The Internet – Social Media and Teenagers

Listen and choose the correct answer

1. Which aspect of parents’ concerns do Jenny and Charles agree is an issue?
   1. That teenagers might not want to get physical exercise
   2. That teenagers might not spend time with their friends in the real world
   3. That teenagers might stay in their rooms
   4. That teenagers might meet in the streets
2. In Charles’ view, what is the most important thing to remember?
   1. Children can teach parents about internet use
   2. Most parents suffer from some form of anxiety over their children
   3. Children find it difficult to accept their parents’ behaviour
   4. Our behaviour changes according to the situation
3. According to Jenny, what is one of the main reasons for teenagers using social media?
   1. Their parents think playing is a waste of time
   2. They don’t want to spend time meeting in real life
   3. They can’t socialise in any other way
   4. They don’t want to go to parks
4. What do they both think about the ways in which social media will be used in future?
   1. Social media will offer more employment opportunities for adults
   2. Children will spend more time in the real rather than the virtual world
   3. Children’s use of social media will alter significantly
   4. Adults will follow their children’s lead