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9 Vocabulary

Dialogue 9

 A: Can you help me, please? why is this smartphone cheaper than that one?

B: This one is a budget model. That one is a top-of-the-range phone. It's got all the leatest features.

A: What are the main differences between them?

B: The main advantage of budget smartphones is the lower price. They've got the same basic functions, but they haven't got as many extra features.

A: Can you still get a good internet connection on the cheaper ones?

B: Yes, no problem.

A: What about downloading films?

B: If you want a smartphone for downloading, playing games, etc. It's better to get one of the more expensive models. This Timewise Mercury is great value.

A: What other disadvantages has the budget smartphone got?

B: The camera isn't as good as on an expensive model. The images are lower resolution and the lens and sensors are lower quality.

A: That's good to know. The camera is what I use most.

B: Also, the battery in a budget smartphone doesn't last as long as in the more expensive models. The battery life is less than eigth hours. The others last more than ten.

A: OK. Thank you for the information.

Exercices Pag 35

Reschediling Meetings

 A: Hello! Is that Mrs Brody? This is Mark Brown, Geraldine Marsden's administrative assistant at compusafe

B: Hello, Mark. What can i do for you?

A: Well, unfortunately Mrs Marsden is ill, se she won't be at work for three days.

B: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that

A: The problem is, she won't be able to make it to the meeting you arranged for tomorrow. Can we reschedule it?

B: Certanly. let's look at the calendar.

A: What date is convenient for you? How about Tuesday, 5th january?

B: I won't be avaliable on that day

A: I see. Mrs Marsden will also be free on Wendesday, 6th January. Would that suit you?

B: I've got a staff meeting in the afternoon, but i'm free in the morning

A: Great! Will 11 o'clock in the morning be OK?

B: Yes, I'll write it in my diary.

Exercices pag 33

 Ex 5

1. C Tied Up

2. A Hold a meeting

3. D Give   a presentation

4.B Make arrangments

5.F Check your calendar

6.E Take place

Writing Your Turn

 Studant A: Roc

Student B: Marc V