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READING Task. Read the following article and answer the questions. Twenty years ago, mobile phones were for business people. Nowadays, it's impossible to find someone, especially teenagers without one. But are mobiles the best way for teenagers to communicate? Mobiles can be useful. Firstly, they allow teenagers to communicate with their friends and family anywhere, anytime. Sending text messages is also quick and cheap. Moreover, mobiles help you organize your life, and you can tell your parents what you're doing so they don't worry. On the other hand, there are negatives. For one thing, you might not have a signal, especially in the countryside. In addition, if you are in a noisy place, you can't hear your mobile ring. Lastly, using it all the time can be expensive. All in all, I think mobiles have definitely improved communication for teenagers. However, they mustn't use them too much. And of course, teens shouldn't forget about safety. Find the correct answers
1. How does the writer get the reader's attention in the introduction?
a) lists the advantages of using mobile phones in the last century
b) draws attention to the fact that 20 years ago phones were intended for business people.
c) gets reader's attention by giving advice 2. How many arguments in favour of mobile phones are there?
a) three arguments
b) seven arguments
c) one argument
3. How many arguments against mobile phones are there?
a) two arguments
b) five arguments
c) three arguments
4. What is his/her opinion of mobile phones for teenagers?
a) Teenagers should use mobile phones anywhere, anytime.
b) Mobile phones have improved communication, but teenagers mustn't use them too much.
c) There are many harmful effects of mobile phones on teenagers.
They mustn't use them. 5. What do teens should remember about when they use their mobile phones? a) safety b) time c) advantages and disadvantages 6. Who uses mobile phones? a) businessmen b) teens c) everybody. [4]​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. How does the writer get the reader's attention in the introduction?

b) draws attention to the fact that 20 years ago phones were intended for business people.

2. How many arguments in favor of mobile phones are there?

a) three arguments

3. How many arguments against mobile phones are there?

c) three arguments

4. What is his/her opinion of mobile phones for teenagers?

b) Mobile phones have improved communication, but teenagers mustn't use them too much.

5. What do teens should remember about when they use their mobile phones?

a) safety

6. Who uses mobile phones?

b) teens