Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Teen Life & the Social Media Maze
A C1-level whole-class quiz exploring teen slang, everyday culture, and the hidden dangers of social media, from casual vocabulary to critical media literacy.
A free Millionaire Quiz for Teens at CEFR C1 level. Topic: teen issues, slang , day to day and popular culture.
Questions
- In teen slang, if someone says a friend was 'flexing' their new trainers on social media, what are they doing? — A) Arguing B) Relaxing C) Showing off D) Apologising
- What does it mean when someone says they got 'ghosted' after a few promising conversations online? — A) The other person suddenly stopped all communication without explanation B) The other person sent unusually spooky messages C) The other person introduced them to their friends D) The other person…
- What does it mean when someone admits they 'binge-watched' an entire series? — A) They watched one episode a week for months B) They rewatched a single favourite episode once C) They only watched the trailer before deciding to skip it D) They watched multiple episodes back-to-back in one sitting
- The acronym FOMO is widely used by teenagers to describe a specific emotional state linked to social media use. What does it stand for? — A) Feeling Okay, Moving On B) Fun Of Meeting Others C) Fear Of Missing Out D) Focus On My Own
- Many teens notice that their social media feeds mostly show opinions they already agree with, rarely exposing them to opposing views. What is this phenomenon called? — A) Doomscrolling B) Digital detox C) Echo chamber D) Cyberbullying
- Psychologists argue that heavily edited photos on platforms like Instagram fuel 'social comparison', which can damage teenagers' self-esteem. Why is this comparison considered particularly harmful online? — A) Users compare their private messages with public posts B) Users mostly compare their…
- When teenagers quickly accept lengthy terms and conditions on an app, they often unknowingly grant companies extensive access to personal information. What is this practice commonly called in discussions of digital privacy? — A) Data compression B) Data encryption C) Data recovery D) Data harvesting
- Researchers have found that social media algorithms often prioritise content that provokes strong emotional reactions, regardless of its accuracy. Which consequence is most directly linked to this design choice? — A) Misinformation and polarising content can spread faster than balanced reporting B)…
- Some critics argue that influencers who claim to show their 'real, unfiltered' lives are actually performing a more sophisticated kind of image management rather than offering genuine transparency. What is this critique primarily suggesting? — A) Influencers no longer use filters or editing…
- As deepfake technology becomes more accessible, experts warn of the 'liar's dividend'. What does this term describe? — A) The financial profit made by companies that detect deepfakes B) The legal penalties imposed on creators of synthetic media C) The way real footage can be dismissed as fake,…
Printable worksheet
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What's on the worksheet
- Answer from memory · No options this time. Write the answer.
- Write your own question · Write a new question about teen issues, slang , day to day and popular culture, with one right answer and three wrong ones.
Part 1: Answer from memory
No options this time. Write the answer.
- In teen slang, if someone says a friend was 'flexing' their new trainers on social media, what are they doing?
- What does it mean when someone says they got 'ghosted' after a few promising conversations online?
- What does it mean when someone admits they 'binge-watched' an entire series?