A Short History of The Selfie
[I] Selfies are everywhere! [II] People of all ages take them, from young social media users to astronauts in space and even the Pope. [III] Whether alone or with friends, many people enjoy taking selfies and sharing them online. [IV]
But when did this trend actually begin? Most people believe selfies became popular in the early 2000s with the rise of smartphones. Even celebrities like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton once claimed they invented the selfie in 2006. However, this is not true. The first recorded selfie was taken much earlier - in 1839. A photographer named Robert Cornelius took a picture of himself. At that time, cameras were very slow, so he had to uncover the lens, quickly move into position, stay still for 15 minutes, and then cover the lens again. Unlike today, he couldn’t take multiple pictures and select the best one. His selfie was just a single shot!
Years later, in 1914, a Russian teenager named Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna took a selfie in a mirror, making her the first known teenager to do this. Although it happened over a century ago, this style of taking photos remains popular today. Many people still take mirror selfies using their smartphones.
But where does the word selfie come from? It is believed to have originated in Australia, where people like to add -ie to words. For example, Australians say barbie instead of barbecue and postie instead of postal worker. In 2002, an Australian man posted a photo of his injured lip online to ask for advice. He called the picture a selfie, and that’s how the term was created. In 2013, "selfie" was chosen as the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year.
Why do people enjoy taking selfies so much? A 2017 study explored the reasons. Some people take selfies to feel more connected to others, while others do it to boost their mood or capture special moments. Since social media plays a big role in daily life, many people want to present the best version of themselves online. Some even use photo editing apps to enhance their pictures and make them look flawless.
(Adapted from English Discovery)
Question 6: Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
Taking selfies in front of a mirror is still a popular trend among teenagers today.
A. [IV] B. [III] C. [I] D. [II]
Question 7: The word they in paragraph 2 refers to______.
A. celebrities B. astronauts C. young people D. smartphones
Question 8: The word popular in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.
A. uncommon B. informal C. infamous D. unknown
Question 9: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?
A. Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna liked taking a selfie in a mirror using her smartphone.
B. Mirror selfies were first invented by social media users and have now become a trend.
C. A Russian teenager took one of the first mirror selfies, and this style is still popular today.
D. Selfies became popular in the early 1900s and have remained common ever since.
Question 10: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. People started using "selfie" after the Oxford Dictionary officially announced its meaning for social media users.
B. The Oxford Dictionary recognized "selfie" as a significant new word and included it in their annual list.
C. The word "selfie" became popular after the Oxford Dictionary promoted it in an online photography contest.
D. The Oxford Dictionary created the word "selfie" in 2013 and made it an official term in English.
Question 11: The phrase boost their mood in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by _______.
A. make them feel more exhausted B. decrease their motivation and energy
C. improve their happiness and confidence D. help them forget important events
Question 12: According to paragraph 5, which of the following is NOT a reason people take selfies?
A. to avoid using social media completely B. to improve their mood and happiness
C. to feel more connected with others D. to capture special and memorable moments
Question 13: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The word “selfie” was officially created by Robert Cornelius in the early 1800s.
B. Selfies first became popular with the rise of smartphones in the early 2000s.
C. The Oxford Dictionary added "selfie" in 1839 after Cornelius took his famous photo.
D. Celebrities Paris Hilton and Britney Spears were the first to invent the selfie trend.
Question 14: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The use of the word "selfie" is limited to social media users in Australia and the United States.
B. The only reason people take selfies is to gain attention and become famous on social media.
C. Taking selfies has been a common activity for a much longer time than most people believe.
D. Selfies are only a temporary trend and will likely disappear from social media in the future.
Question 15: Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Selfies became popular in the early 2000s, and their history is only linked to famous celebrities and smartphones, making them a key part of digital culture today.
B. Taking selfies is only a recent social media trend that people use to get attention from friends online, but it has quickly become a global phenomenon in digital culture.
C. The word "selfie" was first used in 2013, making it the most influential invention of modern technology and an essential part of how people share their daily lives online.
D. Selfies have a long and fascinating history, evolving from early photography to modern social media, where they remain highly popular among people of all ages today.
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A Short History of The Selfie
[I] Selfies are everywhere! [II] People of all ages take them, from young social media users to astronauts in space and even the Pope. [III] Whether alone or with friends, many people enjoy taking selfies and sharing them online. [IV]
But when did this trend actually begin? Most people believe selfies became popular in the early 2000s with the rise of smartphones. Even celebrities like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton once claimed they invented the selfie in 2006. However, this is not true. The first recorded selfie was taken much earlier - in 1839. A photographer named Robert Cornelius took a picture of himself. At that time, cameras were very slow, so he had to uncover the lens, quickly move into position, stay still for 15 minutes, and then cover the lens again. Unlike today, he couldn’t take multiple pictures and select the best one. His selfie was just a single shot!
