Write a word from the box in each gap to complete the sentences.

Allegation anchor columnist exuded expose scribbled

Stumbled tabloid

1. You shouldn’t read that gossipy _____________ it’s filled with nothing but lies.
2. The journalist stirred up controversy with his __________ of the political scandal.
3. The _________ seemed nervous while delivering the evening news.
4. The reporter quickly ______ something on her notepad.
5. There were ________ in the report that the politician had stolen millions from public funds.
6. She ___________ an air of confidence when she spoke on camera.
7. He couldn’t pronounce the foreign leader’s name and _________ over it.
8. My favourite _________ writes a regular feature about money matters.

1.1 Listen to five short monologues and decide what type of text each one is.

1. a business speech b University lecture

2. a news report b Museum lecture
3. a advice programme b survey results
4. a interview b anecdote
5. a advertisement b presentation

1.1 Listen to the monologues from exercise 1 again. Match each one with a purpose.

1. _____________ a to give praise

2. _____________ b to tell a story
3. _____________ c to educate people
4. _____________ d to convey results
5. _____________ e to report an event

1.3 Listen to five dialogues. For each dialogue, match the second speaker with a purpose.

1. ______ a avoiding a subject

2. ______ b explaining
3. ______ c informing
4. ______ d requesting action
5. ______ e seeking clarification

1.4 Listen to five people talking. Match each speaker with a text type.

1. _________ a quiz show

2. _________ b expose
3. _________ c online news source
4. _________ d interview
5. _________ e television advert