Pavlok: Get an electric shock to stop buying things

 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrVmb3QBg2U

A British firm has developed a new product to help us save money. The product is a wristband that gives us an electric shock if we spend too much money. The wristband is called Pavlok. It is linked to our bank account. It knows how much money we have in the bank. If we go shopping and there is not enough money in our bank account, the wristband delivers a 255-volt electric shock to our wrist. This warns us not to overspend. The company is called Intelligent Environments. It wants to work with banks to help customers with their money. So far, no banks in Britain have said they would offer the Pavlok to their customers. They could start doing this in the future.

The Pavlok wristband is part of the Internet of Things. This is the idea that everything in our life will be connected to the Internet. The CEO of Intelligent Environments, David Webber, said people liked the idea of the Pavlok. Shoppers would rather get a small electric shock in the store from the wristband than get a big shock later when they see their credit card bill. Mr Webber said the Pavlok would be great for people who cannot stop spending because they have no willpower or their willpower is weak. He added that many young people suffer from the "ostrich effect". This is when people stick their heads in the sand and buy things rather than look at how much money they have in their bank.

1. ELECTRIC SHOCKS: How could they benefit us in these situations?

·         Shopping

·         Eating

·         Studying

·         Driving

·         Sleeping

·         Working.

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

  1. firm
  2. product
  3. linked
  4. delivers
  5. so far
  6. idea
  7. rather
  8. spending
  9. willpower
  10. weak
  1. prefer to
  2. until now
  3. item
  4. poor
  5. purchasing
  6. self control
  7. company
  8. gives
  9. concept
  10. connected

3.Role play

Role A — Keeping all your coins

You think keeping all your coins is the best way to save money. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them things that are wrong with their ways. Also, tell the others which is the worst of these (and why):

Role B — Walking everywhere

You think walking everywhere is the best way to save money. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them things that are wrong with their ways. Also, tell the others which is the worst of these (and why):

Role C — Making a budget

You think making a budget is the best way to save money. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them things that are wrong with their ways. Also, tell the others which is the worst of these (and why):

Role D — Staying single

You think staying single is the best way to save money. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them things that are wrong with their ways. Also, tell the others which is the worst of these (and why):

ROLE E – Buy Used Goods

Role F – Invest

Role G – Staying Home

4.Discussion - Get an electric shock to stop buying things

STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS

  1. How would you describe your shopping habits?
  2. Why do people like shopping?
  3. How useful would the Pavlok be for you?
  4. When was the last time you spent too much?
  5. Would the Pavlok be good to stop overeating?
  6. Would you get a Pavlok if the bank offered you one?

STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS

  1. What do you think of the idea of the Pavlok?
  2. What other things do we need a shock to stop us doing something?
  3. What do you know about the Internet of Things?
  4. What do you think when you see your credit card?
  5. How much willpower do you have?
  6. What do you think of the 'ostrich effect'?
  7. What questions would you like to ask the Pavlok CEO?

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