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PRACTICE
8 Circle the correct words to complete the article.
Social Media: Good or Bad?
Social media is changing the way we learn and communicate with each other, and there are
both advantages and disadvantages to using it. Social media allows us to connect with people from
all parts of the world and learn from them. (1) In addition, / Nevertheless, we can communicate
with those who share our interests. Age, gender, and nationality become less important online.
(2) However, / As a result, we can make friends that we would not otherwise make. Thanks to social
media, we are able to discuss important political, social, and environmental issues with a wide
variety of people. (3) Moreover, / However, it helps us connect with other professionals in our field.
(4) On the other hand, / Moreover, social media has some drawbacks.! For example, more online
communication means less face-to-face communication. (5) However, / As a result, people can start
to forget how to communicate in person. (6) In addition, / Nevertheless, online communication
can make us less sensitive to other people’s feelings. We can’t see people’s facial expressions on social
media. (7) Therefore, / Nevertheless, it’s more difficult to know how someone feels about a comment
we've made. We may be less polite when communicating online, or we might post comments that
are hurtful without realizing it. Social media has made learning and communication easier in many
ways. (8) However, / Thus, we need to think carefully about how we use it.
! drawback: a disadvantage
9 Complete the sentences with the words in the boxes. Add commas where necessary.
however in addition therefore
1. Social media sites are a great way to communicate with friends. However, spending
too much time on them can be unhealthy.
2. You can meet new people through social media sites. = syou can contact
old friends.
3. People’s posts aren't always honest. _________ you shouldn't believe everything
you read.
as a result moreover nevertheless
4. Frank joined a social networking site. _._______ he has been able to connect
with other doctors.
5. It’s sometimes necessary to provide personal information online.
you should make sure the site is secure.
6. Social media is a great way to keep in touch with family and friends.
it allows us to share and broaden our interests.
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