Is Our Gain Our Loss

Who makes the comment “That’s the problem with the world today,” which

appears at the beginning of the blog post “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?”

• teacher

• the author

• a TV reporter

• the author’s father

Which of these experiences does the author of “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” fear that children of the next generation might miss out on? Choose ONE option.

• watching old commercials on YouTube

• being able to do homework electronically

• printing out a hard copy of a research paper

• using a smartphone to check a weather report

• swimming in a backyard or neighborhood pool

According to “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” how did the author’s father find out what the temperature was when he was a young boy?

• by checking his phone

• by watching television

• by making a phone call

• by listening to the radio

In “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” what is the most likely reason that the author’s father becomes excited when he sees his daughter eating cereal?

• It reminds him of a meal his mother used to make.

• He is happy that she appreciates his favorite cereal.

• It reminds him of an old commercial that he once enjoyed.

• He is glad that she is taking the time to eat without electronics.

What does the author of “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” notice about the old cereal commercial? Choose ONE option.

• It lacks snappy graphics and fast-paced cuts.

• It features modern music and technology.

• It does not clearly advertise the product.

• Its actors are mostly unknown.

Which of these situations most clearly illustrates the meaning of nostalgic?

• Grandma loves to look at photos taken when her children were young.

• Mike allowed his nephews to hand him tools as he fixed the tractor.

• A variety of berry pies are available at the bakery near the post office.

• The mayor called the meeting of City Council to order at 7:00 P.M.

In which of the following situations is a vehicle moving gradually?

• The ambulance zoomed in and out of the traffic along Route 3.

• The sled whooshed down the driveway, banking at each curve.

• The bulldozer inched forward toward the edge of the pit.

• The sailboat skipped across the lake’s sunlit waves.

If an episode of a television drama is a continuation of a previous show, which of the following must be true?

• The episode has many new characters.

• The episode is the next part of the story.

• The episode has some different characters.

• The episode takes place in a new location.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

Part A In “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” Cailin Loesch states, “It’s not just technology that’s changing, either: It’s our way of living.” How does she support this statement?

• by describing recent advances in technology

• by recalling memories of playing video games

• by contrasting activities today with activities of the past

• by imagining a future in which no improvements are possible

Part B Which sentence from “Is Our Gain Also Our Loss?” best illustrates the answer to Part A?

• I waited a moment for his comment to process, then looked down at my phone, analyzing it in a way that I had never before: feeling the cold, hard, metal in my palm, and the smooth, sleek screen underneath my thumb.

• Gradually, evenings spent doing homework at lamp-lit desks covered in pencils, paper, and textbooks are turning into late nights under bedsheets and blankets, a Google Docs page pulled up, fingers typing aggressively on a keyboard that can barely be seen in the dark.

• When he saw that I was eating Life cereal, a huge smile immediately crept across his face, and he started excitedly reciting a commercial that he remembered from his childhood.

• They say that you should never try to fix what’s not broken. Does the charm of the way things are now trump the need for things that are fresher, newer, and more advanced?