Electronics in everyday life

3.2. Comprehension tasks

3.2.1. Mark the following statements as True or False:

1. According to CEA an average amount of money spent on electronics is expected to reach the top on record. Is it true?
2. Electronics account for two out of five most popular holiday gifts. Is it true?
3. E-readers are the second item on the top five list. Is it true?
4. The price of e-readers makes them keep coming into the market. Is it true?

3.2.2. Using the information in the article, complete these statements

1. What does 'another Christmas favourite' refer to?
   • tablet computer
   • e- reader
   • iPad
2. Several other companies released their own tablet computers because:
   • they are versatile
   • they want to offer another favourite gift
   • competition forces them to do so
3. The most wanted thing that people wish to have is:
   • good health
   • togetherness
   • peace and happiness