Your digital footprint
Do the preparation exercise first.
Match the words with similar meaningsand write a–h next to the numbers 1–8.
- a track – e) a trail
- to show – a) to reveal
- to leave – g) to abandon
- complicated – c) complex
- a purpose – b) a function
- information – h) details
- appropriate – d) suitable
- an employer – f) recruiter
Exercise 1. Circle the best answer to these questions.
1.When you go online, you …
b. leave a trail showing where you’ve been and what you’ve been doing.
2.If people search for information about you, they can find your …
c. digital footprint.
3.Someone could pretend to be you if you don’t log off when …
a. abandoning a site.
4.You should make your passwords difficult to guess by …
b. making them complex.
5.If a user reports inappropriate content, …
a. web managers usually react immediately.
6.You should report abusive remarks on the internet …
b. in all cases.
7.To remember your favourite websites, you can use the …
b. bookmark function.
8.Think carefully before …
c. sharing personal information online.
Exercise 2.In 250 words or less prepare your personal statement on the topic below.
How do you take care of your digital footprint?
Taking care of my digital footprint is very important to me. I always use strong passwords with letters, numbers, and symbols and never share them with others. On shared devices, I log out of my accounts to keep my identity safe. I also clear my browser history and use bookmarks for my favorite websites.
When posting online, I use nicknames or avatars instead of my real name and photo. I avoid sharing personal information like my address or phone number. If I see inappropriate content, I report it to keep the online space safe.
I also think about how my posts might look to future employers or schools. By being careful, I make sure my digital presence stays positive and secure.
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