Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?

Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile phones. Neither will they be (31) __________ of the harmful effect dial many people predicted text language would have on

young people’s language skills

Interestingly. linguists nowadays believe dial expressing oneself clearly in texts IS evidence of a good background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are credited with encouraging people to communicate more They can also provide reassurance to people (32) __________ are alone in dangerous situations Some people use mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact, texting can signal your unavailability to (33) __________ people in the same way that wearing sunglasses and headphones does.

Some issues with mobile phones are still controversial Talking loudly on the phone while on public transport IS thought to be rude and (34) __________ by many people in the UK. (35) __________, a significant minority of people still do it, despite the sighing and other obvious signs of disapproval from their fellow passengers.

Question 31: A. aware            B. anxious                    C. alert                        D. forgetful

Question 32: A. whom            B. whose                      C. which                       D. who

Question 33: A. other             B. one                          C. another                   D. every

Question 34: A. inflexible       B. inattentive               C. insignificant            D. inconsiderate

Question 35: A. However       B. Moreover                C. Therefore                D. Otherwise

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