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
cell phones! There have been some problems associated with cell phones. Some cities have passed laws affecting cell phone use. For example, in some places, it is now illegal to drive and use your cell phone at the same time. A survey asked people about cell phones and laws. Here is how they answered. There should be laws about cell phone usage … in classrooms, theaters, and restaurants 57% agree while driving 45% agree on public transportation 34% agree
One thing is sure about cell phones: everyone has an opinion about how and when they should be used!
Listen to what these four people had to say:
Phil: I’m Phil. I love talking on the phone. I keep my phone next to my bed. I even take it with me into the bathroom! My friends say that I am “cell phone crazy.”
Sherry: I’m Sherry. I live in the country. My nearest neighbor is 25 miles away. My cell phone makes me feel safe. I can call someone in an emergency.
Eric: I’m Eric. I think cell phones are unnecessary. Why do people use them so often, especially in public places? I think it’s a form of noise pollution!
Carmen: I’m Carmen. I’m very busy. Sometimes I have to cancel an appointment at the last minute. I use my cell phone to do that. It’s good for business.
Audio Track 3-6-12
A: My number is five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine. B: Five-five-five, six-seven-four-nine? A: Yes. Six-seven-four-nine.
Audio Track 3-6-13
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A: My number is five-five-five, two-five-two-six. B: Did you say five-five-five, two-nine-two-six? A: No, it's two-five-two-six. 2
A: My work number is eight hundred, two-two-one, five-three-four-eight. B: Five-three-four-eight? A: That's correct. 3
A: You can call me at five-five-five, sixteen-sixty one. B: Was that five-five-five, sixty-sixty one? A: No, it's one-six-six-one.
Speaking & Communication
Audio Track 3-6-14
Receptionist: Good morning. Barr Incorporated. Yuka: Good morning. Tony White, please.
Receptionist: One moment, please. I’m sorry. He’s not in. May I take a message? Yuka: Yes, please. Tell him that Yuka called. Receptionist: Yuka. How do you spell that? Yuka: It’s spelled Y-U-K-A.
Receptionist: OK. Does Mr. White have your telephone number? Yuka: Yes, he does.
Receptionist: OK, Yuka. I’ll give him the message. Yuka: Thanks a lot.
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A: My full name is Bao Yuhe. B: Can you spell it for me, please?
A: My family name Bao is spelled B as in boy, A as in apple, O as in orange, and my given name Yuhe is spelled Y as in yellow, U as in uniform, H as in hot and E as in England. A: Thank you.
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A: Hello. Ms. Wu, please.
B: I’m sorry. She’s not here at the moment. May I take a message? A: Yes, please. Tell her Ted Zhang called. B: Ted Zhang? Could you spell that, please?
A: Certainly. You spell Ted T as in tango, E as in England, D as in Donald. Zhang is spelled Z like in zebra, H like in hot, A as in apple, N as in Nancy, and G as in golf. B: OK. Got it. Does Ms. Wu have your cell phone number? A: Yes, she sure does.
B: OK, Ted. I’ll give her the message. A: Thank you very much indeed.
Audio Track 3-6-17
Evan: Dad, I want a cell phone. All my friends have one!
Dad: Evan, just because all your friends have one doesn’t mean you should have one. What do you
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