These days, if you still think the cellphone is just for talking, you will get laughed at. Yes, it's true, voice-only handsets have become out of date. Today's do-it-all mobiles have a lot in common with the computer. The only difference may be that they fit in your pocket and you pay by the minutes to use them. Some of the things a cellphone can do for you will be available this year: Surf at speed Cellpones that let you use the Web have been around for years. So, what's new? Well, faster third-generation(3G) net works let you surf at anywhere. This then allows a carrier to send video, music, and games to your phone. Possible choices are from LG Electronic VX 8000 and Motorola V 1150. Listen as you go The problem with most cellphone MP3 players is that they hold only a handful of songs. But, that's about to change. Sony Ericsson's new W800i can hold around 150 songs in its 500 MB memory. And Sumsung's SPH-V5400 even comes with a 1.5 GB hard drive. Mobile phones may eventually replace mini-MP3 players, especially for teens. Say cheese Camera cellphones are not new either. But, most of them have limitations: around 1-megapixel . But new technology has made 2-megapixel units more common and 3-megapixel units are showing up soon. Some 2-megapixel models, like Sony Ericsson's K750i, offer limited zoom and focus controls. Others, like LG's recent MMA7110, can even capture 30 minutes of full- motion video. Portable TV You say you like "watching TV"? That's what Sumsung MM-A700 wants to give you. The new model lets users watch popular TV programs--for a fee. Other choices are Nokia's 6620, Sanyo's MM 7400 and NEC's N940.The NEC model lets you watch public TV--no fee. The above are just a handful of what you will see in the coming months. Further down the road, your mobile phone may play a host of other roles, such as mobile credit card, position locator... So what is there that a cellphone can't do? Which of the following models should you choose to listen to the music? A) Sumsung's SPH-V5400 and Nokia's 6620 B) Sony Ericsson's W800i and Sumsung's SPH-V5400 C) Sony Ericsson's W800i and NEC's N940 D) Sanyo's MM7400 and NEC's N940
B
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Do you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life? If yes. don't care about sex or age! Come and join us, then _ ! Position: Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals) Place: Manchester Hours: Part Time We arc now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives! Only 4 days left. Don't miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others! Role: You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued. Skills and Experience Required: You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you'll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previous care-related experience will be a great advantage for you. Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer? A) The one who can drive a car. B) The one who has done similar work before. C) The one who has patience to listen to others. D) The one who can use English to communicate.
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B
With the popularity of 3D movies over the past several years , there was no doubt that the technology would make its way into our homes, The question is: Is it really a technology that is going to stay with us , thus deserving an upgrade at this time? Many families have recently bought a new TV set, and the idea of changing it just to take advantage of a technology in its infancy will put many people off the idea. Then there are the additional costs that come along with a 3Dset from needing to get a Blu-ray player that can process the signal to purchasing enough glasses for the entire family to be able to watch a program at the same time. Another issue is that the glasses are expensive as well as complicated, and have also been known to cause headaches, none of which makes for a pleasant experience. While manufacturers are working towards glasses-free technology, it just isn't here yet, and it could be several years before it is commercially successful. That is one of main things that will keep 3D completely in the "fashion" zone for the time being . If the television manufacturers are willing to hold onto the idea until glasses-free choices are available--and they can reach a higher installed user base--this might very well catch on. Everyone needs to remember, however, that these are businesses, and they are in it to make money. If 3D isn't selling at the rate they are comfortable with, then they will dump it and move on to the next thing. Many homes are filled with products that didn't catch on rapidly and companies ended up leaving them with no support. Do you have an HD DVD player? Remember how the MiniDisc was supposed to replace the CD? For now, it's easy to see how 3D televisions could join this list of technologies. There is one _ to the 3D television problem: They have beautiful 2D images. Even if 3D goes away, you still have a great -looking screen and beautiful images. If you are in the market for a new TV and you can afford to drop the couple extra hundred dollars to buy one, you can view it as... The examples of the HD DVD player and CD are to show _ . A) they are not necessary B) they are bound to be replaced C) 3D TV might not be here to stay D) 3D technology needs improving
C