Screen Time and Young People
Section A — Leisure in a Digital World
المفردات في سياقها
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| screen time | time spent using digital screens | The text uses screen time in a meaningful context. |
| distraction | something that takes attention away | The text uses distraction in a meaningful context. |
| moderation | avoiding harmful extremes | The text uses moderation in a meaningful context. |
| notification | a digital alert | The text uses notification in a meaningful context. |
| digital detox | a planned break from devices | The text uses digital detox in a meaningful context. |
قاعدة اللغة
Narrative tenses: past simple advances events; past continuous gives background; past perfect shows an earlier past action.
Correct example: They had finished before the guide arrived.
قراءة قصيرة أصلية
Screen Time and Young People affects choices in everyday life. A student examines information, compares different viewpoints, and looks for evidence before making a decision. The result shows that responsible action can improve both individual well-being and the wider community.
فهم وتحليل
الفكرة الرئيسة هي أن الاختيار الواعي يعتمد على المعلومات والأدلة، ثم يؤدي إلى أثر يمكن تفسيره. نفرّق بين الحقيقة الصريحة في النص والاستنتاج الذي تدعمه الحقيقة.
نموذج كتابة
A clear paragraph begins with a topic sentence. It then gives a reason, evidence or an example, and explains the result. The final sentence returns to the main idea.
أخطاء شائعة
- ترجمة الكلمة دون النظر إلى سياق الجملة.
- اختيار زمن الفعل من كلمة منفردة بدل ترتيب الأحداث.
- ذكر رأي دون دليل من النص.
- كتابة جمل منفصلة بلا رابط سبب أو نتيجة.
Practice Questions
1. Choose the meaning of “screen time”.
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Answer: time spent using digital screens
screen time means time spent using digital screens.
2. Choose the meaning of “distraction”.
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Answer: something that takes attention away
distraction means something that takes attention away.
3. Choose the meaning of “moderation”.
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Answer: avoiding harmful extremes
moderation means avoiding harmful extremes.
4. Choose the meaning of “notification”.
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Answer: a digital alert
notification means a digital alert.
5. Choose the sentence that correctly applies this unit’s grammar rule.
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Answer: They had finished before the guide arrived.
The unit rule is: Narrative tenses: past simple advances events; past continuous gives background; past perfect shows an earlier past action.
6. Correct the error: “They finished before the guide arrived.”.
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Answer: They had finished before the guide arrived.
Apply this rule: Narrative tenses: past simple advances events; past continuous gives background; past perfect shows an earlier past action.
7. Write one correct English sentence about Screen Time and Young People using the grammar rule taught in this lesson.
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Answer: Model: People They had finished before the guide arrived. when they understand the issue.
Any accurate sentence that applies this rule is acceptable: Narrative tenses: past simple advances events; past continuous gives background; past perfect shows an earlier past action.
8. What is the main idea of the reading passage about “Screen Time and Young People”?
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Answer: The passage explains Screen Time and Young People through a real choice and its effects.
The repeated focus is the choice, its evidence, and its effect.
9. Complete this evidence sentence about “Screen Time and Young People” with an accurate verb: “The information must be ______ before we accept the claim.”
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Answer: verified / checked
A claim needs reliable evidence before acceptance.
10. State one fact from the passage about “Screen Time and Young People” and one inference supported by that fact.
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Answer: Model: The student compares evidence before acting (fact); therefore, the decision is reasoned rather than impulsive (inference).
A fact is explicit; an inference is a conclusion supported by it.
11. Which sentence uses “digital detox” correctly?
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Answer: The discussion showed digital detox in a clear context.
The sentence uses digital detox as a noun or concept in a meaningful context.
12. Write a 35–50 word English response explaining one cause and one effect connected with Screen Time and Young People. Use one vocabulary item from the lesson.
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Answer: Model: One important cause is the pressure people experience when making choices. As a result, their well-being and behaviour may change. Understanding screen time helps them examine evidence and choose a more responsible response.
The response needs a clear cause, a clear effect, and accurate lesson vocabulary.