Technology and social media are dominant themes in modern English exams. 🔹 Technology vocabulary : • artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, algorithm • smartphone, tablet, laptop, app (application) • social network, platform, content creator, influencer • cybersecurity, hacking, data privacy • digital divide — gap between those with and without internet access 🔹 Social media vocabulary : • to post, to share, to like, to follow, to comment, to scroll • viral content — spreads rapidly online • fake news — false information spread online • cyberbullying — online harassment • screen time — time spent in front of screens 🔹 Advantages of technology : • Instant communication across the world • Access to education (online learning, MOOCs) • Economic opportunities (e-commerce, digital entrepreneurship) • Healthcare improvements (telemedicine) 🔹 Risks of technology : • Addiction and isolation • Spread of misinformation • Privacy violations and data theft • Digital divide — not everyone benefits equally 🔹 Technology in Senegal : • Mobile money (Wave, Orange Money) • Growing internet access but digital divide between city and rural areas

📝 Essay plan : 'Social media does more harm than good. Do you agree?' I — Social media causes serious harm : • Cyberbullying destroys young people's mental health • Fake news and misinformation spread rapidly • Screen addiction reduces concentration and social skills • Privacy is constantly at risk II — Social media brings significant benefits : • Keeps families and friends connected across distances • Gives a voice to communities that were previously unheard • Supports small businesses and entrepreneurship • Provides access to educational content III — A balanced conclusion : 'Social media is neither inherently good nor bad — it depends on how it is used. The key is digital literacy: teaching young people to think critically, verify information and set healthy limits on their screen time.'