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Read the passage given below and choose the correct options of the questions.1. Technology has advanced tremendously and has taken control of our daily lives. Every household has at least one television set, laptop or desktop. It is not an uncommon sight to see kids playing with smart phones or tablets nowadays. We cannot deny how much Technology has helped us, but are we exposing ourselves and our children to too much of it? 2. There has been much research and plenty of debate among educators, policymakers pediatricians and parents on the benefits and advantages of technology over the years. The kids are able to talk to friends and family who are far away. They enhance your child's curiosity and encourage him to explore from the safety of your home. Pushing keys and using the mouse help in fine-tuning your child's fine motor skill which enhances their eye-hand coordination. Studies carried out by independent researchers have found that the use of technologies could support home learning.3 However, technological interactivity can never replace human interaction as current technology cannot replace human element of interaction between parent and child. The technology may affect the pre-scholars’ developing cognitive and social skills .The extensive use of tablet computers does not encourage innovative learning. It also increases aggressive responses from playing violent video games. As mentally stimulating as they are, technological devices do not promote physical stimulation as much as physical activity. The responses received from parents and teachers during the survey conducted have been depicted in the form of pie diagram.1. What do kids play known nowadays? a) Television b) Smartphone c) Laptop d) All of these2. What is the most important question faced by the parents and teachers today? a) Has Technology helped us? b) Has Technology advanced tremendously? c) Are be over exploring our kids to technology / d) Do we need to conduct a research on pros and cons of technology?3. Who among these have participated in the debate on advantages and disadvantages of technology for kids ? a) Kids b) Computer vendors c) Smartphone dealers d) Pediatricians4. Which of these helps in fine tuning the motor skills of the child? a) Pushing keys b) Using mouth c) Both A. and B. d) Neither A nor B5. Which of these pictorial representations closely indicate the percentage of parents and teachers have selected access to many sites as response6. Which is the least selected response from the following? a) Access to many sites b) Causes eye skew c) Increases knowledge d) Reduces outdoor activity . |
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Answer» 1. D) All of these 2. D) Do we need to conduct a research on pros and cons of technology? 3. D) Pediatricians 4. C) Both A. and B 5. II 6. B.) Causes eye skew |
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