موضوع امتحان شهادة التعليم المتوسط BEM 2022 في اللغة الإنجليزية مع الحل — البيام — المنهاج الجزائري

Social Media: Good or Bad?

Social media has become an important part of our daily lives. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter allow us to connect with friends and family, share our thoughts and photos, and stay informed about what is happening around the world.

However, social media also has negative effects. Many young people spend too much time on these platforms. Instead of doing their homework or playing outside, they scroll through their feeds for hours. This can affect their school results and their health.

Another problem is cyberbullying. Some people use social media to say mean things to others. This can make young people feel sad and lonely. Also, not everything on social media is true. Fake news spreads quickly, and it can be difficult to know what is real and what is not.

So, social media can be good if we use it wisely. Parents and teachers should help young people understand how to use these platforms safely. We should limit our time on social media and focus on real-life activities.

— Adapted from an educational article, 2022

Part One: Reading Comprehension (13 points):

1. Theme (1 pt):
The text is about social media and its positive and negative effects.

2. True or False (1 pt):
True. The text says: “Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter allow us to connect with friends and family.”

3. Negative effects (1.5 pts):
– Young people spend too much time on social media (affects school results and health)
– Cyberbullying (people say mean things to others)
– Fake news spreads quickly

4. Cyberbullying (1.5 pts):
Cyberbullying is when people use social media to say mean things to others.

5. How can social media be good? (1.5 pts):
Social media can be good if we use it wisely. Parents and teachers should help young people understand how to use these platforms safely.

6. Synonym (1 pt):
“impact” → “effects” (paragraph 2)

7. Opposites (1.5 pts):
a) old → new
b) good → bad / negative
c) happy → sad

8. Reference words (1.5 pts):
a) “their” (paragraph 2) refers to young people
b) “it” (paragraph 3) refers to fake news / the truth
c) “we” (paragraph 4) refers to everyone / all of us

9. Text type (1 pt):
It is an argumentative text because it presents arguments for and against social media.

10. Title (1 pt):
“Social Media: Using It Wisely” / “The Good and Bad Side of Social Media”

Part Two: Written Expression (7 points):

Example answer:

Dear classmates,

Social media is fun and useful, but it can also be dangerous if we do not use it carefully.

First, spending too much time on social media can affect our studies and our health. Instead of studying or playing sports, we spend hours on our phones. Second, social media can be a place where people are mean to each other. This is called cyberbullying, and it can make people feel very sad.

To use social media wisely, we should limit our time online. We can use a timer to remind us when it is time to stop. We should also never share personal information with strangers and always think before we post.

Remember, real life is more important than virtual life. Let’s enjoy social media but not let it control us!