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These days, if you still think the cell phone is just for talking, you'll get laughed at. Yes, it's true, voice-
only handsets have become out of date. Today's do-it-all mobiles have a lot in common with the computer.
The only difference may be that they fit in your pocket and you pay by the minute to use them. Some of the
things a cell phone can do for you will be available this year:
Surf at speed
Cell phones that let you use the Web have been around for years. So, what's new? Well, faster third-
generation (3G) networks that let you surf at anywhere. This then allows a carrier to send video, music, and
games to your phone. Possible choices are from LG Electronics VX 8000 and Motorola V1150.
Listen as you go
The problem with most cell phone MP3 players is that they hold only a handful of songs. But, that's about
to change. Sony Ericsson's new W800i can hold around 150 songs in its 500 MB memory. And Samsung's
SPH-V5400 even comes with a 1.5 GB hard drive. Mobile phones may eventually replace mini-MP3 players,
especially for teens.
Say cheese
Camera cell phones are not new either. But, most of them have limitations: around 1-megapixel (百万像
素). But new technology has made 2-megapixel units more common, and 3-megapixel units are showing up
soon. Some 2-megapixel models, like Sony Ericsson's K750i, offer limited zoom and focus controls. Others,
like LG's recent A7110, can even capture 30 minutes of full-motion video.
Portable TV
You say you like"watching TV"? That's what Samsung MM-A700 wants to give you. The new model lets
users watch popular TV programmes-for a fee. Other choices are Nokia's 6620, Sanyo's MM7400 and NEC's
N940. The NEC model lets you watch public TV-no fee.
The above are just a handful of what you'll see in the coming months. Further down the road, your mobile
phone may play a host of other roles, such as mobile credit card, position locator... So what is there that a cell
phone can't do?
1. Which of the following models should you choose to listen to the music? [ ]
A. Samsung's SPH-V5400 and Nokia's 6620.
B. Sony Ericsson's W800i and Samsung's SPH-V5400.
C. Sony Ericsson's W800i and NEC's N940.
D. Sanyo's MM7400 and NEC's N940.
2. What's the difference between NEC's N940 and other models? [ ]
A. It allows you to surf the Internet at a high speed.
B. It can capture 30 minutes of full-motion video.
C. It can hold as many as 150 songs.
D. It lets you watch public TV for free.
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? [ ]
A. All the functions of the models mentioned in the passage are completely new.
B. Camera cellphones of 3-megapixel units will appear soon.
C. It is certain that a cellphone can do anything in the near future.
D. Today's do-it-all mobiles have nothing in common with the computer.
4. This passage may be _____. [ ]
A. an introduction to some new models of cellphones
B. an advertisement trying to persuade you to buy new cellphones
C. a science fiction trying to attract readers' attention
D. a survey to find the development of cellphones
