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Social Media

社交媒体

学完能做到

读懂关于社交媒体的意见文章，把握正反论点
听懂有关社交媒体使用的讲座（Section 2 独白）并抓住要点
写一篇结构完整的议论文（Task 2），讨论社交媒体影响
在口语中就社交媒体话题展开连贯讨论，使用三类条件句

词汇 core 14 · expansion 18 · chunks 6

核心词 core

postv./n.A2

发布（帖子）

post a photo · a blog post

She posted a picture of her holiday on social media.

她在社交媒体上贴了一张度假照片。

sharev.A2

share a link · share information

It's easy to share news articles on Facebook.

在脸书上分享新闻文章很容易。

likev./n.A1

点赞；喜欢

get a like · like a post

Her video received hundreds of likes within an hour.

她的视频在一小时内获得了几百个赞。

commentv./n.A2

扩展词库 expansion

influencev./n.B2

影响

have an influence · influence people

trendn.B1

趋势；潮流

a growing trend · set a trend

messagen./v.A2

消息；发消息

send a message · text message

chatv./n.A2

聊天

have a chat · chat online

notificationn.B2

通知

turn off notifications · push notification

usern.B1

用户

internet user · user account

updatev./n.B1

更新

software update · update your status

addictiveadj.B2

上瘾的

addictive game · highly addictive

distractionn.B2

分心的事物

a constant distraction · avoid distractions

interactv.B2

互动

interact with others · social interaction

profilen.B1

个人资料；人物简介

create a profile · online profile

feedn.B1

（社交媒体的）动态消息

news feed · social media feed

hashtagn.B1

话题标签

use a hashtag · popular hashtag

tagv.B1

标记；加标签

tag someone in a photo · tag a location

blockv.B1

屏蔽

block a user · block content

reportv.B1

report a post · report abuse

misinformationn.B2

错误信息

spread misinformation · fight misinformation

reliableadj.B2

可靠的

reliable source · reliable information

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

social media社交媒体

Social media has changed the way we communicate.

社交媒体改变了我们的交流方式。

spend time on花时间在…上

I spend too much time on social media.

我花太多时间在社交媒体上了。

keep in touch保持联系

Social media helps me keep in touch with distant relatives.

社交媒体帮助我和远方亲戚保持联系。

go viral迅速走红

Their video went viral overnight.

他们的视频一夜之间走红。

face-to-face communication面对面交流

Nothing can replace face-to-face communication.

什么都无法取代面对面的交流。

around the clock全天候

Social media keeps us connected around the clock.

社交媒体让我们全天候保持联系。

语法语言升级点

Third conditional (past unreal)B2

谈论与过去事实相反的假设情况及其可能的结果

If + 过去完成时, 主语 + would/could + have + 过去分词

三类条件句用于对过去的事情进行假设。例如：If I had known about the privacy issues, I would not have posted that photo. 注意条件句用 had + 过去分词，主句用 would have + 过去分词。

例句

If social media had existed when I was a child, my life would have been very different.

如果我小时候就有社交媒体，我的生活可能会大不相同。

She might have become a celebrity if she had started her channel earlier.

如果她更早开设频道，她可能已经成为名人了。

常见错误

✗ If I would have known, I would have told you. → ✓ If I had known, I would have told you.

if 从句中不使用 would have，要用 had + 过去分词。

↑ 提分：要冲击更高分，可在三类条件句中混合使用 could/might have，表达更丰富的含义。

Perfect modals for speculation (must have / might have)B2

对过去发生的事情进行推测，表达不同程度的确定性

must/might/could + have + 过去分词

must have 表示几乎肯定；might/could have 表示可能性。例如：He must have spent hours editing that video. (很可能) She might have seen the post before it was deleted. (可能)。

例句

They must have been online all night to get so many likes.

他们肯定整晚在线才获得这么多赞。

The account might have been hacked, so change your password immediately.

账户可能被黑了，所以马上改密码。

常见错误

✗ He must went to the party. → ✓ He must have gone to the party.

情态动词表推测过去时，要用 have + 过去分词。

↑ 提分：灵活使用 must have / might have / could have 能让表达更具分析性，展示语法掌控力。

阅读 Reading opinion piece

Is Social Media a Force for Good or Harm?

Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have become an essential part of modern life. While they bring people together and give everyone a voice, many argue that they also cause serious problems. On the positive side, social media allows us to keep in touch with friends and family, no matter where they are in the world. It also helps to spread information quickly, making it easier to learn about news and events. For small businesses, it provides a cheap way to advertise and reach new customers. However, critics point out that social media can be a distraction, especially for young people who spend too much time scrolling through their feeds. Many users also worry about privacy, as personal data is often not well protected. Furthermore, misinformation can spread quickly on these platforms, leading people to believe things that are not true. In my view, the effect of social media depends on how we use it. If we learn to check the reliability of what we read and manage our screen time, it can be a useful tool rather than a source of harm.

essential必不可少的distraction分散注意力的东西misinformation错误信息

TFNG1.Social media is only used by young people.

✅ FALSE — 文中提到 small businesses 和 general users，并非只有年轻人使用。

TFNG2.Personal information shared on social media is always protected well.

✅ FALSE — 文中说 personal data is often not well protected。

MCQ3.According to the text, what is one benefit of social media for businesses?

A It helps them find new staff.
B It provides free advertising.
C It provides a cheap way to advertise and reach new customers.

✅ C — 文中原句 it provides a cheap way to advertise and reach new customers.

gap_fill4.The author believes the effect of social media depends on how we ___ it.

✅ use — 最后一段 the effect of social media depends on how we use it。

💡 技巧：阅读观点类文章时，注意识别正反方论点的信号词（On the positive side... However...）。对于TFNG题，要严格对比原文信息，避免加入自己的推断。

听力 Listening Section 2 · US

情景：一个社交媒体顾问在社区中心举办讲座，分享如何安全使用社交媒体（Section 2 独白）

Advisor

Good evening, everyone. My name is Linda Chen, and I'm a social media advisor. Tonight, I'd like to talk about how to use social media safely while still enjoying its benefits.

Advisor

First, let's discuss privacy settings. You should always check who can see your posts. I recommend setting your profile to 'friends only' rather than 'public.'

Advisor

Second, be careful about accepting friend requests from people you don't know. Not everyone online is who they say they are. There have been cases where fake accounts were used to gather personal information.

Advisor

Another important point is to think before you post. Once something is online, it can be hard to remove completely. You might have shared something that could hurt your reputation later.

Advisor

Finally, take regular breaks from social media. Spending too much time scrolling can affect your mental health. Try to limit your use to thirty minutes at a time, and avoid checking your phone before bed.

MCQ1.What does Linda recommend for privacy settings?

A Keep everything public
B Set profile to 'friends only'
C Delete all accounts

✅ B — 原句：I recommend setting your profile to 'friends only' rather than 'public'。

TFNG2.You should accept friend requests from anyone.

✅ FALSE — 她说 be careful about accepting friend requests from people you don't know。

gap_fill3.Linda advises taking regular breaks from social media and limiting use to ___ minutes at a time.

✅ thirty / 30 — Try to limit your use to thirty minutes at a time。

MCQ4.Why should you avoid checking your phone before bed?

A It wastes battery
B It can affect mental health
C It costs money

✅ B — Spending too much time scrolling can affect your mental health ... avoid checking your phone before bed。

💡 技巧：Section 2 独白中，说话人会使用顺序词（First, Second, Another, Finally）来组织信息。听前快速浏览题目，预测可能的信息类型（建议、数字等）。

写作 Writing Task 2 (essay) · 目标 250 词

Some people think that social media has a negative influence on our daily lives. Others believe it brings more benefits than drawbacks. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Social media has become a central part of daily life for billions of people. While it offers numerous advantages, such as staying connected with loved ones, others argue that it brings about more harm than good. This essay will examine both perspectives before concluding that the impact of social media largely depends on individual usage. On the one hand, social media provides significant benefits. It allows people to keep in touch with friends and family across long distances, often at no cost. For instance, many grandparents can now see photos and updates of their grandchildren daily, which was impossible a few decades ago. Moreover, social media is a valuable source of information, enabling users to access news and educational content quickly. It also opens up business opportunities, allowing companies to advertise to a global audience with minimal expense. On the other hand, there are serious concerns. One major issue is its effect on mental health; constant scrolling and the pressure to present a perfect life can cause anxiety and low self-esteem. Additionally, it is easy for false information to spread, sometimes with dangerous consequences. For example, if people had not shared unverified news stories during a recent health crisis, panic might not have been so widespread. Privacy is another worry, as many platforms collect vast amounts of personal data. In my opinion, social media is neither entirely good nor bad. If used carefully and in moderation, the benefits can outweigh the disadvantages. However, if users fail to check facts or spend excessive time online, it can indeed be harmful. Therefore, I believe the key lies in educating people on responsible use rather than blaming the platforms themselves. In conclusion, while social media presents both opportunities and threats, its overall effect is determined by how we choose to use it.

