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What percentage of British people invent stories about their weekends for social media?
What percentage of British people invent stories about their weekends for social media?
Why do people invent stories about their weekends?
Why do people invent stories about their weekends?
Which social media platforms are mentioned in the article?
Which social media platforms are mentioned in the article?
Who are most likely to invent weekend stories?
Who are most likely to invent weekend stories?
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Why do young women often invent stories about their weekends?
Why do young women often invent stories about their weekends?
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Which word describes a person’s feelings?
Which word describes a person’s feelings?
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Which word describes a situation?
Which word describes a situation?
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What kind of weather makes you feel depressed?
What kind of weather makes you feel depressed?
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What makes a person feel relaxed?
What makes a person feel relaxed?
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Which word describes something interesting?
Which word describes something interesting?
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Which word is used in positive sentences?
Which word is used in positive sentences?
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Which word is used in questions?
Which word is used in questions?
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Complete the phrase: “There’s nowhere to go except home.”
Complete the phrase: “There’s nowhere to go except home.”
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Which sentence uses somebody?
Which sentence uses somebody?
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What is the sound of the letter “o” in the word cup?
What is the sound of the letter “o” in the word cup?
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Did you go anywhere on Friday evening?
Did you go anywhere on Friday evening?
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Did you do any shopping on Saturday?
Did you do any shopping on Saturday?
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Did you relax on Sunday afternoon?
Did you relax on Sunday afternoon?
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Did you have visitors over the weekend?
Did you have visitors over the weekend?
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What industry was Manchester known for in the 19th century?
What industry was Manchester known for in the 19th century?
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When did British workers start getting Sundays off?
When did British workers start getting Sundays off?
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Why were workers allowed to leave early on Saturdays?
Why were workers allowed to leave early on Saturdays?
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When did two-day weekends become common in the UK?
When did two-day weekends become common in the UK?
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What do researchers think about a three-day weekend?
What do researchers think about a three-day weekend?
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Why was football popular among workers on weekends?
Why was football popular among workers on weekends?
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Do you think a four-day work week is a good idea?
Do you think a four-day work week is a good idea?
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Study Notes
Weekend Lies
- 30% of British people invent stories about their weekends for social media
- People invent stories about their weekends to portray a certain image, to feel included, and to avoid feeling inadequate
- The social media platforms mentioned are Facebook and Instagram
- Young women are more likely to invent weekend stories
- Young women often invent stories about their weekends because they feel pressure to appear busy and exciting
- "Feelings" describe a person’s feelings
- "Situation" describes a situation
- Gloomy weather can make a person feel depressed
- Relaxation and a warm bath can make a person feel relaxed
- “Interesting” describes something interesting
- “Fantastic” is used in positive sentences
- "Why" is used in questions
- “There’s nowhere to go except home.”
- "Somebody was going to be disappointed" uses the word "somebody"
- The sound of the letter "o" in the word cup is a short "o" sound
- This depends on your experiences; you should answer based on your personal experience
Weekend History
- Manchester was known for textile production in the 19th century
- British workers began receiving Sundays off in the 1800s after the Industrial Revolution.
- Workers were allowed to leave early on Saturdays, starting in the 19th century, to encourage shopping and reduce congestion in city centers.
- Two-day weekends became common in the UK in the 20th century.
- Researchers believe that a three-day weekend could be beneficial, but it would come with challenges.
- Football was popular among workers on weekends because it offered a shared experience and a break from daily routines.
- This question is subjective; the benefits and drawbacks of a four-day workweek depend on your personal perspective and priorities.
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Description
Test your understanding of social media trends and vocabulary related to emotions and descriptions. This quiz covers the phenomenon of story fabrication on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, as well as the differences between -ed and -ing adjectives. Engage with contemporary language and social behavior through this interactive quiz.
