I’m ______________________ ten times busier than now if I didn’t have a computer.

______________________ paper and an envelope and then walking down the street

______________________ letter! I love my computer.

It makes everything ______________________ convenient. Sure, it freezes and crashes sometimes.

Sure ______________________ data. But that’s not often.

Most ______________________ my computer is like my best friend.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following article about Modern Technology then match the paragraphs A-E to the topic sentences below.

a. Modern technology is changing the way we live our lives. Clever gadgets make everyday activities easier and enable people to use their time effectively. But what impact will this change have in the future and is it really a positive thing? People are busier than ever before. Technological advances mean that things are often possible with the touch of a button. A hundred years ago, however, things were very different. Everyday jobs, like doing the laundry, would take a whole day, and the telephone was a new invention! Nowadays, almost every household has a washing machine and a dishwasher, and there are more than 70 million mobile phones in use in the United Kingdom alone.

b. Research shows that around 28% of children in the UK are overweight or obese. Some people are concerned that this is because young people spend too much time online and not enough time socialising with their friends and playing outside. In the past, nearly all children walked to school because their parents didn’t have a car. They didn’t have all the luxuries that many children have now, so they used their imaginations and played outdoors in the fresh air.

c. Years ago, when people wanted to stay in touch with their friends and family, they wrote letters. These days, however, E-mail communication and social networking sites, such as Facebook, allow instant, free international communication.

d. Online banking and shopping make essential activities possible from the comfort of our own homes. But what effect will this have on town centres and shops? In some towns and cities, many shops are now empty, and a lot of people think this is because more and more people choose to use the Internet for shopping.

e. There are many benefits of using technology but we need to be responsible in the choices we make. Modern equipment is often very expensive and does not last a long time. It is important to consider how much we really need these things and the impact they have on our health, the environment and society.

1. Our responsibility when choosing to use modern technology.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following article about Modern Technology then match the paragraphs A-E to the topic sentences below.

a. Modern technology is changing the way we live our lives. Clever gadgets make everyday activities easier and enable people to use their time effectively. But what impact will this change have in the future and is it really a positive thing? People are busier than ever before. Technological advances mean that things are often possible with the touch of a button. A hundred years ago, however, things were very different. Everyday jobs, like doing the laundry, would take a whole day, and the telephone was a new invention! Nowadays, almost every household has a washing machine and a dishwasher, and there are more than 70 million mobile phones in use in the United Kingdom alone.

b. Research shows that around 28% of children in the UK are overweight or obese. Some people are concerned that this is because young people spend too much time online and not enough time socialising with their friends and playing outside. In the past, nearly all children walked to school because their parents didn’t have a car. They didn’t have all the luxuries that many children have now, so they used their imaginations and played outdoors in the fresh air.

c. Years ago, when people wanted to stay in touch with their friends and family, they wrote letters. These days, however, E-mail communication and social networking sites, such as Facebook, allow instant, free international communication.

d. Online banking and shopping make essential activities possible from the comfort of our own homes. But what effect will this have on town centres and shops? In some towns and cities, many shops are now empty, and a lot of people think this is because more and more people choose to use the Internet for shopping.

e. There are many benefits of using technology but we need to be responsible in the choices we make. Modern equipment is often very expensive and does not last a long time. It is important to consider how much we really need these things and the impact they have on our health, the environment and society.

2. The impact of modern technology on everyday life over the past century.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following article about Modern Technology then match the paragraphs A-E to the topic sentences below.

a. Modern technology is changing the way we live our lives. Clever gadgets make everyday activities easier and enable people to use their time effectively. But what impact will this change have in the future and is it really a positive thing? People are busier than ever before. Technological advances mean that things are often possible with the touch of a button. A hundred years ago, however, things were very different. Everyday jobs, like doing the laundry, would take a whole day, and the telephone was a new invention! Nowadays, almost every household has a washing machine and a dishwasher, and there are more than 70 million mobile phones in use in the United Kingdom alone.

