Unit Five

Pre-reading questions

1.Do you know the word“phubbing”?Please explain it.

2.Do you think it's impolite if someone does not stop using the smartphone when he/she is having a meal with friends or family?Why or why not?

3.Are you addicted to your smartphone?

4.What would you like to compare your smartphone to,tools,friends,or pets,etc.?

Turned off:Many of Britain's 30 million smartphone owners think nothing of checking Twitter during a conversation Photo:Getty Images