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Unit 4: THE MASS MEDIA

Lesson 4: Speaking

I. Talking about how we use social network:

- update profiles, share photos and videos with friends


- read other’s profiles miles away
- share with friends our work and feeling sometimes.
- use for the aim of studying and entertainment
- practice some English skills
- …….
II. Some advantages and disadvantages of using social network
Advantages:
- Keep in touch with friends and family any time
- make friends with people miles away
- Assist me to enhance my English skills as well as relax after difficult assignment.
- help me have myself updated with the latest news every day and decrease my fear of missing
out on something.
Disadvantages:
- Direct conservations between people are likely to be less often and this will lead to a loss of
closeness and friendliness.
- have been poisoning Genz with short and quick information that not only may be inaccurate but
also decline our focusing ability.
- make you curious about people’s lives.
- wastes your time
- tobe distracted from my work when I get on the Net.
III. Free practice:
Record a small talk about 1-1.30 minute about
How you use social network (for what/ how often)
Advantages of using social network
Disadvantages of using social network
Post your record on this site: https://padlet.com/anglehappy22/rcoqpoj470038ka2

Unit 4: THE MASS MEDIA


Lesson 5: Writing
Write an essay about some advantages and disadvantages of using social network

I. Outline:
Par 1:
- Background/ Definition:
Ex: We cannot deny that social network has become an important part of our daily life
- Thesis statement:
Ex: Do you find it more advantageous or more disadvantageous? Let’s take a look at some pros
and cons of social networking.
Par 2:
- Advantages + more explanation
On one hand, …………………………
+ It can help us…………….
+ We can ……………with the help of social network…………….
Ex: Social networking can provides us a huge source of information and knowledge. They can
help broaden users' horizons by helping them discover how other people live and think in all
parts of the world.

- Disadvantages + more explanation


On the other hand, ……………………..
+ It makes/ lead to/ cause/ result in………………
Ex: On the other hands, social media has several drawbacks. The most negative effect
concerning with social media is the leak of personal information. When you log in, you must
provide your private information which can be taken by the hackers.
Par 3: Conclusion:
- Summary your ideas
- Give your opinion
Ex: In conclusion, social network can be useful and harmful as well. However, it is beneficial
when you make use of it. I suggest that you take responsibility for what you do and protect your
privacy.
Notes: pros and cons: thuận lợi và bất lợi
drawback: bất lợi
II. Your writing
In about 180-250 words, write an essay to talk about advantages and disadvantages of
using social network.
(Complete your writing and post it on the padlet)
https://padlet.com/anglehappy22/rcoqpoj470038ka2

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