COLEGIO TERESIANO DE MANAGUA 

DIAGNOSTIC ACTIVITIES
9TH GRADE

Reading Activity

I. Decide whether the following statements are T(true) F(false) or NM(not mentioned)

1.  The number of Internet users has increased by 100%_False

2. Internet addiction affects people's life in different ways __True
3. Almost half of Americans spend too much time online___False
4. The U.S.A is the country with the highest number of addicts_False
5. There are centres to recover from the internet addiction___True
6. Their clients are between 14 and 18 years old__NM
7. Internet addiction hasn´t been understood very well yet._True
8. It's difficult to recover from this addiction__True
9. People are mostly addicted to surfing the web, chat rooms and social networks___False
10. Games are just as addictive as other forms of entertainment___False
II.  Complete the sentences according to the information given in the text:

1. Experts say that million of people around the world are one click away from online addiction
2. Internet addiction causes a lot of problems , but many people can’t estimate recored
3. Internet addiction is a bigger problem in Countries like China, Taiwan and Korea
4. Recovery centres base their treatments on says about 5% to 10% of Americans
5. and not on may suffer from internet
Language:

A. Complete the sentences with the words from the box:

addictive            check              leave            upload        meet         obsessive          available            

hooked            addiction

Some psychologist say say addiction use of computer to surf the web, join social sites and chat rooms
for discussion, and play video games is real addictive. In recent years, people have started to use the
computer and the Internet like they used to watch TV. It is, in fact, very comfortable and relaxing just to
sit down and have a meet with somebody from Canada about hockey or lacrosse.  If we are hungry, we
simply order a pizza through the Internet. While we are waiting for the food, we check our Facebook
messages, upload photos and change our profile pictures and even hooked a message on our friend's
Facebook walls.
So, we just don't have much time for communication with people anymore. Besides, there is so much
information available that when we start surfing the Internet, we spend a lot of time in front of the
screen.  There are a lot of people who are leave on TV and watch it 5 to 7 hours a day, and I believe
using the computer is becoming an addiction, too.

B. Why has Julie sent this text? Choose the correct answer.

Hi George! I´m going to be late. Please ring me when you get in. You
can reach me at 401-123456789-1234. 
Cheers, 
Julie

1. To tell George she will phone him later.

2. To check if he is going to come back later.
3. To ask George to call her back when he arrives.

C. Complete the following phone call. Two sentences are not needed.
Luka: You sound a little bit down Can I call you later?º

Eva: Nothing. Just a little bit tired. What's up?

Luka: Do you have any plans for the weekend?

Eva: No, not really, I´m afraid I can´t

Luka: Well, I have an idea. Do you fancy going for an ice-cream?

Eva: Yes, that sounds good. When?

Luka: How about Saturday afternoon?

Eva: Good idea. Shall we meet at 3pm?

Luka: That works for me.

Eva: Let's meet at Times Square outside the subway station then.

Luka: Great. See you there!

1. When?
2. See you there!
3. Shall we meet at 3pm?
4. What´s up?
5. Let's meet
6. Can I call you later?
7. Do you fancy going for an ice-cream?
8. Do you have any plans for the weekend?
9. I´m afraid I can´t

Listening and Speaking Activity: (NEXT DAY OF CLASS)

Please go to Youtube and watch the following video:   Are You Addicted to the Internet? . Then record
yourself using Flipgrid providing your opinion regarding the video. Your video should last three
minutes(minimum)