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Name: ____________________ Date: __/__/__

It might be said: Comprehension Test Grade: 11


Technology Theme
Part One: Reading
Read the following article which highlights the positive and negative impacts of
technological innovations on people’s daily lives. When you are through with the
reading, answer the questions that follow.

The Positive and Negative Impacts of Technology on Daily Lives


1. Many of us have become very dependent on technology as it plays a very
important role in our daily lives. After reading through an interesting article
I found online, I realized that the author was correct about technology having
both positive and negative impacts as it pertains and relates to the way
we communicate. We never really acknowledge the way technology has
evolved over the years and how much it has both helped and hurt us. Using
the term “hurt” to describe the negative impact of technology may be a bit
much, but I think it sums it up rather well. Just think about how technology
has made it possible to communicate with people all over the world through
email, instant messaging, Skype, social media, etc.

2. In many ways technology has enabled us to strengthen relationships by keeping


in contact with old friends, colleagues, and co-workers. What would we
do if we could not find old friends from high school through Facebook?
Technology has even provided opportunities for students all over the world
to receive an education online, while still maintaining work schedules and
family. Students are now able to take webinar courses and attain their degree
online just as any student on campus. Isn’t that awesome?!

3. Let’s use our imagination a bit. If the internet, mobile devices, and games
were taken away from us, how would we feel? I know many of us would
feel like a part of our life is missing due to technology now being a necessity
in our everyday life. However, the big question is, does technology take
away from interpersonal communication and interactions with our co-workers,
peers, and colleagues. How many of you have rather talked to someone
through text messaging, email, or social media to avoid a face to face
communication?
We may not realize it, but in my opinion, being dependent upon
technology has only conditioned us to become less social, interactive, and
outgoing.
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4. Take a minute to ask yourself, when you go out with a group of friends or
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even on a date, do you find yourself fiddling or browsing on your phone due
to the dullness of the conversation or the lack of interest? I sure do, and I
have heard people refer to this as the security blanket approach. The security
blanket approach can be defined as an individual using a source of technology
to protect themselves from being interactive with another person or
to simply occupy themselves in a situation that is not very interesting. There
are many times I find myself going to dinner with friends or my significant
other and as soon as there is a moment of silence or the conversation seems
boring we instantly result to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to fulfill that
sense of boredom and/or lack of interest.

5. With technology playing a significant role in my life as a student, parent,


and employee, sometimes I find it rather difficult to engage in a conversation
with friends without the use of technology. My friends and I find excitement
through watching YouTube videos and listening to music, which then leads
to conversation. I have yet to see people engage in conversations the “old
fashion” way, without phones, tablets, or computers and that is something
that I would like to see more of. I am challenging myself to power my phone
off when I am at dinner or hanging out with friends. I also have some challenges
for you as the reader.

6. The next time you go to a restaurant or hang out with your friends, observe
how many people are occupying their phones, tablets, and/or computers instead
of engaging in a conversation. How does that make you feel? While
you’re walking to your next meeting, to your office or to a class across campus,
take a look up from your phone and speak to someone you do not know.
If you’re an overachiever like myself, don’t be afraid to engage in a conversation.
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Questions
A. Answer each of the following questions in 1-3 complete sentences using
your
own words.
1. Based on paragraph 1, how can you best describe technology? Justify.

2. What is the main idea in paragraph 2?

3. Based on paragraph 3 and paragraph 4, what adjective best describes the


writer’s attitude towards people’s excessive use of technology? Justify.

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B. Based on the indicated paragraphs, what does each of the following pronouns
refer to?
a- their (paragraph 2): ___________________________________________________
b- this (paragraph 4): ___________________________________________________

C. Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE, and then
correct the false ones.
1. The author believes that being dependent upon technology has turned people
into social and outgoing beings.
2. The author and her friends feel bored while watching YouTube videos or
listening to music.

D. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.


1. What is the thematic relationship between paragraphs 4 and 5? Explain.
2. What is the writer’s purpose in writing this selection? Justify.
3. Other than the general audience, state two types of audience who might be
interested in reading such a text. Justify your answer.

E. Use contextual clues to figure out the meaning of each word in the box
below. Then, fill in the blanks with the correct words to complete the
following sentences.
pertain maintain interactive dullness engage
(Paragraph 1) (Paragraph 2) (Paragraph 3) (Paragraph 4) (Paragraph 5)
1. Exploiting social media helps ___________________ relationships with
relatives living abroad.
2. The _________________ of a conversation would make people seek
technological gadgets for excitement.
3. People would not ______________________ in conversations as long as
they’re busy with their gadgets.
4. Technological innovations ___________________ our daily lives beyond
measure.

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