Reading 1b

1. Read the text quickly . Which sentence best summarises the text? Choose A, B, C or D.

• A. There are a lot more mobile phones in the world today than in the past.

• B. The mobile phone is one of the most important inventions.

• C. Mobile phones have changed a lot since the first one was invented.

• D. People are finding new ways to use mobile phones.

2. Look at the highlighted words/phrases in the text and try to guess what they mean. Then match them with the meanings

a) think of, suggest

• weak

• flexible

• come up with

• data

2. Look at the highlighted words/phrases in the text and try to guess what they mean. Then match them with the meanings

b) not strong

• weak

• flexible

• come up with

• data

2. Look at the highlighted words/phrases in the text and try to guess what they mean. Then match them with the meanings

c) easy to bend

• weak

• flexible

• come up with

• data

2. Look at the highlighted words/phrases in the text and try to guess what they mean. Then match them with the meanings

d) information

• weak

• flexible

• come up with

• data

2. Look at the highlighted words/phrases in the text and try to guess what they mean. Then match them with the meanings

e) group of people with special skills working together

• device

• crew

• store

2. Look at the highlighted words/phrases in the text and try to guess what they mean. Then match them with the meanings

f) keep information

• device

• crew

• store

2. Look at the highlighted words/phrases in the text and try to guess what they mean. Then match them with the meanings

g) gadget

• device

• crew

• store

3. Read the text again and write T for True, F for False or NM for Not Mentioned.

a) DynaTAC phones weren't very popular when they first appeared in shops.

• True (T)

• False (F)

• Not Mentioned (NM)

3. Read the text again and write T for True, F for False or NM for Not Mentioned.

b) People complained about the heavy shoulder packs

• True (T)

• False (F)

• Not Mentioned (NM)