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New Connection—Book 4
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UNIT 5
The Pros and Cons
of Being Connected
Starting Off:
Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have only been available to use since the mid-2000s, but they have already become such integral parts of people’s daily lives that it’s hard to imagine the world without them. Do you remember what life was like for you before social networking sites? How has life changed? What did you like better about life before? How about now?
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Task I
Listen to the audio. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words provided. There are three extra choices.
GETTING READY
forums
membership
wiki
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GETTING READY
aggregator
links
tag
instant messaging
avatar
trolls
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GETTING READY
No. 1
If you adore1 music, then you should join FansofMusic.com. It’s the best site for connecting with other music lovers on the Internet. Membership is free, but you must remain active on the site. No lurkers2 here! We want everyone to contribute, either by discussing things in our forums3 or posting information about new releases. Please visit our wiki4 first, and then contact us with any questions before opening an account.

No. 2
ReadIt.net is the biggest and best news aggregator5 on the Internet. Read It members post links that direct other users to news stories from all corners of the globe. All you need to do is subscribe6 to the topics that interest you, and then you’ll be presented with all the news that has been tagged as belonging to that category.
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GETTING READY
No. 3
Want to talk to someone new? Then try out ChatWithOne.com! Chat with One is an instant messaging program that randomly7 matches up users for a chat. To get started, just visit our Web site, type in a screen name, and choose an avatar8. Then you’ll be put into a chat room with a stranger to talk to. You’ll have so much fun that you’ll want to bookmark our page so that you can come back again and again. At Chat with One, trolls9 will not be tolerated. Anyone caught harassing10 other users will be banned from the site.
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Task II
Correct the words in italics by using those in bold as hints.
GETTING READY
1. You should bookmark the Web sites you like visiting often. Ignoring the addresses on your computer will make it easier to get to them.
→ Storing/Saving
2. There’s no telling how many lurkers are on this site because visitors aren’t required to conceal their own information.
→ post/share
3. I was told to subscribe to the company’s newsletter because withdrawing from that service will get you lots of coupons.
→ registering for / signing up for
4. I wanted to tag my Facebook photos, but I didn’t know the names of everyone in them. Luckily, my friend could help me define them all.
→ label
5. Simone always chooses a dog for her avatar rather than a person. She prefers showing a(n) sound of something she likes.
→ image



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WORD POWER
A. Listen Up
Listen to the audio. Complete the notice by finishing the sentences. Use the suggested vocabulary given for each section.
in real life can be disastrous
use what they learn about you
leave lots of information about yourself for scammers
to have access to all of
to hack into your accounts
to retrieve from message boards
your accounts easily
username for each Web site will
give you supplementary protection, too
malicious software
Whenever you are browsing the web, you need an updated antivirus program on your computer
immune from harmful viruses on the Internet.
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WORD POWER
Bob: Many people feel more comfortable communicating via social networking sites than face-to-face. However, some simple rules should be followed in order to shield1 yourself from possible perils2 online. First, never give personal information, such as your name, address, or occupation to someone you don’t know. Scammers3 will do anything to get the data they need to hack into4 other people’s accounts. Even telling a stranger your birthday could have disastrous5 consequences. Second, remember that anything you post online will stay there and can be retrieved6 by anyone, so never mention private information on a message board7. Doing so is just as reckless8 as telling it to a stranger. Third, use a unique password for every account that you have. Otherwise, if someone succeeds in getting into one of your accounts, he or she will have access to them all. For supplementary9 security, think of different usernames for each site you are a member of as well. This will make it harder for others to break into more than one of your accounts, and it will make it less likely that someone can track you between different places you visit online. Finally, as no computer is immune10 from coming into contact with malicious11 Internet files, install some sort of antivirus12 program on your computer and keep it up to date. Having one is important for protecting your private information and making sure that your computer runs smoothly.
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GameBoy88: RU there? I need help RE tonight’s English homework.
Are you regarding
Janet_12: Huh? AFAIK there isn’t anything due until next Monday.
As far as I know
GameBoy88: O RLY? NVM then, I guess I can go out tonight!
Oh really Never mind
Janet_12: Wait. Getting the work done ahead of time would be a good idea IMHO.
in my humble opinion
GameBoy88: Come on! YOLO!
You only live once
Janet_12: FWIW, I think you’ll feel a lot better being ahead of schedule.
For what it’s worth
GameBoy88: W/E. Partying with friends, FTW!
Whatever for the win
WORD POWER
B. Word Focus: Online Message Slang
Guess the meaning of the slang below based on the context of the conversation.

