Social media is filled with millions of filtered photos. Almost everyone seems to use photo editing softwareto make themselves look younger, thinner, and more attractive. The goal? To _(1)_ impossible standards of beauty that keep getting harder to realize.
There’s one country that is fighting back against this practice: Norway. In Norway, it is now _(2)_ to post a filtered photo without labeling it as such. This applies to advertisers who post photos of models _(3)_ images have been adjusted. It also targets celebrities and influencers who use programs that erase wrinklesor other so-called imperfections. The punishment for people who violate the law runs from a fine all the way up to jail for repeat offenders.
One thing that remains unclear about the law has to do withphoto techniques. _(4)_, photographers often get creative with lighting to lightenor darkena model’s skin tone. But is this harmful to the public? In any case, the influencer community in Norway seems to be on board. Many have shown support for the law, _(5)_ that the act of promoting perfect bodies needs to stop. Could this be a part of a worldwide trend towards increased honesty on social media? Only time will tell.
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2. (A) illegal (B) ideal(C) identical (D) influential
3. (A) that (B) which(C) whom (D) whose
4. (A) By contrast (B) However(C) For example (D) Therefore
5. (A) to say (B) saying(C) say (D) said
