Listening 3 HW #3

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A Free Cell Phone!

I. Pre-Listening Exercises II. Listening Exercises III. Vocabulary IV. Post-Listening Exercises V. Online Investigations

Level:	Topic:	Type:	Speakers:	Length:
difficult	cell phones	conversation	man - young woman	1:11

I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]

Cell phones, or mobile phones, are becoming more popular around the world as a preferred form of communication, but can you find a cheap calling plan that will fit your budget? What do you look for when deciding on a cell phone or a phone carrier (e.g., cost of phone, number of minutes a month, cancellation fees, etc.)?

Answer:  I can find a cheap calling plan in China, but not in America. Maybe it is language problem, but I try to find a good calling plan to save money. At most time, I look for the calling plan include free call time and have internet service.

II. Listening Exercises [Top]

Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play Audio" button and answer the questions. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

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1. What reason does the girl give for needing a cellphone?
A. She can use it to check her email.B. She can call family in case of an emergency.
C. She can make cheaper long-distance calls with it.

2.What is one major feature of the calling plan?
A. 1000 anytime minutes
B. unlimited weekday minutes
C. 1000 free weekday minutes
3. What is the term of service for this plan?
A. 3 months
B. 6 monthsC. 9 months
4. Why does the girl suggest that her father buy a new car too?
A. Their current car is in bad shape, and it doesn't look good.
B. The cellphone's power supply won't work in an older car.
C. Their car isn't big enough to ride in with all her friends.
5. What do customers receive when they purchase the cellphone mentioned in the conversation?
A. a cellphone adapter for the car
B. money back for buying the phone
C. other cellphone accessories

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Score =
Correct answers:
1. She can call family in case of an emergency. 2. 1000 free weekday minutes 3. 6 months 4. Their current car is in bad shape, and it doesn't look good. 5. money back for buying the phone

III. Vocabulary Activities

 

 

 

my sister

a large rebate

a new cell phone

bought

received

when she

my sister received a large rebate when she bought a new cell phone

Correct!
Your score is 33%.
These answers are also correct:
when she bought a new cell phone my sister received a large rebate

 OK