File Test 8 B

1 Make questions and ask your partner.

1. 1

   Why / think some people believe fake news?

2. 2

   How / work out / news story / fake?

3. 3

   Does your family prefer / read news online / buy newspapers? Why?

4. 4

   What level / crime / your area? Why?

5. 5

   How / print newspapers compete with fake news?

6. 6

   Listen to your partner talking about fake news. Do you agree with him / her?

7. 7

   Read out the statement below about crime and punishment. Tell your partner whether you agree or disagree. Give reasons. ‘Criminals in my country should receive help to behave better rather than long prison sentences.’

Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verb in brackets.

1. 1

   It must be so difficult to avoid ___ (follow) by paparazzi when you’re famous.

2. 2

   Manchester City refused ___ (beat) and ended up winning the match.

3. 3

   The town hall is closed this week because it ___ (redecorate).

4. 4

   You shouldn’t ___ (fine) for parking five minutes longer than you’ve paid for!

5. 5

   I saw Sarah at the film exhibition. She ___ (show) around by one of the actors.

6. 6

   Fish and chips used to ___ (wrap) in old newspapers.

7. 7

   That restaurant ___ (say) to be one of the best in New York.

8. 8

   The gang ___ (think) to have escaped to South America with the money.

9. 9

   colour / the / living room / you / same / painted / exactly / your / will / have / ?

10. 10

    my / the / taken / I / photo / in front of / Petronas / had / Towers

11. 11

    officer / to / police / anyone / want / would / why / become / a / ?

12. 12

    checked / before / car / it / my / I / bought / fully / had / I

13. 13

    our / installed / wind / having / we’re / new / three / weeks / turbines / in

14. 14

    valued / jewellery / get / expert / the / an / we / to / by / decided

15. 15

    I suggested to buy / buying Melanie some chocolates, but Elise said she’d prefer flowers.

    Ato buyBbuying
16. 16

    Marco regretted to not ask / not asking how much the course cost before he booked it.

    Ato not askBnot asking
17. 17

    Mr Chen insisted to pay / on paying for our meal.

    Ato payBon paying
18. 18

    I’m so happy Leah encouraged that I try / me to try that new exercise class!

    Athat I tryBme to try
19. 19

    Calum convinced me not to give up / not giving up playing football.

    Anot to give upBnot giving up
20. 20

    A blackmailer threatened posting / to post copies of the politician’s private emails online.

    ApostingBto post

4 Complete the sentences with the correct word. / 5 Complete the words in the sentences.

1. 1

   Michal’s a ________ photographer so he doesn’t work for a single newspaper.

2. 2

   This journalist always adds such drama to her news stories – it’s too ________ for me!

3. 3

   Shall we get tickets for this show? It has been given very favourable ________ by critics.

4. 4

   It was so funny when that very serious ________ couldn’t stop laughing as she read that story!

5. 5

   It’s easier to spread fake news on the internet because it isn’t ________.

6. 6

   This newspaper article isn’t at all objective – in fact it’s very ________.

7. 7

   Government ________ to reduce taxes before next election.

8. 8

   Tatiana reads this magazine for the celebrity ________ – she knows it’s not all true!

9. 9

   The ________ on the tennis final screamed with joy when his friend scored the winning point.

10. 10

    Ling is an ________. She answers people’s letters in the local paper and gives them advice.

11. 11

    A man has been charged with s________ after he followed Miss Atkins everywhere for months.

12. 12

    The v________ of the jury was that Mr Patel was not guilty.

13. 13

    The three women were found g________ and sentenced to five years each in prison.

14. 14

    The p________ for murder is usually a life sentence.

15. 15

    The whole gang was a________ because of a lack of reliable evidence.

16. 16

    There were no w________ to say what they’d seen so the police couldn’t charge the men.

17. 17

    The woman had c________ several previous crimes for which she was also charged.

18. 18

    Cigarettes are often s________ into the UK because the tax is so high on them there.

19. 19

    The politician was b________ by a colleague who knew some of his guilty secrets.

