READING COMPREHENSION

Read the text and answer the questions below. TEENS WITHOUT TECHNOLOGYCan teenagers stop using their smartphones or computers for a short time? If you ask them, they will probably say no. This is not surprising. One study showed that teenagers today spend more than five hours a day in front of a screen. This is more than twice the time teenagers used technology 10 years ago."When young people are on their smartphones or computers, they disappear into their own world," says Donna Swift, a teacher at Hillsdale School in London. "As a result, it is hard for them to talk to others."So what happens when teenagers stop using their smartphones and computers? To find out, Swift invited 250 students in the school to participate in a special project. She first asked the students how many hours they use their smartphones and computers every day. Their answers were shocking. The girls were on their phones from the minute they woke up until they went to bed. The boys spent six hours a day playing computer games.Then Swift asked the students to stop using their smartphones and computers for a week. Was it hard? Yes, but most of them found it easier than they expected. The most important thing was that they all felt good about the project. "I went out with my friends and we laughed a lot," said one. "I played tennis and spent more time with my family," added another.The teenagers also learned an important lesson. When they are busy with their smartphones and computers, they often forget about other activities that they enjoy. The project showed students that there are many ways to spend their free time without screens. Swift hopes the students will use their time better. Other schools also plan to try the project with their students. In the first paragraph we find out: Why teenagers stopped using their computers. Why teenagers are using their computers. How much time teenagers spend in front of screens every day. Donna Swift says teenagers "disappear into their own world" when they... talk to young people use their computers are in school Why were the students' answers shocking? The students spent a lot of time in front of screens. The boys used their smartphones more than the girls. The students said they would use their smartphones less. For the students, a week without smartphones... was harder than they thought was impossible for most of them gave them time to do other things How did the students use their time without smartphones and computers? they laughed a lot they played tennis. they spent time with their family all of the above What did the students learn from the project? they can use their smartphones in many ways they can have fun without watching a screen they need a computer to enjoy themselves Put the following statements in the right column (true or false). TRUE Teenagers spend more than five hours a day in front of a screen. Donna Swift was shocked by the results of her survey. Most students thought being without a phone was easier than they expected. Students learnedthat there are many ways to spend their free time without screens. FALSE Teenager 10 years ago used technology twice as much as teenagers today. Donna Swift is a scientist. Girls spend six hours a day on their smartphones. As a part of the project, students didn't use their phones for a month. Match the following sentences. Girls are on their phones all day. Boys spend six hours a day playing computer games. Donna Swift encouraged students to stay away from their phones for a week. Most students said it was easier than they thought it would be. The project showed the students that there are many ways to spend their free time without screens. One study showed that students spend too much time in front of a screen.