Think before you act online

READING

SPEAKING  Work in pairs. Answer the questions.

1  Which of these social networks do you know about?
2  What do you think of them?
3  Do you know about any other social networks?

SPEAKING  Read these statements about using social networks. Which of them are true for you? Discuss them with a partner.

1  I’ve got a Facebook account but hardly ever use it.
2  I don’t post many comments, but I like to read other people’s posts.
3  I constantly check for updates on social media.
4  I sometimes post comments that I regret later.
5  I know of a post that created a problem.

3 Read and listen to the article about online behaviour. Then do the exercise.

Mark the statements True or False. 

THINK VALUES
Responsible online behaviour

1 Read the statements. Write them in two lists under Do and Don’t.

  • say bad things about other people online.
  • talk to your teacher or another adult if you get bullied on social media.
  • think carefully before you write a post about yourself or other people.
  • write a post about someone when you are angry with them.
  • write posts containing personal information about your family.
  • think before you post a photo of yourself or someone else.

SPEAKING  Work in pairs. Compare your lists with your partner. Think of at least two more statements for each list.

GRAMMAR
Indefinite pronouns (everyone, no one, someone, etc.)

1 Complete these sentences from the article. Underline other examples of indefinite pronouns in the article.

2 Complete the table. Use the article to help you. Then complete the rule.

3 Complete the sentences with words from the table in Exercise 2.

4 Complete the sentences so that they are true for you.

Extra exercises

Indefinite pronouns (everyone, no one, someone, etc.)