Directions:

Read the texts from a magazine in which five people voice their different opinions responding to an article on the issue of social networking. For questions 61 to 65, match the name of each person (61 to 65) to one of the statements ( A to G) given below. Mark your answers on your AN-SWER SHEET.

Laura:

I think that I have to agree with you. The idea to surround yourself with good and successful people stil rings true. The electronic age may aid contact and communication. However, it does not substitute for looking someone in the eye. One has to have that person-to-person feel to instinc- tively grasp inner character. I' m sure that a combination of the two types of interaction will lend flavor to the future.

Mike:

I naturally tend to prefer face-to-face relationship building. However, having friends and busi- ness acquaintances all over the world, I find that tools such as Linkedln are quite useful. Both enable me to maintain old connections and make new connections with people I find I have something in common with. Learning how to use these vehicles is the key. I think we are presently in the process of doing just that.

Nick:

Just like what you have already mentioned, there is obviously a big difference between how people meet and interact on the net and in real world. What the network world offers is a more re- laxed, fun, expressive place to be. I like social networking particularly because it offers me a chance to make a lot of friends. That social networking sites do not build long-lasting relationships is just a misconception.

Linda:

It is all about a combination of various networking sites, and, if you want to do business, just a few e-mall exchanges. That' s how I get to know my clients. Face-to-face networking is not al- ways possible for me. I have clients around the globe, 99% of whom I' ve never met in person. People who oppose social-networking sites don' t understand the real changes that have taken place in the last decade.

Helen:

Sure enough, social networks are used to reconnect with friends. But they are also a tool for getting your business recognized. They are great places to place ads or comments about your busi-ness, because they are open to the public to view. It can be used as a way to network with would-be consumers. It is a perfect way to promote your business to the widest range of people globally.

Now match the name of each person (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.

Note: there are two extra statements.

Statements

61. Laura

62. Mike

63. Nick

64. Linda

65. Helen

A. I do not think that online friendships are short-lived.

B. Networking can make your companies better known.

C. I doubt if people could use networking vehicles properly.

D. To benefit from networking, you should learn how to use it.

E. To understand people better, you have to meet them in person.

F. Social networking reflects the new demands of the changing time.

G. In my opinion, networking has more disadvantages than advantages.

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