{"id":24176,"date":"2022-12-19T06:04:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T05:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=24176"},"modified":"2022-12-23T08:18:51","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T07:18:51","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2022\/12\/pros-and-cons-of-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros and Cons of Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media is undeniably one of society’s most valuable tools. Almost everyone has social media accounts and some even earn money through them. We can’t deny the fact that it has helped us a lot, especially with getting in touch with our family and friends who are far away from us. However, if not used correctly, it could do people more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of social media by reading this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.lifespan.org\/lifespan-living\/social-media-good-bad-and-ugly<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What does “lurk<\/span>” mean? Use this word in a sentence.<\/li>
  2. Explain the meaning of “facsimile<\/span>” in your own words. Use it in a sentence.<\/li>
  3. What is the meaning of the word “vulnerable<\/span>“? Provide some synonyms of this word.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Do you use social media? If yes, how many hours a day do you spend using it? If not, why?<\/li>
    2. Do you believe that social media is useful?<\/li>
    3. How do you think will the world be without social media?<\/li>
    4. Are social media websites widely used in your country?<\/li>
    5. What do you think is the greatest benefit of using social media?<\/li>
    6. In your opinion, what is the worst effect of social media on its users?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B2 – Upper Intermediate Social media is undeniably one of society’s most valuable tools. Almost everyone has social media accounts and some even earn money through them. We can’t deny the fact that it has helped us a lot, especially with getting in touch with our family and friends who are far away from us. 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