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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive usage of technology, especially, our gadgets can be harmful to our health. However, a recent study suggests that spending time online may be beneficial to the mental health of older people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to learn more about this new research on how internet use reduces the risk of dementia in older people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2305\/230508-daily-internet-use.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does “a<\/strong> plethora of<\/strong>” mean, “There is a<\/strong> plethora of<\/strong> research on the potential harm of the Internet.<\/em>“? Use this word in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “exacerbate<\/strong>” mean, “The research also found that excessive Internet use (of 6 to 8 hours a day) may exacerbate <\/strong>the risks of developing dementia.<\/em>“? Give 2 synonyms of this word and use them in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “to<\/strong> compensate<\/strong> for<\/strong>” in this context, “Online engagement may help to develop and maintain cognitive reserve, which can in turn compensate<\/strong> for<\/strong> brain aging and reduce the risk of dementia.<\/em>“”? Use it in a sentence in the same context.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. According to the article, what are some of the benefits of using the internet frequently?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think that older people should use the Internet as a way to maintain cognitive function? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you believe that spending time online can benefit your mental health? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What steps do you take to balance your online and offline activities to ensure optimal mental health?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How do you think society as a whole is affected by the prevalence of internet use?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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