20. 20

    The j________ gave the young man a shorter sentence because he had pleaded guilty.

6 Underline the stressed syllable. 7 Match the words with the same sound.

1. 1

   pa|pa|ra|zzi

2. 2

   pun|ish|ment

3. 3

   sen|sa|tion|al

4. 4

   ac|qui|tted

5. 5

   co|mmen|ta|tor

6. 6

   judge

   AfraudBjuryCburglarDsmuggleEcaughtFaccuse
7. 7

   murderer

   AfraudBjuryCburglarDsmuggleEcaughtFaccuse
8. 8

   news

   AfraudBjuryCburglarDsmuggleEcaughtFaccuse
9. 9

   tourists

   AfraudBjuryCburglarDsmuggleEcaughtFaccuse
10. 10

    court

    AfraudBjuryCburglarDsmuggleEcaughtFaccuse

Read the article about the spread of fake news. Five sentences have been removed. Which sentence (A–F) fits each gap (1–5)? There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

1. 1

   When the results of the study were published in the journal, Science, they showed several shocking facts. ___ In fact, real news stories were rarely shared further than 1,000 people, while the most popular fake news stories could reach up to 100,000.

   AThere is a widespread belief that automated ‘bots’ are responsible for spreading most of the fake news on social media.BPsychologists have also compared the rapid spread of fake news with the more traditional habit of gossiping.COne theory is that it could be because fake news tends to be more attractive to readers and is therefore more likely to get a reaction from people.DBut now media experts say it is more important than ever to publish news which is correct and accurateEWhen they looked at news content on several popular social media sites, they realized that a large proportion of the so-called ‘news’ stories seemed to be based on rumours, were incorrect, or had key facts missing.FFirstly, they found that people were 70% more likely to share or re-post false news stories than true ones.
2. 2

   The research also corrects a common media myth. ___ However, the findings of the study suggest that it is in fact humans that are most likely to share fake news.

   AThere is a widespread belief that automated ‘bots’ are responsible for spreading most of the fake news on social media.BPsychologists have also compared the rapid spread of fake news with the more traditional habit of gossiping.COne theory is that it could be because fake news tends to be more attractive to readers and is therefore more likely to get a reaction from people.DBut now media experts say it is more important than ever to publish news which is correct and accurateEWhen they looked at news content on several popular social media sites, they realized that a large proportion of the so-called ‘news’ stories seemed to be based on rumours, were incorrect, or had key facts missing.FFirstly, they found that people were 70% more likely to share or re-post false news stories than true ones.
3. 3

   But why are people more likely to share fake news? ___ In this age of social media, we are exposed to news 24/7 so we tend to almost switch off and stop listening to it unless it is really shocking or unexpected.

   AThere is a widespread belief that automated ‘bots’ are responsible for spreading most of the fake news on social media.BPsychologists have also compared the rapid spread of fake news with the more traditional habit of gossiping.COne theory is that it could be because fake news tends to be more attractive to readers and is therefore more likely to get a reaction from people.DBut now media experts say it is more important than ever to publish news which is correct and accurateEWhen they looked at news content on several popular social media sites, they realized that a large proportion of the so-called ‘news’ stories seemed to be based on rumours, were incorrect, or had key facts missing.FFirstly, they found that people were 70% more likely to share or re-post false news stories than true ones.
4. 4

   The excitement attached to posting fake news and watching it go viral could be addictive. ___ It is human nature to share news and gossip about each other.

   AThere is a widespread belief that automated ‘bots’ are responsible for spreading most of the fake news on social media.BPsychologists have also compared the rapid spread of fake news with the more traditional habit of gossiping.COne theory is that it could be because fake news tends to be more attractive to readers and is therefore more likely to get a reaction from people.DBut now media experts say it is more important than ever to publish news which is correct and accurateEWhen they looked at news content on several popular social media sites, they realized that a large proportion of the so-called ‘news’ stories seemed to be based on rumours, were incorrect, or had key facts missing.FFirstly, they found that people were 70% more likely to share or re-post false news stories than true ones.
5. 5

   Traditionally, newspapers competed to be the first to publish a good story. ___ They say that journalists should not try to compete with the speed of social media as it is a battle they can’t win.

