A2 Use of English Test 10 – multiple choice gaps

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Life before mobile phones

Today, (1)………… all teenagers have a mobile phone and cannot imagine life without one. But most of their parents did not have a mobile phone when they were young – the (2)………… of one did not even enter their heads.

Twenty-five years ago, young people did not (3)………… to their friends on the phone very much. There were phones in the home, but these were used by the (4)………… family. Instead, young people often met up with their friends and did a variety of activities with them.

Today, many parents are happy for their teenage children to have a phone. They think there are good (5)………… for them having one. For example, if their children are out, they can call them to (6)………… where they are and what time they will be home.

1   A   already       B   nearly          C   easily

2   A   idea             B   thing            C   difference

3   A   say               B   tell               C   speak

4   A   whole          B   full               C   extra

5   A   ways            B   reasons      C   sorts

6   A   look out      B   go out         C   find out