Read the following passage about technology and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Technology can exert its power on almost every aspect of our lives, and personal relationships are no exception. We are now becoming more attached to technological devices and less connected to the people around us or even our loved ones, (1) __________.
We work longer hours on computers, meet fewer friends, text more often, and watch more videos than have a true conversation with friends or family members. Relationships at home and at work (2) __________. Social media links us all together, but we mistake them for a perfect replacement for relationships. It is time we realised that the power of connections is built from our own efforts. Choosing to stay technologically connected, (3) __________, listening, understanding, and sharing feelings. (4) __________.
It is not difficult to balance between connections through technology and those through real interactions. (5) __________. We should spend more time visiting our parents and siblings, besides keeping in touch with them on social media. We should learn to cherish the moments we spend with them. It is never too late to strengthen the bonds with school friends and teachers.
Question 1.
A. of which presence with our oversight in preference to online connections
B. influence our lives due to a lack of online connections
C. whose presence we sometimes overlook in favor of online connections
D. are distant from us and require digital connections
Question 2.
A. are weakening technology by replacing real conversations
B. gradually weaken technology when replacing real conversations
C. have gradually weakened technology replaced real conversations
D. are gradually weakened when technology replaces real conversations
Question 3.
A. we have to spend a considerable amount of time doing activities together
B. a considerable amount of time doing activities together has to be spent
C. doing activities together is very essential for us
D. spending a considerable amount of time doing activities together
Question 4.
A. This helps strengthen our mind and body, keeping us away from isolation and loneliness
B. We strengthen our mind and body so that they keep us away from isolation and loneliness
C. Strengthening our mind and body, isolation and loneliness keep us from feeling connected
D. Without strengthening our mind and body, we can not keep away from isolation and loneliness
Question 5.
A. People in our family can nurture the relationships
B. Our family can start nurturing the relationships
C. Improved the bonds, we can start nurturing the relationships within our family
D. We can start by nurturing the relationships within our family
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