Australia Bans Social Media under 16! English Vocabulary News! English Conversation!

Описание: Australia Bans Social Media Accounts for those under the age of 16!
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English Vocabulary News!
Today: Australia Bans Social Media for Under 16!

We will do three things with this important news story.
First, we will read and listen to the story.
Next, we will review the important vocabulary, and finally, we will take a short quiz on the story!

Australia has banned anyone under the age of 16 from using social media.
“The law will make social media companies liable for fines of up to $50 million for failures to prevent children younger than 16 from having social media accounts.”
Social media companies “have one year to work out how they could implement the ban before penalties are enforced.”
“Platforms now have a social responsibility to ensure the safety of our kids is a priority,” said the Australian Prime Minister.
Supporters of the ban said that it will help protect children from online danger.
An opponent of the ban said, “The social media ban has been released and passed within a week and no one can explain how it will work.”
What do you think?
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Let’s take a look at some of the news headlines about this story and study the important vocabulary!
Social media companies slam Australia's under-16 ban.
Slam means to “criticize severely”!
The law has sparked debate.
“Spark” means “to start” just like a spark starts a fire!
Australia Has Barred Everyone Under 16 From Social Media.
“Bar” means the same as “ban”. In other words, it is something that you cannot do. For example, smoking is banned in theaters.
Australian Senate passes landmark social media ban for children under 16.
“Landmark” means an important change or turning point towards something new.
Australia has imposed a sweeping ban on social media for children under 16.
“Sweeping” means a wide effect or range.
The law will make social media platforms liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars.
“Liable” means “legally responsible for”.
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Let’s take a quiz!
The law has _____ debate.
Stopped
Sparked
Swept

Social media companies ____ the new law.
Swept
Barred
Slammed

The law ____ those under 16 from using social media.
Bars
Slams
Sweeps



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