[Vocabulary] Technology dependency

Question 1

I’m p_ m_ g_ _ my phone/tablet/computer.

(= I постоянно сижу в телефоне)

Answer 1

I’m pretty much glued to my phone/ tablet/. computer.

/ɡluːd/

Question 2

I try to s_ _ b_, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.

(= find a compromise between two conflicting things)

Answer 2

I try to strike a balance, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.

/straɪk ə ˈbæləns/

Question 3

[preposition]

It comes _ handy, especially when I need to quickly find some information.

(= ** to be useful**)

Answer 3

It comes in handy, especially when I need to quickly find some information.

Question 4

I’d b_ l_ _ my smartphone.

(я бы пропала без…)

Answer 4

I’d be lost without my smartphone.

Question 5

My phone is a t_ l_ when I’m trying to navigate a new city.

(=a thing that helps me in a difficult situation)

Answer 5

My phone is a total lifesaver when I’m trying to navigate a new city.

/ˈlaɪfseɪvə/

Question 6

I can’t e_ remember _ last time I w_ _ d_ _ using my tablet.

(=даже не могу вспомнить, когда в последний раз проводила день без)

Answer 6

I can’t even remember the last time I went a day without using my tablet.

Question 7

I mean, I use it often but not _.

(= all the time, 24 hours a day)

Answer 7

I mean, I use it often but not 24/7.

pronunciation: twenty four-seven

Question 8

[pronunciation]

I try to strike a balance, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.

Answer 8

I try to strike a balance, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.

/ˈbæləns/

Question 9

It’s a l_-h_ r_ for me: I love being in touch with my family even when they are miles away but I can often get sucked into scrolling through Facebook or Instagram.

(= there’s a mixture of love and hate)

Answer 9

It’s a love-hate relationship for me: I love being in touch with my family even when they are miles away but I can often get sucked into scrolling through Facebook or Instagram.

Question 10

I’ve got m_ f_ _ my smartphone. On the one hand, it’s a total lifesaver but on the other hand, it’s very often a distraction.

(= feel both pleased and not pleased about it at the same time)

Answer 10

I’ve got mixed feelings about my smartphone. On the one hand, it’s a total lifesaver but on the other hand, it’s very often a distraction.

Question 11

It’s a question of s_ _ r_ b_ _ quality and productivity.
(= find a compromise between two conflicting things, найти правильный баланс между)

Answer 11

It’s a question of striking the right balance between quality and productivity.

Question 12

It c_ _ h_, especially when I need to quickly find some information.

(= ** to be useful**)

Answer 12

It comes in handy, especially when I need to quickly find some information.

Question 13

O_ s_ _ _ s_, I prefer face-to-face communication to interacting on social media.

(возможно, это покажется старомодным)

Answer 13

Old school as it sounds, I prefer face-to-face communication to interacting on social media.

Question 14

I’m not really t_ _ my devices, to be honest.

(я не особенно привязана к)

Answer 14

I’m not really tied to my devices, to be honest.

Question 15

I с_ e_ g_ _ d_ _ t_ without checking my social media.

(= **спокойно могу день или два обойтись без того, чтобы…*)

Answer 15

I could easily go a day or two without checking my social media.

Question 16

One way to deal with phone addiction is to t_ and m_ _ _ time.

(keep track of how much time exactly you spend on your phone)

Answer 16

One way to deal with phone addiction is to track and measure your time.

Question 17

Another way to deal with phone addiction is to create p_- and d_-f_ s_.

(= создать ситуации, в которых телефоны и другие устройства под запретом)

Answer 17

Another way to deal with phone addiction is to create phone- and device-free spaces.

Question 18

You can also s_ _ important notifications and turn off notifications from social media.

(*настроить** уведомления)

Answer 18

You can also set up important notifications and turn off notifications** from social media.

/,set’ʌp/

Question 19

[pronunciation]

I’m pretty much glued to my phone/ tablet/ computer

Answer 19

/ɡluːd/

Question 20

You can also set up important notifications and t__ notifications from social media.

(выключить уведомления)

Answer 20

You can also set up important notifications and turn off notifications from social media.

/,tɜːn’ɒf/

Question 21

-Oh no! My phone is out of charge!
-I’ve got a portable power bank. Here you are.
-Gerry, you are a l_, seriously.

(=a person that saves you in a difficult situation)

Answer 21

-Oh no! My phone is out of charge!
-I’ve got a portable power bank. Here you are.
-Gerry, you are a lifesaver, seriously.

/ˈlaɪfseɪvə/

Question 22

Across the globe, people are g_ to their television sets.

(=**прикованы* к экранам телевизора)

Answer 22

Across the globe, people are glued to their television sets.

/ɡluːd/

(=**прикованы* к экранам телевизора)

Question 23

I’ve pretty much finished packing now.

(=almost)

Answer 23

I’ve pretty much finished packing now.

(spoken)
/ˈprɪti mʌtʃ/