Choose the missing sentence for #1. One of the most important inventions in recent years has been the smartphone, the result of years of innovation in the fields of personal computing and wireless communication. However, this technology has caused major changes in the way we live, and used thoughtlessly can lead to anti-social behavior. 1. ____________ _______________________________________________
Smartphones offer numerous benefits. The main advantage is permanent access to the Internet, which is far more important for most users than the ability to make phone calls. This gives workers the possibility of continuing their work outside the office, allowing for a more flexible lifestyle and better use of otherwise âdead timeâ. 2.____________ _______________________ ________________________They can enjoy mobile games and can access all the music they could ever want.
However, these advantages come at a cost. 3. ______________________________ ________________________________________ Wherever you go in public you will see people glued to their screens, nervously checking their emails and flicking through friendsâ status updates. There is a joke at the moment which goes, âMy friends are coming over tonight to play with their mobile phonesâ. Another point against smartphones is the blurring of personal and professional lives. They are also expensive to buy and to use, and they become outdated almost immediately.
4. _____________________________________________ ____________________However, we must remember that the world is not entirely digital, and we could all benefit from some downtime to enjoy offline friendships and the world around us.