HOW TO KEEP YOUR PHONE NUMBER WHILE TRAVELING ABROAD – Entripreneurs
HOW TO KEEP YOUR PHONE NUMBER WHILE TRAVELING ABROAD
One of my main concerns before starting out on a year of travel was to figure out how I would communicate with the states.
Unlike a 2 week vaca where you can ditch your phone and wait till you get home , having a phone to call the US was a priority not only to call friends and family but to communicate with clients as part of starting my own freelance business.
Also, I LOVE my phone number and as weird as it sounds, I even get compliments on it!
I have had the same phone number since freshman year of college .
That being said, I had to figure out how to 1. Keep my phone number and 2. Be able to call the US without having to worry about a ridiculous phone bill. After some online research, advice from friends and weighing my options, I decided to use a combination of Google Voice and Skype which would allow me to do both!
NOTE: With this setup you can ONLY send & receive calls and texts on your computer or cell phone (via the Skype and Google Voice app) when you are CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET!
Let’s start with
– if you’re not famailiar (I wasn’t) here’s a short video to explain – What is Google Voice:
1. PORT YOUR PHONE NUMBER TO GOOGLE VOICE ($20)
Number porting takes about 3 days during which time your phone number will be ported into Google Voice and your contract with your current phone company will be terminated (you don’t have to call or cancel with your service provider as Google Voice will do it for you).
This will cost you $20.
Google Voice is NOT a service provider – it’s basically just a routing system that works WITH your service provider… Since I already ruled out signing a contract with a US based provider and didnt want the hassle of a contract with a provider abroad – I turned to Skype.
2. BUY A SKYPE PHONE NUMBER ($60)
You can buy a
from any state/county/city you dream of… I chose New York, however, for my purposes it didn’t matter since I planned on keeping my original phone number.
3. ADD SKYPE NUMBER TO GOOGLE VOICE
This is very simple, simply go into your Google Voice account settings and add your new Skype phone number!
4. SIGN UP FOR SKYPE PREMIUM ($60-$30)
account will allow you to make unlimited calls to the country of your choice for free (rather, the cost of your annual fee).
Obviously, I chose the US.
As far as the cost, I paid $30 because Skype w Buy a Skype phone number and get Skype premium for 50% off (perfect!).
Skype is always running special offers so check them out before you pay full price for anything: /en/special-offers/
5.) SET THE CALLER ID
The last remaining piece to the puzzle is .
You want to change it to read your original phone number so that when you call people, you’ll show up as YOU and not as your unknown Skype number.
This is also very easy, however, the verification process is via text message which can take a couple of extra days to kick in.
Up to this step you can use your Skype phone number to call anyone in the US and have Google Voice track your calls and transcribe your voicemails, however, you may have to wait a day or two for the caller ID to be activated.
Once you see that you’re able to send and receive text messages, log back into Skype and the caller ID dashboard and follow the text verification to set it up.
6.) CALL & TEXT
Once you have all the above set up you can use your computer or smart phone to call and text, however, there are a few tricks.
When using your computer, you can call from either Skype or Google Voice and talk via your computer mic.
To text, go through the Google Voice dashboard or gmail (if you set up email updates, you’ll get notifications when someone calls or texts you and can reply to texts directly through gmail).
When using your smartphone, download both the Skype and Google Voice App.
Use the Skype App to call and the Google Voice app to text – easy as pie!
OK YOU’RE DONE! But remember with this setup you can ONLY send & receive calls and texts on your computer or cell phone (via the Skype and Google Voice app) when you are CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET! For local calls when traveling, you’ll need a GSM phone and calling credits.
For more, check out this article by life hacker, which I found to be most helpful when trying to figure this all out: .
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科目：高中英语
题型：阅读理解
&(10·重庆B篇)
Love, success,
happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is
one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.
Question: Could you introduce yourself first?
Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right
now I’m a web designer.
Q: What are your great memories?
A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in
the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all
day long. Those are my great memories.
Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?
A: Yes. As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in
for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my
age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be
independent.
Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?
A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my
childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live
with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we
have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family
and we are safe.
Q: How do your get along with your parents?
