The telephone network also provides a direct line into the homes of friends and relatives. For old and infirm people , and for those lonely people living on their (8)____, the telephone is a friend. At (9)____, families are often scatted, not only throughout the country but also throughout the world. (10)____ a few minutes' conversation with a loved one, who may be thousands of miles away, is a source of great comfort (11)____ us.
Of course, very often the telephone can be a nuisance. Some will say that it intrudes too (12)___ on people's privacy by ringing at the (13)____ inconvenient times.
"The telephone network also provides a direct line into the homes of friends and relatives. For old and infirm people, and for those lonely people living on their (8) own, the telephone is a friend. At (9) present, families are often scattered, not only throughout the country but also throughout the world. (10) Having a few minutes' conversation with a loved one, who may be thousands of miles away, is a source of great comfort (11) to us.
Of course, very often the telephone can be a nuisance. Some will say that it intrudes too (12) much on people's privacy by ringing at the (13) most inconvenient times."
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