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The text discusses the role of social media in daily life, highlighting both its advantages, such as enhancing communication and educational opportunities, and disadvantages, including potential negative impacts on concentration and sleep. It emphasizes the importance of verifying information before sharing and suggests that responsible use can lead to positive outcomes. Overall, the writer believes social media can be beneficial if used wisely.

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The text discusses the role of social media in daily life, highlighting both its advantages, such as enhancing communication and educational opportunities, and disadvantages, including potential negative impacts on concentration and sleep. It emphasizes the importance of verifying information before sharing and suggests that responsible use can lead to positive outcomes. Overall, the writer believes social media can be beneficial if used wisely.

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​ ​ ​ Reading Comprehension: Social Media

Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.

Social media has become an important part of daily life for teenagers and
adults alike. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook allow
people to share photos, videos, and ideas instantly. Many students use
social media to follow educational pages, watch short lessons, and
communicate with classmates about school projects.

However, social media also has disadvantages. Spending too much time
online can affect students’ concentration and sleep. In addition, not all
information shared online is reliable. Users must learn to check sources
carefully before believing or sharing news.

On the positive side, social media helps people connect with others around
the world. It can improve language skills when learners interact with native
speakers. If users manage their time wisely, social media can be both
educational and entertaining.

📝 Questions
1. What is the main idea of the text?​
a) Social media is only harmful for students.​
b) Social media has advantages and disadvantages.​
c) Social media is better than traditional learning.

2. Which platforms are mentioned in the text?​


a) Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook​
b) WhatsApp and YouTube​
c) Snapchat and Twitter

3. What can happen if students spend too much time online?​


a) They become more active.​
b) Their concentration and sleep may be affected.​
c) They improve their memory.
4. Why should users check sources before sharing news?​
a) Because all news is false.​
b) Because some information online is unreliable.​
c) Because social media deletes posts quickly.

5. How can social media improve language skills?​


a) By playing online games only.​
b) By interacting with native speakers.​
c) By watching advertisements.

6. What does the word “reliable” mean in the text?​


a) Funny​
b) Trustworthy​
c) Popular

7. The word “manage” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to:​


a) Control​
b) Break​
c) Forget

8. Which sentence is correct according to the text?​


a) If users manage their time wisely, social media can be useful.​
b) If users managed their time wisely, social media will be useful.​
c) If users will manage their time wisely, social media is useful.

9. Which sentence is grammatically correct?​


a) Social media help people connect.​
b) Social media helps people connect.​
c) Social media helping people connect.

10. What is the writer’s overall opinion about social media?​


a) It should be completely banned.​
b) It is dangerous in all situations.​
c) It can be positive if used responsibly.

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