A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back
what I’ve got. That’s our way. But I am working in another city. My only
contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It
filters(过滤) out
your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feelings should be passed
through sight, hearing and touch.
60. In Misbah’s childhood,&&&&&
A. he was free from worry
B. he liked living in the countryside
C. he was fond of getting close to nature
D. he often spent holidays with his family
61. What did Misbah desire most in his
childhood?
A. A colorful
life.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
B. A beautiful house.
C. Peace and
freedom.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
D. Money for his family.
62. How would Misbah prefer to communicate
with his parents?
A. By chatting on the
Internet.&&&&&&&&&&& B.
By calling them sometimes.
C. By paying weekly
visits.&&&&&&&&&&&&&
D. By writing them letters.
63. If there were only one question left,
what would it most probably be?
A. What was your childhood dream?
B. What is your biggest achievement?
C. What is your parents’ view of you?
D. What was your hardest experience in the
科目：高中英语
来源：学年广东湛江一中高三5月高考模拟考试英语卷（解析版）
题型：完型填空
What is it that you love to do but never feel that you
get it quite right? Perhaps you don't even try any more because you think what
you do is not& 1&&enough．
Discouragement seems to follow us a good part of the
time, because whatever it is that we work so hard doing, it seems that there is
always someone else who can do it much &&&2．
I have always enjoyed music and it is &&&3&&to
me that every musician has a &&4&of their own．My father__5&&several instruments and
when he played with others, it was not difficult to &&6&his
sound in a group．Whether it was guitar or another
instrument, he had his own &7&sound．
I once read of a music teacher who commented to a
discouraged student, “ Nobody else can make the sound that you make.” The sound
that you make may not be the same as someone else's but who is &&8&&which
is better. It is said that “ &&9&&is in the eye of
the beholder.” Perhaps it could be said that “A delightful sound is in the ear
of the &&10&.”
Every person has a different tone of voice that &&11&only
to them, and we all know people with an unforgettable laugh or a way of &&12&&that
is unique to them．It might not be the sound of your music or
your voice at all．It might be the way you whistle or the
sound of your footsteps．
Each person has a（an）&& 13&on the world in some ways．Someone else can do what you do, but they cannot do it
&&14&&the same way that you do it．The next time you feel&& 15&,
remember &Nobody else can make the sound that you make．&
1.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．easy &&&&&&&&& B．good &&&&&&&&& C．simple && D．hard
2.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．better&&&&&&&&& B．worse &&&&&&&& C．more &&& D．less
3.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．satisfying&&&&&& B．convincing &&&&& C．inspiring
D．interesting
4.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．gift &&&&&&&&&& B．sound &&&&&&&& C．life
5.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．played&&&&&&&& B．designed &&&&&& C．created&& D．checked
6.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．turn down &&&&& B．call up&&&&&&&&& C．pick out & D．give off
7.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．loud &&&&&&&&& B．powerful &&&&&& C．perfect&& D．special
8.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．to talk &&&&&&&& B．to say&&&&&&&&& C．to see && D．to hear
9.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．Beauty&&&&&&&& B．Interest &&&&&&& C．Patience
D．Honesty
10.&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．speaker &&&&&& B．receiver &&&&&& C．listener && D．looker
11.&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．devotes &&&&&& B．adds &&&&&&&&& C．adapts && D．belongs
12.&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．running &&&&&& B．walking&&&&&&&& C．jumping&& D．speaking
13.&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．choice &&&&&&& B．opinion&&&&&&&& C．duty
14.&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．exactly &&&&&&& B．carefully &&&&&& C．cautiously
D．seriously
15.&&&&&&&&&&&&&& A．annoyed &&&&&& B．puzzled&&&&&&&& C．discouraged&&& D．bothered
科目：高中英语
来源：江西省09-10学年高一下学期期中考试试卷（英语）
题型：阅读理解
&& Arguing with your parents is
totally natural for teens. From your hairstyle to your friends, to your marks
at school, to your television habits, to your future plans, it might just seem
like you argue with your parents about everything. While this is not generally
a pleasant state of affairs, it is normal and it will most likely pass.
