MULTI-TEXT READING

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The way that young people communicate has changed greatly since a generation ago.
These days, 60% of those aged 10-15 use social networking websites or apps. The
number increases as children get older, peaking at the age of 15. At this age, four fifths
engage in social networking of some kind. This type of communication is clearly
important for today’s youth, and many feel that it has a positive impact on their lives. 22%
of children aged 10-15 feel that they can express themselves more freely online than
they can in day-to-day life. Many say that their social networking profiles describe them
positively. On the other hand, a significant number of young people have suffered from
cyber-bullying and many others fear that they would be left out of their social circle if
they didn’t regularly frequent social networking websites.
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Student Name: Martha Consuelo
Class 7
Online activity
Many people worry that teenagers spend too much time online. One study said that
they spend more time on the Internet that they do sleeping! However, I believe that
they spend a lot of this time doing useful activities, that help them work, socialise and
relax. To find out how the Internet helps students I conducted the following study.
I asked 20 students not to use the Internet in their free time for two weeks. Afterwards,
I gave them a questionnaire, which asked them how they felt about their work, social life
and free time. I also gave the questionnaire to 20 students who had used the Internet
as usual for two weeks.
I found out that students felt more relaxed without the Internet, because they felt they
had much more free time. However, most said they thought their school work suffered
and several felt they were missing out on their social life.
TASK 1
Which text:
1- shows that teens are increasingly posting private information online
2- suggests that some teenagers don’t realise they are cyber-bullying
3- says that teenagers benefit from the Internet when completing homework
4- says that some children feel more confident about describing their feelings online than in
person
5- says that use of social networking sites increases as children get older

TASK 2
Choose the five statements below that are TRUE according to the information given in the
text.
6- Fewer teens give out their cell phone number than the name of their school.
7- The number of teens who have posted their email address online almost doubled between
2006 and 2012.
8- Over half of children between the age of 10 and 15 use social networking sites.
9- Socialising online is more common among 14-year olds than 15-year olds.
10- 25% of teenagers have been bullied online.
11- Lucia has been cyber-bullied by Jess.
12- According to research, teenagers use the Internet for longer than they sleep.
13- A survey found that young people felt more relaxed without Internet access.