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Karta pracy: Digital hygiene - How do we use our smartphones?

I Preparation

Before reading the text, match each expression with the correct meaning.

screen time

in a smart and responsible way

scrolling

moving through online content with your finger

digital detox

time spent using a phone, tablet or computer

notifications

a break from using electronic devices

concentration

messages or alerts from apps

wisely

ability to focus on something

II Reading & Understanding

Teens and Smartphones in the UK
A Digital Habits Report
By Digital Youth Magazine

Today’s teenagers can’t imagine life without their smartphones. A new report from UK Teens Online 2025 shows how young people in Britain use their phones every day and what they really think about their screen time.

📱 How much time do they spend online?
According to the study, British teenagers spend an average of four hours a day on their smartphones. Most of them use their phones after school and before going to bed. Around 70 percent say they check social media every fifteen minutes, and half of them admit they find it hard to stop scrolling.

💬 What do they do on their phones?
The most popular apps among UK teens are TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Many also use WhatsApp or Snapchat to stay in touch with friends. Interestingly, some teenagers use their phones for studying – for example, to search information, watch educational videos, or do online homework.

😴 Do phones affect their sleep?
Almost 60 percent of students say they often go to sleep later because they use their phones in bed. Teachers and parents are worried that late‑night screen time causes tiredness and problems with concentration. However, some teens say that listening to music or podcasts before sleep helps them relax.

🌿 A healthy digital balance
Experts recommend trying a short digital detox every week – for example, leaving your phone in another room during meals or turning off notifications for one evening. Many schools in the UK are now teaching digital hygiene – how to use technology safely and wisely.

Źródło: Anna Arciuch

III Comprehension

Read the article and decide if the given sentences are TRUE or FALSE.

  1. British teenagers spend about four hours a day using their smartphones. T/F

  2. Most UK teens check social media only once a day. T/F

  3. Many teenagers also use their phones for studying or doing homework. T/F

  4. Almost 60 percent of students say they sleep earlier because they use their phones in bed. T/F

  5. Experts recommend taking short digital breaks, such as turning off notifications for a while. T/F

IV Language Task

Complete the sentences with words from the article.

  1. Many teens find it hard to stop ........................... through social media.

  2. Some schools teach lessons about digital ........................... .

  3. It’s a good idea to turn off ........................... before bedtime.

  4. Taking a ........................... detox can help you relax.

  5. Too much screen time can make it difficult to ........................... in class.

V Discussion questions

  1. How much time do you spend on your phone every day?

  2. Which of the apps from the article do you use most often?

  3. Do you ever try a digital detox?

  4. Do you agree that phones affect sleep and concentration? Why or why not?

  5. What advice would you give to someone who spends too much time online?

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