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Nomophobia, short for "no-mobile-phone phobia," is a modern phenomenon that affects many people in today's digital age.

What is nomophobia? It is the irrational fear of being without one's mobile phone or being unable to use it. This condition can cause anxiety and distress, and it highlights the profound impact mobile devices have on our lives. The fear losing or being separated from one's phone is a growing concern. Some common situations that trigger nomophobia include misplacing one's phone, running out of battery, or losing network signal. The fear intensifies when people imagine not having their phones to contact friends and family, access the internet, or use GPS for navigation.

Who easily suffers from nomophobia? Nomophobia is not limited to any age group and can affect individuals of all backgrounds. It often becomes evident when people experience panic or anxiety when they forget their phones at home or are unable to use them temporarily. Symptoms may include restlessness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and a sense of insecurity.

The roots of nomophobia lie in the convenience and connectedness that mobile phones provide. These devices have become integral to our daily lives, serving as not just communication tools but also cameras, entertainment hubs, personal organizers, and more. This dependence on mobile phones can lead to a feeling of vulnerability when separated from them.

Question 27. Which of the following is not mentioned as nomophobia?

A. The irrational fear of being unable to operate a mobile phone.

B. The irrational fear of not being with a mobile phone.

C. The irrational fear of being unable to afford a mobile phone.

        D. The irrational fear of losing or being separated from one's phone.

Question 28. The word “anxiety” is OPPOSITE in paragraph 2 in meaning to _____.

        A. meaninglessness        B. fearlessness        C. uselessness        D. carelessness

Question 29. The pronoun “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

        A. the irrational fear        B. distress        C. the mobile phone        D. the digital age

Question 30. The word “vulnerability” in paragraph 4 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.

        A. depression        B. weaknesses        C. sickness        D. loss

Question 31. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

Nomophobia is not limited to any age group and can affect individuals of all backgrounds.

        A. Hardly anyone remains unaffected by nomophobia.

        B. Naturally, everyone is easily immune to nomophobia.

C. Only some people can avoid nomophobia while others easily get stuck in it.

D. Nomophobia affects everyone in the world, but some people can easily get over it.

Question 32. Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 2?

A. People in today's cyberworld shouldn’t bring along a mobile phone to avoid nomophobia.

B. People feel more scared when imagining not having their phones to contact friends and family.

C. People do not use their phones to contact others, access the internet, or use GPS for navigation.

D. Nomophobia is so dangerous that people should stop using mobile phones to avoid it.

Question 33. In which paragraph does the writer mention the people who get nomophobia easily?

        A. Paragraph 3        B. Paragraph 1        C. Paragraph 4        D. Paragraph 2

Question 34. In which paragraph does the writer mention the fear of being without mobile phones?

        A. Paragraph 2        B. Paragraph 4        C. Paragraph 3        D. Paragraph 1

 

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