IV. What is the Odd-One-Out

• communication, transmission, information, technology, application, reduction, connection, introduction

• becoming, being, holding, taking, changing, digital, having, belonging, enabling, increasing, moving

• called, converted, developed, integrated, built-in, said, used, transferred, divide, introduced.

V. Make up word-combinations

cells, a base station, offer, area, multimedia, essential, history, ring, wireless, convert voice, transmission

• _______ a capability

• divide into ______

• ________ into binary information

• the speed of _______

• _______ technology

• _______ tone

• coverage _______

• ________ transmission

• ________ part of life

• transfer a call to___________

• a brief ________

VI. Make all possible word-combinations with the words from the box

phone use hand-held station base digital card mobile communication cellular smart standards SIM tower have

VII. Answer the following questions:

1. Where does the term “cellular” come from?

2. What is roaming?

3. What technology was used in 1G First Generation phones? What was the main drawback?

4. What is one of the features of 2G mobiles?

5. What do 3G phones offer?

6. What does Wireless Application Protocol enable?

7. What kind of a mobile suits best of all to download music?

8. Why do some drivers prefer a hands-free kit?

9. When can several people participate in one call?

VIII. Say whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your reason.

SENTENCES	TRUE	FALSE	CORRECTION
1G phones had a slower transmission speed than 2G.
2G phones introduced analogue technology.
GSM started to be used in the 80s.
Smart phones can be used for other purposes, e.g. as a personal digital assistant.
People won’t be able to watch live TV on 4G phones.
SIM cards enable users to keep important information.
UMTS, the standard used in 3G phones, has made video phones a commercial reality.

IX. Match the cnet.Com phone reviews (1-5) to the descriptions of users who might be interested in them (a-e).

1. This is the best multimedia phone, with a 1.3-megapixel digital camera, TransFlash card slot (гніздо для карти TransFlash), Bluetooth and an MP3 player.

2. This is the best smart phone, with wireless support (Bluetooth and Wi-Fi), WAP and email.

3. This model is the best phone for SMS addicts, with a QWERTY keyboard(стандартна клавіатура) and multiple messaging options.

4. This is the best status-symbol phone, with a striking design, beautiful display and speakerphone: it’s a world phone. Hands-free kit included.

5. This phone is the best for teens, with an eye-catching pop-up display, vibration feedback for game playing, programmable ring tones and changeable faceplates.

a. People who love talking, playing games and unusual ring tones.

b. People who prefer writing to phoning.

c. Phone users who love taking pictures and watching videos, and music lovers.

d. People who want email and to surf the Web.

e. Mobile phone fanatics who travel a lot and want to make an impression.