Read two short, easy texts about how we connect online and use technology every day. Then check what you understood and learn new words.
Read
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Social media is a way to connect and share things online.
Apps and websites like Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp are popular platforms. People use them to post photos, send messages, and watch videos. Many people use social media to keep in touch with friends and family who live far away.
Social media is fun, but we must use it carefully. Sometimes people share too much. It is a good idea to think before you post — and to keep some things private.
Technology is everywhere. We use it to talk, to work, and to play. Phones, computers, and tablets are common devices that help us every day.
A phone lets you call, send messages, and use the internet. A computer is great for school and work — you can write, send emails, and find information. A tablet is bigger than a phone but smaller than a computer. It is good for reading, games, and films.
Technology makes life easier, but it is important to take breaks. Too much screen time can be bad for your eyes and your sleep. Doctors say it is good to stop using screens about one hour before bed.
Try some simple rules. Put your phone away when you eat or study. Go outside and move your body every day. And remember: the people next to you are more important than the people on your screen.
Check
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1What is social media?
Social media is a way to connect and share things online with other people.
2Which of these is a social media platform in the text?
Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp are the platforms named in the text.
3Why do many people use social media?
Many people use it to keep in touch with friends and family who live far away.
4What should you do before you post something?
It is smart to think before you post and keep some things private.
5A tablet is bigger than a phone but smaller than a computer.
True — a tablet sits between a phone and a computer in size.
6Why is too much screen time a problem?
Too much screen time can be bad for your eyes and your sleep.
7What is one good rule in the text?
A good rule is to put your phone away when you eat or study.
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You read about social media, everyday technology, and healthy online habits — and you learned useful new words. Keep practising a little every day.
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