Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Social Media

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
selfie [noun]

a photo of a person that is taken by the same person, usually shared on social media

Ex: The selfie received hundreds of likes and comments from followers on her Instagram account .
filter [noun]

a digital tool or feature that modifies or enhances photos or videos by applying effects or adjustments for a desired visual result

Ex: Social media platforms allow users to share photos with filters .
to tag [verb]

to associate or label someone or something in a post, comment, or photo, typically by using their username or adding relevant keywords, enabling others to easily find or identify them when viewing the content

Ex: When you post the group picture , make sure to tag everyone so they know it 's up !
story [noun]

a short-lived post on social media that disappears after 24 hours, used for casual updates or moments

Ex: Brands use stories to announce flash sales or behind-the-scenes clips .

a request sent through social media platforms or online networks, inviting someone to connect and add them as a friend or contact

Ex: He hesitated before accepting the friend request from his coworker on Instagram .

to express one's opinion about something or someone

Ex: During the meeting , participants were invited to comment on the proposed changes to the project plan .

to remove someone from your list of friends on a social media platform

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to block [verb]

to prevent someone from contacting or viewing one's activities on social media

Ex: The user blocked the online harasser to prevent them from seeing their posts .

to access the Internet or be connected to the digital world through a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device

Ex: Let 's go online and order the items we need from the e-commerce website .
to text [verb]

to send a written message using a cell phone

Ex: You should text your boss to request time off .