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WORD POWER
C. Speak Out Loud
Work with a partner and take turns interviewing each other with the questions below.
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CONVERSATION ZONE
（對話影片檔）
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Paula: Have you seen that new social networking site, Kick It?
Rowland: No. What’s that?
Paula: It’s a micro-blogging1 site that helps users set up times to meet with friends. It’s really making a splash. Everyone I know has opened accounts except for you; therefore, I figured you hadn’t heard about it.
Rowland: Thanks for telling me, but I prefer keeping a low profile. I’m baffled2 that people think the benefits of such a program ①__________3 the drawbacks, honestly.
Paula: What do you mean?
Rowland: Well, you undoubtedly4 are ②____________5 about being in contact with others. However, by dedicating6 your free time to them, you limit the time you get to spend by yourself.
The New Site
CONVERSATION ZONE
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the choices given. Listen to check your answers.
outweigh
passionate
Paula is talking to her friend Rowland about joining a Web site.
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Paula: I hate to cross swords with you, but I think your mentality7 is all wrong. Being ③___________ by friends is never a disadvantage.
Rowland: I agree that sometimes companionship8 is ④__________, but generally after a rigorous9 day at work, I just want to be by myself and relax.
Paula: I understand. Nevertheless, I believe ⑤__________10 time in your schedule for friends helps you reclaim11 a good mood faster. In fact, you look a little gloomy12, so let’s bat around some ideas for things we can do tomorrow!
Rowland: Truthfully, that would be fun.
Paula: Great! I’d love to meet up and get a cup of coffee. Moreover, I can help you open your Kick It account!
Rowland: I should have known you wouldn’t let me put that off! All right, you’ve been ⑥___________13 enough. I’ll do it.
Paula: I’m glad we’re finally making headway with your transformation14 into an ⑦__________15 person.
CONVERSATION ZONE
surrounded
preferable
allocating
convincing
outgoing
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CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW
A. Word Groups
Select the choice that has a different meaning from the word in bold.
1. outgoing
a. sociable
b. cordial
c. reserved
d. amiable

2. outweigh
a. counter
b. deprive
c. offset
d. cancel out
3. companionship
a. contention
b. togetherness
c. fellowship
d. affiliation

4. allocate
a. designate
b. assign
c. retain
d. appoint
5. rigorous
a. brutal
b. severe
c. demanding
d. straightforward
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(b)
(a)





