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Reading
Read the following article carefully.
Technology Changed the
Advances in technology mean
today’s teens are facing issues
that no previous generation has
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ever seen. While some issues are
not exactly new, electronic
5 media has changed or amplified
some of the struggles young
people face.
The prevalence1 of digital
communication has changed the
way teens interact with their
peers and romantic interests.
10 Because of this, many teens lack essential
interpersonal communication skills like knowing how to pick up on2 social signals.
Much of this dysfunction can be linked to the overuse of technology. The average
teen spends over nine hours each day using their electronic devices.
Bringing up any difficult subjects with your teen can feel uncomfortable. And your teen
isn’t
15 likely to respond well to a lengthy lecture or too many direct questions. But
having a conversation with your teen about difficult issues is not something
you should shy away from. Even when it seems like they are not listening,
you are the most influential person in your teen’s life. It is important to lay a
strong foundation before the window of opportunity closes.
A good way to strike up a conversation about drugs or other uncomfortable
situations is to ask
20 a question like, “Do you think this is a big issue at your school?” Listen to what
your teen has to say. Try not to be judgmental3 but make your expectations and
opinions clear. It is important that your teen understands that you don’t
condone certain behaviours and that they know the consequences of breaking
your rules.
www.verywellfamily.com (adapted)
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prevalence (n): widespread and common presence
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to pick up on (v): to notice
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judgmental (adj): inclined to make moral or personal judgments
A. Are these statements true (T) or false (F)? Find evidence in the
text to correct the false ones. 5 x 5 = 25
1. Today’s teens have identical problems to those of past generations.
2. The average teen spends less than 9 hours a day online.
3. Teenagers react well to being asked a lot of direct questions.
4. Parents mustn’t avoid difficult subjects.
5. Parents must make their rules clear to teens.
B. Find synonyms in the text for the following words / expressions.5 x 4 = 20
1. increased, exaggerated (paragraph 1)
2. don’t have enough of (paragraph 2)
3. try to avoid (paragraph 3)
4. to start, initiate (paragraph 4)
5. excuse, forgive (paragraph 4)
Vocabulary
A. Choose the odd one out. 5x1=5
1. responsible / jealous / truthful / reliable
2. vlogger / influencer / doctor / blogger
3. amused / irritated / upset / frightened
4. follow / like / block / subscribe
5. print media / broadcasting media / electronic media / finale
Use of English
A. Write the adjectives in the correct order. 5 x 2 = 10
1. Most teenagers enjoy wearing (blue / comfortable / denim) jeans.
2. I never buy (designer / expensive) clothes.
3. Alison thinks (fashion / pale / skinny) models look unhealthy.
4. Have you seen those (rectangular / huge) billboards outside?
5. The singer has got (curly / long / blonde) hair.
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B. Complete the gaps with the past simple or the past continuous
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of the verbs in brackets. 5 x 3 = 15
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1. I (scroll) through Instagram when I saw your post.
2. She (not / like) what she saw when she looked in the mirror.
3. We (run) down the road when a dog jumped out at us.
4. Oh, dear! I (think) the homework was only for tomorrow.
5. I’m sorry! I (not / try) to hurt your feelings!
C. Join the sentences using a relative clause. Decide if they are defining or
5 x 5 = 25
non-defining.
1. Bella is an activist. She protests against body image pressure.
2. Bella has a popular blog. It encourages teenagers to accept themselves
as they are.
3. The film is about a group of rebellious teens. I watched the film last
night.
4. People are desperate for peer approval. They take tons of selfies.
5. Donald is very popular. His sister is a famous vlogger.
Writing
A. What about you? Do you believe that electronic media and digital
communication have made socialising more difficult for teens?
Write a text for your school website where you share your opinion on
the topic. Write a minimum of 50 words. 100
