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Study the text. Then drag the following words or phrases and drop them in the correct places.
Highlight all the words and phrases connected to negative aspects of social media in red.
Highlight all the words and phrases connected to types of social media in green.
Highlight all the words and phrases connected to ways of preventing the negative consequences of social media use in orange.
Whether we like it or not, social media has changed our lives. We don’t only have offline friends now, as social networking sites have made both making new friends, as well as communication with family members and friends so much easier. Additionally, media sharing networks have enabled us to share visual content and skills. At the same time, fake news which distort the truth or blatantly lie about reality causes great panic among recipients, and cyberbullying or trolling have become serious problems, for example on discussion forums. You may find texts in blogosphere which either promote body positivity, or include content triggering the development of negative body image. What can we do about it? The key words are moderation and mindful use of social media. Using them will help you find the necessary balance and digital detox and giving up social media altogether will not be necessary.
- Which type of social media is the best place to share your art?
a) social networks
b) discussion forums
c) blogosphere
d) consumer review networks
- “Trolling” means
a) changing what you found online and claiming it's yours.
b) posting offensive content online to make someone angry.
c) creating new videos or images in an online application.
d) reporting negative content which you have found online.
- “Peer pressure” means
a) influence from a group of people your age.
b) insisting on risky behaviour for fun.
c) feeling that you have to do something risky.
d) influence from your friends and relatives.
- Which word has a similar meaning to “narcissism”?
a) self-absorption
b) self-expression
c) self-image
d) self-worth
- Which word has a positive meaning?
a) malware
b) exclusion
c) phishing
d) moderation
- “Clickbait” is
a) something which you attach to your email.
b) something designed to attract your attention.
c) a link sent to someone to steal personal information.
d) an interesting link which you send to friends.
- A feed on social media is
a) a list of useful applications you should install.
b) a warning against toxic behaviour sent to social media users.
c) an updated list of stories from your social media network.
d) a chronological list of all your online activity.
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1. Social media
a) are a couple of well-known platforms.
b) may influence the way we perceive ourselves.
c) may have positive impact.
d) all serve the same purpose.
2. Social media include:
a) all blogs and their interconnections.
b) social networking sites.
c) sites with reviews.
d) audiobooks.
3. Social media may distort the way we see ourselves because
a) they tell us to change our appearance.
b) are addictive.
c) make us compare to ideal body types.
d) they expose us to filtered images.
4. Social media may help us to
a) find a place for our creativity.
b) prevent disabilities.
c) share a passion with other people.
d) show others what our lives look like.
5. Social media trigger FOMO when
a) you constantly say ‘yes’ to various social online invitations.
b) you are constantly checking your social media feed.
c) you are constantly posting your selfies.
d) you feel excluded from some activities you weren’t aware of.
6. People get involved in toxic behaviour on social media because they
a) get financial reward for it.
b) get likes on their social media.
c) blatantly lie.
d) stay anonymous and are not caught most of the time.
7. Which of these is cyberbullying?
a) Stealing a classmate's laptop.
b) Telling someone online that you like them.
c) Sending harassing emails.
d) Posting embarrassing videos.
8. Which of the things can help you fight the negative influence of social media?
a) Streaming your ideas.
b) Being more mindful about what you do.
c) Face-to-face interactions.
d) Working out.
Answer the questions below using 2 sentences for each one.
What types of social media do you use regularly and what do you use them for?
What influence does social media have on you?
What are some examples of toxic behaviour on social media that strike you the most?
What can you do to limit the negative impact of social media on your life?
A few days ago, an unpleasant situation happened to you on one of the social media platforms you are using. Write an email to your friend from Great Britain (100‑150 words) and:
describe what happened to you;
write how you reacted to the situation;
write how you are going to use social media in the future;
ask your friend about his or her experience with social media.