(c)
(d)
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CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW
B. Words with Different Meanings
Match the word in bold with its definition.
1. Ever since her boyfriend moved away, Helen has been feeling too gloomy to do anything. ______
When hiking in that gloomy forest, I couldn’t tell when it was day or night! ______
Definition: a. adj. dark or shadowy b. adj. miserable or melancholy
2. The government set aside a large amount of money to fund the effort to reclaim the flooded land. ______
If you want to reclaim the presidency of the club, you’ll have to prove to all of the members that you deserve it. ______
Definition: a. v. to make suitable for use again
b. v. to get back what was lost or taken
3. The retired businessman now dedicates himself exclusively to charity work. ______
Part of the budget was already dedicated to covering the cost of supplies for company parties. ______
Definition: a. v. to use for a specific purpose
b. v. to commit one’s attention and effort
b
a
a
b
b
a
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CONVERSATION ZONE—REVIEW
C. Complete the Passage
Fill in the blanks with words from the conversation. Use the hints to help you.
With so many people turning to social networking and  ______________ (short text entries) sites to keep in touch with others today, older adults are having more difficulty communicating with their younger loved ones. Simply writing e-mails can  ______________ (confuse) some people over the age of sixty, so  ______________ (certainly) opening a Facebook account could seem impossible. If you have grandparents that you want to talk with online, you’ll need to have some  ______________ (persuasive) arguments prepared when you approach them about it. It can be hard to change their
 ______________ (way of thinking) that letter writing and speaking on the phone are better. And even if you do manage to get them to join an online community, don’t expect an immediate  ______________ (conversion). You’ll probably continue to receive written notes for quite some time.
micro-blogging
baffle
undoubtedly
convincing
mentality
transformation
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1. A: You’re giving a presentation in tomorrow’s meeting, right?
B: Yes. I’m really worried about it because I didn’t start preparing for it until today.
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2. A: Did your manager respond positively to your ideas for the department?
B: After I talked to him about them, he started implementing my plans straightaway.
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Rewrite the parts in bold with the expressions above.
EXPRESSION SPOTLIGHT
A. Taking Care of Something
Yes. I’m really worried about it because I put off preparing for it until today.
After I talked to him about them, he set my plans in motion straightaway.
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EXPRESSION SPOTLIGHT
B. Talking Things Over
Fill in the blanks with the expressions that fit best.
1. Whenever my parents and I discuss my career plans, we usually ____________________ when it comes to deciding what I’m most suited for.
2. I’m on friendly terms with my professor, so it’s not a problem if I visit her office after class to ____________________ the details of a recent assignment.
3. If my best friend and I are upset with each other, we’ll get together and ____________________ in order to solve our issues as quickly as possible.
lock horns
Iron/hash out
talk turkey
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Pair up with a classmate and practice responding to the following statements by giving advice. Use the expressions above.
EXPRESSION SPOTLIGHT
C. Making an Effort or Giving Up
1. I’ve been keeping a low profile in class all year, but I really want to do something to impress my teacher.


2. I usually keep my head down at work, but I’m ready to be given more responsibility.


3. I’m sick of staying on the sidelines when we go out! I want someone to ask me to dance.
I bet you would really make a splash by volunteering to help him with some basic errands.
Why not try to steal the show at your next meeting by coming up with some great ideas? That’s sure to impress your boss.
Well, I can help you turn heads the next time we go to a nightclub. The first thing we need to do is get you a nicer outfit.
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■ 1. His employees take too long taking care of issues from customers.
■ 2. Customer complaints should be contemplated for longer periods of time.
■ 3. Receiving additional days off work is more motivating than getting more money.
■ 4. The system that he devised in regard to bonuses is much better than other suggestions.
■ 5. Megan won’t be able to complete the seating chart because sales are low.
■ 6. There is still time to get assigned large office spaces this quarter.
■ 7. Important issues should be presented to him before he leaves for his trip.
■ 8. All appointments should be postponed until his return from Bangkok.
EXPRESSION PRACTICE
A. Make Inferences
Check the statements that the speaker would most likely agree with.
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
Thanks for coming everyone. I’d like us to finish as quickly as possible, so let’s get started. First of all, we need to stop dragging our feet when it comes to customer complaints. Starting from today, I expect all problems to be dealt with within twenty-four hours. Next, I’ve decided to set a bonus system in motion for the sales staff. Once you hit your quota, you’ll get an extra percentage on any other sales you make each month. I know that there were rumors about our top salespeople getting extra vacation days, but I’m putting that idea on the back burner for now. Let’s see . . . oh, I’m pleased to report that Megan is making headway on the new seating chart. Remember that everyone’s placement depends on their current sales rankings. So, don’t put off those big sales any longer if you’re hoping for a bigger office this quarter. OK, I think that’s all of the announcements for this week. Just a reminder, if there’s something you’d like to get the ball rolling on soon, make an appointment to see me before I leave for my trip to Bangkok next Wednesday. I’ll be out of the country for three weeks.
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
B. Complete the Report
Summarize the current status of each project based on the audio. Use the words and expressions provided.
Unfortunately, Claire and Patrick have to start over on the project. Patrick locked horns with the company’s president, and now the two coworkers have to hash out ideas for a new layout.

