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The digital landscape has put increased pressure on teenagers today, and we feel it. There are so many social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, you name it. I made a conscious decision to avoid Snapchat and Instagram because of the social pressure I saw them putting on my 14-year-old little sister. If my mum turned off the WiFi at 11pm, my sister would beg me to turn my phone into a hotspot1. She always needed to load her Snapchat stories one more time, or to reply to a message that had come in two minutes ago because she didn’t want her friend to feel ignored. If I refused, saying she could respond in the morning, I’d get the “You’re ruining my social life” speech. Even as a teenager as well, I sometimes find this craze a little baffling.

A new study has found that teenagers who engage with social media during the night could be damaging their sleep and increasing their risk of anxiety and depression. Teenagers spoke about the pressure they felt to make themselves available 24/7 and the resulting anxiety if they did not respond immediately to texts or posts. Teens are so emotionally invested in social media that a fifth of secondary school pupils will wake up at night and log on just to make sure they don’t miss out. Perhaps the worst thing about this is that teenagers need more sleep than adults do, so night-time social media use could be detrimental to their health. A lack of sleep can make teenagers tired, irritable, and depressed.

During the summer holidays, I lost my phone. And for the week that I was phoneless, it felt like a disaster. I love my phone. It gives me quick access to information and allows me to be constantly looped in with my friends, to know exactly what is going on in their lives. So when I didn’t have my phone for a week, I felt a slight sense of FOMO, or if you’re not up to speed with the lingo, fear of missing out. By the end of the week, I’d got used to not having a phone and I’d quite enjoyed the break from social media. But there was still a lingering sense of sadness at the back of my mind that there would be conversations I had missed, messages that had been sent, funny videos shared and night-time chats that I would probably never get to see.

Determine the central message

Reading:

Task 1: Multiple Choice

Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) for each question.

Text:

Today, technology is a big part of our daily lives. Many people use smartphones, tablets, or computers for work, education, and entertainment. However, experts are concerned that spending too much time on gadgets can negatively affect mental and physical health. For example, excessive screen time can lead to problems with sleep and concentration. Despite these risks, technology has also brought many benefits. It allows us to stay connected with loved ones, learn new skills, and work efficiently.

Questions:

1. What is the main idea of the text?

A) Technology is harmful and should be avoided.

B) Experts agree that gadgets are useful.

C) Technology has both advantages and disadvantages.

D) People should stop using smartphones.

2. According to the text, what is one problem caused by too much screen time?

A) Better health

B) Trouble sleeping

C) Learning new skills

D) Faster communication

3. What is one benefit of technology mentioned in the text?

A) It helps people avoid risks.

B) It allows people to stay connected.

C) It replaces physical activity.

D) It improves concentration.

Task 2: True/False/Not Given

Read the text and decide if the statements are True, False, or Not Given.

Text:

Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are becoming more popular, especially among young people. They use these apps to share photos, videos, and messages. While social media can be a fun way to communicate, it also has risks. For instance, some users may feel pressure to look perfect or compare themselves to others. Studies have shown that social media can influence self-esteem and mental health. However, it is also a tool for staying in touch with friends and discovering new ideas.

Statements:

1. Young people are the main users of Instagram and TikTok.

2. Social media helps users relax and sleep better.

3. Studies prove that social media affects mental health.

4. People use social media only for entertainment.

Use of English:

Task 1: Word Formation

Complete the sentences by changing the word in brackets to the correct form.

1. The film was very ______ (INTEREST).

2. He is a ______ (CREATE) person who loves drawing and painting.

3. Social media can have a negative effect on ______ (MENTAL) health.

4. The invention of the telephone was an important ______ (ACHIEVE).

Task 2: Sentence Transformation

Rewrite the sentences so that they mean the same as the original ones.

1. It’s not necessary to bring your laptop.

→ You ______ bring your laptop.

2. “I will call you tomorrow,” he said.

→ He said that ______.

3. I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

→ This is the most ______.

4. They built this house in 1995.

→ This house ______.

Task 3: Multiple Choice (Grammar/Vocabulary)

Choose the correct option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence.

1. If I ______ more time, I would help you.

A) have

B) had

C) will have

D) would have

2. She ______ her homework before dinner yesterday.

A) finished

B) has finished

C) had finished

D) finishes

3. I’m looking forward ______ the concert next week.

A) to see

B) seeing

C) to seeing

D) see

4. This is the place ______ we met for the first time.

A) where

B) which

C) what

D) who

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Most modern people actively use mobile phones. This allows companies to find their own target audience and find a common language with them, encouraging them to make purchases or sign up for services.

Among the main advantages of SMS messaging are;

High reading level.
Motivation for certain actions.
Low costs and do not require special skills or professional knowledge.
Multifunctionality and ability to be used on different channels.
Even well-known brands use such mailings to increase the company's position and sales profitability.

Having decided to improve the position of their business, many pay attention to precisely these types of informing potential clients. Moreover, this does not require a lot of money and time. The procedure here is as follows:

You need to create a message layout.

Import a list of current phone numbers.
Send an SMS to the specified addresses or order such a service on a special service.
Even an inexperienced user who does not have much knowledge and simply acts according to the instructions can handle this task. This is convenient and profitable for the companies themselves.

Phone numbers can be taken from the contact database or address book. You can import automatically or manually.

The reasons for mailing may be business offers or the desire to convey important information to people. This is a very convenient way for marketing purposes and increasing the successful promotion of projects.

listen to the song and watch the video. Then answer two questions using future with going to and find a hidden message.

How to give a message

revision of unit 1

Read the informative messages and answer MCQ Questions

answer the questions

Guess the words

Choose the best answer for the questions below

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Write a short email to invite your friend Ben. Include details about what, where, and when. Greet your friend and close the message appropriately.

Drag and drop the words from the box below.

Generic Structure and Reading Comprehension

Read and complete the email with the or a/an.

Giving advice and texting a message

Read and complete the mail with the words in the box below.