In today’s modern world, smartphones have become a part of our daily lives. We use them to check the news, send messages, take photos, watch videos, and even work or study. While smartphones offer many benefits, the time we spend on them each day is something we should all think about.
Studies show that the average person spends more than 3 hours a day on their phone. Some people even check their phones every 10 minutes! This habit can be hard to break. In fact, many people say they feel “lost” without their phone. As the saying goes, “old habits die hard.”
Spending too much time on a phone can have negative effects. It can reduce the time we spend with family and friends. It may affect our sleep if we use our phones late at night. It can even make us feel anxious or stressed. Some people feel pressure when they see perfect lives on social media, forgetting that those images are often edited or not real.
So, what can we do to reduce screen time? One idea is to set limits. Most smartphones now have apps that tell you how long you've been using them. You can also turn off notifications, so you're not tempted to check your phone all the time. Another good tip is to create "phone-free" zones, like during meals or before bedtime.
Phones are useful tools, but like everything else in life, they should be used in balance. It’s not about giving them up completely, but about using them wisely.
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1. What is the main idea of the text?
2. What are some negative effects of using phones too much?
3. Why do people feel pressure on social media?
4. What is a good way to control phone usage?
5. What does the phrase “old habits die hard” mean in the text?
6. Fill in the blank: The average person spends more than ____ hours a day on their phone.
7. Fill in the blank: Spending too much time on phones can make people feel ____ or stressed.
8. Fill in the blank: Turning off ____ can help reduce phone usage.
9. Fill in the blank: It's a good idea to use phones in ____.
10. Fill in the blank: Creating “phone-free” zones at dinner is one way to spend more time with ____.