According to Patrick, the owner of the gym called and picked a fight with him. Patrick was unable to stay calm, and Robert Hastings decided that he no longer wanted to order the flyer.

Patrick met with the principal the day before. They kicked around ideas about the poster’s content. Because of Patrick’s issues with other clients, Claire wants to be kept updated on the project’s status.
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
Claire: Patrick, are you about finished with the Goldwater brochure yet?
Patrick: Actually, Claire, I think we’re going to be starting over with that one.
Claire: What do you mean?
Patrick: Well, I went to visit the company’s president, and we locked horns over the layout. He got so upset that he wants us to send him something completely new.
Claire: Oh, man. So now we have to have another meeting to hash out ideas for it, right?
Patrick: Yeah. Sorry about that. And I have some more bad news.
Claire: What now?
Patrick: I got a phone call from Robert Hastings about the flyer for his gym. He was in a really bad mood and tried to pick a fight with me for some reason.
Claire: Please tell me that you stayed calm.
Patrick: I tried to, but he was being so mean. Long story short, he’s no longer our client.
Claire: Can we talk turkey, Patrick? You need to improve your attitude with clients, or you won’t be able to continue working here.
Patrick: I know, I know.
Claire: All right. Now tell me about the poster for Springstone School.
Patrick: I met with the principal last evening, and we kicked around some ideas for the content.
Claire: Great. Keep me informed on how it’s going.
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
C. Listen for Details
Listen to the audio. Match the statements below with the person they describe (Anne, George, or Linda).
George
Anne
Linda
Anne
George
Linda
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
Irene: Wow! I was so impressed with tonight’s play!
Frank: Me, too! Anne’s performance in particular really stole the show.
Irene: I agree. I was expecting George to do the best, but he seemed to just stay on the sidelines.
Frank: I wonder why he did that. Even Linda, who usually keeps a low profile, seemed to enjoy performing more than him.
Irene: I bet Linda would really turn heads if she continues to improve. I was pleasantly surprised by her.
Frank: Yeah. And after Anne’s fantastic performance this time, I’m sure she’ll make an even bigger splash in the next play she stars in.
Irene: As for George, I think he should just keep his head down for a while. After this bad performance, he should take a little break from acting.
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GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS
Viewpoint and Connective Adverbs
Some adverbs affect the meanings of entire sentences rather than single words. These adverbs usually describe one’s feelings about something or are used to link two ideas.
A. Viewpoint Adverbs
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GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS
Placement in a sentence:
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GRAMMAR ESSENTIALS
Placement in a sentence:
B. Connective Adverbs
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GRAMMAR WORKOUT
A. Make the Sentences
Combine the two sentences by using a connective adverb.
1. The number of job openings has increased dramatically this year. The number of applicants has gone down.
→ The number of job openings has increased dramatically this year; however, the number of applicants has gone down.

2. The managers are meeting to decide when the year-end party will be. We must wait until they reach a decision.
→ The managers are meeting to decide when the year-end party will be; meanwhile, we must wait until they reach a decision.
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3. Competition to get into the prestigious school is extremely tough. Applicants must submit anything they can to help themselves stand out.
→ Competition to get into the prestigious school is extremely tough; hence, applicants must submit anything they can to help themselves stand out.

4. Consumers were no longer interested in the company’s products. The company had to go out of business.
→ Consumers were no longer interested in the company’s products; subsequently, the company had to go out of business.

