

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Mr M_th_s b_l__v_s th_ n_w ch_r_ct_r _s _s_f_l b_c__s_ _t r_pl_c_s th_ m_st c_mm_n w_rd _n th_ _ngl_sh l_ng__g_ – "th_". H_ s__d _t w_ll s_v_ p__pl_ t_m_ wh_n th_y typ_ b_c__s_ th_y _nly n__d t_ _s_ _n_ k_y _nst__d _f th_ thr__ n__d_d f_r __ch l_tt_r _f th_ w_rd "th_". H_ _rg__d th_t _th_r w_rds h_v_ th__r _wn ch_r_ct_r. H_ p__nt_d __t th_t th_ w_rd "_nd" h_s _ts _wn symb_l - th_ _mp_rs_nd (&) _nd th_t _s _nly th_ f_fth m_st c_mm_n w_rd. M_th_s _ls_ s_ys h_s n_w symb_l w_ll h_lp "_n th_ t_xt_ng sp_c_" s_ch _s Tw_tt_r _r t_xts wh_r_ th_r_ _s _ l_m_t_d n_mb_r _f ch_r_ct_rs. N_t _v_ry_n_ _gr__s w_th M_th_s. C_mp_t_r _xp_rts d_n't th_nk m_n_f_ct_r_rs w_ll ch_ng_ th__r k_yb__rds _r _p_r_t_ng syst_ms.

PUNCTUATE THE TEXT AND ADD CAPITALS

an australian businessman has invented a new 27th letter for the english alphabet it is a symbol to replace the word "the" it looks like a combination of a capital "t" and a lower case "h" (ћ) however the "new" letter looks the same as a letter from the serbian language paul mathis believes many people will like his idea it is already available for download on apple's itunes mathis is hoping mobile phone tablet and computer makers will add the letter to their keyboards he invested $35000 in his app but so far apple has shown little interest he told the "sydney morning herald" "is this going to change the world not really but is it something that might be useful for people i think so"

mr mathis believes the new character is useful because it replaces the most common word in the english language – "the" he said it will save people time when they type because they only need to use one key instead of the three needed for each letter of the word "the" he argued that other words have their own character he pointed out that the word "and" has its own symbol - the ampersand (&) and that is only the fifth most common word mathis also says his new symbol will help "in the texting space" such as twitter or texts where there is a limited number of characters not everyone agrees with mathis computer experts don't think manufacturers will change their keyboards or operating systems

PUT A SLASH ( / ) WHERE THE SPACES ARE

AnAustralianbusinessmanhasinventedanew,27th,letterfortheEnglishalpha
bet.Itisasymboltoreplacetheword"the".Itlookslikeacombinationofacapital"
T"andalowercase"h"(Ћ).However,the"new"letterlooksthesameasaletterfro
mtheSerbianlanguage.PaulMathisbelievesmanypeoplewilllikehisidea.Itisalr
eadyavailablefordownloadonApple'siTunes.Mathisishopingmobilephone,ta
bletandcomputermakerswilladdthelettertotheirkeyboards.Heinvested$35,
000inhisapp,butsofarApplehasshownlittleinterest.Hetoldthe"SydneyMorni
ngHerald":"Isthisgoingtochangetheworld?Notreally.Butisitsomethingthat
mightbeusefulforpeople?Ithinkso."MrMathisbelievesthenewcharacterisusef
ulbecauseitreplacesthemostcommonwordintheEnglishlanguage"the".Hesai
ditwillsavepeopletimewhentheytypebecausetheyonlyneedtouseonekeyinst
eadofthethreeneededforeachletteroftheword"the".Hearguedthatotherword
shavetheirowncharacter.Hepointedoutthattheword"and"hasitsownsymbol-
theampersand(&)andthatisonlythefifthmostcommonword.Mathisalsosaysh
isnewsymbolwillhelp"inthetextingspace"suchasTwitterortextswherethereis
alimitednumberofcharacters.NoteveryoneagreeswithMathis.Computerexp
ertsdon'tthinkmanufacturerswillchangetheirkeyboardsoroperatingsystems.

FREE WRITING

Write about the alphabet for 10 minutes. Comment on your partner's paper.

_____________________________________________________________________________

ACADEMIC WRITING

Adding the letter "Ћ" to the English alphabet is a great idea. Discuss.

_____________________________________________________________________________

HOMEWORK

1. VOCABULARY EXTENSION: Choose several of the words from the text. Use a dictionary or Google's search field (or another search engine) to build up more associations / collocations of each word.

2. INTERNET: Search the Internet and find out more about the "new" letter. Share what you discover with your partner(s) in the next lesson.

3. THE ALPHABET: Make a poster about the English alphabet. Show your work to your classmates in the next lesson. Did you all have similar things?

4. THE: Write a magazine article about the word "the". Include imaginary interviews with people who are for and against the new "Ћ" letter.

Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Write down any new words and expressions you hear from your partner(s).

5. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT? Write a newspaper article about the next stage in this news story. Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Give each other feedback on your articles.

6. LETTER: Write a letter to a language expert. Ask him/her three questions about the "Ћ" letter. Give him/her three of your opinions on it. Read your letter to your partner(s) in your next lesson. Your partner(s) will answer your questions.

ANSWERS

TRUE / FALSE (p.4)

SYNONYM MATCH (p.4)

1.	invented	a.	developed
2.	symbol	b.	letter
3.	combination	c.	mixture
4.	available	d.	on sale
5.	invested	e.	put money into
6.	replaces	f.	exchanges
7.	key	g.	button
8.	pointed out	h.	showed
9.	limited	i.	tight
10.	manufacturers	j.	makers

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS (p.8)

1.	Australia
2.	"T" and "h"
3.	Apple's iTunes store
4.	$35,000
5.	Little
6.	The
7.	Three
8.	And
9.	Computer experts
10.	Their keyboards and operating systems

MULTIPLE CHOICE - QUIZ (p.9)

10.

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