Question

assignment in progress for 2025 p.7. s. 107. dev la 1 esol courseno. 100238 11, 12, 13, 14:7
due december 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm
reality check: life behind insta - glam image of influencers
online they feature in glossy posts as the epitome of cool. but that is often worlds apart from how they live their lives.
suzanne bearne • 2019
as consumers of social media, we dont always know the amount of work that goes into being an \influencer.\ in this text, suzanne bearne reveals how the world of social media influencing isnt as glamorous as it may seem.
as you read, take notes on the challenges that social media influencers face.
1 standing amid the reeds and staring pensively into the distance, jordan bunker looks every part the moody model, dressed head to toe in black - in a direct contrast with the setting. another image from his portfolio shows him in industrial environs, sporting a minimalist brown trench coat as he looks directly at the camera.
however, the reality for the 24 - year - old is far from the glamour associated with the fashion world. in his pyjamas in bed - hes fighting a cold - at the home he shares with his parents in leicester, bunker says his set - up is worlds apart from the pensive street - style glossy shots of him kitted out in designers paul smith, grenson and joseph on his instagram page which has amassed 17 500 followers
selfie by steve gale is licensed under cc0.
assessment questions

1. what is the central idea of the passage?

a. social media influencers will do whatever it takes to get endorsements from companies, sometimes losing themselves in the process.
b. social media influencers and celebrities are constantly at odds, because of the lack of transparency behind their endorsements.
c. social media influencers have been gaining in popularity, but making a career of getting sponsored by companies is challenging.
d. social media influencers are easily able to work with companies, because they endorse products during their free time.

Explanation:

To determine the central idea, analyze each option:

• Option A: The passage doesn't focus on influencers "losing themselves" for endorsements. Eliminate A.
• Option B: There's no mention of influencers and celebrities being at odds. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The passage introduces that influencer life isn't as glamorous as it seems and hints at challenges (e.g., Bunker’s reality vs. his posts), and the pre - reading note also mentions challenges. This aligns with the idea that while influencers are popular, making a career from sponsorships is challenging.
• Option D: The passage shows the reality is different from the "glam" image, so saying they "easily" work with companies is incorrect. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. Social media influencers have been gaining in popularity, but making a career of getting sponsored by companies is challenging.