Name: ……………………………………………………………….

Class: 11\

READING QUIZ 1

Read the following Text. Then complete the tasks.

The negative effects of social media influencers
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok; and many other social media platforms are
being used by companies for digital marketing.  A social media influencer is
someone who influences his\her followers or fans by using social media accounts
and tools. These influencers keep influencing us with their ideas on different
subjects like makeup, beauty, art and crafts, travel, food, clothing and
advertising. They target the age group of 12-40 years mainly, and their influence
can be positive or negative.
Every one of us has social media accounts, addiction and the influence of social
media on youth is way beyond our imagination. Hence, we have to be cautious
about whom we are following, or influenced by to avoid the negative effects of
social media influencers.
Social media influencers usually look perfect and appealing to teenagers and
youngsters. They keep posting about perfect body, shape, luxurious lifestyles,
partying, things that attract teenagers and youth. On the other hand, many social
media influencers hide their face behind various filters and give lectures about
embracing yourself, post videos of luxurious vacation but we never know the
truth. They promote perfection and fakeness and this is why teenagers or
youngsters are being image-obsessed which may lead to have low self-esteem
and depression.
In addition to psychological effects, social media influencers may affect our lives
physically and financially. They encourage us to spend money on non-essential
things and many youngsters buy things which they don’t need, even things they
can’t afford. Moreover, young people are very curious about different things; they
try to imitate the influencer they are following. Some violent videos or acts done
by social media influencers affects their mental health. By just imitation, many
teenagers end up being criminals.
Unfortunately, one of the worst effects of social media influencers on followers is
giving up education and dreams. Young people nowadays are engaging
themselves in making videos and wait for years to get their video viral. Putting on
too much make-up, making videos here and there and waste their time. Many
students give up on their studies just for being social media influencer which is
sad and badly affect their future.
We are not suggesting that you should not have a role model or you should not
get inspired or influenced by anyone; but we are mature and educated enough so
that we can differentiate the bad inference from good influence. We must take
care while using social media and must avoid fake influencers so that we can
avoid the negative effect of social media influencers on youth. 
Task One: For each item, write a short answer (not more than FOUR WORDS).

1. Why do companies use social media platforms?

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2. Which age groups are targeted by social media influencers?

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3.What are the different ways that social media influencers do to promote
perfection (give two examples)?
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4. How does appearance obsession affect teenagers’ personalities?

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5.According to the writer, what is the result of imitating influencers’ videos and
acts?
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6. Why are students giving up their studies?

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Task Two: For each item, shade in the bubble to indicate whether the statement is
True/False.

Statements True False

Social media influencers always post real things about their

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lives.

Teenagers are wasting money on unnecessary things because

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of social media advertisements.

According to the writer, the worst influence of social media on

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teenagers is to stop following your dreams and studies.

Overall, the writer suggests that we should stop following

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influencers on social media.