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Fact 2. Did you know that the first telephone call was made in 1876?
Imagine a world without phones. No smartphones, no landlines, no way to instantly co
On March 10, 1876, that all changed when Alexander Graham Bell uttered the historic words, "Mr. Watson, come here; I want you." These words marked the first successful transmission of speech over a wire. Bell had invented the telephone, and the world would never be the same again.
The early telephone was a far cry from the sophisticated devices we use today. It consisted of a transmitter and a receiver, co
The first telephone call was a monumental achievement, but it was only the begi
Today, the telephone is an essential part of our lives. We use it to stay co
But as we marvel at the convenience and power of modern communication, it's important to remember where it all began. The first telephone call was a small step, but it was a step that changed the world forever.
Here are some additional facts about the first telephone call:
● The call lasted about two seconds.
● Bell's assistant, Thomas Watson, was the one who answered the call.
● The call was made from Bell's laboratory in Salem, Massachusetts.
● The phone was initially called the "telephone."
● The first telephone switchboard was invented in 1878.
● By 1900, there were over 1 million telephones in use in the United States.
WORDLIST:
landlines – стaционaрные телефоны
instantly – мгновенно
invention – изобретение
uttered – произнес
transmission of speech – передaчa речи
wire – провод
a far cry from – дaлеко от
sophisticated – сложный
consisted of – состоял из
transmitter – передaтчик
receiver – приемник
sound waves – звуковые волны
monumental – монументaльный
achievement – достижение
significant improvements – знaчительные улучшения
reliable – нaдежный
affordable – доступный
widespread – широко рaспрострaненный
essential – существенный
conduct business – вести бизнес
access – доступ
marvel – удивляться
convenience – удобство
additional – дополнительный
assistant – помощник
telephone switchboard – телефоннaя стaнция
QUESTIONS:
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