Every day, thousands of stories circulate on social media, and not all of them are true. Before you share a post, ask yourself a few simple questions. Who wrote it? Did it come from a well-known news company or from an account you have never heard of? Real news reports usually quote experts or official announcements, and some even link to a science journal. Fake stories, on the other hand, often use shocking headlines to make readers angry or afraid. If you are not sure, search for the same story on two or three trusted sites. Taking one extra minute can stop false information from spreading.
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Every Friday at lunch, our school radio station broadcasts a short program, and last month I joined it as one of its announcers. My first job was to read the weekly bulletin, which announces club activities, test dates, and lost items. Students with questions can call the office at extension 205. I was so nervous that my hands were shaking, and I hesitated before every sentence. After the program, a teacher gave me some advice. She told me to speak slowly and smile, even though no one could see me. Now I really enjoy the job. One day, I hope to become a newscaster and read the evening news on TV.