Истории на английском для средней и старшей школы. Как говорить естественно и понятно

out of habit — по привычке

short empty moments — короткие пустые моменты

replace something with something — заменить что-то чем-то

feel pulled toward something — тянуться к чему-то

pay attention — обращать внимание

catch myself doing something — поймать себя на чём-то

You can use patterns like these in your own speech:

It didn’t happen suddenly — Это не произошло внезапно

I didn’t realize how much… — Я не осознавал (а), насколько…

I started doing something without thinking — Я начал (а) делать что-то не задумываясь

It became a habit — Это стало привычкой

I told myself that… — Я говорил (а) себе, что…

I decided to try something simple — Я решил (а) попробовать что-то простое

It felt impossible at first — Сначала это казалось невозможным

I started noticing that… — Я начал (а) замечать, что…

Now think about your own experience:

1. How often do you scroll on your phone during the day?

I scroll on my phone quite often, especially in free moments. Sometimes I don’t even notice how much time I spend on it.

2. Do you think scrolling can become addictive?

Yes, I think it can become addictive because it is very easy and always available. It is hard to stop once you start.

3. What do you usually do when you feel bored?

I usually open my phone and scroll or watch videos. It is my default reaction to boredom.

4. Have you ever lost track of time while using your phone?

Yes, many times. I planned to use it for a few minutes, but it turned into much longer.

5. What helps you reduce phone use?

Turning off notifications and keeping my phone away helps me focus better. It reduces the temptation to check it.

6. Do you think people use phones too much today?

Yes, I think many people use phones too much without realizing it. It has become part of everyday life.

Complete the sentences:

I didn’t realize how often I was ______ without thinking.

At first, it felt like a harmless ______.

I started losing ______ of time while scrolling.

I decided to turn off ______ to focus better.

Now I try to catch myself when I open my phone out of ______.