b. Research shows that around 28% of children in the UK are overweight or obese. Some people are concerned that this is because young people spend too much time online and not enough time socialising with their friends and playing outside. In the past, nearly all children walked to school because their parents didn’t have a car. They didn’t have all the luxuries that many children have now, so they used their imaginations and played outdoors in the fresh air.

c. Years ago, when people wanted to stay in touch with their friends and family, they wrote letters. These days, however, E-mail communication and social networking sites, such as Facebook, allow instant, free international communication.

d. Online banking and shopping make essential activities possible from the comfort of our own homes. But what effect will this have on town centres and shops? In some towns and cities, many shops are now empty, and a lot of people think this is because more and more people choose to use the Internet for shopping.

e. There are many benefits of using technology but we need to be responsible in the choices we make. Modern equipment is often very expensive and does not last a long time. It is important to consider how much we really need these things and the impact they have on our health, the environment and society.

3. How modern technology has changed communication.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following article about Modern Technology then match the paragraphs A-E to the topic sentences below.

a. Modern technology is changing the way we live our lives. Clever gadgets make everyday activities easier and enable people to use their time effectively. But what impact will this change have in the future and is it really a positive thing? People are busier than ever before. Technological advances mean that things are often possible with the touch of a button. A hundred years ago, however, things were very different. Everyday jobs, like doing the laundry, would take a whole day, and the telephone was a new invention! Nowadays, almost every household has a washing machine and a dishwasher, and there are more than 70 million mobile phones in use in the United Kingdom alone.

b. Research shows that around 28% of children in the UK are overweight or obese. Some people are concerned that this is because young people spend too much time online and not enough time socialising with their friends and playing outside. In the past, nearly all children walked to school because their parents didn’t have a car. They didn’t have all the luxuries that many children have now, so they used their imaginations and played outdoors in the fresh air.

c. Years ago, when people wanted to stay in touch with their friends and family, they wrote letters. These days, however, E-mail communication and social networking sites, such as Facebook, allow instant, free international communication.

d. Online banking and shopping make essential activities possible from the comfort of our own homes. But what effect will this have on town centres and shops? In some towns and cities, many shops are now empty, and a lot of people think this is because more and more people choose to use the Internet for shopping.

e. There are many benefits of using technology but we need to be responsible in the choices we make. Modern equipment is often very expensive and does not last a long time. It is important to consider how much we really need these things and the impact they have on our health, the environment and society.

4. The effect of modern technology on young people.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following article about Modern Technology then match the paragraphs A-E to the topic sentences below.

a. Modern technology is changing the way we live our lives. Clever gadgets make everyday activities easier and enable people to use their time effectively. But what impact will this change have in the future and is it really a positive thing? People are busier than ever before. Technological advances mean that things are often possible with the touch of a button. A hundred years ago, however, things were very different. Everyday jobs, like doing the laundry, would take a whole day, and the telephone was a new invention! Nowadays, almost every household has a washing machine and a dishwasher, and there are more than 70 million mobile phones in use in the United Kingdom alone.

b. Research shows that around 28% of children in the UK are overweight or obese. Some people are concerned that this is because young people spend too much time online and not enough time socialising with their friends and playing outside. In the past, nearly all children walked to school because their parents didn’t have a car. They didn’t have all the luxuries that many children have now, so they used their imaginations and played outdoors in the fresh air.

c. Years ago, when people wanted to stay in touch with their friends and family, they wrote letters. These days, however, E-mail communication and social networking sites, such as Facebook, allow instant, free international communication.

d. Online banking and shopping make essential activities possible from the comfort of our own homes. But what effect will this have on town centres and shops? In some towns and cities, many shops are now empty, and a lot of people think this is because more and more people choose to use the Internet for shopping.

e. There are many benefits of using technology but we need to be responsible in the choices we make. Modern equipment is often very expensive and does not last a long time. It is important to consider how much we really need these things and the impact they have on our health, the environment and society.

5. Modern technology in relation to shopping and retail.

INSTRUCTIONS: Write about the following topic in at least 150 words: Communication Technology. Answer the following statements to give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. TIP: You must write everything in FULL paragraph(s).

Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology.

In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make?

Is this a positive or negative development?