Passage Two Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage. Cell phones, pages, laptop computer, and personal digital assistants are here to stay, bringing increased productivity and efficiency to millions of users. A survey, however, suggests that the torrent of information these portable devices supply may be getting out of control. From palm top computer e-mail to cell phone voice mail, controlling these ways of receiving information is becoming a serious management problem for those who use them. With their advanced features and compact size, portable electronic devices offer customers freedom, productivity, and organization. However, the ease and speed with which messages can be sent and received has increased to such an extent that many people are receiving hundreds of electronic messages of all kinds each day. As a result, many are unable to make full use of the features that will help them manage their information overload. Most people are still struggling with incoming paper flow, and find they now have the additional burden of managing electronic information. Information overload has implications that extend beyond the professional world. The stress and an xiety it causes can have negative effects on family relationships and friendships. People may feel overwhelmed, leading them to become stressed and preoccupied and actually have less time to spend with their family and friends. 26. Millions of people enjoy using electronic devices to ____. A) show they are better equipped now B) keep up with technological advances C) improve their efficiency and productivity D) receive e-mails every day
27. What are users of electronic devices concerned about as is mentioned in the passage? A) They cannot get all information in time. B) The electronic devices are getting more and more expensive. C) Their family members and friends don’t like these devices. D) They find it hard to manage so much information received every day.
28. What does the phrase “information overload” (at the end of the 2nd pa ragraph) mean according to the passage? A) Information flow. B) Information management. C) Too much information. D) Too little information.
29. Which of the following statements is true? A) People like these electronic devices because of their compact size. B) People send and receive all information at a moderate speed. C) People only receive information they need every day. D) Users find themselves faced with the problem of information management.
30. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A) People using the electronic devices welcome all information because they are t hus well-informed. B) The problem of information overload is not limited to the professional field. C) Information overload makes people feel stressed and anxious. D) Information overload can do harm to family relationships and friendships.