Question

the following is a draft of a student essay. it may contain errors. is technology hurting us? (1) technology makes our lives easier in so many ways, but these advantages come with some serious disadvantages. in fact, some technology may be hurting us. (2) my dad works in the technology industry with computers and has always had the latest and greatest gadgets. (3) even though all my friends have iphones, my parents maintain that the school allows the use of phones during lunch only. (4) consequently, i have a basic cell - phone. i can only make calls and text my friends. (5) my technology in a smartphone carries too much responsibility for a 15 - year - old. (4) consequently, i have a basic cell - phone. i can only make calls and text my friends. (5) my technology in a smartphone carries too much responsibility for a 15 - year - old. (6) sometimes, i feel like ive fallen way behind the times not being able to instantly look up the latest news on my favorite singer. (7) however, instead of spending lunchtime bent over a tiny tablet with my thumbs wiggling themselves into early - on set arthritis, im engaged in conversation with my friends. (8) true, they may be bent over a smartphone, but they eventually have to come up for air to report their findings. (9) if im clever, i can engage their attention with appropriately poised questions that encourage interaction, friendly debate, or deep thinking. (10) while classmates around me may be losing or never developing the important skill of communicating, i am honing my verbal abilities. (11) for young people, who are still developing socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically, this technology may be hurting them. 1 what is the best closing for the passage? a. young people need to develop more important skills than being able to text at 60 words per minute. smartphone technology is nice, but it should not rob us of interacting with people face - to - face or keeping our bodies structurally sound. b. while the technology at our fingertips is amazing, the consequences from long - term use of these devices may be too much to justify their benefit. limiting teenage access to smartphone technology is a wise and advantageous idea. c. there is just too much unknown about the consequences of long - term use with these devices. from carpal tunnel syndrome to more serious

Explanation:

The passage discusses how technology, especially smartphones, may be hurting young people socially, emotionally, etc. Option A emphasizes the need for young people to develop important skills over texting - related skills and that smartphones shouldn't prevent face - to - face interaction and physical well - being, which ties well to the passage's theme. Option B focuses mainly on limiting teenage access to smartphones. Option C only mentions the unknown long - term consequences without a clear connection to the overall message about young people's development.

Answer:

A. Young people need to develop more important skills than being able to text at 60 words per minute. Smartphone technology is nice, but it should not rob us of interacting with people face - to - face or keeping our bodies structurally sound.