Years later, in 1914, a Russian teenager named Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna took a selfie in a mirror, making her the first known teenager to do this. Although it happened over a century ago, this style of taking photos remains popular today. Many people still take mirror selfies using their smartphones.
But where does the word selfie come from? It is believed to have originated in Australia, where people like to add -ie to words. For example, Australians say barbie instead of barbecue and postie instead of postal worker. In 2002, an Australian man posted a photo of his injured lip online to ask for advice. He called the picture a selfie, and that’s how the term was created. In 2013, "selfie" was chosen as the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year.
Why do people enjoy taking selfies so much? A 2017 study explored the reasons. Some people take selfies to feel more connected to others, while others do it to boost their mood or capture special moments. Since social media plays a big role in daily life, many people want to present the best version of themselves online. Some even use photo editing apps to enhance their pictures and make them look flawless.
(Adapted from English Discovery)
Question 6:  Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
Taking selfies in front of a mirror is still a popular trend among teenagers today.
	A. [IV]	B. [III]	C. [I]	D. [II]
Question 7: The word they in paragraph 2 refers to______.
	A. celebrities	B. astronauts	C. young people	D. smartphones
Question 8: The word popular in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.
	A. uncommon	B. informal	C. infamous	D. unknown
Question 9:  Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?
	A. Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna liked taking a selfie in a mirror using her smartphone.
	B. Mirror selfies were first invented by social media users and have now become a trend.
	C. A Russian teenager took one of the first mirror selfies, and this style is still popular today.
	D. Selfies became popular in the early 1900s and have remained common ever since.
Question 10:  Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
	A. People started using "selfie" after the Oxford Dictionary officially announced its meaning for social media users.
	B. The Oxford Dictionary recognized "selfie" as a significant new word and included it in their annual list.
	C. The word "selfie" became popular after the Oxford Dictionary promoted it in an online photography contest.
	D. The Oxford Dictionary created the word "selfie" in 2013 and made it an official term in English.
Question 11:  The phrase boost their mood in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by _______.
	A. make them feel more exhausted	B. decrease their motivation and energy
	C. improve their happiness and confidence	D. help them forget important events
Question 12:  According to paragraph 5, which of the following is NOT a reason people take selfies?
	A. to avoid using social media completely	B. to improve their mood and happiness
	C. to feel more connected with others	D. to capture special and memorable moments
Question 13:  Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
	A. The word “selfie” was officially created by Robert Cornelius in the early 1800s.
	B. Selfies first became popular with the rise of smartphones in the early 2000s.
	C. The Oxford Dictionary added "selfie" in 1839 after Cornelius took his famous photo.
	D. Celebrities Paris Hilton and Britney Spears were the first to invent the selfie trend.
Question 14: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
	A. The use of the word "selfie" is limited to social media users in Australia and the United States.
	B. The only reason people take selfies is to gain attention and become famous on social media.
	C. Taking selfies has been a common activity for a much longer time than most people believe.
	D. Selfies are only a temporary trend and will likely disappear from social media in the future.
Question 15:  Which of the following best summarises the passage?
	A. Selfies became popular in the early 2000s, and their history is only linked to famous celebrities and smartphones, making them a key part of digital culture today.
	B. Taking selfies is only a recent social media trend that people use to get attention from friends online, but it has quickly become a global phenomenon in digital culture.
	C. The word "selfie" was first used in 2013, making it the most influential invention of modern technology and an essential part of how people share their daily lives online.
	D. Selfies have a long and fascinating history, evolving from early photography to modern social media, where they remain highly popular among people of all ages today.
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6. B. [III]
7. A. celebrities
8. A. uncommon
9. C. A Russian teenager took one of the first mirror selfies, and this style is still popular today.
10. B. The Oxford Dictionary recognized "selfie" as a significant new word and included it in their annual list.
11. C. improve their happiness and confidence
12. A. to avoid using social media completely
13. C is not correct, and the only remaining correct choice is: B (Even though it was not the first, selfies did become popular with the rise of smartphones) 
However, it can be argued that this is not exactly true and that A choice could also be the best fit: 
 A can be correct if only if we consider this statement as a fact even though it does not say that Robert Cornelius invented the word “selfie” itself. 
According to the text: “The first recorded selfie was taken much earlier - in 1839. A photographer named Robert Cornelius took a picture of himself.” 
The word "selfie" itself was created much later. The correct statement can also be seen in the fact that Robert Cornelius was indeed the first recorded photographer taking the photo of himself.

A Short History of The Selfie [I] Selfies are everywhere! [II] People of all ages take them, from young social media users to astronauts in space and even the Pope. [III] Whether alone or with friends...