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Daily Life - Telephone Services (C0276)

A: Telco Mobile, how can I help you?

B: Yes, I’d like to activate my voice mail service

please.

A: Certainly sir, we currently have a special promotion where we include voice mail services ,call

waiting and also three way calling.

B: Sure that sounds great! Are there any other fees?

A: Not at all. No hidden fees or surcharges, it is a flat

monthly rate.

B: Perfect. I also wanted to know if there is any call

forwarding service? I am usually out of town and

would like my calls to be forwarded to a local number.

A: Yes of course. We can activate all these services

in about an hour.

Key Vocabulary

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c 2010 Praxis Language Ltd.to activate

V to cause a device to

start working

promotion N something done to

make people aware of a

product

surcharge N money that be paid in

addition to the regular

surcharge N money that be paid in

addition to the regular

Supplementary Vocabulary

ringtone N the sound made by a

cell phone when it receives a call

smartphone N a phone that has more

features than a traditional cell phone, including web browser,

in-phone cameras, and

different applications

headset N worn on the head to

help you speak and listen while not holding

your phone

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c 2010 Praxis Language Ltd.rebate N a partial refund, a discount

contract N an agreement between

two or more sides that

has specific terms

handsfree

A something that makes

you able to use it without hands

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