Power point presentation. Generation M. Spotlight 8

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Module 7a
English in focus
Summary of the paragraph

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Generation M
It’s 7:30 pm and Lisa is doing her homework. But that’s not all she’s doing. While studying for her Biology exam, she’s also listening to music, chatting online, downloading songs, and texting on her phone. “My parents tell me off for doing too many things at once, but it actually helps me focus,” she says.

Today’s teenagers spend about 7 hours and 38 minutes a day using electronic media — even more than most adults work. And because they often use several devices at once, they actually consume almost 11 hours of media content daily. That’s why they’re often called the “multi-tasking generation” or “Generation M”.

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Generation M
But how does the brain handle this? Simple things like walking and talking can be done at the same time, but learning new things while multitasking is harder. “It affects learning negatively,” says Russell Poldrack, a psychology professor at UCLA. When attention is split, it's harder to remember what you learn. So, multitasking while studying isn't the best idea.

Experts also say it’s important to take breaks from screens. “As soon as the bell rings, my students grab their phones like they’re afraid of silence,” says teacher Casey Roberts. “Their devices are like extensions of themselves. But Generation M should take time to relax, connect with others, and enjoy real-life communication.”

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Generation M
Main idea:
Technology is a big part of life, but it shouldn’t replace real experiences. Generation M needs to find balance between the digital world and real life.
fixed [ fɪkst ] фиксированный
chatting [ ˈtʃætɪŋ ] разговаривать
occasionally [ əˈkeɪʒnəlɪ ] изредка
texting [ tekstɪŋ ] переписка смс
telling of [ ˈtelɪŋ ɒv ] рассказывая о
concentrate [ ˈkɑːnsntreɪt ] концентрация
deal with [ diːl wɪð ] иметь дело с кем-л.
impact [ ˈɪmpækt ] воздействие
extension [ ɪkˈstenʃn ] продолжение
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Read the text and choose A, B, C, or D to answer the questions.
1. What is Lisa not doing while in her room?
A. sending text messages
B. talking to her friend online
C. writing an email
D. studying for a test
2. The term ‘Generation M’ describes teens who are skilled at...
A. regularly using gadgets.
B. learning several things at once.
C. handling many activities together.
D. finishing simple daily tasks.
3. Learning becomes easier when you...
A. do one thing with full focus.
B. combine a few quick tasks.
C. switch between media types.
D. use technology while studying.
4. According to Casey Roberts, students should...
A. reduce their screen time.
B. improve their ability to focus.
C. develop stronger communication skills.
D. work more carefully on tasks.
Answers
1.C 2.C 3.A 4.A

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Match the words with their meanings.

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Connect the words to form phrases.
Check
Download
Connect
Install
to the Internet
my emails
(a) file(s)
(a) program(s)

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Look at the addresses. Which ones are web addresses? Which ones are email addresses? Use the key to read them to your partner. (Key: @ – at, . – dot, \ – dash, / – forward slash)
1 helen−green@gmail.com
2 www.worldmedia.com/articles
3 info@city−library.org
4 www.travel−guide.net/places
5 musiczone99@yahoo.co.uk
6 www.history−facts.edu/resources
7 support@fast−web.com
8 www.books−online.org/shop
9 anna.smith@university.edu
10 www.nature−photo.net/gallery

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Thank you for your attention.