Task description You will be provided with an incomplete table which summaries or paraphrases information given in the reading text. The...
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Mobile Phone Model |
Pricing |
Appearance |
Camera Features/Battery Power |
Extra Notes |
Example: Apple iPhone 7S 32GB |
₤ 1 on a fixed 24-month contract |
Very 2 weighing only 140 grammes |
8-megapixel camera Battery lasts for 8 hours talk time, and Standby, 200 hours |
Special features include 3 service in addition to a GPS |
LG G8 |
£40 monthly for a fixed 24-month contract |
4 than the iPhone, weighing 149 grammes |
13-megapixel camera Talk time 19 hours, and standby time 5 hours |
Quad HD screen that is four times the pixel count of a normal HD screen |
6 |
£20 for handset Pay-as-you-go contract |
Surprisingly light, at 131 grammes |
Camera lacks 7 Talk time: 2.5 hours Standby time: 75 hours |
Flip top phone Hard keys - not touch screen |
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Model on order |
Date due in store |
Customer name |
Contact number |
Apple iPhone 7S 32GB |
8 - April 8th |
9 |
10 |
Source 1
Source 2
You will hear a conversation in a mobile phone centre between a customer and a mobile phone seller. First you have some time to look at questions 1-7. [Pause 30 seconds]
You will see that there is an example that has been done for you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this will be played first.
Salesman: Good afternoon, madam, May I help you?
Customer: Oh yes. I'm looking for a mobile phone but don't really know where to start. This one looks a very attractive phone.
Salesman: Ah yes, that's the Apple iPhone 7S 32GB. It's very sleek and lightweight; it's only 140 grammes. It's a classic look, packed with special features such as a voice-activated service to assist you and built-in GPS.
Narrator: The phone the customer first looks at is the Apple iPhone 7S 32GB. So you should write '7S 32GB' in the space provided. You should answer the questions as you listen because you will not hear the recording a second time.
Listen carefully and answer questions 1-7.
Salesman: Good afternoon, madam. May I help you?
Customer: Oh yes. I'm looking for a mobile phone but don't really know where to start. This one looks a very attractive phone.
Salesman: Ah yes, that's the Apple iPhone 7S 32GB. It's very sleek and lightweight; it's only 140 grammes. It's a classic look, packed with special features such as a voice-activated service to assist you and built-in GPS.
Customer: Well, I really only want a mobile which has a good camera and which is easy to use. Oh, and another thing! I don't want it to run out of battery all the time like some of those cheaper phones.
Salesman: If you want an excellent camera then this phone has an 8-megapixel camera for photos. You can also talk for up to 8 hours once the battery is charged. On standby, your phone will remain powered for up to 200 hours.
Customer: Oh, that sounds good. How much is it, though? Salesman: You're looking at £22,50 a month on a fixed 24-month contract. The good thing is that there are no fees payable upfront.
Customer: Yes, it's a bit pricey. What about this one?
Salesman: That's the LG G8 phone. I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you when you learn the price; It's £40 per month.
Customer: For a 24-month contract?
Salesman: Afraid so. But you're paying for several excellent features. The camera is a colossal 13 megapixels! You can also take still photos while simultaneously recording a video! Another good point is that it is remarkably lightweight at 149 grammes - so it's only slightly heavier than the Apple iPhone we just looked at.
Customer: What is the battery power?
Salesman: A lot more impressive than the Apple iPhone. Standby time is 565 hours and talk time 19 hours. It also has a high-definition screen that is second to none due to Quad HD technology In fact the screen has four times the pixel count of a normal HD screen
Customer: I admit I love the look of the phone but really it's way out of my price range. Oh look, that's a nice phone! The one with the flip top.
Salesman: Ah yes, the Samsung DM S410. That's one of our more basic models but it's still solid and reliable. Obviously it has hard keys rather than a touch screen but it's very economical. It's only £20 for the handset and It's pay-as-you-go thereafter.
Customer: What about the camera? Are the pictures of good quality?
Salesman: That's where the other two phones I showed you earlier are far superior in quality of picture than this model. In fact, the camera doesn't even possess a flash. You're also very limited on your talk time. It's only up to 2.5 hours and standby time is 75 hours. It's also fairly lightweight considering it's not state-of-the-art technology. It weighs in at 131 grammes.
Narrator: Before listening to the rest of the conversation you have some time to look at questions 8-10. [Pause 30 seconds] Now listen and answer questions 8-10.
Customer: Well, all things considered, I reckon the Apple IPhone 7S 32GB is the one for me.
Salesman: Actually, I know that it's out of stock at the moment. We only have the display model to show customers. But if I put in an order today it will be with you within the week, say around April 8th.
Customer: Great!
Salesman: So If I could just take your name and contact number, I will give you a call as soon as it's In.
Customer: OK, thank you. The name's Janet Johnson. That's Johnson with an 'H' and my mobile number is 0799 6783058378.
Salesman: Wonderful. Thank you very much madam. It was a pleasure meeting you.
Customer: Thank you, too, for all your help and for your patience!
Narrator: That's the end of Part 1. You have half a minute to check your answers. [Pause 30 seconds]
Now turn to Part 2.
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