WorksheetsMT5 Reading Part A
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 2hrs 49mins
Find a phrase in paragraph 1 that suggests the state of 'being extremely upset or affected without a cause'.
(a)
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of social media mentioned in Paragraph 2?
making existing relationships stronger
connecting more easily with others
learning about the world
showing who you are
Read paragraph 2 and complete the sentences below.
Teens have a (i) (vague / clear) idea of social media's drawbacks. Overall, they are unconcerned about the drawbacks for they think they feel (ii) (immune to / in control of) it.
vague, immune to
clear, immune to
vague, in control of
clear, in control of
Which of the following describes Sierra Filucci’s conclusion about social media’s influence on teens?
She thinks social media has had _____ effect on teens.
zero
very little
a positive
a negative
How confident is Filucci about this conclusion? Which quote from the text shows her confidence?
‘The evidence is overwhelming...'
'...teens are doing fine on social media,’
‘Through their experiences they are feeling less anxious, less depressed and less lonely’
Social media is an inevitable part of life, with upsides and downsides.
According to paragraph 3, adults think that social media is...
something that cannot be improved.
a blend of both good and bad.
unfairly given a bad name.
getting worse all the time.
According to paragraph 4, which of the following is true about the 2012 and 2018 Common Sense surveys?
The 2012 survey was flawed because social media was not as widely used then.
The 2018 survey more accurately reflected reality than the 2012 survey.
A change in teens’ attitudes and use of social media can be observed.
Both surveys involved the same sample of respondents.
Decide whose views, teens’ or adults’, each of the following statements relates to based on the information
in paragraphs 5-7.
(i) In-person communication is important.
teens'
adults'
Decide whose views, teens’ or adults’, each of the following statements relates to based on the information
in paragraphs 5-7.
(ii) Social interaction in real time is stressful.
teens'
adults'
Decide whose views, teens’ or adults’, each of the following statements relates to based on the information
in paragraphs 5-7.
(iii) Texting is the standard mode of communication.
teens'
adults'
Decide whose views, teens’ or adults’, each of the following statements relates to based on the information
in paragraphs 5-7.
(iv) Talking in person and texting are very different.
teens'
adults'
Based on paragraphs 5-8, determine whether the following figures increased or decreased between the
times of the 2012 and 2018 surveys. If the answer cannot be found in the text, choose ‘not given’.
(i) Number of teens using social media ‘almost constantly’
increased
decreased
not given
Based on paragraphs 5-8, determine whether the following figures increased or decreased between the times of the 2012 and 2018 surveys. If the answer cannot be found in the text, choose ‘not given’.
(ii) Number of teens using social media more than once a day
increased
decreased
not given
Based on paragraphs 5-8, determine whether the following figures increased or decreased between the times of the 2012 and 2018 surveys. If the answer cannot be found in the text, choose ‘not given’.
(iii) Number of teens using Facebook most of all
increased
decreased
not given
What is the meaning of ‘Instagram and Snapchat now rule’ (line 33)?
They have newly set up strict regulations for users.
They are the most popular social media channels now.
They will be the most popular platforms for the next five years.
They are competing to become the key player in the tech industry.
What does ‘it’ in line 36 refer to?
(a)
According to paragraph 9, what is the writer’s view of the role of smartphones in teens’ lives?
They help teens keep track of their physical development.
They serve as tools for teens to meet their social needs.
They cause teens to become hypersensitive.
They cause addictive behaviour in teens.
What does ‘there is one area that adults should be truly concerned about’ (lines 42-43) imply?
Based on the findings of the longitudinal study described in paragraph 10, which of the following should teens avoid?
limiting phone use after school
having a time check on their phone use
checking media updates in their free time
keeping their phones turned on beside their beds
Complete the sentence below based on the information in paragraph 10. Use ONE word only for each blank. All answers can be found in paragraph 10.
Mobile phone use does not directly cause (i) ____ ____ issues amongst teens; interrupted (ii) ____ caused by phones is the main culprit as it (iii) ____ human functioning.
Answer (i) below.
(a)
Complete the sentence below based on the information in paragraph 10. Use ONE word only for each blank. All answers can be found in paragraph 10.
Mobile phone use does not directly cause (i) ____ ____ issues amongst teens; interrupted (ii) ____ caused by phones is the main culprit as it (iii) ____ human functioning.
Answer (2) below.
(a)
Complete the sentence below based on the information in paragraph 10. Use ONE word only for each blank. All answers can be found in paragraph 10.
Mobile phone use does not directly cause (i) ____ ____ issues amongst teens; interrupted (ii) ____ caused by phones is the main culprit as it (iii) ____ human functioning.
Answer (2) below.
(a)
[11] Dahl says smartphones can initiate a vicious cycle: A teen is anxious and worried, so he uses his phone at night, which stimulates his brain and body and causes him to ruminate more. Meanwhile, the light from the phone convinces him he should be awake, so he keeps scrolling. ‘You have this spiral of effects,’ Dahl says.
