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Lesson 13

Preparation

Communication

Everybody carries a mobile phone as well
as a computer.

We can communicate with each other for
24 hours a day through the Internet.

I prefer using an e-mail to writing a letter.

The more technology develops, the more
people miss personal touch.

Keywords

as well as / communicate
Grammar with / prefer / The more

*A as well as B = not only B, but also A
► She has a car as well as a motorbike.
(= She has not only a motorbike, but also a car.)

► He’s clever as well as good-looking.
(= He’s not only good-looking, but also clever.)

Questions

1. What kind of information do you get from the Internet?
2. How much do you use your mobile phone a day?
3. Which do you prefer, writing a letter or just calling up? Why?
4. How long do you use the Internet a day?

5. How long have you been using a mobile phone? Vocabulary &
Expressions

Sample Answers mobile phone: A telephone
that you can carry with you
1. I get lots of information from the Internet, but and use in any place

mostly I use it for traveling information. (= cellular phone, cell-phone)
approximate: An approxi-
2. I think I use it for approximately 2 hours a day. mate number, amount or time
3. I prefer calling because it’s more convenient. is a little bit more or less than
the exact number, amount,etc.
4. I use the Internet for about 3 hours a day mainly convenient: Helpful for you
in the office. because it saves you time or
5. I’ve been using it since 1997. does not spoil your plans or
cause you problems

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