5. Veronica was looking for a roommate that was clean and organized. She wanted to live with someone who liked dogs.
→ Veronica was looking for a roommate that was clean and organized; furthermore, she wanted to live with someone who liked dogs.
GRAMMAR WORKOUT
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GRAMMAR WORKOUT
B. Match
Match the questions and responses. Fill in the blanks with appropriate viewpoint adverbs.
b
e
a
c
d
Luckily
Frankly
Personally
Regrettably
Basically
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GRAMMAR WORKOUT
C. Correct the Mistakes
Fix the errors in the sentences.
1. You responded to his comment without thinking; he was able to find your mistake and exploit it thus.
→ You responded to his comment without thinking; thus, he was able to find your mistake and exploit it.

2. I would enjoy being a part of your company. I’m not nevertheless prepared to quit my current job yet.
→ I would enjoy being a part of your company. Nevertheless, I’m not prepared to quit my current job yet.
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GRAMMAR WORKOUT
3. You are the one most qualified for obviously the position, but I can’t offer it to you.
→ You obviously are the one most qualified for the position, but I can’t offer it to you.

4. I would rather stay home and frankly watch a movie than go with you to the party.
→ Frankly, I would rather stay home and watch a movie than go with you to the party.

5. The school was shut down due to flooding. All the students had subsequently to enroll in different institutions.
→ The school was shut down due to flooding. Subsequently, all the students had to enroll in different institutions.
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READING─PRE-READING TASK
Maintaining one’s privacy online has become an important issue in recent years. Number the items below in the order you like to keep the most private (1) to the least (10). Then discuss your choices with a partner.
Scan the article and circle the items mentioned that can no longer be kept private because of Google.
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READING
Google知道得太多？

　每天有上百萬人透過Gmail發送電子郵件，藉由Google +與朋友聯繫，或是用Google地圖尋找目的地。雖然這些服務提供顯著的好處，但有些人擔心Google可能知道太多使用者的隱私。
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READING
　人們已經習慣大量的網路廣告，也沒有太去注意廣告所涵蓋的內容。然而，一項針對Google網站上的廣告所做的審查，顯示它們其實和一個人最近的網頁搜尋或電子郵件主題密切相關。這可能和Google於二０一二年推出最新整合的Cookie小型文字檔案有關。基本上，Google利用同樣的小型文字檔案追蹤使用者的網路瀏覽記錄，並記下所有他們所做的事情。該資訊之後就被第三方網站分享，然後以看來是客製化的廣告疲勞轟炸使用者。法國、美國及日本的網路政策制訂者都對此做法表達關切，並研究這對人們隱私可能造成的影響。
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READING
　藉由瀏覽你的電子郵件為廣告業者蒐集資料好像還不夠糟似的，Google還想知道你的真名。過去要申請Google帳戶，使用者可以輸入任何想輸入的名字。現在，Google要求必須將真名留在檔案裡，否則帳戶可能會被取消。評論家指出Google並沒有正當的理由會需要這樣的資訊。目前，反對者正試著將此新要求廢除，但到現在為止並不是很順利。
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READING
很遺憾地，Google對於人們生活所知不僅限於虛擬世界，該公司也開始窺探人們所居住的地方。當Google地圖於二００七年推出街景視圖服務，立刻就湧進許多抱怨。人們對於自家照片在未經允許下就被放上網路感到憤怒。有些人甚至想對此侵害隱私的行為提告，但Google幾乎贏了每場官司。然而在德國，居民贏得將其房產影像模糊化的權力。隨著許多人選擇這樣做，Google決定無限期停止更新德國的街景視圖。事實上，Google已表達想中止於歐盟國家所有的街景視圖功能，因為它在那兒被迫要遵守如此嚴苛的準則。
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READING
　從姓名到地點，Google對於其使用者知道的不少。上網的人有權決定要讓該公司知道多少資訊是可以接受的；同時，也應採取適當的措施以確保人們在網路上受到安全的保護。
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READING─AFTER YOU READ
A. Understand from the Context
Rewrite the words in bold with their synonyms from the article.
1. The factory was shut down after a(n) analysis of it showed numerous safety violations.
→ inspection
2. Anyone who wants to appear on the television show must give their written permission.
→ consent
3. You will obscure the image if you try to take a picture while everyone is moving.
→ blur
4. I didn’t have enough money to pay for my order, so the clerk had to eliminate the entire transaction.
→ void
5. A group of mothers prosecuted the manufacturer of the toy because their children had all hurt themselves while using it.
→ sued
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Nowadays, people spend so much time focusing on their
 ______________ (online) personas that their face-to-face communications are suffering. Luckily, Toastmasters International has a  ______________ (great quantity) of options available for people who want to improve their speaking abilities. Once a person joins the group, he or she will be presented with  ______________ (criteria) for successfully presenting many different types of speeches. Then, at each meeting, members give speeches that  ______________ (heed) to those standards. Most people experience  ______________ (apparent) differences in their skills after joining the organization. They admit to being much more comfortable speaking to groups of people than they were  ______________ (beforehand), which helps them in both their professional and personal lives.
READING─AFTER YOU READ
B. Complete the Passage
Fill in the blanks with words from the article. Use the hints to help you.
virtual
multitude
guidelines
adhere
noticeable
previously
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READING─AFTER YOU READ
C. True or False
Select if the statements are true (T) or false (F).
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WRITING SKILLS
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WRITING SKILLS
Task
Write countering views to the statements below. Research the topics online if you need facts to back up your opinions.
From my point of view, it seems more reasonable for people to begin driving at the age of 18. After all, that’s when a person is legally an adult, so he or she should be allowed to engage in any legal activity. The truth is that drivers under 18 are the ones most likely to get into accidents, not 18 to 25 year olds.
It seems to me that forcing students to do things they don’t really want to do will have negative consequences. Certainly making someone divide their attention between multiple activities when they’d rather just be focusing on their studies won’t make that person well-rounded; it will make him or her stressed.
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WRITING SKILLS─BEFORE YOU WRITE
Pair up with a classmate and engage in a debate about which social networking site is the most beneficial for users. Make sure to do some research so that you can give evidence to back up your claims.
Examples:
You: ___________________
Social Networking Site:
Benefit 1:

