Mobile Phones and Social Issues

The most suitable title for the passage could be ______.

• Technological Innovations and Their Price

• The Importance of Mobile Phones

• Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time

• Advantages and Disadvantages of Mobile Phones

Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professional worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that

mobile phones are bad for your health.

On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn’t remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his

own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer’s blamed doctor didn’t agree.

What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often.

2. According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with the youth because ______.

• they keep the users in alert all the time

• they are integral in daily communication

• they are the only effective means of communication

• they make them look more stylish

According to the passage, the changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with _______________

• the smallest units of the brain

• the central unit of the brain

• the structure of the brain

• the long-term memory

The words “negative publicity” in paragraph 2 most likely means ______.

• information on the lethal effects of cellphones

• the negative public use of cellphones

• widespread opinion about bad effects of cellphones

• constructive ideas about the effects of cellphones

The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to _____.

• mobile phone companies

• mobile phones

• high-tech machines

• radiations

Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

• Challenges Faced in Big Cities

• The Advantages of Living in a Big City

• Social Problems and Solutions in Urban Areas

• The Impact of Social Inequality in Big Cities

According to paragraph 1, what are some social problems in big cities?

• Lack of job opportunities and cultural diversity

• High cost of housing and limited affordable options

• Decreased crime rates and improved safety measures

• Increased social equality and reduced poverty

The word "prevalent" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________.

• fashionable

• rare

• frequent

• Widespread

The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to ___________.

• diverse culture

• living in a big city

• vibrant social scene

• advantages

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

• Homelessness is a prevalent issue in big cities.

• The density of the population and anonymity can contribute to higher crime rates.

• The availability of affordable housing options in big cities is sufficient.

• Social inequality and poverty are prevalent in urban areas.