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I. Study the active words below and watch the video under themType in English equivalents that you know, then press the check button and compare your versions with what is provided here. If you don't know the translations, hit the check button at once and try to memorize the words. After that, reload the page and do the test again.
II. [IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, ЕГЭ, Olympiads] Do the Test below:
a. Yes b. No c. Not given Type in the letter of the right answer here:
a. Always help the host find new real friends among their guests b. Paradoxically prevent guests from building strong connections with the host c. Do not save us from the host’s unpredictable behavior d. None of the above Type in the letter of the right answer here:
a. Shared experiences b. Shared personal secrets c. Both d. Neither Type in the letter of the right answer here:
a. Sharing personal problems is not welcome by online pals b. The one you confide your secrets in becomes more attractive to you c. People like when you share with them your personal problems d. If someone shares with you their intimate details, you must do it too. Type in the letter of the right answer here:
a. Because they want to feel relief b. Because their internet friends have also shared a lot with them c. To make up for the lack of such an opportunity in real life d. When they are not aware that contact with real life cronies is more rewarding Type in the letter of the right answer here:
a. Is as low among youth as it is in older adults b. Is considerably higher in young people than in older adults c. Is equally high in all age groups d. Can be positive in youth Type in the letter of the right answer here:
a. Helps us in our career b. Makes us more depressed and dissatisfied with life c. Keeps us connected with the world thus supporting us morally d. Robs us of the opportunity to turn some of our online friends into irl (=in real life) buddies Type in the letter of the right answer here: III. [TOEFL, Olympiads] Prepare a summary of the video, in at least 100 words, where you answer the question:What positive aspects of online friendship does the speaker mention? Send the summary to me for a check before the next class. Some useful introductory phrases:
IV. Read the article and compare it with the video.What do they have in common? How are they different? Retell the article in about 20 sentences. Tell about people you were first friends but then fell out with. V. Be ready to answer these questions:1. Have you ever found a good friend online? How? 2. Do you consider online friendship is real? Why? 3. What may be the pros and cons of online friendship? 4. What may be the angers of online relationships? 5. How else can we find friends? Is it as effective as online? 6. What do you find especially hard in a friendship? 7. How hard is it for you to lose a friend? And how often does it happen?
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