Listening Comprehension

What's Your Spirit Social Animal

2023 Issue 03 – The social network issue

Listen to a presentation about the different ways we connect on social media platforms. Then complete the notes below. The first has been filled in for you as an example.

Introduction

Example: Knowing our social media profiles can help us use the platforms with more intention, and we can broaden our experiences by trying out other ways of interacting.
People who are (1) ____________ in the physical world tend not to use social media as much and their connection to their social media animal might not be as (2)_______________.

Dolphin: curious and outgoing

On social media to meet new people and socialise.
Main thought: “how many people have seen my post?”
Main activity: post
One thing to try: convert social media hours to (3) _____________________________

Raccoon: shy and conscientious

On social media to (4) _____________________.
Main thought: “Does this post accurately reflect me?”
Main activity: think a lot, do nothing
One thing to try: take time to form personal opinions on social media content

Panda: (5) _________________

On social media to keep connected with friends’ lives.
Main thought: “Let me like all my friends’ posts”
Main activity: like
One thing to try: (6) ______________ to try out an online recipe or other projects

Tiger: confident and assertive

On social media to contribute a point.
Main thought: (7) “________________________”
Main activity: comment
One thing to try: be more selective about the conversations you start