🎬 Interactive video — script & questions
NARRATOR: Listen to Anna and Tom talk about the media.
SPEAKER 1: Good morning, Tom! What are you doing?
SPEAKER 2: Hi, Anna. I'm reading an article about work and money. It's very interesting.
SPEAKER 1: Is it in a newspaper or on the internet?
SPEAKER 2: It's on the internet. I usually read the news on my phone. What about you? Do you read a newspaper?
SPEAKER 1: No, I don't. I watch the news on TV every evening. There is a good news programme at seven o'clock.
SPEAKER 2: I know that programme! The presenter is very good. She can speak three languages.
SPEAKER 1: Yes! And look, there's a radio in the kitchen. My husband listens to the radio in the morning. He likes music programmes.
SPEAKER 2: I don't listen to the radio a lot. I prefer social media. I've got an account on a popular app, and I check it every day.
SPEAKER 1: Me too! It's a fun way to see photos from friends.
SPEAKER 2: True. But sometimes the news on social media isn't correct. A newspaper or a TV programme is often more reliable.
SPEAKER 1: That's a good point. We need different types of media for good information.
SPEAKER 2: Exactly. Now, let's finish this coffee and go to work!
SPEAKER 1: Good idea!
- What is Tom reading?
- a) A book about music
- b) An article about work and money
- c) A letter from his boss
- d) A magazine about sport
- Where does Tom usually read the news?
- a) In a newspaper
- b) On his phone
- c) On the radio
- d) In a magazine
- What does Anna watch every evening?
- a) A music programme
- b) A sports programme
- c) A news programme
- d) A cooking programme
- Who listens to the radio in the morning?
- a) Anna
- b) Tom
- c) Anna's husband
- d) The presenter
- What does Anna say about social media news?
- a) It is always correct
- b) It is always boring
- c) It isn't always correct
- d) It is always expensive
📖 Reading
Anna works in an office in the city. Every morning, she reads the news on her phone. She likes an app with short articles about work and money. Anna says, 'I don't have time for a newspaper, so the app is fast and easy.'
In the evening, Anna watches the television with her husband, Tom. They watch a program about cooking. Tom listens to the radio, too. He likes a radio station with music and news about sports.
On the weekend, Anna and Tom read a magazine about travel. There are beautiful pictures in the magazine. They also look at social media on their tablet. They see photos from friends and family.
Anna's job is interesting. She writes for a small newspaper. She writes about local shops and restaurants. Her boss says, 'Your articles are good! People like the stories about our town.' Anna is happy because her job and her hobby are the same: she loves the media!
🗣️ Speaking — discussion
Context
- We now get news from many places: TV, newspapers, the radio, and the internet.
- Some people watch the news every morning. Other people read the news on their phone.
- A journalist writes a story, and an editor checks it before it goes on the news.
- Today, many young people get the news from social media instead of a newspaper.
Themes
- Old media vs new media — Newspapers and TV are 'old' media. Websites and social media are 'new' media. People today often use both.
- Trust in the news — Some news is true, and some news is false. It is important to find a good newspaper or channel.
Personal Response
- What is your favourite way to get the news: a newspaper, the radio, TV, or the internet?
- Do you read the news every day? When do you usually read it?
Themes & Ideas
- Why do you think many people now prefer the internet to a newspaper?
- Is a journalist's job difficult? Why or why not?
Critical Thinking
- How can you know if a story on the internet is true or false?
- What is the difference between a good journalist and a bad journalist?
Cultural & Social Topics
- Is there a famous newspaper or TV channel in your country?
- Do older people and younger people in your country get the news in different ways?
Advanced (C1 level)
- To what extent has social media changed the role of a traditional journalist?
🎭 Classroom activity
In pairs, students interview each other with the question 'How do you get the news?' Then each student presents their partner's answer to the class, using 'a' and 'the' correctly (e.g., 'She reads a newspaper every day. The newspaper is called...').
✏️ Questions
- I read ___ newspaper every morning before work.
- My colleague works as ___ journalist for a big TV company.
- There is ___ interesting article about work-life balance in this magazine.
- ___ radio in our office is always on during lunch break.
- She watches ___ news on television every evening after work.
- Journalists often need ___ good camera to take photos for their reports.
- What does Anna read every morning?
- a) A newspaper
- b) An app on her phone
- c) A magazine
- d) A book
- What do Anna and Tom watch in the evening?
- a) A program about cooking
- b) A program about travel
- c) A program about sports
- d) A program about music
- Why does Anna like the app instead of a newspaper?
- a) It has more pictures
- b) It is fast and easy
- c) It is free
- d) It has sports news
- Choose the correct sentence with articles.
- a) Tom listens to a radio station with music and news.
- b) Tom listens to radio station with music and news.
- c) Tom listens to the a radio station with music and news.
- d) Tom listens to an radio station with music and news.
- What is Anna's job?
- a) She works at a radio station
- b) She writes for a small newspaper
- c) She takes photos for a magazine
- d) She works in social media
- What is the best title for this passage?
- a) Anna's Family Trip
- b) Anna and the Media in Her Life
- c) Tom's New Job
- d) How to Write a Newspaper