Complete the crosswords.

(Hoàn thành ô chữ.)

 

Down:

1. connected to what is happening or being discussed

2. no longer useful because it’s too cold

3. able to pass information between a device and a person.

4. give your opinion about something

5. newspaper and magazines

Across:

6. a website where people can post about a topic or reply to other people

7. the main ways people get information and entertainment including TV, radio, newspapers, and the Internet

8. having the most recent information

LEARN THIS!  Understanding headlines

1  Headlines are often incomplete sentences:

• a noun phrase with no verb or articles:

Overwhelming response from public voters

• a string of nouns: Pension pay committee

• verbs in simple tenses and no auxiliary verbs:

Missing brother reappears

• infinitive refers to future: Mayor to open mall

2  Some words are particularly used in ‘newspaper language’ that are not used in everyday speech, e.g. Minister vows to improve services = promises

Doctor in bid to ban smoking = attempt

Tạm dịch

LEARN THIS! Hiểu tiêu đề

1 Tiêu đề thường là những câu chưa đầy đủ:

• một cụm danh từ không có động từ hoặc mạo từ:

Phản ứng áp đảo từ cử tri công cộng

• một chuỗi danh từ: Ủy ban lương hưu

• Động từ ở thì đơn giản và không có trợ động từ:

Anh trai mất tích xuất hiện trở lại

• nguyên thể chỉ tương lai: Thị trưởng mở trung tâm mua sắm

2 Một số từ được sử dụng đặc biệt trong 'ngôn ngữ báo chí' nhưng không được sử dụng trong lời nói hàng ngày, ví dụ:

Bộ trưởng thề sẽ cải thiện dịch vụ = lời hứa

Bác sĩ nỗ lực cấm hút thuốc = cố gắng

2  Read the Learn this! box. Match the underlined words in the leadlines with their definations.

(Đọc phần Learn this! Nối các từ được gạch chân trong dòng tiêu đề với định nghĩa của chúng.)

1 Council to axe rural bus services

2  PRIME MISTER TO HEAD CLIMATE SUMMIT

3  Desperate plea for blood donors

4  FOOTBALL STAR TO QUIT AT END OF SEASON

Vocabulary (Từ vựng) – Media habits (Thói quen dùng phương tiện truyền thông)

5. a) Fill in each gap with tag, profile, follow, publication, news bulletin or newsfeed. Then listen and check.

(Điền các từ tag, profile, follow, publication, news bulletin hoặc newsfeed vào chỗ trống. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra.)

We all use media in different ways and have different media habits. How often do you ...

1. ___ _____ a news broadcast?

2. ___ catch a _____? 

3. ___ subscribe to a _____ or online channels?

4. ___ create a social media _____?

5. ___ send a personal message?

6. ___ post photos or a story?

7. ___ check your _____?

8. ___ _____ someone in a post?

a. I text my friends several times a day.

b. I never arrange to receive copies of a newspaper or magazine by paying in advance.

c. I only dig deeper for more information when the report is really interesting.

d. I hear or see news updates every day.

e. I often use images on social media to tell my followers about my life.

f. I read content on my social media walls a few times a day.

g. I occasionally create a link to my friends' social media walls to include them in my posts.

h. I rarely set up social media accounts. I've only done it twice.

4.  Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.

(Viết dạng đúng của các từ trong ngoặc vào chỗ trống.)

1. That scientific journal is a trustworthy _____ because it only features research reviewed by experts. (PUBLISH)

2. The Internet was _____ because it changed communication completely. (REVOLUTION)

3. It's fascinating to learn about the _____ of different media forms. (EVOLVE)

4. We couldn't watch the football match on TV, so we listened to the full _____ on the radio instead. (COMMENT)

5. Now that we have the internet and smart technology, what will be the next great technological _____. (INNOVATE)

6. Jane is a social media influencer with a large online _____. (FOLLOW) 

5. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. I don't like it when people tag/follow me in their posts without asking for my permission.

2. This kind of profile/content isn't good for your blog.

3. You will have to move/dig deeper in order to find more information on the specific subject.

4. You will get the latest stories straight to your content/newsfeed.

5. I was surprised that an old friend of mine was following/updating me on my channel.

6. The book I've been working on all these years is finally ready for publication/update.

7. A(n) news bulletin/publication was released a few minutes ago announcing the winner of the election.

8. I need to set up a copy/profile for my new social media account. 

3. Complete the text with the phrases in the box.

Home Away from Home

Six Reasons to Stay at the City Retreat Hotel

A great choice for travellers looking for modern, spacious rooms combined with old-fashioned luxury.

1. With our simple _____ app, you can book a room in just under one minute.

2. Our friendly staff at the _____ reception desk are always ready to provide you with information about attractions in the area.

3. All rooms and suites feature _____ furniture, including a queen-size bed, a leather sofa and a working desk.

4. Luxurious bathrooms provide fresh, _____ towels and bathrobes, made with organic cotton.

5. If you want to burn some energy, try our indoor swimming pool or the _____ gym where a qualified personal trainer will prepare a workout for you.

6. The hotel's restaurant offers _____ dishes, prepared by awarded chefs and made with local products.