Activity #4. Listening Activity

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Digital habits across generations

dayanamh · Digital Habits Across Generations Reading taken from https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/b1-reading

 1. Based on the recording, answer the following questions by selecting the

correct answer.

 

1.     What is the age group soon to become the highest number of Facebook 

users in the UK?

 

A. Under 17

B. 18-34

C. 55-64

 

2.     What is the main benefit elderly users of social media experience?

 

A. Easier access to content

B. Quicker communication

C. Better connection with family

 

3.     What are teenagers missing out on due to their addiction to their smartphones?

 

A. School

B. Family time

C. Spending time with friends

 

4.     What is an ironic fact mentioned in the text?

 

A. Teens are more reliant on their parents for the use of smartphones.

B. Grandparents are the biggest user group on Facebook.

C. Grandparents are using Facebook more than younger people such 

as their grandchildren.

 

5.     What is the main idea of the text?

 

A. Social media is a great way to stay in touch with family.

B. Social media has changed the way different generations interact.

C. Smartphones are a necessity for teenagers.

 

 2. Based on the recording,  indicate in the blank space if the following

statements are true or false.

True or False: Sheila joined Facebook to keep up with her grandchildren. ______
True or False: Chloe's generation spends time with friends in real life. ______
True or False: Peter's generation are the early adopters of the smartphone. ______
True or False: Peter is completely cut off from the world in case of emergencies. ______
True or False: Peter spends more quality time with his kids now. ______



Exercises created by Teacher Dayana Mendez

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