Задание

1. Read the question and choose the answers you believe are true

New words

cyberbullying - the activity of using messages on social media, emails, text messages, etc. to frighten or upset somebody

helplessness — the feeling of being unable to take care of yourself or do things without the help of other people; the feeling of being unable to do anything about a situation

dependence — the state of needing the help and support of somebody/something in order to survive or be successful

gambling — the activity of playing games of chance for money and of betting on horses, etc.

How can technology facilitate our life?

Economizes time while searching for some information

Simplifies keeping in touch

Allows finding new acquaintances

Opens new career horizons

Develops new skills

Helps to think outside the box

Allows working on one project people from different parts of the world

Facilitates foreign language acquisition

Increases up-to-date knowledge

Teaches how to find one's individuality

Your option

2. Read the list and cross out the sentences you disagree with

Negative effects of technology

Using personal data. Cyberbullying. Information access. Building new relationships. Feeling of helplessness with a device. Social media dependence. Career opportunities. Gambling disease. Skills development. Fully rely on information online.

3. Answer the questions

What is the biggest problem nowadays?

What can be done to stop this problem?

Is it possible to prevent it?

Who must be responsible?