The internet is no doubt a wonderful meeting place. At the same time, it poses

certain risks to all its users no matter how old they are.

And (1) ..... some eighteen or nineteen- years -olds realise the potential threats

they face online, they don't seem to give much thought to the fact that university

administrators and employees more and more often scrutinise their profiles before

admitting them to prestigious colleges or giving them jobs.

Young adults who post provocative photos and comments about their partying habits

or, what’s worse , about drinking or drug abuse can make themselves (2) ..... immature

and lacking common sense.

Experts advise against posting any material that would make you feel ashamed of

yourself in the future and, as one media expert said, wouldn't make your grandmother

proud of you! So, it’s high time you (3) ... social networking sites as space to promotor

yourself personally, academically and professionally by sparing information that will

help you leave a positive impression on your future employers. Too young to agonise

over it? Think twice before you (4) .... this advice down.

 

1. A. However  B despite         C in spite of  D although

2. A recognise  B come across C appear       D show up

3. A treat        B to treat        C treated      D would treat

4. A Turn        B play              C take          D hold