Social Media and Historical Events
Section B — Documenting History
المفردات في سياقها
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| eyewitness | a person who directly saw an event | The text uses eyewitness in a meaningful context. |
| testimony | a spoken or written account used as evidence | The text uses testimony in a meaningful context. |
| bias | an unfair preference affecting judgment | The text uses bias in a meaningful context. |
| source | where information comes from | The text uses source in a meaningful context. |
| corroborate | confirm with other evidence | The text uses corroborate in a meaningful context. |
قاعدة اللغة
Passive voice: be + past participle focuses on the action or result; use by when the agent matters.
Correct example: The monument was preserved by experts.
قراءة قصيرة أصلية
Social Media and Historical Events affects choices in everyday life. A student examines information, compares different viewpoints, and looks for evidence before making a decision. The result shows that responsible action can improve both individual well-being and the wider community.
فهم وتحليل
الفكرة الرئيسة هي أن الاختيار الواعي يعتمد على المعلومات والأدلة، ثم يؤدي إلى أثر يمكن تفسيره. نفرّق بين الحقيقة الصريحة في النص والاستنتاج الذي تدعمه الحقيقة.
نموذج كتابة
A clear paragraph begins with a topic sentence. It then gives a reason, evidence or an example, and explains the result. The final sentence returns to the main idea.
أخطاء شائعة
- ترجمة الكلمة دون النظر إلى سياق الجملة.
- اختيار زمن الفعل من كلمة منفردة بدل ترتيب الأحداث.
- ذكر رأي دون دليل من النص.
- كتابة جمل منفصلة بلا رابط سبب أو نتيجة.
Practice Questions
1. Choose the meaning of “eyewitness”.
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Answer: a person who directly saw an event
eyewitness means a person who directly saw an event.
2. Choose the meaning of “testimony”.
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Answer: a spoken or written account used as evidence
testimony means a spoken or written account used as evidence.
3. Choose the meaning of “bias”.
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Answer: an unfair preference affecting judgment
bias means an unfair preference affecting judgment.
4. Choose the meaning of “source”.
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Answer: where information comes from
source means where information comes from.
5. Choose the sentence that correctly applies this unit’s grammar rule.
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Answer: The monument was preserved by experts.
The unit rule is: Passive voice: be + past participle focuses on the action or result; use by when the agent matters.
6. Correct the error: “Experts preserved the monument.”.
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Answer: The monument was preserved by experts.
Apply this rule: Passive voice: be + past participle focuses on the action or result; use by when the agent matters.
7. Write one correct English sentence about Social Media and Historical Events using the grammar rule taught in this lesson.
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Answer: Model: People The monument was preserved by experts. when they understand the issue.
Any accurate sentence that applies this rule is acceptable: Passive voice: be + past participle focuses on the action or result; use by when the agent matters.
8. What is the main idea of the reading passage about “Social Media and Historical Events”?
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Answer: The passage explains Social Media and Historical Events through a real choice and its effects.
The repeated focus is the choice, its evidence, and its effect.
9. Complete this evidence sentence about “Social Media and Historical Events” with an accurate verb: “The information must be ______ before we accept the claim.”
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Answer: verified / checked
A claim needs reliable evidence before acceptance.
10. State one fact from the passage about “Social Media and Historical Events” and one inference supported by that fact.
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Answer: Model: The student compares evidence before acting (fact); therefore, the decision is reasoned rather than impulsive (inference).
A fact is explicit; an inference is a conclusion supported by it.
11. Which sentence uses “corroborate” correctly?
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Answer: The discussion showed corroborate in a clear context.
The sentence uses corroborate as a noun or concept in a meaningful context.
12. Write a 35–50 word English response explaining one cause and one effect connected with Social Media and Historical Events. Use one vocabulary item from the lesson.
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Answer: Model: One important cause is the pressure people experience when making choices. As a result, their well-being and behaviour may change. Understanding eyewitness helps them examine evidence and choose a more responsible response.
The response needs a clear cause, a clear effect, and accurate lesson vocabulary.