MALEK READING PASSAGE

How long do kids in the United States between the ages of 8 and 18 spend on

electronic devices each day?

• 5 hours

• 7 and a half hours

• 9 hours

• 3 hours

Which of the following is NOT an example of an electronic device mentioned in the

text?

• Smart phones

• Video games

• Tablets

• Computers

Some adults believe that electronic devices ____ kids’ time.

• benefit

• waste

• save

• increase

What do some research surveys suggest about technology and kids?

• Technology wastes time.

• Technology benefits kids.

• Kids should avoid technology.

• Technology causes harm to kids.

Which group spent more time on physical activity according to a study?

• Kids who use media a lot

• Kids who don’t use media at all

• Kids who use media a little

• Kids who avoid media

What percentage of teenagers consider themselves "constantly connected" to the

Internet?

• 50%

• 10%

• 25%

• 75%

At what age do most kids get their first cell phone?

• Between ages 8-9

• Between ages 10-11

• Between ages 12-13

• Between ages 14-15

What is the Internet supposed to be?

• A place for fun

• A tool for learning

• A distraction

• A social platform

Does having access to electronic devices automatically lead to better grades in

school?

• Yes

• No

What has grown over the past decade according to an alarming report?

• TV use

• Physical activity

• Electronic media use

• Book reading