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1、Unit 6 TelecommunicationsListeningAudio Track 3-6-1A: Do you like to talk on the phone?B: Yes, I do. How about you?A: I dont, 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 inter
2、national calls?B: Oh, yes, I do. I make long-distance calls to my mom and dad and international calls to my cousin. Hes studying in France.Audio Track 3-6-2/ Audio Track 3-6-3Conversation 1Man: Mindy, I need to make a phone call. Is there a pay phone around here?Woman: Here. Use my cell phone, Trey.
3、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 theres no dial tone.Woman: Thats OK. Remember, its a cell phone. Its different.Man: Gotcha.Woman: Enter the area code
4、and then the telephone number.Man: Lets see Woman: Now just press “send” and youll be connected.Man: Got it! Thanks!Conversation 2Man: Do you know Marias phone number? She left a message on the answering machine but didnt leave her telephone number.Woman 1: Hmm, I dont know it Look in the telephone
5、directory. Man: I did. Its not listed.Woman 1: Oh Why dont you call directory assistance, then?Man: Good idea. Lets 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. Heres your number. The num
6、ber is area code 617-524 Audio Track 3-6-4/ Audio Track 3-6-5Conversation 1Dave: Arrgh! Elaine! Im so frustrated!Elaine: Why? Whats wrong, Dave?Dave: Im trying to call Henry at home. His line is always busy.Elaine: Did you try his cell phone?Dave: I dont know the number.Elaine: Hold on a second. Her
7、e it is: Area code 266, 555-6983.Dave: Thanks.Elaine: Well ?Dave: Im getting his voice mail. Im going to hang up.Elaine: Why dont you try again? Just press “redial.”Dave: Nope. Same thing the voice mail. Ill try later. Thanks anyway.Conversation 2Elaine: What time is it?Dave: 6:00. Why?Elaine: Im go
8、ing to try Henry this time.Dave: I dont think hes home yet.Elaine: You never know. Maybe Ill have better luck.Young boy: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Um could I speak to Henry, please?Young boy: Im sorry. I think youve called the wrong number. Elaine: Oh, Im sorry. Oops I dialed the wrong number.Dave: Well,
9、 try again.Elaine: OK.Henry: Hello?Elaine: Hello? Henry?Henry: Yes.Elaine: Its Elaine. How are you?Henry: Im fine, thanks. Its so nice to hear from you! How are you?Audio Track 3-6-6/ Audio Track 3-6-7Beth: Hey, Lisa, can I borrow some money from you? I have to pay my phone bill.Lisa: Why is your bi
10、ll 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. Im 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
11、 checked it and entered the number again. Rauls sister picked up the receiver. She doesnt speak English, so she hung up the phone. I tried again the next day. Rauls 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 p
12、hone. Finally I called him, and we talked for an hour.Lisa: I think a plane ticket is cheaper than your phone bill.Audio Track 3-6-8/ Audio Track 3-6-9Do 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
13、with friends, family, and co-workers, everywhere you go. Its 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 cal
14、ls 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. Dont talk
15、 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 its 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. Its okay to use your cell phone in a public place; just remember to speak softly and keep your conversation private.Audio Track 3-6-10/ Audio Track 3-6-11How
