Alexander Graham Bell 1 invented the telephone in the 1870s. First, he 2............. inventions from other inventors. Then, he 3........... with his friend, Mr Watson. On 2 nd June, 1872, Bell 4............ Mr Watson and 5........ to him. Mr Watson 6............ and Bell 7............ , ‘Do you understand what I say?’ ‘Yes,’ 8............. Mr Watson. Bell’s words 9.................... ten miles. It was the first ‘long distance’ phone call. People 10.................... Bell’s idea. The phone changed their lives.