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2. Re-read the text and match the clauses in the columns below so as
to form a complete sentence:
1.
(30 marks)
(20 marks)
and notions
Of course it is possible
for teens
5.
Its all about
4.
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
media passively.
d. should never be disregarded.
e. is preferable to doing outdoor activities.
these
They
those
It
that
they
(26 marks)
C. Complete the gaps with a word in the box below.
Whats body image? Body image is how 1.______________ picture themselves and
how they think other people picture them. It is basically how you 2._____________
about your body, and it includes your perception, 3._______________, emotions,
and physical sensations. Mass media has been able to 4._______________ popular
culture and often influence public 5.______________ However, when abused, the
power of the media can harm the general population. Stereotypes formed by the
6.______________ that include thin, tanned women, and wealthy, muscular
7._______________ have led to a decline in self-esteem. The majority of media
today often 8.______________ the perfect body to the public, hoping that
consumers will strive to achieve 9.___________ using a certain product or idea.
People should make up their 10. ____________ that they will not be negatively
11._____________ by the media. In doing this, the public can 12.______________
the media for what it truly is, a means of conveying 13._____________
or
providing entertainment.
present
men
Information
opinion
shape
feel
media
fitness
view
influenced
minds
people
imagination