Chapter 3 Media and Society
Class 11 English
Exercise
Aulia Maharani Karli
Ways With Words
A. Find the words from the text that have the following
meanings.
a. a personal or corporate website – blog
b. a job requiring expertise in a particular field –
profession
c. a feeling of sadness – disappointment
d. put under custody – detained
e. found guilty – convicted
f. breaking or disregarding rules or system – violating
g. advantages and disadvantages – pros and cons
h. a non-statutory monetary penalty – amercement
B. Use the following
prepositional verbs in sentences.
apologize to
She apologized to all of the patients she had kept waiting.
adapt to
It is really hard for Jim to adapt to the new environment.
devote to
They devote an hour every day to worship.
refer to
Her mother never referred to him again.
reply to
The company has replied to the recent protests by posting an
ad in the local newspaper.
admire for
I admire her
dedication to the job.
apply for
Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum.
pray for
I came up here to pray for the most important things.
scold for
You feel a little
like a scold for wanting it to buckle down and concentrate.
vote for
In parliament, all
members voted for the new tax.
aim at
In the long run men hit only what they aim at.
arrive at
I arrive at nine o’clock.
glance at
With a glance at the demon lord, she stretched to grab it
and rose.
look at
He turned and looked at her.
bring up
She’s struggling to bring up a family alone.
agree on
We agree on the question.
comment on
She refused to comment on their decision.
concentrate on
She closed her eyes to concentrate hard on summoning the
portal.
rely on
They rely on a well for all their water.
count on
I was counting on the money from the insurance to buy a new
house.
grow up
It’s a wonderful place to grow up.
escape from
He made a daring escape from his kidnappers.
recover from
We prayed she would recover from her illness.
absorb in
Plants absorb carbon in the form of carbon dioxide.
Comprehension
A. Fill in the gaps with appropriate words/phrases from the
text.
a. People are using social media for individual as well as
marketing purposes.
b. Social media is not only a platform of sharing views, but
also a platform of marketing strategy
c. The hospital wanted Prita to pay Rp. 100 million for
immaterial losses.
d. Some singers organized clarified to help Prita.
e. The campaign to help Prita was able to collect Rp. 825
million.
B. Answer these questions.
a. How do you define social media?
Answer: Social media is computer based technology that
facilitates the sharing of idea, thoughts and information through the building
of virtual network and communities.
b. Social media has been an integral part of modern life.
How?
Answer: Social media has been an integral part of modern
life as it allows people to interact in ways we could never imagine and we can
easily access to the person we want to talk from any part of the world to any
different part of the world.
c. Why do people use Facebook and YouTube?
Answer: People use Facebook to exchange news through text
and YouTube to watch videos.
d. What is a blog? How can it be beneficial to us?
Answer: A blog is a regularly updated website or web page,
typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an
informal or conversational style. It can be beneficial to usbecause we can
improve our writing skills, connect with people, learn new things, and so on.
e. Was Prita’s intention bad when she sent a message to her
friends?
Answer: No, Prita’s intention was not bad when she sent a
message to her friends because she just wanted her friends to be more careful
in accepting many kinds of services.
f. How did Prita’s message become a big problem?
Answer: Prita’s message became a big problem after her
friend shared it to a website (The People’s Forum).
g. Why was she convicted by the court?
Answer: She was convicted by the court for violating the law
about using the ICT (Information and Communication Technology).
h. What was the purpose of the campaign, “Bantu Bebaskan
Prita”?
Answer: The purpose of the campaign “Bantu Bebaskan Prita”
was to collect money to help Prita so that she could pay the amercement.
i. How are people stronger than social media?
Answer: People are stronger than social media as they can
easily think before they act and think before they speak.
Critical Thinking
a. Does social media have positive impact in the society?
Discuss.
Answer: Social media is a tool that is becoming quite
popular these days because of its user-friendly features. Social media
platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and more are giving people a chance
to connect with each other across distances. There are many positive ways in
which social media can help to stay connected and support people’s well being.
