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UNIT 5. TEST YOUSELF
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In recent years instant messaging has become a standard form of communication for many people. This communication technique is typically linked with many social networking websites. Short messaging service (SMS) is a form of instant __1__ that is available through most __2__ providers. The SMS __3__ is a special shorthand slang language that is used by the instant messaging community.
The SMS language is vast communication shorthand that contains hundreds of phrases. There are several online __4__ and directories that outline the complete list of these phrases. These dictionaries are freely available to individuals and provide the necessary information to correctly format SMS messages.
Most of the SMS language can be typed in fewer than six letters. This makes it easier to enter __5__ on a cell phone. Much of the format is based on the first letter of each __6__ within a phrase, but some words are also represented with numbers. An example of a simple text message is OBE, which stands for overcome by events. The number 411 is the number shorthand for information.
Text messaging has become a dangerous __7__ for drivers because many people are manipulating the SMS language while they drive. Many states have passed __8__ prohibiting text messaging while operating a motor vehicle. This is typically considered reckless driving and should be avoided.
problem, language, cell phone, message, information, dictionaries, laws, word
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1.SMS writing.
2.SMS sending.
3.The SMS language.
4.The role of SMS in modern communication.
3., # # , (true and false).
1.The SMS language is communication shorthand that contains a limited number of standard phrases.
2.Everybody can find this list of phrases in any dictionary.
3.The SMS format is based on the first letter of each word within a phrase.
4.Almost all words are represented with numbers.
5.Text messaging has become a dangerous problem for ladies having long nails.
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1.The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behaviour.
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2.Existing as an essential constituent or characteristic.
3.Impossible to avoid.
4.Worthy of belief, as because of faithfulness to an original.
5.The actions or reactions of a person in response to external or internal actions.
6.To involve.
7.Existing or occurring between individuals.
Hidden vertical word: a usually short communication transmitted by words, signals, or other means from one person, or group to another.
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5. Telephone Quiz.
1. When you pick up the phone to call someone you hear a ____
a)ringer
b)dial tone
c)receiver
2.If I'm not home leave a message on my _______ machine. a) directory
b) answering c) dial
3.Sally must be talking to her mom because I have been getting a ______ for two hours. a) answer
b) chat
c) busy signal
4.I never answer my _______ while I'm driving.
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a)cordless
b)cell phone
c)pay phone
5. Mark always turns his _______ off when he is studying.
a)ringer
b)other line
c)call display
6.I'm busy right now. Can you _______ later. a) hang up
b) call back c) answer
7.You have to _______ “0” for the operator. a) telephone
b) hang up c) dial
8.I have a ________ so I can do the dishes and chat at the same time. a) receiver
b) busy signal
c) cordless telephone
9.You will need a quarter or a phone card if you want to use the ________ . a) cell phone
b) pay phone c) pager
10.I know it was my boyfriend who called because I have _________.
a)dial tone
b)call display
c)directory
GLOSSARY
1. behaviour – ,
learned ~s - behave – , $;
~ (well, badly) - $ ), ; behave yourself – )!
2. communication – $ , , !'
areas of ~ - #
computer-mediated-communication – , $ -
interpersonal ~ - & means of ~ -
non-verbal ~ - $
~ system - # conduct ~ - $ $,
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be engaged in ~ - $ miscommunication – , communicate – $, $;
~to smb – $ - ;
~with smb – $ - ;
~by telephone – $ #
communicative – 1) $ ", "; 2) ", " ~ act –
3. implication - ,
by ~ -
implicate – $ ( ), $
4.intent – 1) , $ , 2) ,
unintentionally -
5.interaction – ,
face to face ~ - ( )
group ~ – )
interactive – " ", "
6. interpretation – 1) , !"; 2) ( )
interpret – 1) $, $; 2) $ , &
7.invention – !,
inventor – $ invent – $, $
8.medium – , !,
~ of communication –
mass media – " #
9.message – !',
leave a ~ – $ ( #) receive a ~ – $
send a ~ – $
instant messaging – $ "
short messaging service (SMS) – # , #
10. reflection – 1) &, ; 2) !, !; 3) ,
reflections (pl) – , &,
collection of old saws, proverbs and reflections – , "
reflect – $ &, & $
reflect on (upon) – 1) )$, $; 2) $ $, $
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MODULE 3
CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
UNIT 1. TDADITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS
Remember about the dates!
When writing you should be careful with dates. In British English they write the day first, but in American English, they write the month first. This means that 12.06.2012 is the twelfth of June in Britain, but in the United States it is the sixth of December. So, it’s better to write the date like this 12 June 2012 to avoid misunderstanding. Remember to use a capital letter for the month.
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1.6.11.08 (UK)
2.09.07.06 (US)
3.21.01.07
4.04.08.02 (US)
5.12.12. 2009
6.23.03. 2011
2.$ . (, -
#. !$ .
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