Modern marvels or new nasties?

                                       Modern marvels or new nasties?  Basic level

 Nowadays we can hardly cope without modern gadgets: our mobile phones, MP3 players and computers. However, we shouldn’t use these gadgets carelessly.

     With new games consoles, you have to move around in front of the TV. When you make the same motion again and again in a confined space, it can cause strain to your shoulder. You mustn’t play for too long, and you should warm up first.

Earphones play the music directly into your ear canal. It can cause hearing loss. You should set the volume at a low level where you can hear conversations around you.

Sending text messages is easy. However, too much texting can cause thumb arthritis. This can lead to restriction of movement, swelling, and pain. To prevent this condition, you should send fewer messages or use different fingers when you text.

A mobile phone is full of bacteria. When you press it against your face and ear, it can lead to skin problems such as acne, skin infections and rashes. You should clean your phone before you use it.

Computers are useful tools for research and entertainment. However, staring at a computer screen for an extended period of time can cause eye strain, blurred vision, dry eyes and a difficulty distinguishing between colours. You mustn’t spend too much time looking at the screen, and you should take frequent breaks.

 All in all, it depends on you not to turn modern marvels into new nasties.

                               Modern marvels or new nasties? Advanced level

Nowadays we can hardly cope without modern gadgets: our mobile phones, MP3 players and computers. However, we shouldn’t use these gadgets carelessly as it can lead to serious health problems.

     With new games consoles, you have to move around in front of the TV to control the action on-screen. When you make the same motion again and again in a confined space, repeated arm motions can cause strain to your shoulder. Doctors warn that you mustn’t play for too long, and you should warm up first.

Earphones play the music directly into your ear canal. The type of music doesn’t matter, but the volume on your MP3 player does. It can cause hearing loss. Researches recommend that you set the volume at a low level where you can still hear conversations around you.

Sending text messages is as easy as moving your thumb. However, too much texting can cause thumb arthritis. This can lead to restriction of movement, swelling, and pain. To prevent this condition, you should send fewer messages or use different fingers when you text.

A mobile phone is full of bacteria. When you press it against your face and ear, it can lead to skin problems such as acne, skin infections and rashes. Dermatologists say that you should clean your phone before you use it. If someone borrows your phone, make sure that you clean it after they finish.

Computers are useful tools for research and entertainment. However, staring at a computer screen for an extended period of time can cause eye strain. Some of the symptoms include blurred vision, dry eyes and a difficulty distinguishing between colours. Opticians warn that you mustn’t spend too much time looking at the screen and should take frequent breaks.

All in all, it depends on you not to turn modern marvels into new nasties.