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Unit 6 Telecommunications

Listening

Audio Track 3-6-1

A: Do you like to talk on the phone? B: Yes, I do. How about you?

A: I don’t, not really. I prefer to talk in person. Who do you call the most? B: My parents. I call them twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. A: Do you ever make long-distance or international calls?

B: Oh, yes, I do. I make long-distance calls to my mom and dad and international calls to my cousin. He’s studying in France.

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Conversation 1

Man: Mindy, I need to make a phone call. Is there a pay phone around here? Woman: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey. Man: Really?

Woman: Sure. I have free service on nights and weekends. Man: OK … thanks. Now, what do I do?

Woman: You have to turn it on. Press the power button. Man: OK. I did that. Wait … there’s no dial tone.

Woman: That’s OK. Remember, it’s a cell phone. It’s different. Man: Gotcha.

Woman: Enter the area code and then the telephone number. Man: Let’s see …

Woman: Now just press “send” and you’ll be connected. Man: Got it! Thanks! Conversation 2

Man: Do you know Maria’s phone number? She left a message on the answering machine but didn’t leave her telephone number.

Woman 1: Hmm, I don’t know it … Look in the telephone directory. Man: I did. It’s not listed.

Woman 1: Oh … Why don’t you call directory assistance, then? Man: Good idea. Let’s see … 4-1-1 … Woman 2: What city? Man: Boston.

Woman 2: What listing?

Man: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North Street.

Woman 2: One moment, please. Thank you. Here’s your number. The number is … area code 617-524 …

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Conversation 1

Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! I’m so frustrated! Elaine: Why? What’s wrong, Dave?

Dave: I’m trying to call Henry at home. His line is always busy. Elaine: Did you try his cell phone? Dave: I don’t know the number.

Elaine: Hold on a second. Here it is: Area code 266, 555-6983. Dave: Thanks. Elaine: Well …?

Dave: I’m getting his voice mail. I’m going to hang up. Elaine: Why don’t you try again? Just press “redial.”

Dave: Nope. Same thing … the voice mail. I’ll try later. Thanks anyway. Conversation 2

Elaine: What time is it? Dave: 6:00. Why?

Elaine: I’m going to try Henry this time. Dave: I don’t think he’s home yet.

Elaine: You never know. Maybe I’ll have better luck. Young boy: Hello?

Elaine: Hello? Um … could I speak to Henry, please?

Young boy: I’m sorry. I think you’ve called the wrong number. Elaine: Oh, I’m sorry. Oops … I dialed the wrong number. Dave: Well, try again. Elaine: OK. Henry: Hello?

Elaine: Hello? Henry? Henry: Yes.

Elaine: It’s Elaine. How are you?

Henry: I’m fine, thanks. It’s so nice to hear from you! How are you?

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Beth: Hey, Lisa, can I borrow some money from you? I have to pay my phone bill. Lisa: Why is your bill so high?

Beth: Well, I made a few phone calls last month, and they were kind of expensive. Lisa: Who did you call?

Beth: I was calling my friend Raul in Caracas. I’m going to visit him next month. I wanted to plan my vacation. But first, I dialed a wrong number — three times. Lisa: Oh, Beth!

Beth: Then I checked it and entered the number again. Raul’s sister picked up the receiver. She doesn’t speak English, so she hung up the phone. I tried again the next day. Raul’s father answered and I left a message.

Lisa: Did Raul ever reach you?

Beth: No! He got a busy signal because my brother is always on the phone. Finally I called him, and we talked for an hour.

Lisa: I think a plane ticket is cheaper than your phone bill.

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Do you want to get a cell phone? 1. Everyone loves cell phones!

More and more people are buying cell phones. With a cell phone, you can keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers, everywhere you go. It’s important to choose the right cell phone, and the right company. 2. Choose the right plan.

Look at plans from different companies, and answer these questions: Will I use my cell phone every day, or only in an emergency? When will I make calls — during the day, at night, or on weekends? Does the price fit my monthly budget? 3. What phone is right for you?

Before you buy a phone, think about these things: What size do you want? Is it easy to use? Does it have the features you need — for example, voice dialing or Internet service? 4. Don’t talk and drive.

You need two hands to drive a car. Taking your hand off the steering wheel to use your phone is risky. In some places it’s illegal. If you need to make or receive a call, stop at the side of the road. 5. Use your cell phone politely.

Turn your phone off in meetings, movies, restaurants, or any place where a ringing phone might disturb people. It’s okay to use your cell phone in a public place; just remember to speak softly and keep your conversation private.

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How do you feel about cell phones?

It can’t be denied: there has been a cell phone boom in the last decade. Everywhere you go, people seem to be talking on the telephone. How do people feel about cell phones? Our on-the-street survey found some interesting answers.

Sixty-nine percent of the people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time. Nineteen percent use cell phones only when they have to. A small percentage — only three percent — think cell phones are unnecessary. Another three percent say they are addicted to their