Choose a partner to discuss the service a cellular phone can provide. What are the other names for a cellular-phone?
Ex. V. Read the text and make a list of the services "Mobile Internet" can provide both at present and in the near future.
Information is power
So with the ever-widening access to information brought about by expanding communications networks huge numbers of people are already experiencing the true power of information through the Internet. And with Internet access now available on mobile phones, power is quite literally being placed in people's own hands.
The Internet has already turned into an integral part and driving force of the contemporary civilization, enabling the mankind to establish effective communications. It provides immediate access to billions of pages of information and vast databases, allowing users to receive, send and process information in real time.
As information technologies continue to develop at an astounding pace, mobile operators, telecommunications equipment manufacturers and information suppliers are keeping pace with the ever-increasing demand for the latest digital information services. Analysts estimate that the number of cellular network customers will exceed 1 billion by 2004, and most mobile phones sold by that time will be multimedia-capable. Their owners will have practically unlimited opportunities to use and process information from the Internet.
Ukraine's most innovative cellular service provider, Kyivstar GSM, has already taken the first step towards realizing these opportunities by introducing WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) technology, which provides wireless access to the Internet.
Although WAP for the World Wide Web has only recently appeared in the Western cellular communications markets, its user-friendliness has already brought it immense popularity with cellular network customers and Internet users. On the one hand, mobile phone owners can access information on the Internet or the Intranet easily and safely no matter where they are: in a meeting, on a business or pleasure trip. On the other hand, numerous Internet fans have also appreciated this service because it saves them the money and trouble of buying rather expensive computers, choosing a provider and sorting out other complex problems.
In addition to traditional and popular services such as 'Startext" (short mobile-to-mobile messages), "Starmail" (voice mail) and "Starpage" (paging messages), Kyivstar GSM customers now have an unrivaled opportunity to receive a wide range of information for business and private use via the "Mobile Internet WAP Access" service.
Imagine you're going on a business trip. You're traveling by air and are able to look up the flight schedule on your phone, and even book a flight from the comfort of your office. On the way to the airport, check in for the flight and order your in-flight meal. Next, you could check out the weather at your destination so you know whether to leave your raincoat and umbrella in the car. Our example gives just some of the services soon to be available.
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The current range of services includes the latest political, stock exchange and sports news, weather forecasts and exchange rates for any currency.
Apart from that, you can use your phone to find out what entertainment is on offer at your favorite nightclub, have a chuckle at the joke of the day or dial up a witty toast to give at dinner.
And "Mobile Internet WAP Access" is growing fast: the range of information available will constantly expand, bringing additional benefits to users.
In the future, the "Mobile Internet" package will enable you to send and receive e-mail, search for hotels, restaurants etc., buy goods, use banking services, manage your business, gain access to the Intranet and a host of other things.
Active Words and Phrases:
| vast database | to be multimedia-capable | ||
| process information | wireless access | ||
| digital | WAP access | ||
| cellular |
Ex. VI. Expand on the idea in your own words:
huge numbers of people are already experiencing the true power of information through the Internet.
the Internet has already turned into an integral part and driving force of the contemporary civilization.
most mobile phones sold by that time will be multimedia-capable.
the range of information available will constantly expand, bringing additional benefits to users.
Ex. VII. Look at the list of the service provided by "Mobile Internet" and write them down in a column in the order of importance to you. Explain your choice.
Ex. VIII. Make up a dialogue with a classmate and persuade him/her of the importance of having a mobile phone. Use the following words and phrases.
- establish effective communication;
- save time;
- become accessible anywhere;
- an opportunity to use and process information from the Internet;
- provide wireless access to the Internet;
- access information on the Internet easily;
- save money and trouble;
- receive a wide range of information for business and private use.
Ex. IX. Translate from Ukrainian into English:
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4. Mobile Internet .
5. , 2004 .
Grammar: Subjunctive mood with had better, its time, would rather.
Had better do something is similar to should Id better do something = I should do something or it is advisable for me to do something. If I dont do this, something bad might happen.
Id better stop at this crossing and see where to go.
The negative form is had better not (d better not):
You look bad. Youd better not go to work today.
Ex. I. Read the situation and write a sentence with had better.
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Example: Youre going out. You think you should fetch a coat because its getting cold outside. You say:
Id better fetch a coat.
