1 . The case for and against social media

Is social media harmful to teenagers?     1     Social media sites have been blamed for most of the world’s social problems from feeling disconnected and lonely to having difficulty forming meaningful relationships. Yet, many of us feel a need to use social media because it offers something we cannot find elsewhere, despite knowing the downsides.     2    

An argument for social media claims it can strengthen social bonds by facilitating relationships with people in different geographical areas. For example, social media has helped old school friends to get back in touch after many years without contact.     3     These are real benefits of using social media.

    4     The argument used by many people is that interactions on social media are no substitute for face-to-face communication. When you are out with friends how many times do they check their phones? for example.     5     Research highlights it is far more satisfying to physically laugh out loud in real life rather than to replace the act with a typed representation of laughter such as “haha” or “LOL”.       

Ideally, we should have enough self-control to be able to limit our use of social media, enjoying the benefits it can bring.

A．The disadvantages of social media.

B．In my opinion, the disadvantages of social media outweigh the benefits.

C．It is all too easy to become absorbed in this online life rather than communicate in real life.

D．People secure jobs now through social media or research information for their studies.

E．This is the question we are going to examine.

F．We will look at the arguments for and against using social media before answering the question.

G．We aim to control our use of social media.

2 . 选词填空

social media;throw the baby out with the bathwater;lose track of;keep in mind;thanks to

In the past, we might    1     our friends when we parted and lived far away from each other. Nowadays,    2    the advanced technology, it is convenient for us to chat with our friends through    3     wherever they are. Some people may argue that there is false information online. However, we should    4     that its advantages are much more than its disadvantages. So we should not    5     and use it properly.

3 . 阅读下列短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。

The Impact of Social Media

Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate and interact with others. It allows people to connect with friends and family, share updates, and discover new information. However, excessive use of social media can have negative effects on mental health. Studies have shown a correlation between heavy social media use and feelings of loneliness, depression, and low self-esteem. It is important to use social media in moderation and maintain a healthy balance between online and offline activities.

Questions:
1. What are the benefits of social media?
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2. What are the potential negative effects of excessive social media use?
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3. How can individuals maintain a healthy balance with social media?
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4 . 随着科技日益发展，信息化给人们带来巨大的生活便利同时也有弊端，请结合生活实际谈一谈网络的利与弊。
Internet(网络)advantage好处disadvantage坏处 字数(80-100字)
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5 . 未成年人特别是中学生沉溺网络，影响身心健康发展，成为大家关注的话题之一；同时，严厉打击网络低俗信息，给孩子创造一个干净、无污染的网络世界。根据以上信息写一篇博文就未成年人如何“安全、健康”上网及网络的利弊谈谈你的看法。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．内容要点可用不同方式表达；
3．应紧扣主题，可适当发挥。
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6 . 根据汉语提示完成对话。
(Situation：Steven and Julia meet on campus one day.They are talking about the network...)
Steven：Julia, what do you think of the network?
Julia：Network is common nowadays.It's quite convenient for people.You see, we can download music and information from the Internet;    1     (我们也可以在线学习).And the most of all, we can send, and receive e­mails.
Steven：Yeah, you are right.    2     (因特网使我们的生活更容易).But it's a two­blade sword.
Julia：What do you mean?
Steven：    3     (我是说网络带来很多好处), but also some disadvantages.For example, many youngsters are addicted to the games and they neglect their study; or some bad guys steal people's money online, etc.
Julia：I agree.But I think although it has some negative effects,     4     (但总体来说，网络的好处还是多于坏处的).
Steven：Yeah, you are right.    5    (但是我们必须知道如何好好利用它).

7 . Safer Internet Activities

To help schools promote safer Internet messages to families, beyond Safer Internet Day, the Education Safeguarding Service’s Online Safety Team has worked with Kent Children’s University to produce a Safer Internet Day Challenge pack for children aged 5 to 14.

This pack contains 10 key challenge activity ideas, as well as useful resources for children, schools and families to access. The Challenge will run until 31 June so there is plenty of time to get involved.

The Safer Internet Day Challenge starts with schools and families today and you can find the resources here. So why not send the activities home to your parents or caregivers so families can get involved?

Young people who are part of Kent Children’s University can earn a varying number of Learning Credits for each activity completed outside normal school time.

More Information

For more information about Education Safeguarding, please visit the Education Safeguarding Service website.

If your school would be interested in finding out more about Kent Children’s University (either the school or family models or both), please email kcu@theeducationpeople.org. For more information, please visit the Kent Children’s University website.

Share Your Safer Internet Day Stories With Us

We encourage teachers and staff working with children and young people aged 3 to 18 in educational settings to share their Safer Internet Day stories, displays or activities on the Safer Internet Day website! Don’t forget to tag@UK_SIC and @TheEdPeople into any posts you share.

1. Who are the activities intended for?

A．University students.	B．Children aged 5 to 14.
C．People aged 3 to 18.	D．School teachers and staff.

2. What can students of Kent Children’s University get from the activities?

A．Student aids.	B．Full-time caregivers.
C．Extra credits.	D．Educational resources.

3. Where can Safer Internet Day stories be shared?

A．Safer Internet Day website.

B．kcu@theeducationpeople.org.

C．Kent Children’s University website.

D．Education Safeguarding Service website.

8 . 如今，互联网已经成为现代人工作和生活中必不可少的通信工具，在人们的日常生活中起着重要的作用，但它也有一些负面影响。请就互联网的利与弊发表你的见解，并阐述你的理由。内容包括：
1.好处：促进人际交流；网上购物便捷。
2.弊端：长时间上网影响工作和休息；网瘾影响学生的学习。
3.你的观点。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：Internet addiction网瘾
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9 . 最近，某机构调查了你所在地区2000名初中学生使用网络社交媒体的情况。请你根据表格内容，为你校英语园地写一篇短文。内容包括：
1.调查结果；
2.你的建议。

项目	比例
每周使用网络社交媒体15小时以上	10%
每周使用网络社交媒体10小时左右	30%
每周使用网络社交媒体5小时左右	50%
每周使用网络社交媒体少于2小时	10%

注意：
1.词数80左右；开头已写好。
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Recently, a survey has been conducted into the time spent on social media among 2000 junior students in our area.

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10 . 假如你是李华，就中学生上网情况进行了调查。请根据以下信息写一个调查报告。
1．网民中学生占约30%；
2．约80%的学生在家中上网，约12%的学生在朋友或亲戚家或者网吧中上网；
3．大多数学生上网主要是打游戏、聊天、在线听音乐、浏览网页、购物；
4．大多数学生会因为学习而减少上网，只有不到30%的学生认为上网不会影响学习。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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