Why it’s time to stop filming strangers in public for social media thrills

Level 2: Intermediate

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  Warmer

a. In pairs, discuss the questions.

1. Do you use social media? What sites or apps do you use?

2. Do you watch videos online? What sort of videos do you normally watch?

3. Do you think it is ok to publish videos of strangers filmed without permission?

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  Key words

a. Complete the crossword using the words in the box and the meanings below.

ACROSS DOWN

1. a noun that means sudden feelings 2. the continuous form of 17

of excitement
3. a noun that means a person under 18
4. a noun that means the reason why you
5. a verb that means to let other people know
do something
new information
6. an adjective that describes something that
6. a noun meaning aggressive behaviour by
causes trouble or difficulty
law enforcement
10. an adjective that describes something suitable
7. a verb that means to smoke using an
for the situation
electronic device
12. a noun that means the freedom to do things
8. a verb that means played a trick or practical
without other people watching you or knowing
joke on someone
what you are doing
9. an adjective that describes things relating
13. an adjective meaning chosen without any
to your health and medicine
particular method or purpose
11. a verb that means making something
16. a verb that means seeing something happen
happen
18. an adjective to describe something that has
14. a noun that means something that happens
no limit or end
15. a verb that means responding to something
19. the continuous form of DOWN 7
17. a verb that means to reply
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Level 2: Intermediate

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