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Vocabulary
Vocabulary 2
100

What is the topic of the passage?

electronic communication

100

When do kids usually feel less embarrassed about expressing their thoughts?

A. When they chat with friends

B. When they meet friends

C. When they are online

C. When they are online

100

You may not learn how to ______ with people offline.

interact

100

Chatting with friends can help _______ stress.

reduce

200

In paragraph 1, what is the thesis statement?

But electronic communication does have some benefits.

200

If you cannot find the right words to express your feelings online, what can you do?

A. Say how you feel in person

B. Send an emoticon

C. Send a picture of yourself

B. Send an emoticon

200

Electronic communication gives you the ______ to say what you think.

courage

200

Researchers did a ______ on online chats. 

study

300

In paragraph 2, what is the first main idea?

Electronic communication gives you courage to express your thoughts.

300

Which is NOT mentioned about chatting with friends online?

A. It puts you in a better mood.

B. It reduces anger. 

C. It reduces stress. 

B. It reduces anger.

300

Electronic communication does have some _______.

benefits

300

Chatting online is good for your ______ health.

emotional

400

In paragraph 3, what is the second main idea?

Also, it is easier to share your true feelings through electronic communication.

400

Which is NOT mentioned as the benefits of electronic communication?

A. Gives you the courage to express your thoughts

B. Makes it easier to share your true feelings

C. Teaches how to interact with people

C. Teaches how to interact with people

400

Just tell your parents that online chatting is your way of ________ stress.

dealing with

400

If kids stay in their room all the time, they may be ________.

depressed

500

In paragraph 4, what is the third main idea?

Using electronic communication can put you in a better mood.

500

What is mentioned as a problem of chatting online?

A. Some kids never meet people in person.

B. Some kids never stay in their rooms all the time. 

C. Some kids do not talk to their parents or teachers.

A. Some kids never meet people in person.

500

It can be easier to ______ your thoughts through electronic communication.

express

500

Some kids never meet people _______.

in person