WorksheetsB2+ Ear Training, Listening Comprehension - Social Media
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 38mins
For you, who is hardest to understand?
American English speakers
UK English speakers
Second-Language speakers
They all drive me crazy equally.
How would you rate your own listening skills?
0-2
3-5
6-8
9-10
The following activity will stretch your listening skills to their limits. However, there are also probably a few new phrases about social media usage that are not pre-taught. If you'd like to pre-teach yourself some of those terms, 🔗 try this activity first.
Let's just get on with it.
Let's learn some new phrases first.
Which question is Hamilton answering?
Have you ever found that the information or opinions you’ve consumed on social media have colored your judgment on a particular issue? Can you give an example and explain how it affected your perspective?
After reading several articles and posts on social media about a particular topic, what led you to conclude a certain opinion or viewpoint? Was this conclusion influenced more by facts or by the opinions of others?
Which question is Matia answering?
A considered opinion takes into account various perspectives and information. How would you go about forming a considered opinion on a topic discussed on social media, and why is this important?
Have you ever had serious misgivings about something you posted or shared on social media? What were your concerns, and how did you address them?
Which question is Wiam answering?
Many people make assumptions about others based on their social media profiles. What assumptions might people make and why is it important to remember that social media profiles don’t always reflect the whole truth?
Some individuals have an unshakeable belief in the power of social media to bring positive change. Why do you think they hold this belief, and can you think of examples where social media has been used effectively for positive change?
Which question is Dario answering?
In an age where misinformation is prevalent on social media, how can an individual trust their own judgment in discerning between what's true and what's not? What strategies can be employed?
Share an example of a time when something you saw on social media cast doubt on a belief or opinion you previously held. How did this experience affect your approach to consuming information online?
Which question is Hamilton answering?
Some individuals attach too much importance to the number of likes or followers they have on social media. Why do you think this happens, and what are the potential pitfalls of attaching too much importance to these metrics?
After reading several articles and posts on social media about a particular topic, what led you to conclude a certain opinion or viewpoint? Was this conclusion influenced more by facts or by the opinions of others?
Which question is Matia answering?
Have you ever had doubts about the accuracy or authenticity of information shared on social media? How did you deal with these doubts, and what steps did you take to verify the information?
Have you ever had serious misgivings about something you posted or shared on social media? What were your concerns, and how did you address them?
Which question is Wiam answering?
Society has a set of beliefs regarding the role of social media in our lives. What are some common beliefs, and how do you think these beliefs shape the way people use social media?
Some individuals have an unshakeable belief in the power of social media to bring positive change. Why do you think they hold this belief, and can you think of examples where social media has been used effectively for positive change?
Which question is Dario answering?
Opinions are often divided on social media platforms, especially regarding controversial topics. Can you provide an example of a topic where you observed divided opinions, and how do you think social media contributes to this division?
Share an example of a time when something you saw on social media cast doubt on a belief or opinion you previously held. How did this experience affect your approach to consuming information online?
Which question is Hamilton answering?
Some individuals attach too much importance to the number of likes or followers they have on social media. Why do you think this happens, and what are the potential pitfalls of attaching too much importance to these metrics?
Have you ever found that the information or opinions you’ve consumed on social media have colored your judgment on a particular issue? Can you give an example and explain how it affected your perspective?
Which question is Matia answering?
Have you ever had doubts about the accuracy or authenticity of information shared on social media? How did you deal with these doubts, and what steps did you take to verify the information?
A considered opinion takes into account various perspectives and information. How would you go about forming a considered opinion on a topic discussed on social media, and why is this important?
Which question is Wiam answering?
Society has a set of beliefs regarding the role of social media in our lives. What are some common beliefs, and how do you think these beliefs shape the way people use social media?
Many people make assumptions about others based on their social media profiles. What assumptions might people make and why is it important to remember that social media profiles don’t always reflect the whole truth?
Which question is Dario answering?
Opinions are often divided on social media platforms, especially regarding controversial topics. Can you provide an example of a topic where you observed divided opinions, and how do you think social media contributes to this division?
In an age where misinformation is prevalent on social media, how can an individual trust their own judgment in discerning between what's true and what's not? What strategies can be employed?
A considered opinion takes into account various perspectives and information. How would you go about forming a considered opinion on a topic discussed on social media, and why is this important?
Some individuals attach too much importance to the number of likes or followers they have on social media. Why do you think this happens, and what are the potential pitfalls of attaching too much importance to these metrics?
In an age where misinformation is prevalent on social media, how can an individual trust their own judgment in discerning between what's true and what's not? What strategies can be employed?
This activity was made with the help of my students and my fellow teachers Hamilton, 🔗 @HES_Maroc, and Wiam.
Thanks for your hard work on this challenging exercise. If you'd like feedback or explanations, make certain you're in the WhatsApp group 🔗 Rees is English and to check out the website 🔗 ReesIsEnglish.com.
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