4. Put the linking words on the left into the correct place in the lines of each paragraph. Sometimes you will need to change the punctuation. Linking words: clearly, First of all, both, and, Also, for example, Another advantage is that, such as, However, also, Firstly, Secondly, What is more, Also, Finally, perhaps even, Despite the disadvantages, The fact is that.

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Social media sites, such as Facebook, have many advantages. Clearly, they are an excellent way of keeping in touch with people in your life, both friends and family. First of all, they are a great way of finding old friends. You can communicate with these people at any time you want and in many ways. For example, you can share your photos or your favourite music and videos with them. Another advantage is that you can join groups with similar interests to yourself, such as sports, hobbies and your work.

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However, social media sites have many disadvantages. Firstly, you are often flooded with requests from unknown or unwanted ‘friends’. Secondly, friends and family may find out too much about your private life, and you may hear about boring events in their lives. What is more, you can be tagged in pictures that you don’t want others to see. Finally, the biggest problem is that you can waste too much time on Facebook. Some people can perhaps even become addicted to it.

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Despite the disadvantages, social media sites are definitely here to stay. The fact is that they are now one of the main means of communication worldwide. We can’t imagine our lives without them.