Unit 2: Teen Life
8. SınıfTeen issues, social media, peer pressure, expressing opinions, gerunds and infinitives
1. Teen Life Vocabulary
| Word / Phrase | Türkçe | Example |
|---|---|---|
| peer pressure | akran baskısı | Teenagers often face peer pressure. |
| social media | sosyal medya | Social media affects teen behaviour. |
| screen time | ekran süresi | Too much screen time is unhealthy. |
| addiction | bağımlılık | Social media addiction is a real problem. |
| self-esteem | öz saygı | Low self-esteem affects mental health. |
| anxiety | kaygı, anksiyete | Teens can experience anxiety. |
| influence | etkilemek / etki | Social media influences our opinions. |
| compare | karşılaştırmak | We shouldn't compare ourselves to others. |
| distraction | dikkat dağıtıcı şey | Phones are a major distraction in class. |
| balance | denge | We need a balance between online and offline. |
2. Gerunds & Infinitives
📌 Gerund = verb + -ing (isim gibi kullanılır)
📌 Infinitive = to + verb
Some verbs take gerund, some take infinitive, some take both.
Gerund (-ing)
enjoy, avoid, finish, suggest, keep, mind, consider
She enjoys using social media.
Avoid comparing yourself.
Infinitive (to+v)
want, decide, plan, hope, need, choose, agree
He decided to limit his screen time.
She hopes to improve.
Both
like, love, hate, start, begin, continue
I like using / to use apps.
3. Expressing Opinions
| Phrase | Türkçe |
|---|---|
| In my opinion / view, ... | Bence / Benim görüşüme göre... |
| I (strongly) believe that ... | (Kesinlikle) inanıyorum ki... |
| I think / feel that ... | Düşünüyorum ki / Hissediyorum ki... |
| On the one hand ... on the other hand ... | Bir yandan ... öte yandan... |
| However / Nevertheless, ... | Ancak / Bununla birlikte... |
| To sum up / In conclusion, ... | Özetle / Sonuç olarak... |
4. Reading: Social Media — Friend or Foe?
In my opinion, social media is one of the most significant issues in teen life today. Most teenagers enjoy using it to stay connected with friends and to share their lives. However, it also causes problems.
On the one hand, social media helps teenagers learn new things, express themselves and build communities. Many teens love watching educational content online. Keeping in touch with distant friends is much easier now.
On the other hand, too much screen time affects mental health. Many teens struggle to avoid comparing themselves to others online, which damages their self-esteem. Peer pressure is also stronger on social media. I decided to limit my social media use to one hour per day and it really helped. To sum up, balance is the key.
❓Comprehension Questions
- What do teens enjoy about social media? → Staying connected and sharing their lives.
- What problem is mentioned with mental health? → Comparing themselves to others lowers self-esteem.
- What did the writer do to help themselves? → Limited social media to one hour per day.
- What is the conclusion? → Balance is the key.
Unit Test
Binlerce Soru8. Sınıf Konuları
Tüm KonularTest Hakkında
- 181 soruluk havuz
- Her testte rastgele sorular
- Anında geri bildirim
- MC, True/False