Unit 8 - Lesson 1

Many celebrities choose not to _____ on scandals because every statement they make is widely repeated by journalists.

The _____ often influence public opinion because newspapers, television, and online platforms reach millions of people every day.

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

His phone is so that it cannot run the latest apps or connect to modern networks. (OUTDATE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The company launched an website that allows customers to design their own products before ordering. (INTERACT)

Drag and drop to complete the sentences. 

In the past, most people got their news from newspapers and magazines. They bought them every morning and read them with their coffee. However, this way of getting news is slowly disappearing. Today, people prefer modern forms of media. They use smartphones and computers to read news online. Websites like Facebook and Twitter have become popular sources of information. Many people also join online 5.1 to discuss current events with others.

The biggest difference is speed. While 5.2 can only give us yesterday's news, modern media provides 5.3 information. When something important happens, we can know about it immediately through news apps and websites. However, not all online news is 5.4 or true. Sometimes people share false information quickly. Traditional newspapers usually check their facts more carefully before publishing stories.

Both types of media have advantages, but modern forms are clearly winning the competition for readers' attention.

I _____ educational courses for business and professional men and women in New York since I moved there.

I _____ your book all day. It's very interesting, but I'm only on chapter 5.

A: Why is your street such a mess?

B: Oh, the council _____ up the road, but they should finish this weekend.

Complete the conversation. Use the present perfect continuous.

Q: Are you keeping up with the news?

A: Yes, but in a different way. I (not buy) 10.1 newspapers. Instead, I (get) 10.2 up-to-the-minute updates from a news app on my phone. It's much more convenient.

Q: (you / watch) 10.3 many videos online?

A: Absolutely. For the past few weeks, I (explore) 10.4 channels that review new technology. Their analysis has been helping me decide which new laptop to buy for my studies.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

He is exhausted. He (run) around the whole afternoon trying to clean the house before the guests arrive.

Give the correct form of the verb in the brackets.

They (read) news reports on the election all morning. They are still following the latest updates.

Combine the pair of the sentences using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first. 

We are waiting for the bus. We started waiting an hour ago. (BEEN)

=> We have an hour.

Combine the pair of the sentences using the word given so that it has the same meaning to the first. 

He went to Japan three years ago. He's been involved in a technological project since then. (WORKING)

=> He has the past three years in Japan.

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence (kéo từng từ/cụm từ về vị trí đúng để tạo thành câu hoàn chỉnh).

Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.

The local newspaper / not / been / cover / enough /positive / community / news stories / recent months.

=> The local newspaper has recent months.

Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.

We / be / clean / entire house / all day / preparation / family reunion / this weekend.

=> We this weekend.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

The members of my family have completely different opinions about media, and we often have interesting discussions about which sources are most reliable. My father believes that traditional print media like newspapers and magazines are still the most trustworthy because journalists check their facts carefully before publishing. However, my younger brother thinks that old-fashioned media is too slow, and he prefers getting his news from apps that provide up-to-the-minute updates about everything happening around the world.

Young people in our household definitely prefer digital platforms because they can access information instantly wherever they are. It's true that my brother has been spending hours on social media platforms this month, but he's also been following accounts that share educational content about science and technology. My mother has been exploring online forum discussions recently, and she enjoys participating in conversations with people who share similar interests in cooking and gardening.

I've been using various online resources extensively for my university research project about renewable energy sources. There are countless forums dedicated to environmental topics where experts share their knowledge freely. If you need specific facts about solar panels or wind turbines, you can easily find them in community forums that provide detailed and relevant answers from professionals in the field.

My father continues reading his daily newspaper every morning because it's been his routine for over thirty years. However, most people in our neighborhood have switched to digital news sources since they're more convenient and accessible. Sometimes he mentions news stories that the rest of us discussed weeks earlier, but we've already moved on to newer topics.

Despite our different media preferences, we all recognize that each type of media serves its own purpose, and we should respect everyone's choices about how they consume information.

Why does the writer's father prefer traditional newspapers?

The word "up-to-the-minute" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.

What type of content has the writer's brother been following on social media platforms?

The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Choose the correct answers in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-E in each blank.

A: Hey, what have you been watching or reading lately?

B: Well, I've been trying to cut down on social media, so I've been getting back into reading print media, mostly magazines about design and architecture.

A: Oh, that's cool! I can't remember the last time I bought a magazine. I've been reading a lot of online articles instead. 24.1

B: I see your point. I also get my daily news from a different source. I've been listening to a lot of news podcasts during my morning commute. 

A: Podcasts are great. I find them more engaging than the radio. What have you been listening to?

B: 24.2 It’s perfect for my short drive to work. How about you?

A: I've been diving deep into historical podcasts. 24.3 

B: I get that. Have you been watching any TV?

A: Not really traditional TV. 24.4

B: Sounds like a good plan.