Listening Task 2.2. Living in the Screen Age — uzdevums. Jaunās tēmas (izstrāde), E. Kaša.

The second part of the Listening Task 2
You will listen to an interview with an author Richard Cytowic, who published a book on effects of smartphone use. For questions 1–3, choose one correct answer based on what you hear in the interview.
You can stop listening at any time or listen again several times.

Living in the Screen Age

1. What does Dr Cytowic imply by describing smartphones as an “agitating agent”?

Their sophisticated functions make it difficult for users to maintain consistent routines.
Their widespread integration into daily life creates considerable psychological dependence among users.
Their stimulating nature can disturb emotional equilibrium despite their practical advantages.
Their constant availability encourages individuals to develop increasingly demanding expectations.

2. According to Richard, can smartphones be used without the negative aspects they present?

He doubts it given the numerous conditions required.
He thinks phone use is harmless with the right skills.
He believes smartphones inevitably lead to addiction.
He supports phone use solely for adults, not for children.

3. What does Richard say regarding research on the effects of phone use?

Critics hold a firm position that phone use is damaging, regardless of research data.
The tech enthusiasts chose to ignore the data on the negative impact of phone use.
By the time research provides definitive data, the harm may already be irreversible.
The scientific evidence is sufficient to conclude that phone use should be restricted.

Atsauce:

https://www.viaa.gov.lv. Centralizētais eksāmens par vispārējās vidējās izglītības apguvi angļu valodā (augstākais mācību satura apguves līmenis), 2026

9. Listening Task 2.2. Living in the Screen Age

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