Unit 1 Text 1 3rd sec.

2024
(SB page 6)

A tabloid newspaper has small pages and large photos. It has

short stories which are easy to explain. It uses simple language
and large headlines, which often include funny rhymes or jokes.
A broadsheet newspaper is a more formal newspaper with large
pages. It has more international news. Articles are more factual
and use longer sentences and paragraphs. They have fewer
photos than tabloid newspapers.
Extra information
Broadsheets are also known as the quality press and are more
likely to include analysis of the news, as well as reporting and opinion pieces. People
believe they are more intellectual
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‫ ﻟﺷﮭﺎ‬read by better educated readers. Some
examples are The Times (UK) and The Washington Post (US). Tabloid newspapers
often focus on sensational or celebrity stories as well as general news. Although they
use simple language, they often include slang and puns so they are not necessarily
easier for non-native speakers to understand. Some examples are The Sun (UK) and
The New York Post (US).
After reading the previous passage, try to answer these questions:
1: What is the main difference between a tabloid newspaper and a broadsheet newspaper?
a) The size of the pages b) The type of language used
c) The amount of international news d) The number of photos included
2: Which two words can be used interchangeably to describe tabloid newspapers?
a) Quality press b) Formal and factual
c) Sensational and celebrity-focused d) Analytical and opinionated
3: Which word is the opposite in meaning to "intellectual"?
a) Sensational b) Educational c) Analytical d) Factual
4: Why are tabloid newspapers easier to explain?
a) They include more international news b) They focus on funny rhymes and jokes
c) They use larger headlines d) They have more photos
5: What does the word "sensational" mean in the context of tabloid newspapers?
a) Factual and informational b) Emotional and exaggerated
c) Intellectual and analytical d) International and broad
6:Based on the information provided, why are broadsheet newspapers considered more formal?
a) They include more celebrity stories
b) They have smaller pages
c) They use simpler language
d) They contain longer sentences and paragraphs
7: What might be the reason for tabloid newspapers using puns and slang?
a) To appeal to a broader readership b) To cater to non-native English speakers
c) To maintain a formal tone d) To showcase their intellectual content
8: How do broadsheet newspapers differ in terms of content from tabloid newspapers?
a) They focus more on analysis and opinions
b) They have larger photos and simpler language
c) They prioritize sensational stories over general news
d) They use humorous rhymes and jokes in their headlines.