新世纪大学英语视听说教程3原文 (unit6)

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1 / 9 Unit 6 Telemunications

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/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. 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? word

2 / 9 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 …

Audio Track 3-6-4/Audio Track 3-6-5

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? word

3 / 9 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.

Audio Track 3-6-8/Audio Track 3-6-9

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 pany.

2. Choose the right plan.

Look at plans from different panies, 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.