ANSWER KEY – UNIT: A Connected World
PART A. BEFORE READING (Suggested Answers)
1. How many social media apps do you use?
o I use three social media apps.
2. Which app do you use the most?
o I use TikTok the most. (Answers may vary.)
3. How much time do you spend on social media every day?
o I spend about two hours a day on social media. (Answers may vary.)
4. Why do people use social media?
o People use social media to keep in touch with others, get news, watch
videos, and share information.
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION
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1. Did social media exist many years ago?
o No, it didn't.
2. How many people use social media regularly today?
o Around 4.9 billion people.
3. What percentage of the world's population is that?
o About 60%.
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4. How much time does an average person spend on social media every day?
o About 2 hours and 24 minutes.
5. Which country spends the most time on social media?
o Nigeria.
6. Which country spends the least time?
o Japan.
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7. Why do people use social media?
o To get news, watch videos, and keep in touch with friends and family.
8. How do people keep in touch with friends and family?
o By commenting on posts and sending texts/messages.
9. Do people use social media for work?
o Yes, they do.
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10. Can people make money from social media?
o Yes, they can.
11. What did Cristiano Ronaldo do on Instagram?
o He shared photos and videos.
12. How much money did he earn?
o More than $85 million.
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13. What was the most popular social media platform in 2023?
o Facebook.
14. Which platform was second?
o YouTube.
15. Which two apps had about two billion users?
o Instagram and WhatsApp.
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16. Is social media growing?
o Yes, it is.
17. How many users could there be in the future?
o More than six billion users.
PART C. READING THE CHARTS
Chart 1: Amount of Time Spent on Social Media
1. Which country spends the most time on social media?
o Nigeria.
2. Which country spends the least time on social media?
o Japan.
3. How much time do people in Japan spend online each day?
o About 50 minutes.
4. Do people in the USA spend more time than people in China?
o Yes, they do.
5. Compare Vietnam with one country you know.
o Suggested answer: People in Vietnam spend more time on social media
than people in Japan. (Answers may vary.)
Chart 2: Popular Social Media Sites and Apps
1. Which platform has the most users?
o Facebook.
2. Which platform is the second most popular?
o YouTube.
3. How many users does TikTok have?
o About 1.092 billion users.
4. Which app has fewer users: Telegram or Snapchat?
o Telegram.
5. Which platform has the least users?
o Sina Weibo.
Chart 3: Common Social Media Activities
1. What is the most common reason for using social media?
o Keeping in touch with family and friends.
2. What percentage of people use social media to get news?
o 34.5%.
3. Do more people use social media to meet new people or to follow celebrities?
o More people use social media to meet new people.
4. Which activity is the least common?
o Following celebrities.