Revision Test – Unit 7
Name: ___________________________
Grade: 8
Reading Comprehension
Read the passage below and answer the questions.
Teenagers and Modern Technology
Our youth cannot imagine their life without gadgets. Modern technology has made our lives easier and is considered essential to keep up with the fast pace of the modern age.
Nowadays, cell phones, especially smartphones, have played an important role by becoming an essential part of the lives of many people. Music, games, networking, emails, and calling are just a click away. The present generation is smarter than their parents as they prefer social networking rather than social circles. Most youngsters choose mobile phones as the mode of communication, sending text messages owing to the cheap or free packages offered by telecom companies. But is everyday usage of gadgets so good and safe?
Computers and video games, being extremely popular with the youth, have often had a constructive impact on young minds. Conversely, some children and teens may develop a tendency to get confused between virtual and real life or isolate themselves from society. They face many problems, including health, social, and family issues. The present generation of teens is leading, more or less, a robotic life.
Gadget addiction may lead to:
- Obesity
- Depression and anxiety
- Aggressive behavior
- Insomnia
- Bad posture and eye problems
- Lack of concentration or focus
- Stress and socialization problems
- Physical and psychological health issues
- Learning problems
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