10 Questions
True or false:Texting has become more popular than talking to people due to the rise of landline phones.
False
True or false: Texting allows people to have less control over what they say than talking to someone in person.
False
True or false: Intonation is an important aspect of communication that can be conveyed through texting.
False
True or false: Texting can lead to misunderstandings due to the lack of intonation.
True
True or false: Texting can create practical problems, such as trying to communicate with multiple people at once.
True
True or false: Minefields are situations that are easy to navigate and free of hidden problems.
False
True or false: A 2016 study found that the majority of British teenagers would prefer to text rather than speak to someone in the same room.
True
True or false: Texting can never lead to annoyance or irritation if someone doesn't understand or respond right away.
False
True or false: Texting can lead to a loss of human connection and interaction.
True
True or false: BBC Learning English does not offer any resources related to trending topics.
False
Study Notes
- The rise of mobile phones has made texting more popular than talking to people.
- Texting allows people to be in control of what they say, but it can also lead to misunderstandings.
- Intonation, the way the voice rises and falls when speaking, is lost in texting.
- Intonation can change the meaning of words and phrases.
- Texting can create practical problems, such as trying to communicate with multiple people at once.
- Texting can also create minefields, or situations with hidden problems and dangers.
- 49% of British teenagers in a 2016 study said they would prefer to text rather than speak to someone in the same room.
- Texting can cause people to become annoyed or irritated if they don't understand or respond right away.
- Texting can lead to a loss of human connection and interaction.
- BBC Learning English offers resources for language learning and trending topics.
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