Question

1- Choose the correct alternative. The word " addiction", in " technology addiction", is a synonym for:
a- ( ) increase
b- ( ) dependence
c- ( ) advertising
d- ( ) device

2- Match each phrasal verb to its meaning. Use the context to help you.

a- " a teen who instinctively pulls out her smartphone whenever her mom begins lecturing"

b- " The attractiveness of anonymity, for example, might pull a teen away from social engagement"

c- " an avoiance of social settings [...] could lead to a teen shutting himself off from his peers".

1- ( ) become isolated
2-( ) keep someone far from
3-( ) starts using

3- Answer these questions:

a- How does Kimberly Young define technology addiction?

b- According to the text, what is one of the effects of technology addiction on teenagers?
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Answer 1

1) Dependence (letra b).

2) b- become isolated.

c- keep someone far from.

a- starts using.

3) a) The expert says that society needs to review the way they use their smartphones and computers before we get sick. (tradução: a especialista diz que a sociedade precisa rever a forma que usa seus smartphones e computadores antes de ficarmos doentes).

b) Você não colocou texto, mas nessa questão é para colocar um dos efeitos do vício em tecnologia sobre os adolescentes.