Unit 4  Reading for writing 2

The time-eating monster

1  Have you ever noticed a monster around us? It’s not big or scary, but it’s very dangerous. This monster comes in many forms—games, social media and TV shows. You may ask, “It brings us so much fun. So why do you say it’s a monster?”

2  At first, we may all think, “I’ll just have a little fun,” We turn on the computer and start a game. But soon the monster takes over. It starts to eat away our time, minute by minute. But we just sit there and look at the screen without noticing it at all.

3  We often get lost in the monster’s world like this. We become couch potatoes with sore necks and dry eyes. We miss out on sweet moments with loved ones. We are deaf to the real world.

4     Just remember, too much fun also makes Jack a dull boy! The time-eating monster will always be there. But we can keep it away by having fun in a balanced way.

5  So, stand up and leave the screens! Go outside, feel the sun on your face, and jog in the fresh air. Play tennis or go hiking with your friends. Talk about your day with your family. There is so much for you to do. The choice is ours.