0561_Discussing the News in English

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Discussing the News in English


Survival English

Hello everyone! My name is ________. I’m from ________. I currently live in ________. I am a/an ________. I enjoy studying ________. I joined Open English ________ ago. I (like / don’t like) watching the news.


Beginner: Warm-up When was the last time you watched the news?

The last time I watched the news was ____________.


Beginner: Vocabulary

microphone television disaster camera dressing room weather report set director film story


Beginner: Matching Match the listed words to the images

A.

microphone

B.

camera

C.

television

D.

dressing room

E.

weather report


Beginner: Vocabulary Practice Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words story

The _________ gives instructions to actors and cameramen.

disaster

A _________ is a short piece of recorded video news.

set

The scenery and stage furniture is called the _______.

director

A hurricane is called a natural _____________.

film

The first ________ of the newscast is usually very exciting.


Beginner: Discussion Complete the following sentences according to your opinion I … watch the news. A.  always B.  sometimes C.  never … like to be a news reporter. A.  I would B.  I would not C.  I’m not sure if I would I … it’s important to watch the news. A.  think B.  don’t think


Beginner Question & Picture Matching

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

1. Is this where you get ready? 2. Are you filming now? 3. Will it be sunny tomorrow? 4. Can you tell everyone watching at home what happened? 5. What are you reading?


Picture Fill-in-the-Blank Choose the correct verb and conjugate as needed

smile

point to

apply

watch

turn on

1.  The makeup artist __________ cosmetics to the news anchor. 2.  I __________ the TV at 6 o’clock to watch the news. 3.  The news anchor__________ while delivering the news. 4.  The weatherman __________ to the map. 5.  She __________ the news every day. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Beginner: Creating Sentences Create a sentence by using a subject, a verb and a complement

I

talk

You We

a news anchor turn read

a news story into the mic

They Liz

to a person up the volume

He She

on the news

be

a director a news article


Beginner: Choose One Read the sentence with the correct answer 1.  I (am thinking / think) the news is boring.

2.  She (are / was) on the six o’clock news.

3.  He (study / studied) meteorology in college.

4.  I (was working / worked) as a news anchor for over thirty years.

5.  (Do / does) you know who writes the news?


Beginner: Match the Answer Match each question to the correct answer

1. Is the microphone turned on?

2. What does he do?

3. How often do you watch the news?

4. What do you think about that story?

__ I watch it twice a week.

__ Yes, it is.

__ I think it’s really interesting!

__ I’m reading the newspaper.

__ He is a camera operator. 5. What are you doing?


Beginner: Let’s Talk!

Brice:

Hello, James. What are you doing?

James: Hi, Brice. I’m getting ready to watch the news. Brice:

Which news channel do you watch?

James: I like channel 12. Would you like to watch it with me? Brice:

Sure, what time does it start?

James: It starts at 7:00. It’s 6:50 now. Brice:

Okay. I’m going to grab a soda. Do you want one?

James: No, thanks. I’m not thirsty.


Beginner: Let’s Talk! Follow-up Answer the following questions about the previous passage What is James getting ready to do? A. take a nap B. eat dinner C. watch the news What channel does James like? A. channel 3 B. channel 12 C. channel 6 At what time does the news start? A. 2:00 B. 8:00 C. 7:00


What’s Missing? Complete each sentence with a word from the list enjoy

has

is

have

are

is writing

enjoys use

writes uses

1.  Where _________ the dressing room? 2.  She _________ interviewing people. 3.  He ________ news articles for the local paper. 4.  I ________ a newspaper subscription. 5.  They ________ a very expensive camera. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Beginner: Q & A Formation Complete the question using the underlined words as hints, then choose the correct option to complete the sentence

_____ can’t you watch the news today?

_____ is she?

1.  I can’t ____ the news today because I have a meeting. a.  watch b.  will watch c.  watches 2.  She ____ in her dressing room. a.  are b.  am c.  is

_____ he stop watching the news?

3.  He ____ watching the news five years ago. a.  stopped b.  was stopping c.  is stopping Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Beginner: Categories Match each word to its corresponding category

Objects

television

director

camera

Job titles

reporter

microphone

lights

writer


Beginner: Pronunciation Pairs Listen to the difference between each pair of words and practice pronouncing each pair

set

sit

room

root

weather

wetter

story

starry

news

nose


Beginner: Who Said It? Match each sentence to its appropriate picture A.

