1. SPEAKING In pairs, discuss the questions.
1. Why do people take selfies?
People take selfies to capture and share moments of their lives, often to document their experiences, express themselves, and connect with others on social media.
2. Do you ever take selfies? Say why.
Yes, from time to time. I do it to capture memories or share a moment with friends and family.
2. Listen to a radio programme about selfies. What reasons for taking them are mentioned?
Presenting an attractive image of yourself Managing how the world sees you Changing others’ perceptions Remembering an event Making others jealous Bragging about your life
3. Listen to the programme again and choose the correct answers.
1. Faten thinks the main reason selfies became so popular is because
a. people wanted to be able to create an ideal image of themselves.
b. social networking provided a reason for people to share self.
c. modern technology made it more straightforward to take photos of ourselves.
d. people like looking at photos of themselves.
2. What does Faten think about the habit of taking group selfies on a day out?
a. It's a good way to record memories.
b. It's boring for other people who weren't present at the time.
c. I's a way of making people envious of your popularity.
d. It gets in the way of people having fun.
3. Which of the following is stated as a fact and not an opinion?
a. Some people don't want photos of themselves to look like selfies.
b. I's fashionable to employ a local photographer to capture perfect images..
c. Young people reject most of the photos which they take of themselves.
d. Pepple who are bothered about what they look like, don't worry how much they spend.
4. How does Faten feel about people who take dangerous selfies?
a. admiring b. sympathetic c. excited d. confused
Answers 1 b 2 c 3 b 4 b
4. Complete the extracts from the recording with the words from the box..
| attributes, curate, deceptive, enhance, features, flattering,, flaws, superficial |
People started taking selfies not just to present a 1 flattering picture of themselves, but also to manage and 2 curate what they wanted to tell the world about their physical 3 attributes, their personality, their relationships, their hobbies. On a 4 superficial level, their holiday pholos look relaxed and natural, but in reality they've been very carefully planned - and paid for. Appearances can be 5 deceptive. You can add fillers to 6 enahance how you look, remove any 7 flaws or even change the shape or size of your facial 8 features.
5. REFLECT | Society In pairs, discuss the questions.
1.Why do many people only post flattering pictures of themselves? Does this make other people like them more?
Many people only post fluttering pictures of themselves to present a curated online persona, boost self-esteem, and seek validation. It doesn't necessarily make others like them more, but rather creates an unrealistic expectation of perfection.
2.Can someone's flaws make them more likeable? Say why.
Yes, someone's flaws can make them more likeable because they make them more relatable, human, and authentic.
