Anglais · 3e

Vocabulaire des médias et de l'actualité

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Chapitre 1 — What is the media?

The media is the collective term for all communication channels that deliver news and information.

Chapitre 2 — Key Words in Journalism

A headline summarizes the story in a few powerful words.

Chapitre 3 — Spotting Fake News

Always question what you read and verify before sharing.

Chapitre 4 — Reacting to the News

Use 'according to' to report facts, and 'in my opinion' to give your personal view.

Teste-toi

1. What is the main purpose of a headline?

AA. To give the journalist's opinion
BB. To summarize the story and attract readers
CC. To list the sources
DD. To provide the date
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. To summarize the story and attract readers

A headline is designed to grab attention and give a quick summary of the news story.

2. Which of the following is an example of print media?

AA. A podcast
BB. A TV news program
CC. A newspaper
DD. A YouTube video
Voir la réponse

Réponse : C — C. A newspaper

Print media includes physical publications like newspapers and magazines.

3. What does 'breaking news' mean?

AA. News that is broken
BB. News about accidents
CC. News happening right now
DD. Fake news
Voir la réponse

Réponse : C — C. News happening right now

Breaking news refers to a current event that is just being reported.

4. A 'source' in journalism is:

AA. A type of sauce
BB. The origin of information
CC. The headline
DD. The journalist's opinion
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. The origin of information

A source is where the information comes from, such as a person, document, or organization.

5. What is 'fake news'?

AA. News that is boring
BB. False information presented as real news
CC. News about celebrities
DD. News from social media
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. False information presented as real news

Fake news is deliberately false or misleading information made to look like real news.

6. Which phrase expresses a personal opinion?

AA. 'According to the report...'
BB. 'The article states that...'
CC. 'In my view...'
DD. 'It is said that...'
Voir la réponse

Réponse : C — C. 'In my view...'

'In my view' clearly indicates that you are giving your own opinion.

7. A 'hoax' is:

AA. A funny joke
BB. A deliberate trick to deceive people
CC. A type of newspaper
DD. A reliable story
Voir la réponse

Réponse : B — B. A deliberate trick to deceive people

A hoax is a planned deception, often spread as if it were true.

8. Which of these is a broadcast medium?

AA. A blog
BB. A magazine
CC. A radio station
DD. A tweet
Voir la réponse

Réponse : C — C. A radio station

Broadcast media transmit news electronically, like radio and television.

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