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Match each word with its meaning:
Magazine
Microphone
Social media
Presenter
Program
Press
Event
Trending
a. Something that is popular now
b. A TV or radio show
c. A person who speaks on TV or radio
d. Printed media (newspapers and magazines)
e. A happening or situation
f. A device used to speak to an audience
g. Platforms like Instagram or Twitter
h. A publication with articles and photos
Use the correct word from the box:
(headline – journalist – broadcast – audience – interview – channel – commercial – breaking news)
The __________ was very dramatic and everyone clicked on it.
The actor gave an __________ yesterday.
The show was __________ at 8 p.m. last night.
The __________ laughed during the program.
I changed the __________ to watch a different show.
This __________ writes for an important newspaper.
There was a __________ in the middle of the film.
__________ interrupted the program this morning.
GRAMMAR
LISTENING
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READING
How News Travels: From the Street to Your Phone
How News Travels: From the Street to Your Phone
Imagine this: you are walking to school when suddenly you see a fire in a building. People are shouting, phones are out, and videos are being recorded. Within minutes, the event is online. But… how does that moment become news?
First, information is collected. A journalist arrives and starts asking questions, a photographer takes photos and videos, and the story begins to grow. Soon, the news is written and it is published on websites, or it is broadcast on TV and radio. What you saw on the street is now being watched by thousands of people.
In the past, things were very different. News was slower. Stories were written at night and newspapers were printed early in the morning. People waited to read what had happened the day before. On the radio, news was announced at fixed times, so if you missed it… you missed it!
Today, everything moves fast. News is shared instantly. A video can go viral in minutes, and a story can be seen all over the world. Live reports are shown on TV, and interviews are recorded with people who were there. On social media, news is constantly updated, and everyone can comment or share their opinion.
But here is the problem: not everything you see is true. Sometimes, fake news is created to confuse people. Images are edited, stories are exaggerated, and false information is spread quickly. Because of this, news should always be checked before it is believed.
In the future, news will be even faster. Artificial intelligence will be used to create reports, and stories will be translated instantly into many languages. Maybe one day, news will be personalised just for you. But one question remains: will we always know what is real and what is not?
Answer the questions (complete sentences):
How quickly does the event appear online after it happens?
What does the journalist do to collect information?
Where is the news shared?
When were newspapers printed in the past?
What happens to some videos on the internet today?
What can everyone do on social media?
What should people do before believing news?
How will AI be used in the future?
Change these sentences into the passive voice:
Journalists write news stories.
People watched the news yesterday.
They will use new technology.
AI will translate stories instantly.
Millions of people bought newspapers.
Change these sentences into the active voice:
News is reported every day.
Articles were written by journalists.
Videos are uploaded online.
Reports will be created by AI.
Interviews are recorded with experts.
WRITING
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