Question

Помогите пожалуйста Imagine a day in your life without gadgets. How would your day be different from a normal day? What changes will you make? How will these changes make you feel? Tell your partner.

Answer 1

Ответ:

                      My day without any gadgets

If one day I wake up in the world where there are no gadgets, I might feel confused for a while because I am used to waking up and taking my phone to scroll through the news feed or recommendations from my friends and their stories on social media.

Without my phone I wouldn't stay in bed long. I would get up, have a wash, have my breakfast and go to school. Usually I get to school by bus or on foot and I always listen to my favourite music on my phone on the way to school. Well, again, if I had no phone, I would feel bored or, if I met my classmates, I would talk to them while going to school.

School would be different, too... Now during our breaks we often text each other or play games on our phones and tablets. Without them we would probably talk more and, perhaps, play the "old" games (chess, cards, "hangman" and others).
So we would definitely survive without gadgets, but it would feel very strange.

Объяснение/перевод:

                        Мой день без гаджетов

Если однажды я проснусь в мире, где нет гаджетов, я могу какое-то время чувствовать себя сбитым с толку, потому что я привык просыпаться и брать телефон, чтобы полистать/поскроллить ленту новостей или рекомендации друзей и их истории в соцсетях.

Без телефона я бы долго не лежал в постели. Я бы встал, умылся, позавтракал и пошёл в школу. Обычно я добираюсь до школы на автобусе или пешком и всегда по дороге в школу слушаю свою любимую музыку на телефоне. Ну, опять же, если бы у меня не было телефона, мне было бы скучно или, если бы я встретил своих одноклассников, я бы разговаривал с ними по дороге в школу.

Школа тоже была бы другой... Сейчас на переменах мы часто пересылаем сообщения друг другу или играем в игры на телефонах и планшетах. Без них мы бы, наверное, больше разговаривали и, может быть, играли бы в «старые» игры (шахматы, карты, «виселицу» и другие).

Так что без гаджетов мы бы точно выжили, но ощущение было бы очень странным.

Answer 2

If I were to imagine a day in my life without gadgets, it would definitely be a significant departure from a normal day. Without gadgets, I would not have access to my smartphone, computer, or any other electronic devices I rely on daily.

To adapt to this situation, I would have to make several changes. Firstly, I would need to find alternative means of communication. Instead of using instant messaging or social media platforms, I would have to rely on face-to-face interactions, phone calls, or even writing letters. This change would likely make me feel more connected to the people around me, as I would have to invest more time and effort into maintaining relationships.

Secondly, without gadgets, I would have to find alternative sources of information and entertainment. Instead of browsing the internet, I might spend more time reading books, going for walks or engaging in outdoor activities, or exploring new hobbies and interests. These changes would likely make me feel more present in the physical world and encourage me to engage with my surroundings in a more meaningful way.

Lastly, I would have to adapt to the absence of technology in various aspects of my daily routine. For instance, instead of relying on GPS for navigation, I would have to use physical maps or ask for directions. Instead of setting reminders and alarms on my smartphone, I would need to rely on my memory and establish a more structured schedule. These changes might require more effort and organization, but they could also foster a sense of self-reliance and mindfulness.

Overall, a day without gadgets would be a considerable adjustment, but it could also provide an opportunity to reconnect with the world in a more tangible and personal manner. It would require finding alternative means of communication, seeking new sources of information and entertainment, and adapting daily routines to a more analog approach. These changes might initially feel challenging, but I believe they would ultimately lead to a deeper appreciation for human connection, a greater sense of presence, and a renewed focus on the physical world around me.