Why it matters that teens are reading less

What is the meaning of the word "seismic" as used in the passage?

• of enormous proportion or effect

• related to earthquakes

• gradual and unnoticed

• temporary and fleeting

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According to the passage, what percentage of 12th graders said they read a book, newspaper, or magazine every day that wasn’t assigned for school in 1980?

• 10%

• 30%

• 60%

• 80%

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What major change in teen behavior does the passage highlight after 2007?

• Teens started going to the movies more often.

• Teens began to read more books for pleasure.

• Teens started watching movies alone more often.

• Teens began to spend more time outdoors.

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What is one reason given in the passage for the decline in reading among teens?

• Teens are spending more time on social media.

• Books have become more expensive.

• Schools are assigning fewer reading materials.

• Teens prefer watching television over reading.

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What does the term "solitary" mean as used in the passage?

• Done or existing alone.

• Done in a group.

• Done quickly.

• Done with enthusiasm.

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What impact has the decline in reading had on SAT reading scores according to the passage?

• SAT reading scores have improved.

• SAT reading scores have remained the same.

• SAT reading scores have declined.

• SAT reading scores are not mentioned in the passage.

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Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?

• The time that teenagers spend with digital media negatively impacts their ability to make sense of longer and more complex written material.

• Teenagers are not developing the social skills they need to succeed in the world, as digital devices encourage them to spend time alone.

• Fast-paced games and constantly updating social media makes it difficult for teenagers to be entertained by paper media, such as books and magazines.

• The time that teenagers spend playing video games or on social media takes away from their commitment to their studies, negatively affecting their grades.

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Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• "One out of 10 8th graders in 2016 spent 40 hours a week or more gaming – the time commitment of a full-time job." (Paragraph 6)

• "In another analysis, we found that today's teens go out with their friends considerably less than previous generations did." (Paragraph 11)

• "Of course, teens are still reading. But they're reading short texts and Instagram captions, not longform articles that explore deep themes and require critical thinking and reflection." (Paragraph 15)

• "Data connecting excessive digital media time to mental health issues suggests a limit of two hours a day of free time spent with screens..." (Paragraph 20)

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Which of the following describes the author's main purpose in the text?

• to offer teenagers fun and engaging alternatives to spending time with digital media

• to emphasize the disadvantages of spending more time online and less time reading

• to show how reading from digital devices is not as beneficial as reading from paper sources

• to speculate how teenagers will be impacted in the future if they continue to rely on digital devices

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What connection does the author draw between new digital media and movies?

• The author shows how digital media has negatively impacted teenagers' engagement in other activities, such as going to the movies.

• The author highlights the disadvantages of spending more time streaming movies alone, than going to the theater with friends.

• The author shows how new digital media and movies both discourage teenagers from reading for pleasure.

• The author discusses how new digital media doesn't require teenagers to engage in complex thought, as movies once did.

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