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[A] Why people are choosing to quit social media | BBC Ideas

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withhold

[ with-'hohld ]

verb

- to refuse to give something or to keep back something

Has the government been withholding crucial information?

clickbait

[ 'klik-beyt ]

noun

- an internet story, title, image, etc. that is intended to attract attention and encourage people to click on a link

The social media site announced a crackdown on clickbait headings such as "I saw this and I was SHOCKED!" and "You won't believe what happened next!"

divergent

[ dahy-'vur-juhnt ]

adjective

- different from each other

The divergent views simply reflected their different interests.

gluttonous

[ 'gluht-n-uhs ]

adjective

- using more than you need

She said that industrialized countries should reduce their gluttonous consumption of oil.

go whole hog

idiom

- to do something as completely as possible

He decided to go whole hog and wear a tuxedo rather than just a suit.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

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LET'S TRY IT! - FIRST CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the first cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words or phrases. Write or type down your answers while listening.

⏱ 00:19 - 02:09

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LET'S PRACTICE - SECOND CUT

A. Script Completion

Direction: Watch the second cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing phrases.

⏱ 02:09 - 03:54

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LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.

⏱ 00:00 - 03:54

  1. What does the second woman perceive as a negative aspect of social media?

  2. What observation does the man make about people on the bus?

  3. What is the woman's view on taking breaks from social media?

  4. What concept does the woman introduce regarding the most fulfilling pleasures?

  5. What are your views on taking regular breaks from social media?