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.
Audio Track 3-6-2重阳节活动简报/ Audio Track 3-6-3
Conversation 1
Man: Mindy, I need to make a phone call. Is there a pay phone around here?
Woman: Here. U my cell phone, Trey.
Man: Really?
Woman: Sure. I have free rvice on nights and weekends.
Man: OK … thanks. Now, what do I do?
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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 e …
Woman: Now just press “nd” 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 e … 4-1-1 …
Woman 2: What city?
Man: Boston.
Woman 2: What listing?
Man: I need the number for Maria Gomez on North Street.悔恨的泪水
Woman 2: One moment, plea. Thank you. Here’s your number. The number is … area code 617-524 …
Audio Track 3-6-4小草英语/ Audio Track 3-6-5
Conversation 1
Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! I’m so frustrated!
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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?
女性祝福语Dave: I don’t know the number.
Elaine: Hold on a cond. 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.
微信英文Young boy: Hello?
Elaine: Hello? Um … could I speak to Henry, plea?
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 receive
r. 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 becau 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 choo the right cell phone, and the right company.
2. Choo the right plan.
Look at plans from different companies, and answer the questions: Will I u 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?
