Friday, September 14, 2012

New York Times article

True or False  (level II)

__F___  All Americans said that cell phones and computers have made their lives better.
___T__  Young adults (under 45) are more likely to be distracted by cell phones and computers than older adults.
___T__  Almost 40% of people check work email after hours or while on vacation.
___F__  Cell phones make it easier for parents to spend time with their children.

Constructed Response:  (level VI)
Do you think cell phones and computers have made our lives easier?  Why or why not?  Provide at least 2 examples from the article to support your answer.
   
    Cell phones and computers have made our lives easier. For one mom in New York it has made it so much easier to talk to her friends and her children. All she has to do is text them and they will respond immediately. Also, she has the ability to shop online, which for many girls is a huge plus! Next, The New Your Times says the people who are most computer-dependent tend to be better educated and more affluent. On the other hand, for many people cellphones and computers have caused more stress and more difficult to concentrate.