2 . For many people, being without any electronic devices (设备) creates an uneasy feeling. I recently experienced a weekend without _______. Allow me to share my _______.

Last month, my family and I drove to my aunt Nan’s home. My aunt was preparing to move closer to us. The _______ of our visit was to help her pack her belongings. During the ride, my dad _______ us that Aunt Nan’s _______ of living was old. We wouldn’t hear cell phones ring because _______ for electronic devices are not stable in the mountains. My dad also told us that Aunt Nan had a television, but it _______ few channels. My mother added that my aunt didn’t own a computer and that I would need to write my English paper on Aunt Nan’s typewriter (打字机).

Once we finally _______ Aunt Nan’s house, we packed household items. Very quickly, however, I realized that it was _______ to figure out what to do at my free moments. I was used to watching television or movies in my ________ time. I was becoming restless (烦躁的).

I’m sure that adults you know ________ tell you stories about the games they played and how they had time to think quietly when they were at our age. Our parents grew up in a time when electronic devices were not advanced, ________ instant communication with friends and family wasn’t even possible.

Once the packing was ________, there seemed to be nothing else to do. All the quiet thinking time made me ________, so I began writing my English paper. The old typewriter was fun to use, but I had to be more ________ about making typing mistakes since there was no delete key. The best part of ________ the typewriter was hearing the sound that the keys made.

I soon finished my paper. My ________ had time to hike, draw, and make unusual crafts — much like my parents did. The ________ of putting these ideas in my paper made me realize that our dependence on electronics has ________ our creativity. I challenge you to spend a day without ________ any electronic devices.

Maybe you will discover the benefit of thinking quietly as well.