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Class 11 New Compulsory English Unit 3 Media and Society  Social Media: Its Influence and Control over People’s Lives Exercise

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Unit 3

Media and Society

Social Media: Its Influence and Control over People’s Lives

Exercise from the Book:

Ways with words  (Page:24)

  • Find the words from the text that have the following meanings

 A) a personal or corporate website 

Ans: Blog

 B. a job requiring expertise in a particular field

Ans: Profession

C. a feeling of sadness

Ans: Disappointment

D. put under custody

Ans: Detained

 E. found guilty

Ans: Convicted

 F. breaking or disregarding rules or system

Ans: Violating

G. advantages and disadvantages

Ans: Pros and Cons

H. a non-statutory monetary penalty

Ans: Amercement

 

Comprehension

A. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words/phrases from the text.

  1. People are using social media for individual as well as …corporate…… purposes.
  2. Social media is not only a platform of sharing views, but also a platform of …information…
  3. The hospital wanted Prita to pay Rp. 100 million for …immaterial losses…
  4. Some singers organized …charity concert… to help Prita.
  5. The campaign to help Prita was able to collect Rp. …825 million……

Class 11 New Compulsory English Unit 3 Media and Society  Social Media: Its Influence and Control over People’s Lives Exercise

C. Answer these questions.

 a. How do you define social media?

 Ans The social media is a platform to meet and communicate with people around the world. It is also the channel that gives chance to send and receive information. It is also the tool to get many updates from people who we follow and a part of a new marketing strategy.

b. Social media has been an integral part of modern life. How?

 Ans : Social media has been an integral part of modern life because you can greet your friends on social media like Facebook. You can listen to music or watch a music video from  YouTube. You can also read a newspaper online.

 c. Why do people use Facebook and YouTube? 

Ans : People use Facebook to chat and share their social life in internet with other family members and friends. They use Youtube to listen to music or watch a music video or movie.

d. What is a blog? How can it be beneficial to us?

 Ans : Blog is also a type of social media and it can be beneficial to us  because it allows you to share “what you think” about articles, pictures, videos and so on.

 e. Was Prita’s intention bad when she sent a message to her friends?

Ans : No, Prita’s intention wasn’t bad. Actually, she just tried to remind her friends to be more selective in choosing the hospital and to be more careful in accepting many kinds of services.

 f. How did Prita’s message become a big problem?

 Ans :  Her message became a big problem after her friend shared it to a website (The People’s Forum) which so many read and commented about the issue.

 g. Why was she convicted by the court?

 Ans :  She was convicted by the court for violating the law about using the ICT (Information and Communication Technology).

 h. What was the purpose of the campaign, “Bantu Bebaskan Prita”?

 Ans :  The purpose of the campaign, “Bantu Bebaskan Prita” Was to release Prita by collecting  coins.

i. How are people stronger than social media?

Ans :  People are stronger than social media because we can easily think before we act and think before we speak.

 

Critical thinking  (Page:26)

a) Does social media have positive impact in the society? Discuss.

Social media has positive as well as negative impact in our society. We  enjoy staying connected on social media but  excessive use can damage our mental, physical and  social health. We are social creatures. We want socially connected to others. Nowadays it is a means of amusement to youngsters. It can ease stress, anxiety, and depression. If we use it correctly, it provides joy and prevent loneliness. But, we need to use it with precautions.

In 21st century, we rely on social media platforms like as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Tiktok, YouTube, etc. These tools help to connect us with our friends and families. It contains positive sides but we need to use it consciously.

 Positive impacts of social media are:

  • To communicate with friends and family
  • Find new jobs and friends
  • To sell our products online
  • TO raise awareness on local and global issues.
  • To explore our creativity and potential
  • To gain new knowledge

B. How do you compare virtual communication and face-to-face communication?

Ans: Face-to-face communication needs people to be in the same place at the same time to share their ideas and feelings. But in virtual communications, we can talk to each other without being in the same place. Virtual communications help to reach across geographical boundaries. Examples of virtual meetings are zoom, facebook, whatsapp,etc.

Virtual communication can save our time as well as money. But sometimes face to face communication can cost our time and money because we have to travel to different places to attend meetings. According to a report, 80% of the companies of world use virtual meetings to convey their messages.

Face-to-face communication can cost a lot of money. It needs expenses like lodging,  fooding, travel expense, etc.  A virtual meeting can save 80% percent of the costs of a face-to-face meeting. Face to face communications are more effective than virtual one.

In the same way, we can’t feel tone of voice, body language, facial expression in virtual communication. Face-to-face meetings increase the bond between team members. A virtual meeting can save our earth too. It saves energy and fuel used for transportation.

 Writing

  1. There are different schools of thought regarding the social media. Some people see the benefits while others see problems in them. What are your observations? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the social media giving your position in it.

Ans: There are different schools of thought regarding the social media. Some people see the benefits while others see problems in them. I also see both.

Social media has positive as well as negative impact in our society. We enjoy staying connected on social media but excessive use can damage our mental, physical and social health. We are social creatures. We want socially connected to others. Nowadays it is a means of amusement to youngsters. It can ease stress, anxiety, and depression. If we use it correctly, it provides joy and prevent loneliness. But, we need to use it with precautions.

In 21st century, we rely on social media platforms like as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Tiktok, YouTube, etc. These tools help to connect us with our friends and families. It contains positive sides but we need to use it consciously.

Advantages of the social media:

  • To communicate with friends and family
  • Find new jobs and friends
  • To sell our products online
  • TO raise awareness on local and global issues.
  • To explore our creativity and potential
  • To gain new knowledge

 

Disadvantages of the social media:

  • Means of cyber crime
  • Cause of dissatisfaction to many people
  • Cause of Physical and mental problem
  • Lacks Emotional Connection.
  • Facilitates Laziness
  • Reduces Family Closeness
  • Causes Distraction

 B. What is cyber bullying? What are its effects? How can it be stopped?

Ans: Cyberbullying is a cyber crime. It takes place over digital devices like mobile phones, computers, and tablets. It can occur through social media platforms like facebook, twitter, whatsapp,etc. By doing SMS, Text people can hurt other. In incorporates  sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false  content to harm other. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior. Its effects are negative it harms others personal life.

Bullying can have physical and psychological effects on a person. Anxiety, fear, suicide, depression, low self-esteem, behavioral issues, and academic struggles are major effects of it. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,etc can be hotspots for rumors, lies, and abuse.

Bullying can be stopped by following measures:

  • By not responding to the person who does cyber bullying
  • If someone is bullying you online or phone, you can save the evidence.
  • Telling the person to stop
  • Asking for help to elders or to the police
  • Parents should enquire to their children about cyber bullying.

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