A. NATURE B. RESOURCE C. CONDITION D. SPECIESTASK 2

5. A. nature B. resource C. condition D. speciesTask 2: Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.To be successful, a business traveler must be able to maintain contact with the office, no matter whatthe time or place. Negotiations often involve decisions based on the latest figures. New telecommunicationsproducts and services now on the market make staying in touch easier than ever before. The most widespread device is the cellular telephone, the price of which had dropped from severalthousand dollars to a few hundred, including installation. There are over 2 million mobile cellular phones inuse today, including both car phones and cordless transportable units. Car phones have provenindispensable for road emergencies as well as routine business transactions. Phone service is also availableon airplanes and on the rails. Recently introduced pocket-size organizers help business travelers with heavy schedules keep trackof clients. These are tiny computers that can store all kinds of information. They can serve as phone andaddress directories, calendars, electronic memo pads, and calculators, among other uses. Another invaluable telecommunications tool is smaller, lighter fax machines that plug into anystandard electrical outlet and phone line. The devices allow instantaneous transmission of hard copy to anylocation having a compatible fax machine. It is expected that faxing will soon become the primary means ofsending and receiving short documents requiring prompt attention.