Newspapers (A2 - B1)

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  Introduction

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  Newspapers belong to the oldest methods of getting information to the public and keeping people well-informed on important events. They can cover more news in greater detail than other media, and reporters have more time to get the facts straight. Producing a newspaper requires speed and good organisation. Reporters, editors and photographers always face deadlines. Many other workers are also involved in making a paper: advertising salespeople, artists, printing press operators and truck drivers.

  Image: "Newspapers B&W (3)" by NS Newsflash is licensed under CC BY 2.0 .

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  • advertising salespeople = people at a newspaper who sell ads
  • artist = a person who makes drawings, graphics etc...
  • cover = here: report about
  • deadline = a time by which something should be finished
  • editor = person who is the boss of a newspaper and decides what should be printed
  • in greater detail = with more information
  • involve = take part in
  • media = organisations that offer news, like newspapers, TV, radio and the internet
  • printing press operator = person who works at the machines that print the newspaper
  • public = everyone; normal people who do not have a special job
  • require = need
  • speed = being quick
  • straight = correct
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  Information

  • Select activity Types of Newspapers

    

    Types of Newspapers Page
  • Select activity Contents of Newspapers

    

    Contents of Newspapers Page
  • Select activity Gathering Information

    

    Gathering Information Page
  • Select activity Writing and Editing

    

    Writing and Editing Page
  • Select activity Layout and Printing

    

    Layout and Printing Page
  • Select activity Delivery and Circulation

    

    Delivery and Circulation Page
  • Select activity Advertisements

    

    Advertisements Page
  • Select activity Newspapers in the 21st Century

    

    Newspapers in the 21st Century Page
  • Select activity Newspapers in the US and Europe

    

    Newspapers in the US and Europe Page
  • Select activity Newspapers - Word List (PDF)

    

    Newspapers - Word List (PDF) File
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  Videos

  • Select activity The Making of the New York Times

    

    The Making of the New York Times Page
  • Select activity Sections of a Newspaper

    

    Sections of a Newspaper Page
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  Tasks and Exercises

  • Select activity Multiple Choice Test

    

    Multiple Choice Test Page
  • Select activity Words and Definitions 1

    

    Words and Definitions 1 Page
  • Select activity Words and Definitions 2

    

    Words and Definitions 2 Page
  • Select activity Newspapers in Europe and the US - Matching Exercise

    

    Newspapers in Europe and the US - Matching Exercise Page
  • Select activity TRUE or FALSE ?

    

    TRUE or FALSE ? Page
  • Select activity The End of Printed Newspapers? - Missing Word Cloze

    

    The End of Printed Newspapers? - Missing Word Cloze Page
  • Select activity What's in a Newspaper ? - Missing Terms

    

    What's in a Newspaper ? - Missing Terms Page
  • Select activity Crossword

    

    Crossword Page
  • Select activity Word Search

    

    Word Search Page
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  End of Course Test

  • Select activity Newspapers - Test (PDF)

    

    Newspapers - Test (PDF) File
  • Select activity Newspapers - Key (PDF)

    

    Newspapers - Key (PDF) File