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What's in a smartphone? (vocabulary focus)

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

In this sentence: "These rare elements have a huge range of magnetic, phosphorescent, and conductive properties that make them crucial to modern technologies." --- what are two words that are closest in meaning to crucial?

a)

critical

b)

important

c)

key

d)

necessary

2.

In this sentence: "This form of mining destroys huge swaths of natural habitats, and causes air and water pollution, threatening the health of nearby communities." -- what is the meaning of the word 'swaths'?

4 lines
3.

Which is NOT a synonym for vast (habitats)?

a)

huge

b)

immense

c)

massive

d)

miniscule

4.

In this sentence:"That entwines our smartphones inextricably with this growing planetary conundrum." --what is the meaning of 'conundrum'?

a)

a problem that is difficult to solve

b)

a debatable issue

5.

Definition:"a situation in which people/animals are forced to leave the place where they normally live"

Word: what is the word?

a)

displacement

b)

change

c)

emigration

6.

In this sentence: "Just as the production of smartphones comes with social and environmental problems, dismantling them does too." -- what is the meaning of 'dismantling'?

4 lines
7.

In this sentence: "However, even recycling companies need our scrutiny." -- what is the meaning of scrutiny?

a)

careful examination/ observation

b)

attention

c)

products

d)

opinion