Modern technology and you - Review 1

C2 Proficiency · Open Cloze · Close-up C2, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space.

An individual who grew up with advanced technology is known as a digital (9) ___ . By and (10) ___ , the term applies to children who have grown up using the Internet, computers and mobile devices. It is (11) ___ surprising that they have a greater understanding of digital technology than those who were born before it became widespread. (12) ___ to their familiarity with such advanced technology, they are better able to adapt to even newer technologies as they come along. A digital immigrant, on the other hand, was born before the arrival of digital technology. (13) ___ to popular belief, however, not all digital immigrants are technologically inept. Many are active (14) ___ of social media sites and proud owners of the latest digital gadgetry. In general, though, the older the individual, the less likely they are to fully engage with modern technology. People (15) ___ to write letters rather than emails, and use landlines instead of mobile phones, but little (16) ___ little, these are becoming obsolete.

Modern technology and you

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