Pre-reading questions:
- What features are you looking for in a mobile phone or tablet?
- Have you used a classic phone with just voice and text messaging features?
- Have you heard of the 3310 mobile phone?
Nokia has come up with a new version of the popular 3310 model. It has the basic features of what you need on a daily phone – text messaging, Opera Mini browser, MP3 player, a 2MP camera, 2 sim card slots, and the classic Snake game. It will be available on the second quarter of the year with glossy red and yellow; and matte blue and gray colors.
The new 3310 aims to encourage people to try out other Nokia devices. The new 3310 can be a perfect back up phone. It may lack in some softwares but it has longer battery life. It can last up to 25.3 days on standby mode and 22.1 hours talk time. It will be offered at a very affordable price of €49.99.
Vocabulary:
glossy – having a shiny surface
matte – having a flat or dull surface
encourage – to promote or inspire
lack – something missing or needed
affordable – cheap; good deal
Comprehension Questions:
- What is the article about?
- What are the basic features of the new 3310?
- What colors are available for the new 3310?
- When will the new 3310 be available?
- How long is the standby time and talk time of the new 3310?
Express Your Opinion:
- Would you consider buying the new 3310 phone? Why? Why not?
- Which operating system do you like most, IOS or Android? Why?
- What are the things that you consider when buying a mobile phone? Explain.
- Will you spend a lot for a mobile phone or tablet? Why? Why not?
- What is your preferred brand for a mobile phone? Why?