Question 1 - 4
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The ‘weak-tie’ theory: how friends-of-friends influence us
In 1973, Mark Granovetter claimed that the influence of "weak-ties" can affect the behaviour of populations in the fields of information science, politics and 1.31 ..... Although friends-of-friends may be unlike us, they have similar enough 2.32 ... to have a beneficial effect on our lives. An example of this influence is when we hear about 3.33 … because information about them is provided by weak-ties. Since Granovetter proposed his theory, other studies have shown that weak-tie networks also benefit our 4.34 … .
Question 5 - 10
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
5-6.
Which does the speaker believe are TWO real benefits of online social networking?
People can gain higher self-esteem.
People can access useful medical information.
People can form relationships more quickly.
People can improve academic performance.
People can be reliably informed about current affairs.
7-8.
Which TWO problems related to online social networking will increase, according to the speaker?
criminal activity
poorer grades at school
a decline in physical fitness
less work done by employees
loss of career prospects
9-10.
Which TWO claims are made by Robin Dunbar about networking sites?
They are not helpful for developing certain social skills.
They cannot fully reveal a person's real character.
They are not a good starting point for building new relationships.
They do not encourage people to widen their social circle.
They will not retain their popularity with the young generation.
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