B4 Unit 10 - Reading - Texting

What does the text abbreviation 'SUP' mean?

(a)  

What does the text abbreviation 'IMO' mean?

(a)  

What are some advantages of texting?

• It's quicker to send a text than make a call.

• It's more discreet than making a call.

• You can get more spam texts. 

• People spend more time texting than they should.

What's another way of saying the expression in red: 'An article on the Internet recently caught my eye.'

• injured my eye

• got my attention

• made my eye look red

• deviated my attention

What's another way of saying the expression in red: 'However, I started to wonder: Why is there still so much interest in texting?'

• ask other people

• listen to other people

• ask myself

• read out loud

What's another way of saying the expression in red: 'It’s also more discreet because no one can overhear your conversation.'

• practical

• famous

• popular

• not noticeable

What's another way of saying the expression in red: 'It’s also more discreet because no one can overhear your conversation.'

• hear without intending to

• copy

• repeat

• write

What's another way of saying the expression in red: 'OTOH, texting has its downsides, too,'

• nice things

• good points

• advantages

• disadvantages

What's another way of saying the expression in red: 'In addition, public service advertisements warn of the dangers of texting while driving.'

• say there's no problem

• say there's a problem

• motivate

• help

What are some downsides of texting?

• It's quicker to send a text than make a call.

• The accidents that happen when people text and drive at the same time

• You can get more spam texts. 

• People spend more time texting than they should.

• People have injuries to their hands and thumbs from the constant texting.