Soluzione del esercizio 5 di Into Focus B2

1. mainstream
2. to 1839
3. of
4. off depressive thoughts
5. popularity
6. trigger

Answers:

1. Smartphones became mainstream in the early 2000s.
2. The oldest selfie dates back to 1839, and it was taken by photographer Robert Cornelius, who had to uncover the lens, run to his place, and pose in the same position for up to fifteen minutes.
3. Australians have a habit of adding "-ie" to the end of words.
4. Taking lots of selfies can help shake off depressive thoughts.
5. Airbrushing apps are gaining popularity because they allow people to retouch images and present an idealized version of themselves.
6. Selfitis can trigger BDD, which stands for Body Dysmorphic Disorder.