Hedef English

A Day Without My Phone

A2 READING WORKSHEET

Read about a day without a smartphone and what the writer learned from the experience.

Reading Passage

Read the passage carefully before answering the questions.

Last Sunday, I decided to spend one whole day without my phone. I usually use my phone from the moment I wake up until I go to bed. I check my messages, read the news, watch videos, and use social media several times a day. The idea came when I realized that I was spending too much time looking at my screen. I wanted to see what would happen if I did not use my phone for a day. In the morning, I put my phone in a drawer and went downstairs for breakfast. At first, I kept thinking about my phone. I wanted to check my messages, but I reminded myself that I was trying something new. After breakfast, I went for a walk in the park. Normally, I listen to music or take photos with my phone, but this time I simply enjoyed the walk. I noticed the trees, birds, and people around me more than usual. In the afternoon, I visited my friend Sarah. We talked for almost two hours. Usually, we both look at our phones while talking, but that day neither of us had a phone with us. Our conversation felt more relaxed and interesting. In the evening, I cooked dinner and read a book. I did not feel the need to take photos or share what I was doing online. At the end of the day, I was surprised by how much free time I had. I also realized that I did not miss my phone as much as I expected. I still think smartphones are useful, but I now understand that taking regular breaks from them can be a good idea.

Section 1 - Reading Comprehension

Choose the correct answer.

1. Why did the writer decide to spend a day without a phone?

The phone was broken.The writer wanted to spend less time looking at the screen.The writer wanted to buy a new phone.The writer lost the phone.

2. Where did the writer put the phone?

In a bagOn the tableIn a drawerAt a friend's house

3. What did the writer do in the morning?

Went shoppingWent for a walk in the parkVisited SarahWatched television

4. Who did the writer visit in the afternoon?

A family memberA teacherSarahA neighbor

5. What surprised the writer at the end of the day?

How expensive the day wasHow much free time they hadHow many messages they receivedHow difficult cooking was

Section 2 - True or False

Decide whether each statement is True or False.

1. The writer usually uses the phone several times a day.

TrueFalse

2. The writer forgot about the phone immediately after breakfast.

TrueFalse

3. The writer noticed nature more during the walk.

TrueFalse

4. Sarah and the writer used their phones during their conversation.

TrueFalse

5. The writer thinks smartphones are completely useless.

TrueFalse

Section 3 - Vocabulary in Context

Choose the correct answer based on the passage.

1. What does 'realized' mean?

Became aware of somethingForgot somethingBought somethingChanged a place

2. What does 'screen' mean?

The flat part of a phone or computer that shows informationA phone chargerA type of messageA computer keyboard

3. What does 'noticed' mean?

Saw or became aware of somethingForgot about somethingBought something newMoved to another place

4. What does 'relaxed' mean?

Calm and comfortableBusy and worriedAngry and tiredExcited and nervous

5. What does 'regular' mean in 'regular breaks'?

Happening often or at repeated timesHappening only onceVery expensiveDifficult to plan

Section 4 - Complete the Sentence

Complete each sentence with the correct answer.

1. The writer put the phone in a _____.

2. The writer went for a walk in the _____.

3. The writer visited _____ in the afternoon.

4. In the evening, the writer cooked dinner and read a _____.

5. The writer discovered that they had a lot of free _____.

Section 5 - Main Idea & Deeper Understanding

Choose the best answer.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

Taking a break from a phone can help people notice their surroundings and enjoy more free time.Smartphones are bad and nobody should use them.The writer wants to buy a better smartphone.The writer spends the whole day with Sarah.

2. What changed when the writer talked to Sarah without phones?

Their conversation felt more relaxed and interesting.They talked for only five minutes.They decided to buy new phones.They had nothing to talk about.

3. What does the writer think about smartphones at the end?

They are useful, but regular breaks can be helpful.They should never be used again.They are only useful for social media.They are not useful at all.

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