Digital video broadcasting – handheld
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 494.
DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld) is one of three prevalent mobile TV formats. It is a technical specification for bringing broadcast services to mobile handsets.
2. Look at the words and phrases necessary to compare and contrast different things. Read and learn them.
| Contrast (ñîïîñòàâëåíèå) | Comparison (ñðàâíåíèå) |
| · However · Although/even though · Though · But · Despite/in spite of (íåñìîòðÿ íà) · While · Whereas · On the one hand... · On the other hand.. | · Similarly · Likewise · Unlike Y, … ( îòëè÷èå îò...., ..) · Like X, ... · Also · Just as · Just like · Similar to · Same as · Not only... but also.... |
| Differences (ðàçëè÷èÿ) | Similarities (ñõîäñòâà) |
| · There are a number of important differences between X and Y. · I have compared X and Y and found that they are different. · X is different from Y in a number of respects. · (X differs from Y in a number of important ways) · X and Y differ not only in physical attributes (ïðèçíàêè) but also in the way in which they ...... | · There are a number of similarities between X and Y. · I have compared X and Y and found that they are identical. · X is similar to Y · X is the same as Y · (X is comparable in ….) · Both X and Y generally take place in something. |
| Comparative degree | |
| - X is faster/slower than Y. - X (tends to perform) performs better/worse than Y. - X is more/less accurate (òî÷íûé) in Z. - Z may be more/less expensive in Y - X is more/less likely than Y to do... when... - X (tends to have) has greater/less Z than Y. - X does/did Z in fewer Ps and make/made fewer Vs than does/did Y. |
3. Using the information above work in pairs. You are going to compare convergent services with traditional ones. Use the key words and phrases to help you. You may draw pictures and diagrams to explain your point.
Key words and phrases:
Digital video broadcasting
Voice over IP
IPTV
Session Initiation Protocol
IP Multimedia Subsystem
Location-based services
Mobile-to-mobile convergence
Fixed-mobile convergence
Video on demand (VOD)
Mobile TV
Smart TV
4. Read and learn the following words and phrases.
| Connectives (ñîåäèíèòåëüíûå ñëîâà) | however therefore because but and also then at first later furthermore (in contrast) |
| Stating an opinion | · In my opinion · The way I see it · According to the text/paragraph,.. · As far as I'm concerned · If you ask me, ... |
| Asking for an opinion | · What's your idea? · How do you feel about that? · Do you have anything to say about that? · What do you think? · Do you agree? · (What are your thoughts on all of this?) |
| Expressing agreement | · I agree with you 100 percent · That's so true · That's for sure · You're absolutely right · Absolutely! · I am afraid I agree with James · (weak) I suppose so/I guess so · You have a point there · (That's exactly how I feel) · (I couldn't agree with you more) |
| Expressing disagreement | · I don't think so · I'm afraid I disagree · (strong) I totally disagree · That's not always true · (Not necessarily) |
| Interruptions | · Can I add something here? · Is it okay if I jump in for a second? · If I might add something,... · Sorry to interrupt, but... · ((after accidentally interrupting someone) Sorry, go ahead. OR Sorry, you were saying...) · ((after being interrupted) You didn't let me finish). |
| Settling an argument | · Let's just move on, shall we? · Let's drop it. · I think we're going to have to agree to disagree. |
5. Using the information above (at least 3 phrases from each row) have a discussion about pros and cons of convergent services and technologies.
Divide into two groups: As and Bs. Read your roles and prepare your arguments.
Group A:
You are in favour of the latest technologies. You work for a Mobile World company. Your aim is to prove that convergent services and technologies are good for people.
Group B:
You are against the latest technologies and developing convergence. You provide traditional equipment and services. Your sales are now declining (decreasing).
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