Read the article again. Identify the parts which make these points. 1 We are not calculating in the way that we present ourselves to others. 2 We don’t attempt to hide our eccentricities or our appearance. 3 Online profiles are not fantasy representations but match reality. 4 People want to present – or are unable to hide – their true selves. 5 In spite of what many people think, networking sites encourage us to be who we are. Look at the opening paragraph. How does the writer arouse the reader’s curiosity about the differing viewpoints? Find eight adjectives in the article which refer to different personality traits. Cover the article. Can you remember what nouns or pronouns collocated with these verbs? Look at these examples of self used as a prefix. Can you think of other examples of each structure? 1 self-doubt (self + noun) 2 self-aware (self + adjective) 3 sense of self (self is a noun in its own right) Add self- to these words to make adjectives. Which could be used to talk about: 1 a system? 2 an idea? 3 a prophecy? 4 a flat? 5 a person? Example: a self-made person What would the adjective mean in each case? Add these words to make nouns with self-. 1 Anorexia can be related to low self- . 2 The police claimed they acted in self- . 3 You need self- to work from home. 4 Speaking in public is to do with having plenty of self- . 5 His decisions were motivated by self- . 6 He’s not really depressed, he just wants our sympathy. It’s a question of self- . Which of the nouns have a negative connotation? How many can become adjectives? Example: self-pity self-pitying Discuss these questions. 1 In what ways – other than social networking sites/apps – can people present themselves online (e.g. role-playing games or professional websites)? 2 Look at the online profile images below. Why do you think each person chose them? b c Language focus Presenting a self-image 3 a b choose create portray express present put up reflect reveal Language focus self4 5 a contained centred fulfilling evident made sustaining b 6 a confidence defence esteem discipline interest pity b Speaking 7 A B C D 3 Can you think of other types of profile photo? What would you typically see in them? Language skills Extras Explore 12 Me and the world 153 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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