B.

C.

We’re watching the news on TV. I’m a news reporter. I’m in my dressing room. I have a microphone in my hand. There is a mirror in front of me.


Beginner: Related Lessons Ask a Teacher • 8:00 am to 12:00 am Community Conversation Classrooms • 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm Live Sessions 3 times a week! Now beginning at 3:00 am •  Careers & Professions- Vocabulary (#0013) •  Careers & Professions- Present Tense Verbs (#0015) •  Careers & Professions- Quiz (#0016) •  Weather and Geography- Vocabulary (#0045) •  Discussing the Weather (#0047) •  Conjugating "to be" (#0065)


Intermediate Lesson Content

Intermediate Lesson Content


Intermediate: Warm-up List some words that you associate with the news


Intermediate: Vocabulary

tabloids headline press reporter paparazzi war politics technology entertainment fashion


Intermediate: Matching Match the listed words to the images

A.

fashion

B.

politics

C.

headline

D.

paparazzi

E.

reporter


Intermediate: Vocabulary Practice Use the words below to create your own sentences headline

Ex: Headlines are designed to get an individual’s attention.

tabloids press reporter paparazzi war politics technology entertainment fashion


Intermediate: Synonyms & Antonyms Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word Synonym

Word

Antonym

concealed

accurate

exposed

scary

intriguing

ignorant

true

hidden

boring

inquisitive

knowledgeable

calming

informed

curious

false

interesting

frightening

uninterested


Intermediate: General Discussion • 

What kind of news do you find most interesting? Why?

• 

How often does your country’s politics appear in the news? Is the news generally good or bad?


Intermediate: Let’s Talk Kevin: Hey, Paula. I have been looking for you. Where have you been? What are you doing? Paula: I’m trying to find the news channel. I want to see today’s entertainment news. Kevin: I think it’s channel 22. Do you like to listen to the latest celebrity gossip? Paula: Yeah, it gives me something to talk about with my girlfriends. What’s your favorite part of the news? Kevin: I like political news. Sometimes, I like to watch the latest sports stories as well. Paula: Really? Nothing bores me more than sports and politics. I feel sleepy just thinking about it. Kevin: Yeah? Well, the good thing about the news is that it has something interesting for everyone. At least that’s what I think. Paula: Yes, I agree with you. The news has a variety of stories that people can relate to. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Intermediate: Let’s Talk! Follow-up •  What is Paula trying to find? •  What kind of news does Paula want to watch? •  What kind of news does Kevin like to watch? •  What does Kevin say is good about the news?


Intermediate: Q & A Match each question to the correct answer

1.  What kind of news do you like to watch?

2.  Are you ready to start filming?

3.  Why do you want to be a journalist?

4.  Did you watch the news last night?

__ I just need three more minutes.

__ Well, I’ve always enjoyed writing and reading the news.

__ I prefer the sports news.

__ I like it. I think it’s clever.

__ I’m sure I didn’t. I never watch it. 5.  What do you think about this headline? Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Intermediate: Story Sequence Put the sentences in the correct order to form a short story _ Jan started sending out her CV to local news stations. _ Jan got offered the job and embarked on her new career. _ Jan got a job interview and impressed the interviewer. _ Jan wanted to become a news reporter _ Jan went to college and graduated with a journalism degree.


