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Understanding Facebook Depression

Questions:

  • T (1-2)
  • F (2-3-4)
  • F (5-6)
  • F (14-15-16 A)

Lexicon

  1. Occurring
  2. Cyberbullying
  3. Feeling down
  4. Log on

Phonetics

  • Interaction (depression, interaction)
  • World (networking)
  • Created (added)

Use of English

  • That is the woman whose son is my boyfriend.
  • She didn't remember to do her homework.
  • I am having my computer repaired.
  • If I had known you were online, I would have logged on.
  • The police can arrest the burglar.
  • How often does she read?

Susan Boyle to Star in Japanese Show

  • True: The singer is ready to perform in a traditional singing competition where singers are divided into teams of men and women.
  • False: It is unusual for non-Japanese artists to perform.
  • False: Susan Boyle shot to fame after appearing on a British show called “Britain’s Got Talent,” where she sang a song from the musical “Les Misérables.”
  • True: Ms. Boyle said she was amazed by her success: "It's been an absolutely brilliant year and I can't thank everyone enough for the support I've been given."

Synonyms

  • Fame: popularity
  • Infrequent: unusual
  • Shocked: amazed
  • Totally: absolutely

Phonetics

  • Sensation, fame
  • Scottish, she

Use of English

  • He asked me if I could help him.
  • My sister, who is studying law, is at university.
  • I have been offered a job by the hotel manager.
  • You don't have to buy me a present.
  • Although it had been a busy day, he wasn't tired.
  • How often does Sarah go to the gym?

The Digital Divide

  • False: The cost of getting online is going down and internet speeds are increasing.
  • False: Lack of computer skills is the reason given for not getting internet access.
  • False: Those without access will get left behind and miss out on many opportunities.
  • True: This number has risen from just over 50% in 2005.

Synonyms

  1. Make up
  2. Households
  3. Risen
  4. Significant

Phonetics

  1. Get, internet
  2. Or, more, before

Use of English

  1. I wish I had more free time these days.
  2. I wonder where my sunglasses are.
  3. The earthquake destroyed many towns in Haiti.
  4. It's a long time since I last went to the cinema.
  5. Unless Greece meets the conditions of fiscal consolidation and structural reform, the IMF will cut off financial support.
  6. How often do you have paddle lessons?

Lancashire Teenager Voted to Make a Difference

  • False: Alfie McKenzie voted for the Liberal Democrats.
  • True: After being sent a polling card.
  • False: Alfie said he was “very serious” about politics and socialism, but decided to vote Liberal Democrat as a tactical option.
  • False: Alfie's mum said she had asked him not to vote.

Synonyms

  1. Caught
  2. Confided
  3. Suspect
  4. Received

Phonetics

  1. Decided, voted, wanted
  2. For, the, was, and

Use of English

  1. The case is being looked into by the police.
  2. Alfie, whose mum had asked him not to vote, went to his local polling station.
  3. Unless you hurry up, we will be late.
  4. It is four years since I last went to the cinema.
  5. It's not as cheap as I thought.
  6. When did Alfie go to his local polling station?

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