Argue fairly
Arguments between teens and parents
generally come about when both parties believe that they know what is best for
the teen. Parents have been caring for their teens for over a decade, but teens
are quickly becoming adults and believe that they are able to take care of
themselves. If you must agree with them, argue fairly by: Allowing each person
to speak their mind. Refusing to interrupt others when they are speaking.
Sticking only to the topic at hand.
Argue respectfully
No matter how heated things may get during
an argument, try to remember that your parents still are worthy of your
attention, respect and love. During arguments, be respectful by: Keeping your
voice lowered at all times and refusing to shout. Sitting still and staying
calm. Refusing to engage in angry actions such as kicking, throwing or hitting
anything. Reasonably explaining the reasons for your opinions.
There is a thin line between having a
discussion and engaging in an argument, but smart teens know that keeping their
interactions with their parents at the discussion level practically guarantees
that they will be taken more seriously. No one likes to argue, and the parents
of teens can be especially weary of it, so keeping things at the discussion
level will work to everyone's advantage.
Arguing with parents is practically a sign
of the teenaged years, but out-of-control arguments don't serve anyone well.
Before arguing with your parents, decide what type of teen you want to be and
what compromises (??Э)you are willing to make in order to achieve your goals. You never
know, you might just avoid an argument all together.
60.This passage mainly tells teens______.
A. arguments don't solve any problem
B. arguing with parents may hurt them
C. some tips on arguing with parents
D. how to avoid arguing with parents
61. When arguing with your parents, you
should______.
A. make up your mind not to give in
B. show your respect for them
C. express your opinions through actions
D. make full preparations for it
62. Which of the following is proper for
the blank in the passage?
A. Take discussion
seriously&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
B. Argue seriously
C. To be smart
teens&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
D. Argue only when needed
63. The underlined phrase &be weary of
&in the passage probably means_& ___.
A. be proud of&&
.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&B.
be interested in
C. be tired
of&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
D. be satisfied of
64.It seems that the author thinks teens'
arguing with parents is_______
A.
normal&&&&&&& B.
practical&&&&&&&& C.
shameful&&&&&&&&& D. impolite
科目：高中英语
来源：学年陕西省西安市五大名校高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷
题型：其他题
根据对话情景和内容,从对话后所给的选项中选出能填入每一空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑.选项中有两个为多余选项。
Peter: Mary, we are
going to have a party on New Year’s Eve. I’m sure we’ll have a good time. &1.Mary: I’d like to.
Thank you. &2.
Peter: In our
classroom. We are going to decorate it and turn it into a splendid dancing
hall.
Mary: &3.. I shall be very glad
to spend my first New Year in China with you.
Peter: But we are
going to ask everyone at the party to give a performance. &4.
Mary:
I will. My voice is not very pleasant to the ear, though.
Peter:
I heard you sing once. &5.
I’m sure you’ll be the star of our New Year party.
Mary:
Oh，thank you.
A.
Let’s go to the party together.
B.
Where are you going to have it?
C.
Your voice is sweet and beautiful.
D.
Thank you for inviting me.
E.
Oh, it is great.
F.
Would you like to join us?
G.
Do sing us some English songs, please.
科目：高中英语
来源：2013届安徽省安庆市三校高一上学期期末联考（英语）
题型：填空题
“What is the saddest case you ever knew of ?”I asked the matron （护士长）of a hospital just retired. She thought for
a minute1.______two and then replied, “It was a nurse I had, one of the most beautiful girls I ever
saw. But she had a car accident and her face was so disfigured（毁容）2.______ she realized she would have to give up3.______（nurse）at least until she
had had a long series of operations. She was engaged to be married but broke it4.______.”
&The matron shook her head,
remembering, “She was so miserable and5.______（depress）I feared for her
sanity（心智健全）,”breaking into a
smile. “Then I had6.______ idea. I took her one day to the
`Blind Children’s Home`, and that afternoon she
played with the children and for the first time I saw her happy. Just as we
were leaving, a little blind girl put her arms7.______ her neck and said,` I do like your voice and I know you
must have a lovely face, too.’ The nurse cried all the way home
in the car, but it was with8.______（happy）, for she had found her life work with the blind children9.______came to call her their `lovely lady’.”
A sad case? Well, in a way, But10.______ a joyful ending!
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