Match the vocabulary with the definitions and write a–f next to the numbers 1–6.
1…….. constantly a. doing many different things at the same time
2…….. freedom b. to decide not to listen or pay attention to something
3…….. to ignore something c. all the time; non-stop
4…….. multitasking d. to be unable to focus because something is taking your
attention away
5…….. weird e. the state of not being limited or controlled by anything
6…….. to be distracted f. strange; not normal
1 — c
2 — e
3 — b
4 — a
5 — f
6 — d
1. Check your understanding: multiple choice
Circle the best answer to these questions.
1. Why did Gemma and Sam meet up?
a. to have something to eat
b. for a coffee and a chat
c. to do their homework together
2. Why did Gemma get a bit annoyed with Sam?
a. because he was checking Facebook instead of listening to her
b. because he was playing a game instead of listening to her
c. because he was sending a message instead of listening to her
3. What did Gemma say was the biggest disadvantage of having a mobile phone?
a. It distracts you from things happening around you in the real world.
b. It’s dangerous to use it while doing activities such as driving or crossing the street.
c. You need to recharge it quite often.
4. For Sam, what was one good thing about having a mobile phone?
a. You can use it to call for help in an emergency.
b. It allows you to stay in contact with friends while you are doing another activity.
c. You can use it to go online and find information for school work.
5. How long did Gemma plan to leave the phones switched off?
a. all day
b. for an hour
c. until they finish their drinks
6. How did Sam feel after switching off his phone?
a. frustrated
b. anxious
c. free
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