TECHNOLOGY
1. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
using social media – watching online videos – playing video games
doing online research – texting friends – attending online classes
1. On Sunday mornings, my sister enjoys __________ because it helps her
relax and improve her flexibility. She usually follows an online class at home.
1.1. On weekdays, many students spend time __________ to communicate
with their friends and share photos or messages.
1.2. After school, I enjoy __________ because I like learning new things from
YouTube and other platforms.
1.3. My brother prefers __________ instead of reading books, especially action
and adventure games.
1.4. During the pandemic, students started __________ from home using their
computers and the internet.
1.5. When I need information for a project, I usually spend time __________ on
websites and educational platforms.
1.6. In the evening, I often relax by __________ on my phone and chatting with
my classmates.
2. Complete the paragraph using these activities.
(using a smartphone – browsing the internet – playing online games
using a laptop – watching videos)
Technology plays a central role in the daily lives of young people today. Many
students spend a significant amount of time __________ to stay connected with
friends, send messages, and access different applications. In their free time,
they often enjoy __________ to explore new content, follow trends, and interact
on social media platforms. Another popular activity is __________, which allows
them to relax, compete, and communicate with other players around the world.
At the same time, students frequently spend time __________ on platforms
such as YouTube or TikTok, where they can find both entertainment and
educational material. For academic purposes, many students rely on
__________ to complete assignments, prepare presentations, and carry out
research efficiently.
WRITING ACTIVITY: Answer the following questions.
3.1. How important is technology in your daily life? Why?
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3.2. Do you think social media is useful for students? Why or why not?
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3.3. What technological device do you use the most? Why?
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3.4. What do you prefer: spending time online or doing offline activities?
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA
Technology plays a very important role in modern life. People use technological
devices such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets every day for
communication, work, and entertainment.
Many students use social media platforms to stay in touch with their friends,
share ideas, and learn new things. They watch videos, read posts, and
communicate instantly with people from all over the world. This makes social
media a powerful tool for connection and information.
Technology also helps students in their studies. They can do online research,
attend virtual classes, and use educational apps to improve their skills. This
makes learning more accessible and flexible.
However, there are also some disadvantages. Spending too much time online
can be harmful. It can cause problems such as lack of sleep, reduced physical
activity, and difficulty concentrating.
Another drawback is that social media can sometimes affect people’s self-
esteem. Comparing themselves to others online may make some students feel
unhappy or stressed.
For this reason, it is important to use technology in a balanced way. Students
should enjoy the benefits of technology but also spend time doing offline
activities like sports, reading, or spending time with family and friends.
In conclusion, technology and social media are very useful, but they should be
used responsibly to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
4. Choose the correct answer.
4.1. Technology is used for
(A) communication and learning (B) only entertainment (C) sleeping
4.2. Students use social media to
(A) cook food (B) communicate and share ideas (C) clean their rooms
4.3. Technology helps students
(A) forget things (B) learn more easily (C) avoid school
4.4. Too much screen time can
(A) improve health (B) cause problems (C) make people stronger
5. Find the opposites in the text.
5.1. irrelevant ___________________________
5.2. ancient _____________________________
5.3. rarely ______________________________
5.4. inaccessible _________________________
5.5. increased ___________________________
5.6. offline _______________________________
5.7. unconsciously ________________________
6. Answer the questions.
6.1. How does technology help students in their studies?
6.2. What are some disadvantages of using social media?
7. Write the activities in the text in the correct column.
ONLINE ACTIVITIES OFFLINE ACTIVITIES
8. Summarize the text in three sentences (use your OWN words).
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