1. Match  the expressions to the definitions (noun expressions)

1.       a busy signal(AmE) or engaged tone (BrE)	a)       a piece of equipment you can use without using hands, e.g. earphones
2.       a conference call	b)       a place where one can get Internet access
3.       hotspot or Wi-Fi hotspot	c)       a small plastic card that enables your phone to connect to the service provider
4.       a missed call	d)       a telephone call for a group of people
5.       a voice message	e)       a device for charging a battery
6.       hands-free	f)        a recording of a spoken message
7.       a charger	g)       the sound you hear if you dial a number that’s already being used
8.       a screen	h)       a program or piece of software designed to fulfil a particular purpose
9.       an application	i)         a call that wasn’t answered
10.  a SIM card	j)        a flat panel on which images and data are displayed

 

2. Match  the phrasal verbs to the definitions

1.      to break up	a)      to reach sb on the phone
2.      to hang up/get off	b)     to connect by the phone
3.      to get through	c)      to return a call
4.      to plug in	d)     to move down the screen
5.      to pick up	e)      to connect to an electricity supply
6.      to put through	f)       to wait for a short time
7.      to scroll down	g)     to accept a call
8.      to call back	h)      to speak louder
9.      to hold on	i)       to finish a call
10.   to speak up	j)       to become inaudible over the phone because of interference

 

3. Name the following items

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

4. Name the following verbs and verbal expressions

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

5. Complete the sentences with the following noun expressions

Charger, roaming, connection, coverage, missed calls, a busy signal, screen, SIM-cards, ringtone, Wi-Fi hotspot, apps, conference call, voice messages, button, hands-free

1. Tom’s always on the phone at lunch breaks, so I’ll get … if I call now.
2. We’re having a … with my colleagues from Vienna this afternoon.
3. There’s no Internet connection here but you can use a free … in a café nearby.
4. I left my phone at home, so I got 7 … when I returned.
5. I don’t like getting … because it’s not always convenient to check them.
6. Do you have a… ? I left mine at home and I have only 12% battery left.
7. My favourite … are Spotify and Maps.me.
8. Why don’t you switch your phone to silent mode? The…’s too loud.
9. Don’t talk on the phone while you’re driving! At least use…!
10. My…’s broken. I can hardly see anything.
11. I couldn’t make any calls from there – the … was awful.
12. I can’t talk long in Malta. There’s ….
13. The number you have dialed is switched off or out of the …. Please, leave a message after the beep.
14. You can use 2 … at the same time with most modern phones.
15. Press this … to make a print screen.

6. Complete the sentences with the following verbal expressions

hanging up, breaking up, dialed , pick up, called in, call back, putting… through, unlock, texting, scroll down, plug in

1. Sorry, I’m busy now. I’ll … later.
2. What’s the password to … your phone?
3. I can’t always … the phone at work, so I prefer….
4. I had a high temperature that day, so I … sick.
5. You’re. Could you call back?
6. – Can I speak to Mr. Gray? – I’m … you.
7. She is always … without saying good-bye.
8. When I … the number, it said it was non-existent.
9. … to see the history of messages.
10. I think the charger’s broken. I can’t …. the phone.

7. Correct the mistakes

1) I’ll call back you later.

2) Could you put me through with Mr. Collins?

3) You’re breaking on. Call me back.

4) Why didn’t you pick at the phone? I called a million times!

5) Will you text to me?

6) Yesterday I had a terrible headache, so I called sick.

7) Hold out, please, I have to open the door.

8) Can you speak upper? I can’t hear you!

9) Every time I call there’s a busy sign.

10) I got 5 abandoned calls from you! What happened?

8. Answer the questions.

1) How many hours during the day do you use your phone? Do you think you have a phone addiction/nomophobia?

2) Have you ever come across phubbing?

3) Do you prefer calling or texting?

4) What are your favoutite apps?

5) What’s you attitude to voice messages?

6) Do you sometimes switch your phone to silent mode?

7) Which ringtone do you use?

8) Do you use hands-free?

9) Have you ever called in sick?

10) Do you always call back?