Technological Advances

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You see, technological advances are all about developing new tech that helps us do stuff more efficiently. For example, we now have phones that do more than just calling – like texting, taking photos, and even browsing the internet. And then there’re cars that help us get around super fast. The medical field has also seen some tech advances. Doctors today use fancy machines that allow them to diagnose and treat illnesses much better. They have things like medical imaging machines that let them look inside our bodies and find out what’s wrong. Tech advances make our lives easier and help us learn more about the world around us. Although sometimes it can be hard to understand and adapt to these new technologies. And, of course, we need to consider safety too, especially with online stuff. But overall, tech advances are pretty great since they make us better at doing lots of things.

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Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the passage, what do technological advances primarily focus on?
   • A. Entertainment
   • B. Making tasks more efficient
   • C. Medical diagnosis only
   • D. Online safety
2. What is one challenge mentioned in the passage regarding technological advances?
   • A. They make life more complicated.
   • B. They are hard to understand and adapt to.
   • C. They are only beneficial for medical doctors.
   • D. They are too expensive for ordinary people.
3. What does the passage say about technology in the medical field?
   • A. Doctors use it for communication only.
   • B. Doctors use it for diagnosing and treating illnesses.
   • C. Doctors do not use technology.
   • D. Doctors use it for surgery only.

Match the Definition with the Word

1. A device used to capture images.
   • A. Imaging machine
   • B. Phone
   • C. Texting
   • D. Car
2. The process of getting used to new conditions or changes.
   • A. Efficiency
   • B. Adapt
   • C. Diagnose
   • D. Safety
3. Ensuring protection against potential harm or risk.
   • A. Advance
   • B. Efficiency
   • C. Safety
   • D. Diagnose

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