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Internet safety (A)
Textbook: pp. 146–149
GoalInternet safety rules; prepositional phrases (careful with, protect from, depend on); speaking about using the internet safely.
New words
personal information · shaxsiy ma’lumotphishing · firibgarlik, fishingprivacy · maxfiyliktwo-step verification · ikki bosqichli tasdiqlash
Explanation
Rules for staying safe online: 1) choose a long, unique password and never give it to anyone; 2) do not send personal information (address, phone, school, documents) to strangers; 3) do not open suspicious links or messages – they may be phishing; 4) check privacy settings; 5) keep software updated; 6) if something worries or frightens you, tell a trusted adult. Prepositions: be careful with, protect something from, depend on, be afraid of, be responsible for, log in to, connect to, post on, be aware of. With a gerund: before sharing a photo, think about who can see it. Be respectful in online communication and do not insult others.
Worked examples
Be careful with links from unknown senders. Protect your account from hackers by using two-step verification.
I am responsible for my own privacy, so I check who can see my posts before I post on social media.
Class activity
“Safety poster”: groups make a poster with five rules and pictures.
Practice
1
Complete the preposition: Be careful ___ unknown links. (with / for)
with
2
Complete: Log ___ your account with a strong password. (in to / at)
in to
3
Is “12345” a good password? Explain.
No, it is too easy to guess; a good password is long, unique and mixes letters, numbers and symbols.
4
Why should you never share your password, even with a friend?
Because the friend or someone else could misuse the account, and accidents or quarrels could cause harm.