FACEBOOK SELFIES CAN HARM RELATIONSHIPS
A study from the U.K. indicates that people who post too many
"selfies" (photos of themselves) on Facebook and similar social
networks risk damaging their real-life relationships. Wikipedia says a selfie
is "a genre of self-portrait photograph…typically taken either with a
camera held at arm's length or in a mirror." The report, from Birmingham
University, analysed the impact of these photos on the relationships of 508
participants. The study found that excessive photo sharing and sharing certain
types of photos makes almost everyone like you less. Head researcher Dr David
Houghton said: "People, other than very close friends and relatives, don't
seem to relate well to those who constantly share photos of themselves."
Wikipedia explains the rise in popularity of selfies. It says: "In
December 2012, Time magazine noted that selfie was among its top 10 buzzwords
of 2012." Celebrities such as singers Rihanna and Justin Bieber are famous
for uploading hundreds of pics of themselves. Many people who post selfies will
be surprised, perhaps shocked, by the Birmingham research. Wikipedia explains:
"The appeal of selfies comes from…the control they give self-photographers
over how they present themselves. Many selfies are intended to present a
flattering image of the person, especially to friends whom the photographer
expects to be supportive. The research may suggest the exact opposite is true.
ACTIVITIES
1. TRUE / FALSE: Read the headline. Guess if a-h below are true (T) or false (F).
a.
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An American study looked at
the phenomena of selfies posted online.
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T / F
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b.
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A study says posting selfies
on Facebook does no harm.
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T / F
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c.
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Researchers looked at the
relationships of 508 people.
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T / F
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d.
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The study suggested close
friends are OK with looking at selfies.
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T / F
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e.
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"Selfie" was Time
magazine's word of the year in 2012.
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T / F
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f.
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The research won't surprise
people who upload lots of selfies.
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T / F
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g.
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People like selfies because
they can control how they look in the photo.
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T / F
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h.
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People think others will
like the photos of themselves they upload.
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T / F
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2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the
following synonyms from the article.
1.
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study
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a.
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attraction
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2
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risk
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b.
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too much
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3.
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genre
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c.
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always
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4.
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excessive
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d.
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meant
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5.
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constantly
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e.
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jeopardize
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6.
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rise
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f.
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report
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7.
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appeal
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g.
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encouraging
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8.
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intended
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h.
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complimentary
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9.
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flattering
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i.
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category
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10.
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supportive
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j.
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increase
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