attention
注意、注意力
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solve
解く
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focus
集中させる
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to make matters worse
さらに悪いことに
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ability
能力
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moderation
適度
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According to one study, the group that solved the math problems with their smartphones in front of them had the worst results. The group that solved the math problems with their smartphones left in another room had the best results. This shows how smartphones affect our ability to focus our attention.
We often use smartphones to access the Internet. It’s very useful but could make us mentally lazy. To make matters worse, the Internet sometimes spreads lies. We don’t know what to believe and what not to believe now. It is dangerous to believe everything we read or see online.
We should learn the ability to think independently. That skill can’t be taught to us by our smartphones. We should limit the use of smartphones until we have a better understanding of the effects of these new technologies. It might not be a bad idea to practice moderation in all things.
1. | According to the study, which group had the best results in solving math problems? |
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2. | Why is it dangerous to believe everything we read or see online? |
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3. | According to the passage, what idea should we practice? |
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1. | ____________, he didn’t say sorry. |
2. | I could ______ all the problems in the exam! |
3. | I can’t ______ on studying because I’m distracted by my smartphone. |
1. | Can you communicate well with your friends and family without your smartphone? Why or why not? |
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2. | Do you believe everything you see and read online? Why or why not? |
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3. | Can you focus on studying even if you have your smartphone in front of you? |
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4. | What would be the problem if you couldn’t use the Internet? |
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1. | It is said that using a smartphone worsens our ability to memorise things and calculate ourselves. What about you? Do you agree or disagree? Tell me the reasons as well. |
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2. | Is it easier for you to tell your friends how you feel on your smartphone than face-to-face? Why or why not? Which way do you think you can better express your feelings to your friends? Why? |
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