Complete the diagram below showing the vicious cycle described in paragraph 11. You may use more than one word for some blanks.
Answer (i) below.
(a)
[11] Dahl says smartphones can initiate a vicious cycle: A teen is anxious and worried, so he uses his phone at night, which stimulates his brain and body and causes him to ruminate more. Meanwhile, the light from the phone convinces him he should be awake, so he keeps scrolling. ‘You have this spiral of effects,’ Dahl says.
Complete the diagram below showing the vicious cycle described in paragraph 11. You may use more than one word for some blanks.
Answer (ii) below.
(a)
[11] Dahl says smartphones can initiate a vicious cycle: A teen is anxious and worried, so he uses his phone at night, which stimulates his brain and body and causes him to ruminate more. Meanwhile, the light from the phone convinces him he should be awake, so he keeps scrolling. ‘You have this spiral of effects,’ Dahl says.
Complete the diagram below showing the vicious cycle described in paragraph 11. You may use more than one word for some blanks.
Answer (iii) below.
(a)
[11] Dahl says smartphones can initiate a vicious cycle: A teen is anxious and worried, so he uses his phone at night, which stimulates his brain and body and causes him to ruminate more. Meanwhile, the light from the phone convinces him he should be awake, so he keeps scrolling. ‘You have this spiral of effects,’ Dahl says.
Complete the diagram below showing the vicious cycle described in paragraph 11. You may use more than one word for some blanks.
Answer (iv) below.
(a)
[11] Dahl says smartphones can initiate a vicious cycle: A teen is anxious and worried, so he uses his phone at night, which stimulates his brain and body and causes him to ruminate more. Meanwhile, the light from the phone convinces him he should be awake, so he keeps scrolling. ‘You have this spiral of effects,’ Dahl says.
Complete the diagram below showing the vicious cycle described in paragraph 11. You may use more than one word for some blanks.
Answer (v) below.
(a)
According to paragraph 12, on what occasions do teen respondents consciously reduce their phone use, and on what occasions do they not?
(i) Teens reduce their phone use...
- (a)
According to paragraph 12, on what occasions do teen respondents consciously reduce their phone use, and on what occasions do they not?
(ii) Teens DO NOT reduce their phone use...
- (a)
According to paragraph 13, who is more susceptible to cyberbullying?
(a)
What does ‘ID’ in line 57 stand for?
(a)
Complete the following summary of paragraphs 14 and 15. Use ONE word only for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct. All answers can be found in the specified paragraphs. Pay attention to word forms, plurals, etc.
According to the survey, respondents more readily admitted that technology had impacted them (i)_____. However, they were still at that stage of exploring how best to manage their (ii)____ ____ to suit their own needs and wants. Rather than taking matters into their own hands, (iii)______ should focus on helping their teens think (iv)______.
Answer (i) below.
(a)
Complete the following summary of paragraphs 14 and 15. Use ONE word only for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct. All answers can be found in the specified paragraphs. Pay attention to word forms, plurals, etc.
According to the survey, respondents more readily admitted that technology had impacted them (i)_____. However, they were still at that stage of exploring how best to manage their (ii)____ ____ to suit their own needs and wants. Rather than taking matters into their own hands, (iii)______ should focus on helping their teens think (iv)______.
Answer (ii) below.
(a)
Complete the following summary of paragraphs 14 and 15. Use ONE word only for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct. All answers can be found in the specified paragraphs. Pay attention to word forms, plurals, etc.
According to the survey, respondents more readily admitted that technology had impacted them (i)_____. However, they were still at that stage of exploring how best to manage their (ii)____ ____ to suit their own needs and wants. Rather than taking matters into their own hands, (iii)______ should focus on helping their teens think (iv)______.
Answer (iii) below.
(a)
Complete the following summary of paragraphs 14 and 15. Use ONE word only for each blank. Make sure your answers are grammatically correct. All answers can be found in the specified paragraphs. Pay attention to word forms, plurals, etc.
According to the survey, respondents more readily admitted that technology had impacted them (i)_____. However, they were still at that stage of exploring how best to manage their (ii)____ ____ to suit their own needs and wants. Rather than taking matters into their own hands, (iii)______ should focus on helping their teens think (iv)______.
Answer (iv) below.
(a)
Which of the following subheadings should be placed in the position A indicated in the text?
The real problems with phone use
Teen health issues on the rise
Shifts in usage and attitude
Kids feeling alright and doing fine
Learning as they grow
Which of the following subheadings should be placed in the position B indicated in the text?
The real problems with phone use
Teen health issues on the rise
Shifts in usage and attitude
Kids feeling alright and doing fine
Learning as they grow
Which of the following subheadings should be placed in the position C indicated in the text?
The real problems with phone use
Teen health issues on the rise
Shifts in usage and attitude
Kids feeling alright and doing fine
Learning as they grow
Which of the following subheadings should be placed in the position D indicated in the text?
The real problems with phone use
Teen health issues on the rise
Shifts in usage and attitude
Kids feeling alright and doing fine
Learning as they grow