1. You are by a river. Its a hot day and your friend suggests going for a swim. You dont think you should because the river looks dirty. What do you say?
2. You are going to take your car on your vacation. You think you should have the oil changed before you go. What do you say (to yourself)?
3. Its cold outside. You think your children should put on warm clothes. What do you say to them?
4. Joe has just cut himself. You think he should put a Band-Aid on the cut. What do you say to him?
5. You and Sue are going to a restaurant for a meal. You think you should make a reservation because the restaurant might be crowded. What do you say to Sue?
6. Ann wants to play the piano late at night. You know that shell wake up the people next door. What do you say to Ann?
7. You and Tom are going to the theatre. Youve just missed the bus. You think you should take a taxi. What do you say to Tom? We.
8. Mary suddenly begins to feel sick. You think she should sit down. What do you say to her?
Its time. You can say its time to do something: or Its time someone did something:
Its time we went home.
We use the structure Its time someone did something especially when we are complaining or criticizing, or when we think someone should have already done something:
We also say: Its high time/Its about time someone did something.
Ex. II. Write sentences Its time someone did something.
1. You havent been to the dentist in almost a year. You should go every six months.
2. You think you should start getting dinner ready. Its nearly dinnertime already.
3. You feel very strongly that the government should stop spending money on weapons and should concentrate on raising the standard of living.
4. Youre sitting on a plane waiting for it to take off. Its already five minutes late.
5. Youre waiting for Ann. She is late. She should be here by now.
6. This room should be decorated. It looks awful. Its .
7. You think Tom should write to his parents. He hasnt written to them for ages.
8. You think you should take a vacation because you havent taken one in a very long time.
Ex. III. Complete the sentences using its time and a past tense.
Example: Andrews hair looks awful. He hasnt washed it for a long time. He says: Its time I washed my hair.
1. There is something wrong with your car. Youve been thinking of taking it to the garage for weeks now. You say:
2. Sally promised to phone a friend, Mike, two weeks ago, but she still hasnt phoned him. Her mother says: Dont you think
3. Youre taking an important exam next month, but you havent started studying for it yet. You say _________________
4. Simon received a bill two weeks ago, but he still hasnt paid it. His friends ask him: Dont you think____________________________?
Would rather means would prefer to. After would rather we use the infinitive without to:
- Id rather meet him on Monday
- Id rather not lend him any money.
We can also use would rather + past tense to say that one person would prefer someone else to do something:
Would rather + subject + past tense
E.g. Id rather you didnt open that window.
Id rather you stayed here.
Ex. IV. Complete the sentences using Id rather you and the past form. Choose a verb from the list:
come, not open, phone, not turn on.
1. Shall I come and see you tomorrow morning? ______________ in the afternoon. Ill be quite busy in the morning.
2. __________ the TV if you dont mind. Ive got a terrible headache.
3. I could phone the restaurant if you like, but ______________ them.
4. ________________ the window. Im rather cold.
Ex. V. Complete the sentences using would rather and the verbs from the list:
listen, do, go, stay.
1. We could wait for the next bus or walk home. What ___________ (you)?
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2. Would you like to watch TV? I ___________ to some music.
3. Its a beautiful day. Shall we go to the beach or ______________ (you) to the country?
4. Shall we go out this evening? I think - ____________ at home.
Ex. VI. Choose the most suitable tense:
1. A cheque is all right, but Id rather you pay/paid me cash.
2. If you want to catch the last train, its time you leave/left.
3. Id rather you dont tell/didnt tell anyone about our conversation.
4. If you dont mind, Id rather you practised/had practised/would practise your violin somewhere else.
5. Its high time you learn/learned to look after yourself.
6. Id rather we stay/stayed at home this Christmas for a change.
7. Actually Id rather you not smoke/dont smoke/didnt smoke in here.
8. Its high time you start/started working more seriously.
9. Id rather you dont put/didnt put your coffee on top of my book.
10. Your hair is rather long. Dont you think its time you have/had a haircut.
11. Visiting museums is interesting, I suppose, but Id rather we go/went swimming.
Oral Practice: The US Immigrants
Ex. I. How much do you know about immigration in the U.S.? Answer the following questions.
1. When did the first immigrants arrive after the first colonists settled down?
2. What are the biggest ethnic groups in the U.S.?
3. What is a green card?
