Intermediate Listening Power

Activity 1.

Listen to the file.

Internet Access

Activity 2.

Listening Comprehension. Answer the following questions.

1. How many hours of Internet access a month does this company provide?
A. less than 150 hours
B. between 151 and 300 hours
C. more than 300 hours

2. What are the calling hours for technical support?
A. from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight
B. from 12:00 midnight to 12:00 midnight
C. from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 p.m.

3. How much webspace does the company provide?
A. 13
B. 30
C. 39

4. How much does basic Internet access cost?
A. $19.95
B. $25.95
C. $29.95

5. What additional benefit was NOT mentioned in the commercial? 
A. free email
B. content filters
C. no start-up fees

Activity 3.

Listening to Details. Listen to the file for the last time and fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

Tired of ⁽¹⁾ for a webpage to download?

Then, sign up for the hottest broadband ⁽²⁾ to the Internet from Impact Solutions. We provide you ⁽³⁾ monthly access, 24/7 technical ⁽⁴⁾, 30 MB of free webspace for your personal or business site, and content ⁽⁵⁾ to protect your family from objectionable ⁽⁶⁾. Pricing starts at 29.95 a month. And with no set-up ⁽⁷⁾, you'll be roaring through the ⁽⁸⁾ of cyberspace . . . well, in time for when you really should be ⁽⁹⁾.

Contact Impact Solutions today to get the most out of your online ⁽¹⁰⁾.

Activity 4

Vocabulary. Read and study the following words.

• access (noun): in this case, a method or right to view files on the Internet 
  - I use a computer at the university to access my e-mail.

• 24/7: twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
  - You should look for a hosting company that provides 24/7technical support, so you can call if you have problems.

• objectionable (adjective): unpleasant, undesirable, or offensive 
  - There are quite a few websites that some users would find objectionable.

• roar (verb): to move very quickly 
  - My sister always coming roaring home from school so she can go online and chat with friends.

Activity 5.

Discussion. Answer the following questions related to the conversation.

• What are important factors in selecting an ISP (Internet Service Provider) for Internet service?