When we look at the positive aspect of social media, we find
numerous advantages. The most important being a great device for education. All
the information one requires is just a click away. Students can educate
themselves on various topics using social media.
Furthermore, as more and more people are distancing
themselves from newspapers, they are depending on social media for news. You
are always updated on the latest happenings of the world through it. A person
becomes more socially aware of the issues of the world.
In addition, it strengthens bonds with your loved ones.
Distance is not a barrier anymore because of social media. For instance, you
can easily communicate with your friends and relatives overseas.
Most importantly, it
also provides a great platform for young budding artists to showcase their
talent for free. You can get great opportunities for employment through social
media too.
b. How do you compare virtual communication and face-to-face
communication?
Answer: Communication can be done by both face to face and
online methods. Face to face communication enhances the quality of a person’s
life, whereas virtual communication has a new domain of possibilities for
communicating with people.
The difference between face to face communication and
virtual communication is that in the face to face communication, you can feel
and see the presence of the other party, whereas, in virtual communication, you
cannot see the other party to whom you are communicating with.
Face to face communication is a traditional method of
communication that allows you of being able to see the opposite party you are
talking to. This allows betterment in exchange for communication and
information both for a person and to whom he is communicating. Even though the
technology today is remarkable many still follow this kind of communication for
clarity. Face to face communication is also an informal type of discussion
between friends, family, colleagues, etc.
Virtual communication means when a person is communicating
with another person via computer using the internet through email, etc. Due to
technology development in a remarkable way, technology provides people with a
significant way to communicate with other people and carry their business. We
can talk and text anyone we want through mail anytime we want without having
any boundaries for a person, whether the opposite person is online.
Writing
b. What is cyber bullying? What are its effects? How can it
be stopped?
Answer: The use of electronic communication to bully a
person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature
is known as cyber bullying. Cyber bullying is a common occurrence in which
children, teenagers, and even adults are targeted, humiliated, tortured, or
threatened online. Rumors, threats, posting sexual comments, sharing the
victim’s personal information, and hate speech are all examples of harmful bullying
behavior. Bullying is commonly found on social networking sites, SMS, email,
and online gaming.
Cyber bullying is a multi-faced issue. Victims of cyber
bullying feel unsafe even when they are at home. It is extremely difficult to
avoid. It causes mental, emotional, and physical harm to the person because its
effects can last for a long time. Low self-esteem, even suicidal tendencies,
and a variety of negative emotional reactions may be experienced by the victim.
Cyber bullying prevention is the need of the hour. It needs
to be monitored and put an end to. There are various ways to tackle cyber
bullying. Awareness is the key to prevent online harassment. We should make the
children aware from an early age so they are always cautious. Moreover, parents
must monitor their children’s online activities and limit their usage. Most
importantly, cyber bullying must be reported instantly without delay. This can
prevent further incidents from taking place.
Grammar
B. Complete the following sentences using the correct
prepositions of direction: to, toward, onto, or into.
a. Prem drove Milan to the airport.
b. The plane landed onto the runway.
c. The kids climbed onto the monkey bars.
d. Manish and Richa moved the table into the dining
room.
e. Ganesh almost fell into the river.
f. Lalit and Sarita took the bus that was heading toward
the university.
C. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition from
the brackets.
a. While we were hiking through the forest, we saw a
mountain lion. (across/through/along/under)
b. The leopards walked in a circle round the baby
giraffe before they attacked. (into/towards/round/through)
c. Go out of the building and turn left.
(into/up/off/out of)
d. She ran away from home when she was eighteen.
(towards/away from/down/across)
e. Raindrops ran down the windscreen making it
difficult to see the road. (into/up/down/over)
f. Hemant put the plate onto the table and began to
eat his dinner. (onto/into/up/off)
g. The frightened deer disappeared into the forest.
(up/onto/into/toward)
h. We were driving towards the City Centre when we
had an accident. (up/into/towards/along)
i. The smoke from the fire went up into the sky.
(into/up/to/onto)
