Page 17 - Class Book 10A
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New Media
3 Read and answer.
Read the article in Activity 2 again and answer the questions below.
According to the article …
1 On average, how many hours per day do teenagers spend online?
2 What problems can excessive screen time cause?
3 Which is the most popular social media platform for this age group?
4 Do all video games contain violent content?
5 What do you think the writer means in the statement ‘The content and context of a teenager's
screen use is more important than the amount of time they spend in front of a screen.’?
4 Read and match.
Look at the word and expressions in bold in the article in Activity 2.
Match them to their meanings below.
1 the length of time for which a person is able to concentrate on a particular activity
2 a person who was born or has grown up since the use of digital technology became common
3 to pay very close attention to (something, especially a television)
4 more than necessary or normal
5 when a person uses something uncontrollably for example smartphones, computers, and
gaming systems
6 something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
7 to play videos online without downloading them
5 Discuss.
Discuss the questions with a partner.
Use the expressions for giving your opinion from the Useful Language box in your discussion.
1 Why do you think teenagers spend too much time in front of screens?
2 Do you think that online video games increase violent behaviour?
Useful Language
Giving your opinion
In my opinion, …
I think/ believe/ feel that …
Based on my own experience, I think that …
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