I first got access to social media platforms back when I was in Grade 7, roughly 12 years old. My initial motivation was to stay in the loop with my classmates’ after-school plans and share snippets of my street photography hobby with peers.
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initial motivation /ɪˈnɪʃl ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/:最初的动机
stay in the loop /steɪ ɪn ðə luːp/:及时了解最新动态
got access to /ɡɒt ˈækses tuː/:获准使用
platforms /ˈplætfɔːmz/:平台
snippets /ˈsnɪpɪts/:小片段
Q2
Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
Admittedly, I do devote an excessive amount of time to social media on a daily basis, particularly mindlessly browsing short-form content during my commute or downtime. I've recently set screen time limits to curb this unproductive habit.
Absolutely, nearly all my peers are active social media users. Many curate their feeds to share life updates, while others use popular platforms to look up product reviews or trendylifestyle hacks in their spare time.
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lifestyle hacks /ˈlaɪfstaɪl hæks/:生活小技巧
platforms /ˈplætfɔːmz/:平台
curate /ˈkjʊəreɪt/:精心打理(社交账号内容)
trendy /ˈtrendi/:流行的
peers /pɪəz/:同龄人
feeds /fiːdz/:社交平台动态
Q4
What do people do on social media?
Oh, people use social media for a wide range of purposes. Many keep in touch withdistant contacts, post snippets of their personal lives, and consume bite-sized entertainment or informative content in their spare time.
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snippets of personal lives /ˈsnɪpɪts ɒv ˈpɜːsənl laɪvz/:个人生活的片段
bite-sized entertainment /baɪt saɪzd ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/:碎片化娱乐
wide range of purposes /waɪd reɪndʒ ɒv ˈpɜːpəsɪz/:多种用途
Absolutely, I’m an occasional poster on social media. I mostly upload candid snaps of weekend hikes or home-baked treats, and sometimes I share well-researched opinion pieces on environmental issues that resonate with me.