Media & Influence
What stereotype about teenagers is mentioned in the reading?
That teenagers are lazy, irresponsible, or selfish.
Complete the sentence:
“If I had known about the traffic, I _____ earlier.”
would have left
What should you do before sharing a news story online?
Check the source and verify the information.
Complete the collocation:
“_____ attention to”
pay
In what year did the first human land on the moon?
1969
According to the text, why can social media sometimes increase pressure on teenagers?
Because it encourages comparison with unrealistic lifestyles and appearances.
Rewrite using the passive voice:
“People believe that social media affects teenagers negatively.”
It is believed that social media affects teenagers negatively. / Social media is believed to affect teenagers negatively.
Name one sign that a news story might be fake.
Sensational headlines, no reliable sources, or exaggerated language.
Complete the sentence with one word:
“Hardly had she entered the room _____ everyone started clapping.”
when
What is the only mammal capable of true flight?
The bat
What do reality shows and celebrities often influence people to care about?
Appearance, popularity, money, and image.
Choose the correct option:
“By the time the police arrived, the thieves _____.”
a) escaped
b) had escaped
c) have escaped
b) had escaped
Why is it important to check different sources of information?
To confirm whether the information is accurate and unbiased.
Rewrite the sentence using reported speech:
“I’ve never seen such a strange story,” she said.
She said that she had never seen such a strange story.
Why do flamingos become pink?
Because of pigments in the food they eat.
Why does the article say young people may compare themselves to unrealistic standards?
Because media images are often edited or carefully controlled.
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb:
“She wishes she _____ more time to study before the exam.”
had had
What is “confirmation bias”?
The tendency to believe information that supports your existing opinions.
What verb is commonly used with “a rumor”?
spread
What does the word “emoji” originally mean in Japanese?
Picture Character
Why is it dangerous to believe everything in the media?
Because media messages can be biased, exaggerated, or false.
Correct the mistake:
“Not only he forgot his homework, but he also arrived late.”
Not only did he forget his homework, but he also arrived late.
What does “clickbait” try to make people do?
Click on links or articles by using exaggerated or shocking titles.
Rewrite the sentence using the word given:
“They say that the company is losing money.”
(REPORTED)
The company is reported to be losing money.
Which planet rains diamonds, according to scientists?
Neptune (and also Saturn, according to some studies).