You will listen to a conversation between a man and a woman about technology.
Listen to the sample response. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase you hear.

Section 1

MAN: Hi, Fran. Good to see you. How are things? I haven't seen you since we with the gang in late September.

WOMAN: Hi, Hugo. I'm okay. You know, working hard, which can always more time. So, actually, I haven't been doing much. How about you?

MAN: Oh, I'm good. The same here. Trying to finish up with some , and it's been keeping me busy. What's that new ?

WOMAN: Well, it's my new , and it's with all these . So, the great thing about it is that I never have to really go into my to get things done. Now, I can work anytime, anyplace.

MAN: That's true. On the other hand, the problem with that is that you can work too much if you aren't careful. Sometimes you just have to the phone. You know what I'm saying?

WOMAN: Yeah, I know what you mean. Since I got it, I feel like I'm working , even if I'm not really doing anything, especially since my and I have a .

MAN: Gee, it's pretty in here. But notice something interesting? Have a look at all those kids at that table.

WOMAN: What do you mean? There are a lot of kids here with their . And look, they're all talking, but they're not talking to each other. They seem like they're talking on their phones.

MAN: That's what I was . They're all on their cell phones. That seems kind of weird to me, doesn't it? I mean, these kids meet their friends here, and then they talk to different friends on their cell phones or . It's kind of , don't you think?

WOMAN: I know what you mean, but I guess they're having fun. I mean, that's what's good about my new phone. It offers so many , so I could be here, at work, and with literally all my contacts.

MAN: Well, maybe. Why do kids have to talk so , though? I don't think kids should be using their cell phones in places like cafes. It takes away from .

WOMAN: I'm not about that. Don't you think that's why people have cell phones, so they can talk to people wherever they are and stay more connected?

MAN: I don't know. I think cell phones should be off when you with friends. Hmm. Oh, sorry, that's my phone. It's the , and I have to take it. Hello?

Question 1: What are the up to?

Question 2: What's in the woman's life?

Question 3: What does the man say is a with new technology?

Question 4: What problem are the speakers around them?

Question 5: What best the speakers' opinions?

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