How do you feel about cell phones?

There has been a cell phone boom in the last decade. Everywhere you go, people seem to

be talking on the phone. How do people feel about cell phones? Sixty-nine percent of the

people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time. Nineteen percent use

cell phones only when they have to. A small percentage — only three percent- think cell

phones are unnecessary. Another three percent say they are addicted to their cell

phones!

There have been some problems associated with cell phones. Some cities have passed

laws banning cell phone use. For example, in some places it is now illegal to drive and use

your cell phone at the same time.

A survey asked people about cell phones. Everyone has an opinion about how and when

they should be used:

“I love talking on the phone. I keep my phone next to my bed. I even take it with me into

the bathroom! My friends say that I am cell phone crazy”- Phil

“Cell phones are unnecessary. Why do people often use them so often, especially in public
places? I think it’s a form of noise pollution!”- Eric

“I live in the country. My nearest neighbor is 25 miles away. My cell phone makes me feel
safe. I can call someone in an emergency. It is reliable”- Sherry

“Im very busy. Sometimes I have to cancel an appointment at the last minute. I use my
cell phone to do that. It’s good for business.” – Carmen
 True or False? If false, justify

a. Half of the people interview think cell phones are unnecessary

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b. Phil is addicted to his cell phone.

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c. Sherry probably uses her cell phone at special times.

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d. Eric likes cell phones.

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e. Carmen thinks cell phones are practical

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f. Cites are passing laws about cell phone usage

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Find in the text a word that means the following:

a. make your life easy: _______________

b. you can trust it :__________________

c. against the law: __________________