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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media feels too much and fake. Many people still use it, but they post less. This is called Posting Zero. People are afraid of judgment or to feel pressure to look perfect. Bots also make social media feel less real. Many users want simple and honest posts again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about social media use drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/posting-zero-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cto feel louder than ever<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cSocial media <\/em>feels louder than ever<\/em><\/strong>, filled with ads, repetitive videos, and\u00a0artificial\u00a0content.\u201d<\/em> Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201chonest moment\u201c <\/strong>mean? \u201dMany users hope social media can return to a place where real people share small, <\/em>honest moments<\/em><\/strong> again.<\/em>\u201d Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cfeed<\/strong>\u201d mean here: \u201cIn the past, people shared simple photos and everyday moments; however, now, <\/em>feeds<\/em><\/strong> look perfect,\u00a0commercial, and unreal.\u201d<\/em>Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Why do people used to post on social media in the past?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Why are they stopping or posting less now?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you like posting on social media? Why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Is it okay to stop posting on social media? Why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. \u201cBots also make social media feel less real.\u201d Do you agree or disagree?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. How can social media feel more real?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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