BE10 UNIT 8: DESIGN - READING 2

The writer mentions ... as an example of an inefficient power source.

Over the last one hundred years, the concept of ... has changed significantly.

Despite the precious metals used in our electronic products, their ... are getting shorter.

'Planned obsolescence' allowed some cultures to move away from ... and start to do things differently.

Emotionally durable design aims to reduce our boredom with consumer goods.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN

Emotional durability has more benefits for the consumer than for businesses.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN

The extra costs involved in emotionally durable design are borne by the consumer.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN

In the future, all design will be done from an emotionally durable point of view.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN

The most frequently discarded electrical product is the toaster.

• YES

• NO

• NOT GIVEN