Prime Time 4, Coursebook

l = This is easy m = This is okay n = This is difficult Reading: Online hate speech Complete the text with the correct sentence parts (A–K). There is one sentence that you won’t need. 9 In Finland, everyone has the right to express their opinion. This means that everybody also has the right to 1 . That’s why hate speech on social media and online bullying is a big topic in Finland. It’s very difficult to fight or stop hate speech in Finland 2 . Usually hate speech attacks people who belong to minority groups, for example, 3 . Social media have increased the problem of hate speech without a doubt. 4 people can speak freely and share their thoughts anonymously. Hate speech done face to face is harder than doing it online, 5 . It’s very hard to say if a comment on the internet is hate speech or not. 6 you may feel it’s hate speech. But that’s actually not always the case. Sometimes people just have different opinions. 7 , but at the same time we must fight for freedom of speech. People should be allowed to express their opinion freely, but it mustn’t be used to hurt other people’s feelings. It is important to prevent hate speech, but it is hard. 8 inside their heart. I believe hate is learned from the outside. People probably get to know bad behaviour 9 . I’m sure that many angry people who have hate inside them don’t even like the feeling themselves. If we try really to understand what’s wrong with them, 10 . So it is everybody’s job to get involved. l m n I can understand a short reading text about an interesting topic. A because it’s not a crime as such B because of their origin, skin colour, religion or a disability C from their parents, friends or role models D If someone posts a critical comment on your opinion, E Nobody is born with anger and hate F publish anything they want on social media, except what is illegal G Social media is also full of H The internet is a place where I we might have an opportunity to help J We should definitely not tolerate hate speech K where we can hide behind an online identity Speaking: Play IT safe What new things did you learn in this unit? Is there anything you will change in your behavior in the future? Give a short presentation in front of the class. 10 l m n I can talk about a topic that has to do with my life. 62 7 Unit Play IT safe Show what you can do 23t9m6 sixty-two Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv