Key Language. Positive Adjectives:interesting, intellectual, relaxing, exciting, cultural, educational, emotional

Positive Adjectives: interesting, intellectual, relaxing, exciting, cultural, educational, emotional, cheap, energetic, rewarding, thrilling, enjoyable, lively, fascinating, entertaining.

Negative Adjectives: boring, dull, loud, tiring, crowded, noisy, upsetting, horrifying, childish, dangerous, cruel, time-consuming, expensive, hazardous, drab.

Task 28. Read the text. For questions (1–14) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

What Is Social Networking?

Social Networking… It’s the way the 21st century communicates today. Want to know what it really means?

Social networking is the grouping of individuals (1) _________ specific groups, like small rural communities or a neighbourhood subdivision, if you will. Although social networking is possible (2) _________ person, especially in the workplace, universities, and high schools, it is most popular online.

This is because unlike most high schools, colleges, or workplaces, the Internet (3) _________ with millions of individuals who (4) _________ to meet other people, to gather and share first-hand information and experiences about cooking, golfing, gardening, etc. The topics and interests are as (5) _________ and rich as the story of our universe.When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used. These websites (6) _________ as social sites. Social networking websites function like an online community of Internet users. Depending on the website in question, many of these online community members share common interests (7) _________ hobbies, religion, or politics. The friends that you can make are just one of the many benefits to social networking online. Another one of those benefits (8) _________ diversity because the Internet gives individuals from all around the world access to social networking sites.As (9) _________, social networking often involves grouping specific individuals or organizations together. (10) _________ there are a number of social networking websites that focus on particular interests, there are others that do not. The websites without a main focus are often referred to as ‘traditional’ social networking websites and usually have open memberships. This means that (11) _________ can become a member, no matter what their hobbies, beliefs, or views are. As I’m sure you’re aware, there are dangers associated with social networking including datatheft and viruses, which are (12) _________ the rise. Although danger does exist with networking online, it also exists in the real world, too. Just like you’re advised when meeting strangers at clubs and bars, school, or work — you are also advised to proceed with caution online.

1 A into B at C with D onto

2 A at B with C in D on

3 A fill B filling C fills D is filled

4 A want B will C must D has

5 A different B variety C various D vary

6 A know B are known C knew D known

7 A similar B likely C as D like

8 A were B was C is D are

9 A gets B involves C has D receives

10 A though B however C so D because

11 A nobody B anybody C every one D somebody

12 A below B at C in D on

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