Theme : Stories in the news
A news story is a written or recorded (or, occasionally, live) article or interview that
informs the public about current events, concerns, or ideas.You don't usually write the
story – though sometimes local media will use exactly what words you give them – but
you provide story ideas to journalists who then flesh out your idea to create the story as
it appears.
A story in the news is a report about a recent event, issue, or development that is of
public interest. It can cover various topics, including politics, business, entertainment,
science, sports, or local community events. News stories can be found in newspapers,
TV broadcasts, online news websites, and social media.
1. Discuss the questions in your group.
• Is it important to you to know what is happening in other countries?
• When was the last time you watched the news on TV?
• Do you read the news on the internet? Do you have a favourite website for this?
• Do you listen to the news on the radio?
• Do you or your parents buy a newspaper every day?
• Do you think that the internet has changed the way we find out about what’s
happening in the world? In what ways?
• Do you always believe everything you see and hear on the news?
2. LISTENING GAP FILL
Why is the news __________________? Every time I look at the news, I get sad. It’s
always war, death, killing, famine. Why __________________ report happy news?
They really don’t have __________________ terrible stories. I looked at the news last
night. There was news about two wars, __________________, an increase in knife
crime, and the story of a __________________. Oh, I forgot, and the global financial
crisis. We’re all poorer __________________ for the next twenty years! I’m sure there
must be something __________________. If we look at nice news stories, we’ll all feel
happier. We need news about the good humans are doing. __________________ about
advances in medicine and science, or about someone raising a million dollars
__________________.
3.Listening. multiple-choice questions.
1. Where was the announcement made about the host nation for the 2012
Olympics?
Paris
Singapore
London
2. Which cities were in the race?
London, Paris, Madrid, New York, Moscow
London, Paris, Munich, New York, Moscow
London, Paris, Madrid, Singapore, Moscow
3. What were the new Estonian President's election promises?
Investment in Estonian industry.
Privatise Estonian industry and schools.
Spend more money on hospitals.
4. What share of the vote did he win?
62%
82%
72%
5. What wind speeds did the hurricanes produce?
180 kilometers per hour
180 miles per hour
80 miles per hour
6. When did the government issue an evacuation order?
It hasn't yet.
Many days ago.
Very recently.
7. How old is Manchester United's new player?
17
18
19
8. Which team did he use to play for?
Flamengo
Sao Paolo
Santos
9. What will he miss about Brazil?
Sun and food.
Food and beaches.
Sun and beaches.
10. How long has Chi Chi lived in captivity?
A couple of years.
Nearly ten years.
More than ten years.
4. Speaking part.
Question 1:- How do you usually get your news?
Question 2:- Do you often read the newspapers?
Question 3:- What kind of news do you usually follow?
Question 4:- How do most people get the news in your country?
Question 5:- Do you think international news is important?
