PIRMĀ SEMESTRA NOSLĒGUMA TESTI
Every sentence in a reading text gives you clues. Now it’s your turn to find the exact ones hidden between the lines. Read the text carefully. Complete each gapped sentence by writing the exact word or phrase from the text.
Pay attention to spelling. The paragraph number where the word or phrase you need appears is given in brackets.
Plagiarism in the Digital Age
(1) In today’s digital world, copying information has become easier than ever. With thousands of posts appearing in our feed every day, many users forget that not everything they see is original. Plagiarism – using another person’s words or ideas as your own, is now one of the most common problems on social networks. A short paragraph, a creative image, or even a simple comment can be copied, edited, and reposted within seconds. Although it may seem harmless, plagiarism can have a serious impact on how information spreads and how public opinion is shaped online.
(2) Plagiarism becomes especially problematic when a content creator copies a message from a different platform without giving credit. If the copied post looks believable, viewers may trust it without checking whether it comes from a reliable source. Sometimes this leads to misinformation or even fake news, especially when the original context is missing. A single copied sentence can influence thousands of people, persuade them to believe something untrue, or support a trend that started for the wrong reasons. When such a post goes viral, the damage becomes much harder to control.
(3) Another problem is privacy. Many young users do not realise that plagiarism can reveal parts of their digital footprint. When they copy and paste text or images, they may accidentally include personal details or keep location tags from the original file. Even if they delete the post later, screenshots can remain and continue to circulate on different social networks. This raises important questions about responsible use: Are users aware of the consequences of copying? Do they understand the importance of honesty and originality online?
(4) Fortunately, there are ways to prevent plagiarism. Checking the source before posting, asking for permission, and showing clearly which words are not your own demonstrates respect for the original creator. These simple steps protect not only the audience but also the person sharing the content. In a world where thousands of ideas compete for attention, originality matters. When users create their own content instead of copying others, they contribute to a healthier online environment where creativity, trust, and freedom of speech can grow.
(2) Plagiarism becomes especially problematic when a content creator copies a message from a different platform without giving credit. If the copied post looks believable, viewers may trust it without checking whether it comes from a reliable source. Sometimes this leads to misinformation or even fake news, especially when the original context is missing. A single copied sentence can influence thousands of people, persuade them to believe something untrue, or support a trend that started for the wrong reasons. When such a post goes viral, the damage becomes much harder to control.
(3) Another problem is privacy. Many young users do not realise that plagiarism can reveal parts of their digital footprint. When they copy and paste text or images, they may accidentally include personal details or keep location tags from the original file. Even if they delete the post later, screenshots can remain and continue to circulate on different social networks. This raises important questions about responsible use: Are users aware of the consequences of copying? Do they understand the importance of honesty and originality online?
(4) Fortunately, there are ways to prevent plagiarism. Checking the source before posting, asking for permission, and showing clearly which words are not your own demonstrates respect for the original creator. These simple steps protect not only the audience but also the person sharing the content. In a world where thousands of ideas compete for attention, originality matters. When users create their own content instead of copying others, they contribute to a healthier online environment where creativity, trust, and freedom of speech can grow.
1. The text stresses that is a serious online issue, especially when users take someone else’s ideas and present them as their own within moments. (1)
2. The problem increases when a creator reuses a message from another site without giving proper to the original source. (2)
3. The author explains that following these simple steps respect for the person who created the original content. (4)
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