Lesson 3 Space Odyssey
BRUSH UP③仮定法・接続詞 Essay Writing
What If I Didn’t Have My Smartphone?
 Smartphones are so much a part of our lives now that I can hardly remember a time when I did not have one.// I got mine soon after I graduated from junior high school.// I find it very, very useful.// I can use it to contact my family and friends, anytime, anywhere.// In addition, there are lots of functions, for checking train timetables or the weather, for example, and even helping me with my schoolwork.// If I didn’t have my phone, I would probably feel anxious, frustrated, and even isolated and lonely.//
 However, there may be some advantages to not having a smartphone.// If I didn’t have one, I could maybe get more exercise and, perhaps, a bit more time to study.// Also, I could have more time to talk to my family and friends in person.// That would be great.//