The History of the Cell Phone Reading Test Prep

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The History of the Cell Phone - Page 1

The History of the Cell Phone - Page 2

Although the structure varies at times, what is the OVERALL structure of this article? *

7 points

chronological order

order of importance

compare and contrast

cause and effect

What is the structure of Paragraph 2? *

7 points

problem and solution

order of importance

compare and contrast

cause and effect

Which statements are opinions rather than facts? Place check marks next to TWO answers. *

7 points

With a rotary dial, the numbers were arranged in a circular layout.

The 1980’s car phone was made in a push button style.

Car phones were a convenience, but their best feature was security.

The first cell phone was put on the market in 1983.

Customers loved it.

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What are some drawbacks of the Motorola DynaTac 800X? Put check marks next to TWO answers. *

7 points

It had rotary dial instead of the push button style.

It had a short power life.

The cost was over $5,000.00.

The weight was over four pounds.

It had a long recharge time.

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The following is true about the IBM Simon EXCEPT - *

7 points

It offers email service.

It has an LED display.

It has apps.

It can only be used in a car.

What evidence does the author provide that security was an issue with the first cellphone? *

7 points

details about the percentage of phones that were stolen

explanation of how others could eavesdrop through a basic scanner

details about the cost of insurance for phone ownership

explanation of how many numbers were stored in the recall system

For the first time in history, people could make phone calls without the constraints of portable phone holders or wires. What does the word “constraints” mean? *

7 points

an added benefit or advantage

experience

a limitation or restriction

program

What was the advantage of 3G over 2G? *

7 points

3G had circuit switching

3G had faster internet speeds

3G introduced the “multi-tap”

3G was the first smart phone

What was the advantage of 4G over 3G? *

7 points

access to online videos and music streaming

access to three dimensional screens and texture display

cheaper cell phone service

elimination of phone contracts

Part A - How does the author feel about the future of cell phone technology? *

8 points

We have advanced as far as we can go.

She is excited about what the future will bring.

We never should have invested so much time into this technology.

She is afraid that the costs will skyrocket.

Part B – Which quote confirms the feeling from Part A? *

9 points

Privacy was an issue with these phones.

It cost around $4,000, and lasted for 30 minutes before losing power.

What does the future hold for further cell phone development?

Whatever the future holds, we can count on witnessing extraordinary technological developments.

Put check marks next to TWO main ideas from this text. *

10 points

Cell phones have greatly improved over the years.

Cell phone costs are out of control.

Cell phones are mostly used by teenagers now.

Cell phones will continue to advance in the future.

Cell phones will be much lighter in the future.

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Table Match - which table correctly shows how each image contributes to the ideas in Passage 2 (The Case of the Missing Ray-Bans) and Passage 3 (The History of the Cell Phone)? *

10 points

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