10 Unit 01 | Way to grow! Read the text about online identities. Some words are missing. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each gap (1–10). Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE IN USE 11 Why a positive online identity matters If someone asks you, “Who are you?”, you probably know the answer. But are you someone whose online presence (0) you in the best light? It’s important to make positive choices that represent your true self online. Having a negative online identity (1) makes you look lazy, mean, racist or selfish can be damaging. Remember that it’s easy for a quick one-liner to be taken more (2) than you meant it to be. Make sure that everything you post is something you’d be proud to represent in person. The people (3) you interact with online (and what those people do and post) also say something about you. And is the amount of time you spend online (4) other more important activities? What about postings about you by others? Talk to the friends (5) whom you spend free time regarding not making negative posts about you. Think before adding people to your network who aren’t really friends. Never share posts of others (6) making sure that they are true and align with your values. You probably have a number of social media accounts, some of (7) may be private. However, being 100% private can make you look like you have something to hide. As for your public social media profiles, the ones which your grandma could look at and smile at, make sure you post things that (8) your college or career goals. If you want to be a veterinarian and you post pictures (9) don’t show any animals, you may not seem interested enough. Finally, create a positive online identity by focusing on your personal (10) . Going the extra mile to craft an online image that answers the question “Who are you?” in the most positive way is the biggest favour you can do yourself. 0 A sees B keeps C shows D has 1 A this B which C what D always 2 A serious B wrong C seriously D hardly 3 A who B whose C which D whom 4 A excluding B creating C doing D causing 5 A about B by C of D with 6 A without B unless C despite D by 7 A that B which C who D this 8 A fit B are C mean D make 9 A them B whom C which D those 10 A self B information C likes D strengths Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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