How you feel about cell phones? There has been a cell phone boom in the last decade Everywhere you go, people seem to be talking on the phone How people feel about cell phones? Sixty-nine percent of the people we asked think cell phones are convenient and save time Nineteen percent use cell phones only when they have to A small percentage — only three percent- think cell phones are unnecessary Another three percent say they are addicted to their cell phones! There have been some problems associated with cell phones Some cities have passed laws banning cell phone use For example, in some places it is now illegal to drive and use your cell phone at the same time A survey asked people about cell phones Everyone has an opinion about how and when they should be used: “I love talking on the phone I keep my phone next to my bed I even take it with me into the bathroom! My friends say that I am cell phone crazy”- Phil “Cell phones are unnecessary Why people often use them so often, especially in public places? I think it’s a form of noise pollution!”- Eric “I live in the country My nearest neighbor is 25 miles away My cell phone makes me feel safe I can call someone in an emergency It is reliable”- Sherry “Im very busy Sometimes I have to cancel an appointment at the last minute I use my cell phone to that It’s good for business.” – Carmen True or False? If false, justify a Half of the people interview think cell phones are unnecessary _ b Phil is addicted to his cell phone _ c Sherry probably uses her cell phone at special times _ d Eric likes cell phones _ e Carmen thinks cell phones are practical f Cites are passing laws about cell phone usage _ Find in the text a word that means the following: a make your life easy: _ b you can trust it : c against the law: