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Life Before Smartphones: A Reflection

The document discusses the impact of smartphones on our lives, highlighting that they have changed how we spend our time, often leading to less interaction with family and friends and increased anxiety. It contrasts life before smartphones, where people engaged in less productive activities like watching TV or scrolling through magazines, with today's ability to connect and engage meaningfully during free time. The text prompts readers to reflect on their smartphone usage and its effects on personal relationships and leisure activities.

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Life Before Smartphones: A Reflection

The document discusses the impact of smartphones on our lives, highlighting that they have changed how we spend our time, often leading to less interaction with family and friends and increased anxiety. It contrasts life before smartphones, where people engaged in less productive activities like watching TV or scrolling through magazines, with today's ability to connect and engage meaningfully during free time. The text prompts readers to reflect on their smartphone usage and its effects on personal relationships and leisure activities.

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Life Before Smartphones

Words and Phrases

Directions: Let's learn some words and phrases used in the article.

kill time: We killed time playing cards

scroll: Scroll to the end of the document.

Stare:I screamed, and everyone stared at me.

in-between: He's at the in-between stage, neither a child nor an adult.

Life Before Smartphones

Smartphones have changed our lives. We use them all the time. People use them when they
are waiting for something. Many people say we use smartphones too much. We spend less
time with family and friends. They cause anxiety and depression. But, was it better before?
What did we do before smartphones?

Many people cannot remember what they did before because they did nothing. We talked on
the phone, but it was less convenient. We watched television to kill time. We scrolled through
magazines in waiting rooms, airports, and restaurants. We were not interested or learning.
We were bored.

Before, if someone was late coming home, we just stared out the window. Now, we can send
a message. Today, in our free time, we can use our smartphones to do something useful or
fun or connect with others. Before, we did not use our in-between time to develop
friendships or do self-improvement. Mostly, we did nothing.

Answer the Read each question and give the correct answer based on the article.
questions:

1. What do many people say smartphones cause?

2. Why did we scroll through magazines in waiting rooms?

[Link], in our free time, what can we use smartphones for?

Discussion: Please answer each question freely or by using the situation given

1- Do you feel you use your smartphone too much? Why or why not?

2- Do you agree that we spend less time with friends and family because of smartphones? Please
share your thoughts.

3- Would you like to have a free weekend vacation in the countryside, but with no smartphone?
Please discuss.

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