Exam Preparation — Theme 8: Digital Era
Sample open-ended questions for the reading and writing learning outcomes that may appear in MEB written exam scenarios for this unit. Each question targets a specific kazanım.
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Reading — E10.8.R1
R1
Students will be able to scan a text about the evolution of technology.
Read the text about how technology has evolved. Then complete the table and answer the questions.
From Past to Present — The Evolution of Technology
Technology has changed every part of our daily lives. In the past, people used typewriters to write documents, but today we have powerful computers and tablets that can do much more. Letters, which were the main way of communication for centuries, have been replaced by emails and instant messages. People who wanted to call someone had to use a landline phone, which was connected to the wall with a cable. Now, smartphones that fit in our pockets allow us to call, text and browse the internet anywhere. Travellers who needed directions used paper maps, but today GPS technology, which is built into most phones, guides us turn by turn. Music lovers used to listen to cassettes and CDs, but now streaming services, which offer millions of songs, have made physical media almost unnecessary. These changes, which happened in just a few decades, show how fast technology evolves.Complete the table with information from the text:
| Technology Area | Past | Present |
|---|---|---|
| Writing documents | ||
| Communication | ||
| Phone calls | ||
| Navigation / Directions | ||
| Listening to music |
- a According to the text, what replaced letters as the main way of communication?
- b What is the advantage of smartphones compared to landline phones?
- c How does GPS technology help travellers today?
Scanning = metinde belirli bilgileri hızlıca bulmak demektir. Her satırı tek tek okumak yerine, tablodaki kategorilere (writing, communication, phone, navigation, music) odaklan ve metinde o kelimeleri ara. “Which” ile başlayan Relative Clause’lara dikkat et — ek bilgi veriyorlar.
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Reading — E10.8.R2
R2
Students will be able to evaluate the effects of social media to draw conclusions.
Read the text about social media and answer the questions below.
Social Media — A Double-Edged Sword
Social media, which is used by millions of young people around the world, has both positive and negative effects on teenagers. On the positive side, social media platforms that connect people from different countries help students learn about other cultures. Young people who use educational groups on social media can share study materials and help each other with homework. In addition, social media, which allows instant communication, makes it easier to stay in touch with friends and family.
However, there are also serious drawbacks. Teenagers who spend too much time on social media often have difficulty concentrating on their schoolwork, so their grades may drop. Cyberbullying, which is a growing problem online, can cause anxiety and depression among young users. As a result, some students feel lonely and unhappy. Moreover, social media posts that show perfect lives create unrealistic expectations; therefore, many teenagers compare themselves to others and feel insecure. Because young people check their phones constantly, they also experience sleep problems.
- a What are the positive effects of social media on young people? List at least two.
- b What are the negative effects of social media? List at least three.
- c What conclusion can you draw about social media based on this text?
- d Do you agree with the text? Give your own opinion and explain why or why not.
Metindeki “On the positive side” ve “However” kısımlarına dikkat et. Sonuç (“conclusion”) için her iki tarafı da değerlendir: “Social media has both ... and ..., so people should ...” gibi bir cümle kurabilirsin. “Which” ve “who” ile başlayan kısımlar Relative Clause’dur — ek açıklama verirler.
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Writing — E10.8.W1
W1
Students will be able to write a cause/effect paragraph about netiquette.
Read the model paragraph about netiquette. Then write your own cause/effect paragraph (6–8 sentences).
Model Paragraph
Netiquette, which refers to polite and respectful behaviour on the internet, is very important in the digital age. Because many people communicate online every day, following certain rules is necessary. For example, writing in all capital letters is considered rude because it looks like shouting; therefore, internet users should avoid it. People who share personal information about others without permission can cause serious problems, so we must always ask before posting. As a result of good netiquette, online spaces become safer and more enjoyable for everyone. In short, netiquette, which is a set of simple rules, helps people communicate responsibly on the internet.
Your Task
Write a similar cause/effect paragraph about one of the following netiquette topics:
• Why is it important to think before you post online?
• What happens when people spread false information on the internet?
• Why should people respect others’ privacy online?
In your paragraph:
• Write 6–8 sentences
• Use cause/effect connectors: because, so, therefore, as a result
• Use at least two Relative Clauses (who, which, that)
• Why is it important to think before you post online?
• What happens when people spread false information on the internet?
• Why should people respect others’ privacy online?
In your paragraph:
• Write 6–8 sentences
• Use cause/effect connectors: because, so, therefore, as a result
• Use at least two Relative Clauses (who, which, that)
Neden-sonuç bağlaçları: “because” (neden bildirir), “so / therefore / as a result” (sonuç bildirir). Relative Clause örnekleri: “People who spread false news ...”, “Privacy, which is a basic right, ...”. Önce konuyu tanımla, sonra nedenleri ve sonuçları sırayla yaz, son cümlede özetle.
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Writing — E10.8.W2
W2
Students will be able to write an online-digital collaborative story.
Read the beginning of the story below. Then continue and complete the story (6–8 sentences).
The Mysterious App
One evening, Deniz, who was a curious teenager, downloaded a new app that nobody had heard of before. The app, which had a strange glowing icon, promised to grant one digital wish per day. Deniz typed his first wish: “I want the best homework helper in the world.” Suddenly, the screen flashed and a message appeared: “Your wish is processing — but every wish has a consequence.” …Your Task
Continue and complete the story (6–8 sentences). In your story:
• Describe what happened after the message appeared
• Include a problem or conflict related to technology
• Write an ending (happy, surprising, or with a lesson)
• Use at least two Relative Clauses (who, which, that)
• Use at least two cause/effect connectors (because, so, therefore, as a result)
• Describe what happened after the message appeared
• Include a problem or conflict related to technology
• Write an ending (happy, surprising, or with a lesson)
• Use at least two Relative Clauses (who, which, that)
• Use at least two cause/effect connectors (because, so, therefore, as a result)
Hikayeyi devam ettirirken şu sırayı takip et: (1) Dileğin sonucu ne oldu? (2) Bir sorun ya da komplikasyon çıktı mı? (3) Karakter sorunu nasıl çözdü? (4) Hikayenin sonucu / dersi ne? Relative Clause için: “The robot, which could solve any problem, ...” veya “Deniz, who was shocked, ...”. Bağlaçlar: “Because the app was powerful, ...”, “so he decided to ...”, “As a result, ...”.