What do you do in a situation like this? You’re having dinner with friends at a nice restaurant. You’re having a great time when a phone rings at the table next to you. A man takes out his phone and starts talking loudly about problems he’s having with his girlfriend. He talks for almost ten minutes! This happens all the time－on buses, in restaurants, everywhere!
Many people find cell phones useful in their daily lives. But we’ve all sat next to someone talking too loudly on a cell phone. You may want to tell the loudmouth to end the conversation, but let the management take care of those noisy customers. You can only control your own behavior. Here are a few rules:
Off means off! Follow the rules of restaurants and other public places. If a sign says “turn off cell phones”, don’t use your phone. If you are allowed, speak softly for a short time and try to move away from other people.
Lights off, phone off! Never make calls in a theater or at the movies.
Pay attention! Talking on a cell phone while driving is dangerous. And watch where you’re going when you’re walking down the streets and talking on the phone.
As more people use cell phones, things are only going to get worse. So, the next time you’re getting ready to make a call, stop and consider the people around you.
【小题1】How many rules are mentioned in the passage to control our behavior?【小题2】What should we do if we’re allowed to use cell phones in public places?
【小题3】Will you use cell phones in public places? Why?
Noisy neighbors are a common problem in a society. A noisy neighbor can make life challenging, especially if noise goes well into night, or happens during early morning hours. This situation needs to be dealt with properly, which requires your ability to keep calm.
The first step is that you should try to tell your noisy neighbors about the noise. This conversation should be polite, even friendly. Explain the problem honestly, and ask the neighbor to turn down the music, or not to hold parties until 3 a.m.
You should know that not all neighbors are going to follow what you have asked for, and some may act in a bad manner. If the noisy neighbors don’t change their behavior, the next step should be to write the neighbors a letter. The letter should show your grievances(不满) and the dates when the noise was quite terrible.
When he noise remains going on, you’d better take the last step—report it to local authorities(权力部门) when it is really necessary. Usually, the problem is solved when the noisy neighbor knows you are going to call the police.
However, you cannot always require noisy neighbors to be quiet. When the noise remains going on, it is wise not to deal with it in a angry or retaliatory(报复性的) fashion. Just have patience and remember that communication is the most important.
Introduction | A noisy neighbor makes life challenging, you should deal with the problem in | |
| Several | Talking with your neighbors | Explain the problem honestly, and ask the neighbor to |
Show your grievances(不满) and the dates when the noise was quite terrible. | ||
| Reporting to local authorities | Usually, the problem may be | |
Conclusion | Don’t deal with the problem in an angry or retaliatory fashion. Keep patient and try to communicate with your neighbors. | |
It’s Sunday morning.
A: Hello, 7—6—6—3—5—8.
B: Hello. Could I speak to Kate, please?
A: I’m sorry, she isn’t in. She goes shopping. This is Jane speaking.
B: Could you ask her to call me back this afternoon, please?
A: Sure. What’s your name, please?
B: Ann.
A: Can you spell it, please?
B: Yes. A—N—N, Ann.
A: What’s your phone number?
B: 554231.
A: 554231, right?
B: Right. Thanks a lot. Bye.
A: You are welcome. Bye!
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