Question

Read and decide if the provided statements are true (T) or false (F). TEXT MESSAGINGText messaging, also known as SMS (short message service), first became popular at the turn ofthe new millennium. This trend started in Europe and Asia, and later became popular in the USA.By 2010, Americans were sending more texts each day than making phone calls.Why do people love this new form of communication? Is it because we want to be connectedwith our friends and family at all times? People may have different reasons for texting dependingon their professions and lifestyles. Many people text because it is cheaper than a phone call. Thisis why texting is very popular in developing countries.Texting when driving causes a lot of accidents. Therefore, the practice of texting and driving isillegal in many countries. Howevek many people continue to text and drive.And what about texting when walking? Some people do not pay attention when crossing theroads or walking through busy streets. Others may text when running or taking a dog for a walk.Did texting keep you from stopping to smell the flowers today?1The SMS stands for short mail service"2People in developing countries don't usetext messaging because it is expensive.W* *e you,3 The practice of texting and driving is legalin many countries.4Some people like to text while walking.HE-​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. The SMS stands for short mail service. FALSE / The SMS stands for short message service.
2. People in developing countries don't use text messaging because it is expensive. FALSE / Texting is cheaper than calling so it's popular in developing countries.
3. The practice of texting and driving is legal in many countries. FALSE / Texting while driving may lead to traffic accidents so it's illegal in many countries.
4. Some people like to text while walking. TRUE

Answer 2

Let's evaluate each statement:

1. "The SMS stands for short mail service." - False (F)

   • SMS stands for Short Message Service, not short mail service.

2. "People in developing countries don't use text messaging because it is expensive." - False (F)

   • The statement is false. The text mentions that many people in developing countries use text messaging because it is cheaper than making a phone call.

3. "The practice of texting and driving is legal in many countries." - False (F)

   • The statement is false. The text mentions that texting and driving is illegal in many countries.

4. "Some people like to text while walking." - True (T)

   • The statement is true. The text mentions that some people text while walking, although it can be dangerous if they don't pay attention to their surroundings.

So, three out of the four statements are false (F).