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Now, I’ve had the same problem, too, and I thought I’d do something about it. P: So how did you solve this problem? B: Ah, it’s quit simple, really. We all know that things float in water, right? P: Yes, but I don’t see how…B: So I’ve built these large buckets, see, and all you have to do is put your bags in the buckets and they will float. No more carrying those heavy old bags. They’ll just float along. P: Yes, but… B: Oh, I know, I know, you’re wondering “well, won’t the groceries get wet?” Don’t worry, I’ve thought of that. Just tie the bags up before you put them in the buckets, or use these special bags that e with the buckets. P: Mr Butler! B: Yes? P: It’s not the water I’m worried about. B: No? P: No, you see, there’s another, more serious, problem Listen to Dialogue1 on the tape and answer the questions below are the advantages of Mr. Jones’ new invention? 2. How does it work? 3. What can it be used for? 4. Why does the patent officer not want to give Mr. Jones a patent? The new invention is clean and cheap. It’s a vehicle that doesn’t need an engine or fuel. the vehicle is powered by the person who uses it. The invention can be used as a means of transportation, instead of cars and buses. The patent officer won’t give the man a patent because the vehicle described by the inventor has already been invented – it’s a bikebike twowheel car. Listen to Dialogue2 on the tape and answer the questions below has Mr. Butler invented? 2. Why did he invent it? 3. How does it work? 4. Why does the patent officer not want give Mr. Butler a patent? He invented a device for helping people carry heavy objects. He was tired of carrying heavy grocery bags/ He got the idea when he saw a woman carrying some heavy bags. If you put the bags into a large bucket of water. The bags will float and you won’t have to carry them. The patent officer won’t give the man a patent because his idea doesn’t work you would still have to carry the large buckets