Word Meaning

conduct verb to carry out an activity like a survey, experiment, musical performance, etc.

definitive adj. certain; unlikely to be challenged or improved upon

device noun a piece of technology with a specific purpose

electromagnetic radiation electromagnetic energy that spreads in waves, incl. light waves, radio
(EMR)noun waves, microwaves, X-rays, etc.

err on the side of to not take a risk, esp. when you're unsure of the level of danger
caution idiom

fund verb to provide money or a budget for something

gaming consolenoun a hand-held device used for playing video games

hazardous adj. likely to cause health problems; dangerous

illustrate verb 1. to use examples, evidence, records, etc. to explain something

2. to draw

logical adj. rational, reasonable or making good sense

long-term exposure phrase close proximity to a hazard for a long time

mobile phonenoun a wireless telephone with a network connection

potential adj. possible, esp. in the future

tissue noun a group of cells in the body that work together

tobacco noun dried leaves smoked in cigarettes, cigars and pipes

1. According to the text, do mobile phones 6. Which are NOT a form of electromagnetic
lead to brain tumours? radiation?

Yes, definitively sound waves

Definitively not radio waves
Too early to say microwaves

2. The text mentions the 1990s because this 7. Many experts say electronic devices
was when mobile phones should be at least six feet from our heads
when we're
were invented
keeping them
caused cancer
using them
became popular
sleeping
3. Why does the article mention microwave
ovens? 8. Many health professionals say we should
be careful until _______ studies on safety
are done.
They also use EMR
They cause tumours definitive
They can be wireless logical
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned scientific
in the article?
9. How is mobile phone use compared to
tobacco use in this article?
video game consoles
digital televisions Both cause brain tumours
laptop computers Both need long-term studies
5. If mobile phones are shown to be They are equally hazardous
hazardous, the mobile phone industry's
profits will 10. Which is recommended when using a
mobile phone?
increase
Holding it to your ear
decrease
Doing a handstand
stay the same
Using a headset
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