Amazing Race - Technology

A. Fill in the letters

1. S _ c _ _ l me_ _ _
2. T_ g _ _ _ l e
3. Do_ _ l _ _d
4. __us_
5. Des_ t _ _ c _ _ m p _ _ e r
6. To g _ _ _a c _ e _
7. A__a_k
8. C_b___ull_
9. Co__ac__i__

B. Label the photos

C. Write the correct phrasal verb

1. I need to scroll ________ to see the end of the story.

2. Don’t forget to log _____ of your Instagram account.
3. If you have an easy password, your computer might get hacked _______.
4. Try to back ______ your computer on a portable hard drive every few months.
5. Can you print _____ this page for me?

D. Translate the words

 File
Download a video
антивірусне програмне забезпечення
шукати

Email attachments
Двоетапна перевірка
портативний жорсткий диск

E. Complete the sentences

1. If you don’t want to be hacked, you should…

2. I use social media to….
3. I use technology to…
4. If I couldn’t use a computer, I would…
5. I use technology for schoolwork by…

F. Fill in the correct word

To google, Floating around, Privacy settings, Attack, Cyber bully, To take advantage of
(something/someone), To extend, Contact list, To get hacked, Password, Unpredictable, 2-step
verification, Antivirus software, Portable hard drive
1. Anything you put on the internet could be on the internet until you have grandchildren of your
own are _____________ you.
2. Back up your files on a ______________________________ and keep it somewhere safe.
3. Being part of the World Wide Web means you can __________________.
4. Change your ______________ if you get hacked and make it ________________.
5. Check to see if your e-mail server has __________________________ because it is difficult to
hack this.
6. Cyber safety should ______________ to your phone too.
7. Google your name to find out what’s ______________________ out there.
8. Only answer texts and phone calls from your _______________________.
9. Putting personal information online leaves you open for _____________ from _____________
or weird people who want to __________________________.
10. Use ____________________ to make sure there is nothing bad on your hard drive.
11. Use the strictest _________________ out there.
The good and bad: Studies look at the influence
of social media on teens

Dr. Drew Pate is an expert on teenagers. He helps teens who feel sad or worried. He also speaks with
their parents.
One thing comes up all the time, Dr. Pate says. People are worried about sites like Instagram,
Facebook or Snapchat. They wonder if they are bad for teens.
Such sites are known as social media. They let people connect through messages and posts.
Many parents say their children are always on social media. They wonder if that is healthy. 

Too Much Use Can Be Bad For Teenagers

Teenagers say the sites often make them unhappy. For example, they worry about not looking good
in photos. They wonder why their friends seem so much happier than them. 
Scientists are trying to find out if social media can be bad for teens. So far, the picture is unclear.
Studies have shown that social media use has a bad effect on some young people. It can cause
worrying and feelings of depression. It can also make it hard to fall asleep.

Not Healthy For Some Teens, Experts Say

Depression is like sadness. It is more serious than sadness, though. When someone is depressed,
they have trouble feeling happy. They might feel unable to control their mood. They might have
trouble sleeping.
Depression is often not caused by social media. It is a health problem having to do with the brain.
Still, social media can make depression worse.
For example, scientists say social media can give teens a poor body image. People with a poor body
image worry about how they look all the time. This is unhealthy.

Comparing Yourself To Others On Social Media Sites

The body-image problem is greatest for teen girls. They see endless photos of perfect bodies on sites
like Instagram and Snapchat. Many of the photos are digitally changed. They make people look
perfect. The images are fake, though. No one is perfect in real life. Teen girls can feel ugly in
comparison.
Photos are not the only problem. Words can be a problem too, said Dr. Pate. 
Teens may think comments are about them when they aren't. Or, they may not realize someone is
only joking. People can get into online fights.
Some teens spend way too much time on social media. They end up missing sleep. Their schoolwork
can slip. All that can cause worry or depression.

Social Media Can Be Useful Too

Social media use can also help teens, though, some scientists say. It can give them a place to talk
about their problems. It can let them just be themselves. 
For some teens, social media use causes too many problems, Dr. Pate said. They may need to give it
up completely.
Some teens just need to spend less time on the sites. They may also need to stick to a small group of
friends.
Other teens use social media well. For them, the sites are simply fun.
It's different for every teen, Dr. Pate said.