Benefit 2:

Benefit 3:
LinkedIn
People can post their résumés online and be contacted about job opportunities.
People can follow companies and know when they are looking for new employees.
People can build up a network of contacts that might help them with their future careers.
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WRITING SKILLS─BEFORE YOU WRITE
Classmate: ___________________
Social Networking Site:
Benefit 1:

Benefit 2:

Benefit 3:
Facebook
People can get in contact with old friends they’ve lost touch with.
People can follow companies and find out when their upcoming sales and events are.
People can meet new friends through their networks of contacts and interests.
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WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP
Use the information from the activity above to write a 180-word persuasive essay about why the social networking site you chose is the most beneficial to users. Each benefit you named should have its own body paragraph.
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WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP
The Most Beneficial Social Networking Site

Introduction:
In my opinion, the most beneficial social networking site is LinkedIn. Users can post their résumés there, follow companies that interest them, and gain business contacts.

Body:
What brings most people to LinkedIn initially is the ability to post their résumés on the site. Employers can search through them to find candidates for positions in their companies. The fact is, this could cut down a person’s job search time considerably, as he or she will be looking for companies while companies are looking for them.
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WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP
Another great feature of LinkedIn is that users are able to follow companies registered with the site. Members will receive notifications when the companies they follow are hiring. As I see it, this is extremely helpful for getting one’s résumé to a potential employer quickly. And the fact is that being one of the first to apply for a job raises one’s chances of getting an interview.
Finally, LinkedIn provides professional people with a platform for building their network of business contacts. I believe this can help them in their current positions, as well as be beneficial when they are looking for new ones.

Conclusion:
Although there are many social networking sites, I personally think that LinkedIn is the best. No other site is capable of benefiting one’s life so much.
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The End