   AThere is a widespread belief that automated ‘bots’ are responsible for spreading most of the fake news on social media.BPsychologists have also compared the rapid spread of fake news with the more traditional habit of gossiping.COne theory is that it could be because fake news tends to be more attractive to readers and is therefore more likely to get a reaction from people.DBut now media experts say it is more important than ever to publish news which is correct and accurateEWhen they looked at news content on several popular social media sites, they realized that a large proportion of the so-called ‘news’ stories seemed to be based on rumours, were incorrect, or had key facts missing.FFirstly, they found that people were 70% more likely to share or re-post false news stories than true ones.

Write an essay on the following topic:

1. 1

   ‘Nowadays there is too much fake news.’ Write 140–180 words. Include the following information: - explain what type of fake news is most commonly available for you to read - say why you think this type of false news exists and what the consequences of it are - give your opinion on whether action should be taken to prevent the spread of fake news.

1 Listen to five newsreaders reporting news about crime. Which situation does each newsreader describe? Choose from the list (A–F). Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. 2 Listen to a presentation by media student, Mia, about television crime dramas. Underline the correct answer.

1. 1

   Speaker 1: [ ]

   AThe suspect has been sentenced.BThe suspect has been arrested.CThe suspect was acquitted.DThe suspect is not yet known.EThe suspect has escaped.FThere is proof that the suspect is guilty.
2. 2

   Speaker 2: [ ]

   AThe suspect has been sentenced.BThe suspect has been arrested.CThe suspect was acquitted.DThe suspect is not yet known.EThe suspect has escaped.FThere is proof that the suspect is guilty.
3. 3

   Speaker 3: [ ]

   AThe suspect has been sentenced.BThe suspect has been arrested.CThe suspect was acquitted.DThe suspect is not yet known.EThe suspect has escaped.FThere is proof that the suspect is guilty.
4. 4

   Speaker 4: [ ]

   AThe suspect has been sentenced.BThe suspect has been arrested.CThe suspect was acquitted.DThe suspect is not yet known.EThe suspect has escaped.FThere is proof that the suspect is guilty.
5. 5

   Speaker 5: [ ]

   AThe suspect has been sentenced.BThe suspect has been arrested.CThe suspect was acquitted.DThe suspect is not yet known.EThe suspect has escaped.FThere is proof that the suspect is guilty.
6. 6

   Mia has decided to talk about

   Apeople who are obsessed by real crimesBwhy TV crime dramas are so popularCproblems associated with watching crime dramas
7. 7

   According to Mia, if you watch a lot of TV crime series

   Ayour family could be in dangerByou should seek psychological supportCyou needn’t worry
8. 8

   Mia explains that stories of good versus evil attract us

   Awhatever age we areBbecause we have difficulty controlling our fearCbecause of psychological problems
9. 9

   In Mia’s opinion, the reason we enjoy crime stories is that

   Athey exercise our brainsBwe enjoy feeling like ‘the hero’Cwe think we could commit a crime and not get caught
10. 10

    Mia says that crime dramas could

    Ahelp us believe that society is safeBmake family members feel closer to each otherChelp us to make sense of the world

Answer your partner’s questions. Now make questions and ask your partner.

1. 1

   Why / think / people use social networking sites / spread fake news?

2. 2

   Is / important / limit / time / children spend online? Why / Why not?

3. 3

   Do / ever read fake news stories? Why?

4. 4

   What level / crime / your local area?

5. 5

   Should criminals / commit / serious crimes / sent / prison? Why / Why not?

6. 6

   Read the statement below about fake news. Tell your partner whether you agree or disagree. Give reasons. ‘Spreading fake news should be treated as a crime and the person responsible should be punished.’

7. 7

   Listen to your partner talking about crime and punishment. Do you agree with him / her?