1. Comprehension Reading pp. 282-287 Questions pp. 287-288

2. Comprehension 1. a. Impassible b. Lack of electricity c. the fact that there is no library d. Lack of plumbing 2. a. She has a job at the cell phone base. b. She no longer has to travel…. c. She saves money on phone bills. d. None of the above. 3. a. Call b. Stop c. Officially organize d. Sweat 4. a. A mobile phone can dramatically improve living…. b. It helps to provide information about crop prices. c. With a cell you can summon medical help. d. All of the above

3. Comprehension 5. a. They all make phones. b. They work with money transfers via cell phones. c. They convert currency. d. They build homes. 6. a. Excitement b. Frustration c. Calming d. Cold 7. a. Through text messaging instead of direct calling. b. They have short conversations. c. They use the phones in an illegal manner. d. Both a and b 8. a. To entertain readers with a funny story. b. To give advice. c. To convince. d. To inform readers.

4. Comprehension 9. a. Persuasive b. Neutral c. Pessimistic d. Sarcastic 10. a. The negatives of cell phone usage outweigh the pluses. b. Kenyans love to speak on the cell phone. c. The introduction of a new technology has changed many people’s lives in a Kenyan village. d. Life doesn’t really change much for most people.