The History of the Cell Phone

Although the structure varies at times, what is the OVERALL structure of this text?

• chronological order

• order of importance

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

What is the structure of paragraph 2?

• problem and solution

• order of importance

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

Which statements are opionions rather than facts. Choose ALL correct answers

• With a rotary dial, the numbers were arranged in a circular format.

• The 1980's car phone was made in a push button style.

• Car phones were a convenience, but their best feature was security.

• Customers loved it.

• The first cell phone was put on the market in 1983.

What are some drawbacks of the Motorola DynaTac 800x? Choose ALL correct answers.

• It had rotary dial.

• It had a short power life.

• The cost was over $5,000

• The weight was over four pounds.

• It had a long recharge time.

The following is true about the IBM Simon EXCEPT-

• It offers email service.

• It has an LED display.

• It has apps.

• It can only be used in a car.

What evidence does the author provide that security was an issue with the first cell phones?

• details about the percentage of phones that were stolen

• explanation of how others could eavesdrop through a basic scanner

• details about the cost of insurance for phone ownership

• explanation of how many numbers were stored in the recall system

For the first time in history, people could make calls without the constraints of portable phone holders or wires.

What does the word "constraints" mean?

• an added benefit or advantage

• experience

• a limitation or restriction

• program

What was the advantage of 3G over 2G?

• 3G had circuit switching

• 3G had faster internet speeds

• 3G introduced the "multi-tap"

• 3G was the first smartphone

What was the advantage of 4G over 3G?

• access to online videos and music streaming

• access to three dimensional screens and texture display

• cheaper cell phone service

• elimination of phone contracts

The author is excited about what the future will bring. What quote from the text supports this feeling?

• Privacy was an issue with three phones.

• It cost around $4,000, and lasted 30 minutes before losing power.

• What does the future hold for further cell phone development?

• Whatever the future holds, we can count on witnessing extraordinary technological developments.