40th Anniversary of the Mobile Phone

The video discusses the evolution of mobile phones from bulky devices in 1973 to modern smartphones, highlighting their significant impact on society. It explores how mobile phones have changed communication, affecting social and emotional interactions. The video also predicts that mobile phones may eventually replace computers, emphasizing their growing importance in daily life.

What year did the first mobile phone emerge?

• 1993

• 1963

• 1973

• 1983

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use for mobile phones in the transcript?

• Listening to music

• Making phone calls

• Taking photographs

• Cooking

What concern is raised about mobile phone usage?

• It is too expensive

• It is not portable

• It may reduce face-to-face communication

• It is difficult to use

How has technology affected our emotional communication, according to the transcript?

• It has made it more personal

• It has made it more expensive

• It has made it less personal

• It has made it more difficult

What future role is predicted for mobile phones?

• They will only be used for calls

• They will replace traditional computers

• They will be banned in public places

• They will become obsolete