Track 9 1. to be attached to something 2. reward 3. tempting 4. to distract 5. to miss out 6. to keep up with something 7. constantly 8. to interrupt Track 10 Almost all students in my class used to be very attached to their mobile phones. This made me feel sad because they could not focus on their studies. I talked to them many times, but nothing changed. They kept checking their phones all the time, and it distracted them from learning. They wanted to keep up with what was happening on social media, but this took their attention away from lessons. Even worse, they stopped talking to their friends in real life and missed out on real communication. I know that social media is tempting, but I promised myself to make it less attractive at least during the lesson. I first started "Tech-Free Adventure Days." I organised fun activities. The only condition was not to use the mobile phones. Students were not very happy at the beginning of the first day, but they gradually started enjoying the day. Surprisingly, they offered to organise the second day themselves. And believe me it was the most interesting trip I ever had with my students. I also applied different methods in the classroom. I created a "Mystery Box Challenge." If students stayed off their phones for the whole lesson, they could choose a surprise from the box. Some rewards were a free homework pass, five minutes of karaoke, choosing the next class activity, or even acting as the teacher for a short time. |  | The students loved it! They became more focused, talked more with their classmates, and enjoyed lessons more. The classroom was full of energy, and learning became fun again! Track 11 Mia: I was trying to finish my math homework yesterday, but I just couldn't focus. Jake: Oh, neither could I! What happened? Mia: My neighbour was playing the piano for almost an hour! It was so loud. Jake: And my mom was moving the furniture in the living room. Mia: Oh, It was so annoying! Then, when it finally got quiet, I realised I was so hungry. I couldn't think at all. Jake: So was I! I kept thinking about food instead of my homework. Mia: I made a snack, but then I got sleepy after eating. Jake: So did I! I thought, "Maybe I should take a nap first..." Mia: Haha! We really need to find a way to stay focused. I think I should do my homework before dinner. Jake: So should I! Track 12 When we get distracted, our brain has to switch between tasks. This makes it harder to stay focused and can slow down our work. Scientists say that even a short distraction can take several minutes to recover from. Distractions are everywhere, but with the right strategies, we can stay focused and be more productive. Working or studying in a quiet place makes it easier to focus. If there is a lot of noise around you, try using headphones. If you like a little background noise, try listening to soft music.