Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the n...

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

THE HIDDEN RISKS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

• Privacy Concerns

Social media platforms often collect vast amounts of personal data, putting users at risk of privacy breaches. (7) ______ everyone shares more information than they realize, which can be (8) ______ by wrongdoers. To protect yourself, it’s crucial to carefully examine your privacy settings and limit the data you share.

• Mental Health Impacts

(9) ______ maintaining a seemingly perfect online image, individuals often post content that doesn’t reflect their true feelings. This can (10) ______ to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. It’s essential to disconnect from time to time and focus on real-life connections rather than seeking validation online.

• Cybersecurity Threats

Cybercriminals can easily target users through phishing scams and (11) ______ links, resulting in identity theft or financial losses. Users often grapple with whether to click on suspicious links, which can pull them into unsafe online spaces. If users (12) ______ these tricks, they may end up giving away sensitive information without realizing it.

(Adapted from THE REAL IELTS)

Question 7:  A. Most of   B. Mostly   C. Most   D. Almost