Question

Read the text. Parts of the sentences are missing. Put them in the correct place and translate the text

a) people carried a phone from place

b) daughter and my grandchildren

c) in touch with people very

d) More and more people started

e) of clients calling me every

f) started working in 1979 in

g) very developed and only twenty-three conversations



Why people use mobile phones



The invention of the cell phone or mobile phone dates back to the year 1947. The cellphone was a two-way radio. The technology wasn’t(1)_______ were possible in one area. In 1968 there was already a system of towers, each was a “cell”, and could broadcast waves for a few miles. When (2)_____to place, telephone conversations passed from one tower to another. The first commercial cellular phone system (3)_______ Tokyo. In 1982 the USA had a sellular system that everybody could use. (4)_____ using cellphones and suddenly they were everywhere.

Tim, 31, a businessman: I use my phone for work. I’ve got lots (5)______ day and without a phone I couldn’t do my business.

Nick, 40, a teacher: I just can’t imagine my life without a mobile phone. I call people very often. I thinkit’s a great invention. You can get (6)_____easily. I especially like sending text messages.

Dorothy, 63, retired: I’m glad I’ve got my mobile. I don’t use it very often but I know that I can always call my (7)_____ and I’m always happy when they call me.

Angelica, 17, a schoolgirl: I use my phone to call my boyfriend. We get in touch very often because we can’t live without each other.

Answer 1

1. g
2. a
3. f
4. d
5. e
6. c
7. b