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   5: How many followers have you got on Twitter? I get breaking news all day, so I don't watch the news on TV. To set up a packet data box connection, select Mobile network. Leave a voice message, and I'll listen to it later. I prefer having face-to-face conversation on Skype. It's easy to keep in touch with people. 6.  You don't have to pay for this app - it's free. Is the number of characters in an SMS limited? If you are paying low rates, it means you are getting a cheap deal. Your home telephone is called a landline. A recipient is someone who received something. I was born in England, so French is a foreign language to me. To change the clock display on your phone, go into settings. 7.  Can you translate this word into English, please? An error message will appear if you make a mistake. Does this app allow us to create groups for messaging? My friends and I use Instagram to share our photos. If the message contains more than 140 characters, you can't tweet

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  martphone Features battery life - durada de la bateria budget model - model bàsic child-safe - segur per a nens device - dispositiu dust-resistant - resistent al pols feature - característica good value - ben valorat GPS monitoring system - sistema de monitorització GPS high-quality - alta qualitat lens - lent mapping software - programari de mapes office apps - aplicacions d'oficina protective case - funda de protecció remotely - remotament shatterproof - irrompible speakerphone - altaveu water-resistant - resistent a l'aigua zoom control - control de zoom Smartphone Apps activate - activar allow - permetre appear - apareixer breaking news - noticies d'ùltima hora characters - caràcters face-to-face - cara a cara followers - seguidors foreign language - llenguatge estranger free - gratuit keep in touch - mantenir el contacte landline - telèfon fix low rates - tarifes baixes navigate - navegar packet data - paquet de dades recipient - destinatari settings - parametres sha

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  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 latest 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 the most. B: Also, the battery in a budget smartphone doesn't last as long as in t

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. TIED UP HOLD A MEETING GIVE A PRESENTATION MAKE ARRENGEMENTS CHECK YOUR CALENDAR TAKE PLACE 6. IS FRIDAY MID-AFTERNOON CONVENIENT FOR YOU? NO, IM AFRAID ILL BE TIED UP ALL DAY CAN YOU CONFIRM THE DATE FOR THE MEETIMG WITH THE SOFTWARE TESTERS JUST A MOMENT, ILL CHECK THE CALENDAR HAVE YOU MADE A LIS OF ALL THE PARTICIPANTS? YES, ALL THE MEMBERS OF COSTUMER RELATIONS DEPARTEMENT: ARE YOU FREE ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT 13:00H? I'M SORRY, I ALREDI ALREDY HAVE SOMETHING PLANNED: UNFURTUNALY, I'M BUSSY ALL DAY ON THE 30TH LET'S LOOK FOR ANOTHER DATE THAT IS CONVENIENT FOR US BOTH. IT'S IMPORTANT YOU ATTEND THE MEETING WITH ELECTROSTORE PARTS. YOU'LL LEARN ALOT OF ESSENTIAL INFORMATION. HAS THE MEETING WITH THE PROGRAMERS BEEN SHEDULDED? NO YET, I HAVE A PREVIOUS COMMITMENT IM SORRY, I HAVE A PREVIOUS COMMITMENT IN THE MORNING DON'T WORRY, WE CAN REARRANGE FOR ANOTHER DAY 7. 1 VIDEO CONFERENCE 2 SHARP 3 LIGHT REFRESHMENTS 4 EQUIPEMENTS 5 PACK 6 BREACK 8. 1  TIME 2  

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  1.   A:  Thank you for calling World of Computers. How can I help you? B:  Hello. I'm interested in purchasing a number of laptopts or tablets. We need them for our  school . A:  Please hold the line. I'll put you through to our  sales and marketing  departament. What's your name, please? B:  It's Mrs Simpson. 2. A:  Good mornig. May I ask what the problem is, please? B:  Yes, I think I've been overcharged for the scanners we ordered. A:  I'm sorry about that. What's your  customer  number, please? B:  It's  SP1289 . A:  OK, hold on and I'll put you through to the acconunts departament. They'll be with you shortly. 3.   A:  Hello. I'm calling because I've got a problem with one of the heatsinks you  sent  us. B:  I'm sorry to hear that. Can you describe the problem, please? A:  When i start the computer, it doesn't turn on. B:  Oh, I see. Please hold the line and I'll put you through to the IT maintenance departament. I'

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  A:  Good morning, Compuset helpline. Melanie speaking. How may i help you? B:  Hello, it's Dave Smith here from CopyShop. Can you tell me if you've got any of the X300 RAM chipsin stock? A:  Have you got the item number, please? B:  Yes, it's 15480. A:  Just a moment, Mr Smith, I'll just check for you. Please stay on the line. B:  Sure. A:  Thank you for waiting. Yes, we've got 10 of those in stock. B:  Great. I'll come in later this week. A:  Can I help you with anything else today? B:  Yes. Unfortunately, we had a problem with the latest software update you sold us. A:  Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, Mr Smith. I'll put you through to a support technician. Traduction:  A: Bon dia, Compuset assistència en linea. Estàs parlant amb Melanie. Com et puc ajudar?  B: Hola, sóc Dave Smith de CopyShop. Me pots dir si teniu alguna memoria RAM X300?  A: Tens el numero del producte, siusplau?  B: Si, es 15480. A: Un moment, Mr Smith, ho comprobare. Per favor quedat