逐句标注

任务“Social media has become a central part of daily life”开头直接引入话题，回应任务要求。

语法“if people had not shared unverified news stories... panic might not have been so widespread”三类条件句，本课重点语法，展示虚拟假设。

语法“enabling users to access news... allowing companies to advertise”现在分词短语作状语，增加句式多样性。

衔接“On the one hand... On the other hand... In my opinion... In conclusion”清晰的结构词，使文章衔接自然，逻辑连贯。

词汇“undisputable, anxiety, low self-esteem, widespread, verify”使用较高阶词汇，体现词汇丰富度，同时避免超档词。

🎯 本档语言特征：四段式结构完整，正反论点展开充分。有效使用三类条件句、分词短语等语法结构。词汇范围广泛，搭配自然。整体达到 band 7 水平：立场明确、论证深入、语言流畅。

↑ 再上一档：若要进一步提升至7.5+，可加入更微妙的反驳（例如... some may argue that anxiety issues are overblown, yet evidence suggests otherwise），并使用名词化结构（the proliferation of misinformation）增强学术感。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: How often do you use social media?

I use it every day, perhaps a bit too much, to be honest. I mainly check Instagram and Facebook, usually in the evenings after work to relax and see what my friends are up to.

💡 具体说明频率+平台+目的，自然流畅。

Q: Do you think you could live without social media?

I'm sure I could, but it would be difficult at first. If I didn't have social media, I'd probably miss a lot of events and updates. That said, I might actually be more productive without the distraction.

💡 使用二类条件句反思，并加入让步（That said）。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a time when you used social media to learn something useful. You should say: what you learned; which platform you used; how you found the information; and explain why it was useful.

A few months ago, I wanted to learn how to cook a specific Italian dish, so I turned to YouTube. I simply typed the name of the dish, and hundreds of step-by-step video recipes appeared. What I liked was that I could see the entire process visually, which is much easier than reading a recipe in a book. The video I chose had millions of views and was created by an experienced chef, so I felt it was quite reliable. I learned not only the ingredients and method, but also a few professional tips that made the dish much tastier. This was really useful because I was able to prepare the meal for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. If I hadn't checked the video before cooking, I'm sure I would have made several mistakes. Since then, I've used YouTube many times to learn other practical skills, like fixing a leaky tap or even basic car maintenance.

💡 完整回应所有要点，使用三类条件句（If I hadn't checked... I would have made），词汇恰当。

Part 3

Q: Why do you think social media is so popular among young people?

I think it's mainly because young people enjoy sharing their lives and seeing what others are doing. It gives them a sense of belonging and keeps them entertained. There's also the fear of missing out—if everyone is on a platform and you're not, you might feel left out. So it creates a kind of social pressure.

💡 分析原因，使用术语 fear of missing out，并给出解释。

Q: Do you think social media has changed the way we form relationships?

Absolutely. In the past, you had to meet someone face to face to build a friendship, but now many relationships start online. Social media makes it easier to find people with similar interests, but at the same time, some of these connections can be superficial. It's a trade-off between quantity and quality.

💡 对比过去与现在，使用衔接词，表达平衡观点。

高频短语

That said, ... — 然而（用于补充让步观点）

a sense of belonging — 归属感

a trade-off between ... and ... — 在…与…之间权衡

应试策略

在6.5档，写作与口语中要有意识地使用复杂语法结构，如条件句、情态完成式，以展示语法广度。同时，段落结构要清晰，每个观点都有支持细节。阅读和听力中，注意识别转折词和总结句，快速定位答案。

本档提分建议

从6.5到7.5的关键：减少小错误（如单复数、冠词）；增加词语搭配的精准度；使用更多样的衔接手段，而非仅靠firstly/secondly；在口语中自然融入习语和高级词汇。

← 上一课Technology and Society科技与社会下一课 →Reporting a Problem报修与投诉（服务）

Social Media

学完能做到

词汇 core 14 · expansion 18 · chunks 6

核心词 core

扩展词库 expansion

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

语法 语言升级点

例句

常见错误

例句

常见错误

阅读 Reading opinion piece

听力 Listening Section 2 · US

写作 Writing Task 2 (essay) · 目标 250 词

逐句标注

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Part 2 · 提示卡

Part 3

高频短语

应试策略

本档提分建议

语法语言升级点