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Lesson 7

Telephones

The telephone is one of the most widely used

modern devices today. Everybody needs to use

the telephone for business transactions and for

personal use. Internet is another modern device

to communicate with one another. However,

telephone is still essential for all the people to

keep contacts with their loved ones. Especially,

it is versatile for those people who live overseas.

Moreover, the telephone is being advanced with

age.

Comprehension

1. What do people use the telephone for?

2. Why is the telephone important in modern society?

Questions

1. What do you mainly use a phone for?
2. Which one do you prefer, talking on the phone or talking in person?

3. Which one do you usually use at home, a home phone or
a cell phone? Why?

4. Have you ever had a problem with your phone bill?
If so, what did you do?

5. Do you think you can live without your cell phone? Why or why not?

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