1a FALSE. "The expression “square-eyes” has long been a term
associated with sedentary
children who are
exposed to too much television"
1b TRUE. "Some
researchers believe the invention is at the vanguard of
computer-integrated clothing which will allow clothes to monitor our
health."
2 (Possible
answers):
a) It does so by
counting the number of steps a child wearing a special type of shoes
take, and then sending the information to a receiver connected to the
television by means of a wireless transmitter. If the number of steps
is high enough, the child could be granted the possibility of
watching two hours of television at most. Once the permitted time is
over, the television turns itself off automatically.
b) It might help
them become aware of the fact that they are leading such sedentary lives
and perhaps that could prompt a change in their habits.
3
a) concerns
b) expired
c) device
d) bring about
4
a) easiest/from
b) which
c) of/has increased
or has been increasing
d)
watching/tries/spent
