Question

Summative assessment 2 for the unit «Communication and Technology", 7 grade Task 1. Read the text and complete the task. Kate and the Internet Kate's first class starts at eight o'clock in the morning and it is 1.30a.m now. The only sound that you can hear in Kate's small room is the clicking of a computer keyboard. Her mum does no longer know what to do. Stud next week. She ignores all types of homework. Her mother says: "She cares only about the conversations She carries on with people from all over the world without caring about her grades or her friends in real life". The Internet access in American households increases, that's why the number of teenagers who spend a long time of their lives online, has increased too. Psychologists say: "Look out! An increasing number of teens is going into a new form of addiction". In an interview Kate declared: "I'm destroying my future and I am becoming isolated from the society,» «I failed English last year... I didn't care about my studies but at least, I feel free. In fact, I can talk to others about any topic without being afraid of the consequences". Match parts of sentences in column (A) with parts of sentences in column (B). (A) (B) 1. Psychologists think that a) and she doesn't care about her school results 2. Kate spends a long time online, b) is just one consequence of this type of addiction. 3. Isolation from society c) a big number of teenagers have become addicted to the net (3 points) Are the sentences True or False? 1. Kate is addicted to Internet. True False 2. Kate says, that Internet does not destroy her future. True False 3. Kate goes to bed early. True False (3 points) Task 2. Writing. Answer the questions, using topical vocabulary. 1. What piece of technology can't you live without? Why? 2. How often do you watch TV? Explain your answer. 3. What's your favourite gadget to communicate with friends? Explain your answer. (4 points) помогите ​

Answer 1

1. C
2. A
3. B

1. True
2. False
3. False

1. I can’t live without the Internet, because I feel lonely when the Internet is not available.
2. I watch TV not really often. I prefer to spend my time in the Internet. I prefer the Internet to TV because I can choose what to see and what to read. And TV programme is not always suitable for me.
3. My favourite gadget to communicate with friends is my cell phone, because I have all the necessary applications for that.

Answer 2

Task 1:

1. (A) - c, (B) - a
2. (A) - c, (B) - b
3. (A) - b, (B) - c

The sentences are as follows:

1. Psychologists think that a big number of teenagers have become addicted to the net, and she doesn't care about her school results.
2. Kate spends a long time online, which is just one consequence of this type of addiction.
3. Isolation from society is a big number of teenagers have become addicted to the net.

The answers to the True/False questions are:

1. True - Kate is addicted to the Internet.
2. False - Kate says that the Internet does destroy her future.
3. False - Kate does not go to bed early.

Task 2: Writing

1. The piece of technology I can't live without is my smartphone. It has become an essential part of my daily life. I rely on it for communication, accessing information, and staying organized. It keeps me connected to my friends, family, and the world around me.

2. I don't watch TV very often. I prefer to spend my time engaging in other activities like reading, playing sports, or pursuing my hobbies. However, I do watch certain shows or movies occasionally when I have free time or when there is something specific I want to watch.

3. My favorite gadget to communicate with friends is my smartphone. It allows me to stay connected with my friends through various messaging apps, social media platforms, and video calls. It's convenient and allows for instant communication, regardless of our physical locations. Plus, I can easily share photos, videos, and updates with them, making it a versatile tool for keeping in touch.