Vocabulary

It all comes down to (1. 10) - It is a question of two dozen (1. 20) - about twenty-four checking out (1. 33) - examining is moderated by (1. 58) - is run by bolstered (1. 68) - strengthened

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Task 3

Fill in the gaps in this summary of the first part of the text. Each clue is an anagram. The first and last letters are correct.

your. own²_

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In my opinion, there is no single 'best' online service. The choice depends on

(prltacuair) needs and preferences. Most users have their

(ftrvaioue), but this can prevent them from seeing the

(agtvndaaes) of other services. Each one offers something which

is either ^A_

(uqinue) to that service, or which is;

Task 4

T ask 5

T ask 6

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(bteetr) than the same features on other services. So, when considering an

online service, decide whether its features ! (cosrernopd) to what

you need. Until all services are I (iilktneernd), most of us will need

to (cunoitne) using more than one.

Do you think the English in the text is:

a formal?

b neutral?

c informal?

Do you think this article originally appeared in:

a a computer magazine?

b a general magazine for young people?

c a general magazine for adults?

d an online bulletin board? ; o^ [ •( ^x^»n j *•-*'

e the science page of a newspaper?

Give reasons for your choices.

Make these words negative by adding the appropriate prefix from those given below. The first one has been done for you.

1

2 3 4

5

c

7 8

in- un~ im- dis-infrequently

loyal

advantages

specific

like

_real

probably

available

Match each word or expression in the first column with a synonym in the second column.

1	but (line 2)	a	ultimately
2	while (line 6)	b	however
3	still (line 12)	c	whereas
4	for my part (line 19)	d	nevertheless
5	eventually (line 40)	e	personally
6	until then (line 44)	f	meanwhile

Listening

Task 7 (SJ Listen to Jean-Yves Martin, a sales representative of France Telecom,

explaining the Minitel online service to Paul Burgess, an English reporter. Complete Paul's notes.

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Task 8 is Answer these questions about the interview.

1. What is 'Minitel rose'?

2. When did the system start?

3. How many Minitel terminals did the PTT install originally?

4. Did the first users have to pay? ' -/ •

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Data transmission

Task 9

Reading

Match up the jigsaw pieces to complete the definitions. One has been done for you.