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Teens and Technology

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the author of Teens and Technology Share a Future?

a)

Stefan Etienne

b)

Stephen King

c)

Arnold Lobel

2.

Which of the following is not an example of how technology is like a superpower?

a)

Invent new things

b)

Meet new people

c)

Filter out useless information

d)

Help others

3.

According to “Teens and Technology Share a Future,” how can today’s teenagers become the world’s greatest generation?

a)

by using technology responsibly

b)

by reading great authors of the past

c)

by writing blog posts persuading others to act

d)

by using computers to change the way we learn

4.

Which quotation from “Teens and Technology Share a Future” best states its main idea?

a)

In the grand scheme of things, you’ve done us all a great service.

b)

You’re absolutely right.… How else would you be reading this blog?

c)

The world is facing many problems, but young people—using the power of technology—have the opportunity to solve them.

d)

If only Thoreau had known that we would be able to look into another person’s eyes….

5.

What main claim is presented in “Teens and Technology Share a Future”?

a)

Technology encourages storytelling by allowing people to write more.

b)

Arguing over social media is more effective than doing so in person.

c)

It is important to know about the history of technology and social media.

d)

Technology can be used in positive ways if young people take action.

6.

Why does the author of “Teens and Technology Share a Future” value technology so highly?

a)

It gives him a way to connect with young people.

b)

It allows humans to find any information they need.

c)

It has created an entire system of online abbreviations.

d)

It has made today’s humans more like people of the past.

7.

What form of technology does the author mainly praise in “Teens and Technology Share a Future”?

a)

laptops

b)

social media

c)

the Internet

d)

smartphones

8.

According to “Teens and Technology Share a Future,” what is one effect of our access to so much information?

a)

We become overwhelmed and give up more easily.

b)

We are unable to distinguish between good and bad information.

c)

We spend so much time sifting through information that we learn less.

d)

We must take full responsibility for finding out what we need to know or learn.

9.

Why does the author of “Teens and Technology Share a Future” recommend that young people filter out “useless Facebook messages” and “out-of-context tweets”?

a)

Doing so will help them focus on their homework.

b)

Doing so will help them relate more effectively to others.

c)

Doing so will help them create a more balanced daily routine.

d)

Doing so will help them find and use more important information.

10.

Where are you most likely to find microchips?

a)

on a lunch tray

b)

inside a computer

c)

on a movie screen

d)

in an email account

11.

What is the primary theme of the article 'Teens and Technology'?

a)

The dangers of technology for teens

b)

The benefits of technology for teens

c)

The history of technology

d)

The future of technology

12.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'technology' correctly?

a)

Technology is a new type of fruit.

b)

She used technology to bake a cake.

c)

Technology has changed the way we communicate.

d)

He wore technology to the party.

13.

In the context of 'Teens and Technology', what does the term 'digital native' refer to?

a)

A person who is new to using technology

b)

A person who was born before the digital age

c)

A person who is skilled in using digital technology

d)

A person who avoids using technology

14.

Which sentence best summarizes the impact of technology on teens according to the article?

a)

Technology has made teens more isolated.

b)

Technology has no impact on teens.

c)

Technology has empowered teens to connect and learn.

d)

Technology has only negative effects on teens.

15.

What literary device is used in the phrase 'technology is a double-edged sword' from the article?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole