Wednesday 6th November - Black Mirror

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Reading Comprehension Questions:

1)      What does the writer mean by ‘side-effects’ in the introduction to the article? (1 mark)

2)      In line 3, why does the writer use the line, ‘your first undetected murder’ (1 mark):

€        An unexpected confession

€        A humourous  introduction

€        A warning to the reader

€        An arrogant boast

3)      From lines 1-12, explain the writer’s change in attitude (3 marks)

4)      How does the writer use humour in lines 13-16? (2 marks)

5)      Based on the information in lines 17-23, tick the two correct answers below: (2 marks)

€        Technology is helping us in ways that 5 years ago would have proved useful

€        Our use of technology shows how ridiculous our behaviour can be

€        Technology is changing practically every aspect of our lives

€        We share more information with people who we don’t know nowadays

€        Due to new inventions, we tend to dance more than in the past

6)      What does the writer mean with the expression: ‘We take miracles for granted on a daily basis’? (line 28) (2 marks)

7)      What would be an appropriate synonym for ‘relish’ (line 29)? (1 mark)

€        Enjoy

€        Despise

€        Mock

€        Purchase

8)      Why was ‘Black Mirror’ chosen as a title for the programme? Use your own words. (2 marks)

9)      Why does the writer use the example of ‘The Twilight Zone’ in this article: (1 mark)

€        ‘Black Mirror’ is a remake of one of the episodes involving a nightmare future scenario

€        Because ‘The Twilight Zone’ explored important issues of the time

€        He tried to imitate the cruelty of the show in his own series

€        Because ‘Black Mirror’ explores the same themes and fears

10)   What point does the writer make about the way modern television programmes are produced: (1 mark)

€        They are original and imaginative

€        They like to make viewers anxious

€        They deal with current problems in the world

€        They are reluctant to try out new ideas

11)   Why does the writer use an example of a chocolate to describe his favourite television shows? (2 marks)

12)   What point does the writer make about our relationship with technology in the final paragraph? (2 marks)

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