Dialogue

 Hi Vlad, what`s up?

- Hi, I`m fine but a little bit busy, and you?
 Oh, I`m cool, just finished my affairs. What you busy with, maybe I can help
you?
- Of course, you can help me! I have to make some small report about Mains
Electricity.
 Nice topic, I’m quite knowledgeable in the Mains Electricity system
- Sounds good. Ok let`s start. I want to divide my report into 3-4 parts. There I
will highlight the main information, such as definition, physical meaning,
application and benefits.
 Yeah cool, it`s really good, what do you know about Mains Electricity?
- I know that Mains is the general-purpose alternating current (AC) electric
power supply and in the US, electric power is referred to by several names
including household power, household electricity, powerline, domestic power,
wall power, line power, AC power, city power, street power, and grid power.
 Ok, also you can add interesting fact that in many parts of Canada, it is called
hydro, because much of the Canadian electrical generating capacity is
hydroelectric.
- Well, I'll take that into consideration.
 Worldwide, many different mains power systems are found for the operation of
household and light commercial electrical appliances and lighting. The
different systems are primarily characterized by their: voltage, frequency, plugs
and sockets, Earthing system, protection against overcurrent and parameter
tolerances.
- Yes, I have learned on lessons about it. All these parameters vary among
regions. The voltages are generally in the range 100–240 V and the two
commonly used frequencies are 50 Hz and 60 Hz, isn’t it?
 Yeah, you`re completely right. Also, Foreign enclaves, such as large industrial
plants or overseas military bases, may have a different standard voltage and
 frequency from the surrounding areas. Some city areas may use standards
different from that of the surrounding countryside (e.g. in Libya).
- Industrial plants with polyphase power systems will have different, higher
voltages installed for large equipment (and different sockets and plugs), but the
common voltages listed here would still be found for lighting and portable
equipment.
 It`s good, write about it. Let me tell you the last thing. Many other
combinations of voltage and utility frequency, including direct current, were
formerly used, with frequencies between 25 Hz and 133 Hz and voltages from
100 to 250 V. The modern standard combinations of 230 V/50 Hz and 120
V/60 Hz did not apply in the first few decades of the 20th century and are still
not universal.
- Ok, I noted it. I think it will be enough for my report.
 Well, don't forget to make the main theses for yourself to make your speech
report easier.
- Thanks, I'll take that into consideration, I appreciate your help!
 Oh don’t warry about it, just put a beer.
- Okay, thanks one more time!