20. Ответьте на вопросы.

1. Did the storyteller think the telephone was a good thing or did he think it made life harder?

2. What was it the storyteller wanted to write to the Company about?

3. Why did he have to look for the number in the book again?

4. What did the person at Williamson's house hear when the storyteller said over the phone 'Jones' and later 'Will-i-am-son'?

5. How did it happen that Jones went to Williamson's house and didn't find him at home?

6. Do you think the telephone in its early days was a con­venience?

7. Is it a convenience now?

21. Работа в парах. Обсудите с партнером, с какими проблемами сталкивались люди на заре развития телефонной связи и какие проблемы испытываем мы в настоящее время. Расскажите о своих выводах в аудитории. Воспользуйтесь речевыми моделями.

In my opinion – По моему мнению

On the one hand – С одной стороны

On the other hand – С другой стороны

It goes without saying – Само собой разумеется

All is well that ends well – Все хорошо, что хорошо кончается

That’s all there is to it – Вот и все, что можно сказать по этому поводу.

UNIT 5. TEST YOUSELF

1. Прочитайте текст и поставьте в текст пропущенные слова.

In recent years instant messaging has become a standard form of communication for many people. This communication technique is typically linked with many social networking websites. Short messaging service (SMS) is a form of instant __1__ that is available through most __2__ providers. The SMS __3__ is a special shorthand slang language that is used by the instant messaging community.

The SMS language is vast communication shorthand that contains hundreds of phrases. There are several online __4__ and directories that outline the complete list of these phrases. These dictionaries are freely available to individuals and provide the necessary information to correctly format SMS messages.

Most of the SMS language can be typed in fewer than six letters. This makes it easier to enter __5__ on a cell phone. Much of the format is based on the first letter of each __6__ within a phrase, but some words are also represented with numbers. An example of a simple text message is OBE, which stands for overcome by events. The number 411 is the number shorthand for information.

Text messaging has become a dangerous __7__ for drivers because many people are manipulating the SMS language while they drive. Many states have passed __8__ prohibiting text messaging while operating a motor vehicle. This is typically considered reckless driving and should be avoided.

problem, language, cell phone, message, information, dictionaries, laws, word

2. Озаглавьте текст.

1. SMS writing.

2. SMS sending.

3. The SMS language.

4. The role of SMS in modern communication.

3. Определите, какие утверждения соответствуют содержанию текста, а какие нет (true and false).

1. The SMS language is communication shorthand that contains a limited number of standard phrases.

2. Everybody can find this list of phrases in any dictionary.

3. The SMS format is based on the first letter of each word within a phrase.

4. Almost all words are represented with numbers.

5. Text messaging has become a dangerous problem for ladies having long nails.