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

Many young people use social media. Sometimes, a bit too much. This compulsive use of social networks could potentially have serious impact on the youths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a court hearing, CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke about how websites such as his own Meta affect young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to the audio and read the transcript about the trial about the effects of social media on young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/mark-zuckerberg-in-court-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. Define \u201cage limit<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cThe lawyer also pointed to a company email about <\/em>age limits<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d <\/em>Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto face<\/strong>\u201d mean in this context, \u201cA 20-year-old woman says she began to use Instagram and YouTube at a very young age and later <\/em>faced<\/em><\/strong> addiction, depression, and\u00a0suicidal\u00a0thoughts.<\/em>\u201d Use the verb in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cover time<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cHe also said the company tried to improve its rules <\/em>over time<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a similar expression.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. \u201cZuckerberg said he regrets that the company didn\u2019t act faster. He also said the company tried to improve its rules over time.\u201d What is your opinion on Zuckerberg\u2019s statement?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The young woman believes social media platforms caused serious harm in her life. What is your opinion about this?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Share your opinion about this, \u201cChildren under 13 cannot join Meta, but this rule didn\u2019t always work.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How can social media platforms protect young people?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. \u201cThe result of this trial may affect future law and the way social media companies work.\u201d\u00a0 Do you believe this could happen? Share your thoughts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Talk about your social media use. How has social media affected you so far?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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