FCE Reading part 1

What does the writer compare in paragraph 1

• a Tv programme and rude behaviour

• American teenagers and publicity

• techno kisses and the use of the word "like"

• text messages and the size of mobile screens

What does the writer say one 'x' at the end of a text message indicates?

• The receiver doesn't like 'x' s at the end of texts

• The sender is a rather infriendly person

• The sender wants to make a good impression

• The sender has put it there with no feeling

What does the writer say about people who don't want 'x's in text messages they receive?

• They stop using messages to communicate

• They have no choice in the matter

• They take steps to prevent others from using them

• They are now in the majority

What can be said about text messages in 1977?

• They were used in a limited way

• Only about one in fifty people sent them

• They helped friendships develop

• They brought about social change

What fear has been associated with the use of 'textese'?

• that all formal English words would disappear

• that language would be used differently by each individual

• that pupils would have difficulty reading and writing

• That proper English would no longer be taught in schools

What has recent research into 'textese' shown?

• 'Textese' is used in more ways than proper English is.

• No one can use 'textese' unless they are creative by nature

• The effects of using 'textese' are still unclear

• The majority can tell the difference between the uses of 'textese' and proper English

How can text messages cause misunderstandings?

• By sending the same kind of message to everyone

• By paying too little attention to grammar

• By asking personal details

• By not answering a message immediately

Why might there be no 'rule' that applies to the use of 'x's in text messages?

• Nobody has taken the time to make one

• No rule can prevent embarrassment

• Hardy anybody thinks one is necessary

• Texts messaging is relatively new