Reading and Use of English (B1) - 6

Multiple choice

TECHNOLOGY AND YOUNG CHILDREN

Inventions tend to become cheaper as they become more widely used, and touch devices like tablets are much less expensive than they used to be. They’re everywhere and offer enormous advantages in daily life for work and leisure. But now it seems that the age children are using them has become much younger. I’ve seen tiny toddlers swiping through apps as if it’s the most natural thing in the world, and this may not be a good thing.

Some parents stop children under two from using technology, and others limit how much they are allowed to use it. This may be because they know a child’s brain is growing quickly under the age of three and are afraid that technology could damage it. Although there’s no definite proof that technology has any negative effects like this, a young child might find using technology more enjoyable than playing with other children and this could stop them making relationships and learning social skills. So even if children don’t like it, it’s not a bad thing when people suggest reducing screen time, and technical skills can be learnt when the child is older.

Some people say that far from limiting social development, technology gets children working, talking and problem-solving together. Clearly, if teachers use technology correctly, especially in the classroom, it can only improve a child’s ability to learn. Using tablets must be fun for young children and even if they’re only playing games with friends, becoming familiar with technology will prepare them to do well later on. Nevertheless, people who think that tablets are unsuitable for young children are still not convinced.

TECHNOLOGY AND YOUNG CHILDREN

Inventions tend to become cheaper as they become more widely used, and touch devices like tablets are much less expensive than they used to be. They’re everywhere and offer enormous advantages in daily life for work and leisure. But now it seems that the age children are using them has become much younger. I’ve seen tiny toddlers swiping through apps as if it’s the most natural thing in the world, and this may not be a good thing.

Some parents stop children under two from using technology, and others limit how much they are allowed to use it. This may be because they know a child’s brain is growing quickly under the age of three and are afraid that technology could damage it. Although there’s no definite proof that technology has any negative effects like this, a young child might find using technology more enjoyable than playing with other children and this could stop them making relationships and learning social skills. So even if children don’t like it, it’s not a bad thing when people suggest reducing screen time, and technical skills can be learnt when the child is older.

Some people say that far from limiting social development, technology gets children working, talking and problem-solving together. Clearly, if teachers use technology correctly, especially in the classroom, it can only improve a child’s ability to learn. Using tablets must be fun for young children and even if they’re only playing games with friends, becoming familiar with technology will prepare them to do well later on. Nevertheless, people who think that tablets are unsuitable for young children are still not convinced.

TECHNOLOGY AND YOUNG CHILDREN

Inventions tend to become cheaper as they become more widely used, and touch devices like tablets are much less expensive than they used to be. They’re everywhere and offer enormous advantages in daily life for work and leisure. But now it seems that the age children are using them has become much younger. I’ve seen tiny toddlers swiping through apps as if it’s the most natural thing in the world, and this may not be a good thing.

Some parents stop children under two from using technology, and others limit how much they are allowed to use it. This may be because they know a child’s brain is growing quickly under the age of three and are afraid that technology could damage it. Although there’s no definite proof that technology has any negative effects like this, a young child might find using technology more enjoyable than playing with other children and this could stop them making relationships and learning social skills. So even if children don’t like it, it’s not a bad thing when people suggest reducing screen time, and technical skills can be learnt when the child is older.

Some people say that far from limiting social development, technology gets children working, talking and problem-solving together. Clearly, if teachers use technology correctly, especially in the classroom, it can only improve a child’s ability to learn. Using tablets must be fun for young children and even if they’re only playing games with friends, becoming familiar with technology will prepare them to do well later on. Nevertheless, people who think that tablets are unsuitable for young children are still not convinced.