Question

7 Read the text below, from which four sentences are missing. Complete the gaps
(1-4) with appropriate sentences (A-E). Write appropriate letters (A, B, C, D or E)
in the gaps. One sentence is extra and does not match any of the gaps.

Technology’s Toddlers

Children today have access to many different forms of technology but most companies design their
products for adults, or do they? One company recently launched a product for much younger people.
1) ……. The phone is very simple. 2) ……. It has no Internet access or text messaging service and
parents decide which numbers their child can call. Some people believe that targeting children this
young is dangerous. 3) ……. They also believe that using mobile phones could damage the health of
very young children. However, the company producing the phone claims it is a safe way for parents to
keep in touch with their children. 4) ……. So what do you think? How young is too young to have a
mobile?
A It doesn’t even have a screen.
B Buying a mobile for their children at this age could cost parents more than just money.
C They developed a mobile phone for 4 year olds.
D It allows them to contact their children without worrying about the other dangers that come with
mobile phones.
E They say that it is just a way of getting them hooked on technology at an early age.

Answer 1

1. C They developed a mobile phone for 4-year-olds.
2. A It doesn't even have a screen.
3. B Buying a mobile for their children at this age could cost parents more than just money.
4. D It allows them to contact their children without worrying about the other dangers that come with mobile phones.