THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA: A READING COMPREHENSION (WITH ANSWERS)

ANSWERS:

1. Vocabulary — Match the words with the pictures

1. b) Social media

2. d) Mental health

3. e) Negative comments

4. g) Influencer

5. c) Screen time

6. j) Privacy

7. a) Cyberbullying

8. i) FOMO (fear of missing out)

9. f) Online safety

10. h) Addiction

2. True or False?

1. False

2. True

3. False

4. True

5. False

6. True

7. True

8. False

9. True

10. False

3. Answer the questions

1. What are some positive aspects of social media?

It helps people stay in touch with friends, share photos and discover new interests.

2. What are some of the risks mentioned in the text?

Comparison, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, negative comments, cyberbullying and lack of sleep.

3. Why do you think people compare themselves to others online?

Because they see filtered photos and carefully edited videos.

4. How can social media affect your mental health?

It can cause anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

5. What can you do to stay safe online?

Protect my privacy and remember that what I see online is not always real.

6. Do you think social media is more positive or negative? Why?

I think it is more positive because it helps people communicate, but we must use it safely.

7. What advice would you give to someone who spends too much time on social media?

I would advise them to limit their screen time and spend more time with friends offline.

4. Match the beginnings and endings

1. Social media can → c) stay in touch with friends.

2. Comparing yourself → e) can damage your self-esteem.

3. Cyberbullying can → f) lead to serious mental health problems.

4. Too much screen time → b) affects sleep and concentration.

5. Influencers never have to → a) live a perfect life online.

6. It is important to → d) protect your personal information.

5. Your turn — Paragraph (5–8 sentences)

Social media can be positive if we use it carefully. We can stay in touch with friends and share photos. We should not compare ourselves to others because online photos are often edited. We must protect our personal information and never share our passwords. We should limit our screen time to sleep well. We must be kind to others and avoid cyberbullying. Finally, we should spend time with friends and family offline too.

 

UK MAP

 

THE PHONETIC CHART

 

LONDON

 

LONDON: VIDEO COMPREHENSION

         QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VIDEO

         What country is London in?

        What river runs through London?

        What famous clock can you find in London?

        What is the name of the palace where the British royal family lives?

        What is the London Eye?

        What means of transport is very characteristic of London?

        What are London’s famous red double-decker buses called?

        What landmarks or tourist attractions appear in the video?

        What tradition related to the British royal family can you see in London?

        Which place shown in the video would you like to visit and why?

A LETTER FROM ZARA

 

ANSWERS:

1. TRUE OR FALSE

1. F — Zara tiene 12 años.
2. F — Fue a un pueblo junto al mar, no a las montañas.
3. T — Era su primera vez allí.
4. T — Su perro se llama Sunny.
5. T — Probó el snorkel por primera vez.
6. T — El viaje la hizo sentirse más segura.
7. F — No dice que quiera visitar el mismo pueblo cada año.
8. T — Piensa que probar cosas nuevas puede ser algo positivo.

2. VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT

1. adventure → E
2. cosy → F
3. explore → C
4. local → G
5. confident → D
6. experience → A
7. history → H
8. incredible → B

3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES

1. We love to explore new cities when we travel.
2. The house by the sea was very cosy and comfortable.
3. Learning about a country’s history is interesting.
4. My first time on a plane was an amazing experience.
5. She felt more confident after the trip.
6. It was an incredible holiday that we will never forget.

4. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1. Where did Zara go on holiday?
   She went to a small town by the sea.
2. What activities did she do there?
   She walked with her dog, Sunny, visited local markets, tasted new food, learned about the town’s history, and tried snorkelling.
3. What was her favourite part of the trip? Why?
   Her favourite part was trying snorkelling for the first time because it was a new and exciting experience.
4. How did the trip make her feel?
   The trip made her feel more confident and excited for her next adventure.
5. Do you think trying new things is important? Why or why not?
   Yes, I think trying new things is important because we can learn new things and become more confident.
6. What is one new experience you would like to try? Explain.
   I would like to try scuba diving because I want to explore the underwater world.

ECLIPSES EXPLAINED TO KIDS (AND ADULTS) IN ENGLISH

On August 12, a total solar eclipse will take place, and it will be visible from different parts of the world, with varying degrees of visibility depending on the location.

Here’s a series of visual explanations to help the little ones (and those who aren’t so little anymore) understand what eclipses are and how they work.

 

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