Social media's impact on teenage brains – C1 English Listening

C1 English Listening Test

Listen to a Q&A about how social media affects teenage brains. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer (A to D).

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Questions

1 What causes 'desensitisation' in teenagers?

A. Their addiction to being online.

B. The extreme sensitivity to social rewards at their age.

C. The naturally high levels of dopamine teenagers produce at their age.

D. The higher intensity of social media rewards compared with real-life social rewards.

2 What effect does using social media frequently have on the brain's reward system?

A. Higher sensitivity.

B. Lower sensitivity.

C. Numbness.

D. Slower brain development.

3 Why does the speaker mention the prefrontal cortex?

A. To describe teens' habits when using social media.

B. To illustrate the addictive nature of teens.

C. To explain why social media can be so addictive.

D. As part of a description of how the brain functions.

4 What does the speaker imply when she says that teenagers 'are being asked to fight a system that is intentionally designed to overpower their self-control'?

A. Teenagers lack discipline and responsibility.

B. Social media seeks to exploit teenagers' vulnerability.

C. There's nothing we can do to teach teenagers responsible use of social media.

D. Teenagers should learn about the hidden purpose of these platforms.

5 Which TWO ideas are mentioned when talking about screen-time limits and parental controls?

A. Shorter screen time can limit the levels of dopamine.

B. There are ways to bypass parental controls.

C. Further actions are required to make these measures more effective.

D. These measures are completely useless.

6 What does the speaker imply when she talks about delaying—or avoiding—smartphones and social media?

A. These measures can be more effective than limiting usage or screen time.

B. They may lead to social isolation.

C. They won't work unless combined with basic phones.

D. They help children improve their social skills.

Explanation

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Social media’s impact on teenage brains – C1 English Listening

C1 English Listening Test

Listen to a Q&A about how social media affects teenage brains. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer (A to D).

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Explanation

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C1 English Listening Test

Listen to a Q&A about how social media affects teenage brains. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer (A to D).

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Explanation

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