Unit 8
A Complete the text with the correct form of the words in brackets.
Nowadays, it is not 1 ___________ (usual) to find more and more people turning to the Internet to get the
news rather than the mainstream media on TV. They do not feel 2 ___________ (satisfy) that the news on TV is
objective. While it may be true that it can be a bit 3 ___________ (risk) to trust what is on the Net, at least there
are many reports with a wide variety of opinions.
Additionally, possibly for economic reasons, traditional newspapers seem to be losing favour with the public
as well, although most of them also have an online version of each 4 ___________ (publish). In fact, some
newspapers only have their content available online, in which case their 5 ___________ (edit) tend to allow a
wider range of opinions. This gives 6 ___________ (journal) more freedom to report on anything they want.
Another advantage of the Internet is the speed news can spread as the general public can upload videos on
social media of events, such as 7 ___________ (nature) disasters, within minutes of the event happening.
So, where do you get your news from? How much longer do you think traditional TV news broadcasting can
survive before it is replaced with yet another 8 ___________ (real) show?
B Circle the correct words.
1 A new Harry Potter book has just come out / turned out, but this one has been written as a play.
2 There is an excellent photography publication / exhibition on at the Museum of Modern Art.
3 Did you see last night’s episode / series of that new comedy? It was hilarious!
4 Heavy / Strong rain is forecast for tomorrow.
5 The columnist / author of this book has a great sense of humour, so it makes for enjoyable reading.
6 Many people distrust politics / politicians and don’t believe a word that comes out of their mouths.
7 Here’s the report from our war correspondent / reporter from the other side of the globe.
8 He’s not convinced yet, but I think he can be brought round / tune in to my view eventually.
9 Please check the statistics / figures on this account because the total seems rather high.
10 My brother is going to pick me up / out at the airport so I won’t have to take the bus into town.
C Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 It is my pleasure to inform you that you ________________ (accept) for the job.
2 I couldn’t go to the beach yesterday because my car ________________ (service).
3 The media ________________ (think) by some to be one-sided and not objective.
4 If you missed it last night, the documentary ________________ (broadcast) again next Friday at 9 p.m.
5 My report is ________________ (hand in) by next Monday at the latest.
6 A statement ________________ (give) to the press next week.
7 It ________________ (know) that eating a nutritious diet makes you feel better.
8 He ________________ (award) a medal of honour for bravery in battle last week.
9 I ________________ (shock) to see my friend being interviewed on the news last night.
10 The publisher will fire Joe if they ________________ (give) another article about his pets!
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