5. Years ago, those who had overseas business which they believed should be discussed personally, took a voyage on a ship and set out across the briny deep. Once
aboard they transacted their affairs, engaging in commercial and social matters or
conducting government business. Today ships and passengers continue to sail the seven
seas, and airplanes soar overhead. But above them all, words speed through the sky -
telephone conversations quickly bring together people who are separated by thousands of
miles.
a. Overseas telephone service today is ruling out all need for overseas travel.
b. Nothing can take the place of person-to-person conversation in settling business,
social, and government problems.
c. Many conversations which once required overseas travel can now be conducted by
telephone
d. Even with modern overseas telephone service people continue to travel abroad by
ship or by plane.