Intermediate: Expressions & Phrases Match the idiom to its meaning 1)  So, Kyle asked Jill to marry him. I don’t like Kyle, but that's another story. Anyway, Jill said “yes”, so the wedding is in May. 2)  Ghost stories are tall tales in my opinion. 3)  Gary tells the same sob story about his divorce every time I see him.

a)  a story intended to make someone feel sympathy for the person relating it b)  a particular bad situation is tediously familiar c)  to be the first to make information known

4)  The project is behind schedule. It’s the same old story: too many delays due to poor communication.

d)  a story or a statement that is difficult to believe

5)  Candice and Tom finally broke the news about her pregnancy!

e)  an explanation to be made at some other time


Intermediate: Error Correction Choose the correct answer 1.  The paparazzi been wait outside the singer’s home right now. A.  waits B.  be waiting C.  are waiting

2.  The news anchor was visibly nervous while to deliver the news. A.  delivering B.  delivered C.  deliver 3.  Are you gone quote me on that? A.  go to B.  going to C.  going Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Intermediate: Let’s Talk Pictures! How has the distribution of news changed in the last 75 years?


Intermediate: Related Lessons Ask a Teacher • 8:00 am to 12:00 am Community Conversation Classrooms • 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm Live Sessions 3 times a week! Now beginning at 3:00 am •  Uses of Contractions (#0126) •  Pronunciation: The short /u/ (#0266) •  Pronunciation: The /y/ (#0270) •  Pronunciation: The short /a/ (#0258) •  Asking Questions: Who & What (#0093) •  Present Progressive Forms (#0107)


Advanced Lesson Content


Advanced: Warm-up Name some topics that are frequently in the news


Advanced: Someone Once Said “But I know newspapers. They have the first amendment, and they can tell any lie knowing it’s a lie.” — Steve Wozniak


Advanced: Vocabulary

snippet caption quotation journalist paraphrase exclusive source anchor correspondent meteorologist


Advanced: Matching Match the listed words to the images

A.

meteorologist

B.

anchor

C.

correspondent

D.

quotation

E.

caption


Advanced: Vocabulary Practice Use the words below to create your own sentences meteorologist

Ex: A meteorologist predicts the weather.

caption quotation journalist paraphrase exclusive source anchor correspondent snippet


Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word Synonym

Word

Antonym

contemplate

announce

mumble

lie

enunciate

average

opportune

speculate

conceal

extraordinary

timely

truth

make public

exceptional

ignore

articulate

fabrication

out-of-date


Advanced: Sentence Rewording Read each sentence and replace the word with a synonym or antonym 1.  The eager reporter snatched the microphone and started to deliver the news. S

2.  The meteorologist’s voice made the weather sound boring. S

3.  Candy thinks the journalist misquoted her purposely. A


Advanced: General Discussion • 

How important do you think it is for the general public to be informed about international news?

• 

In your opinion, can the news influence people to do good or bad things? Explain.


Advanced: Let’s Talk Grace: Many people are wondering about the future of newspapers. Joining me now to talk more about this is my old friend and colleague, Jason Kirkland. Jason: Thank you very much for having me on the show, Grace. It is great to be here in the studio once again. So, let’s talk about newspapers. What is your first question for me? Grace: Jason, there has been a lot of talk about the future of newspapers. Everyone wants to know whether or not newspapers will become obsolete in the future. What do you think about this? Jason: Well, it’s really hard to say. Do I think there will be other ways for people to get their daily news in the future? Absolutely. But that doesn’t necessarily mean newspapers will become obsolete. Grace: What you just said was very interesting. So, you do believe that there will be alternatives to traditional newspapers in the future, but that newspapers might still be in print. What else can you tell us? Jason: A person needs to be aware of the fact that the news is being read on the internet a lot these days. However, not everyone owns a computer or is willing to go to an internet café to read the news. Many people still like the convenience of getting their newspaper delivered to them at home. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Advanced: Let’s Talk! Follow-up •  The article talks about the possibility of newspapers becoming obsolete due to technological breakthroughs. In your opinion, what things might be completely replaced by technology in the future? •  Describe the last story that you read about or saw on the news. What did you think about it?


Advanced: Error Correction Correct the mistake 1.  Ian watch the news every day.

2.  You have go to college if you want to be a news anchor.

3.  My source tells me that you are getting ready to start film a movie.

4.  Sarah has wanting to be a reporter since she was five.

5.  The press showed out at Mike’s front door.


Advanced: Reading Comprehension

We are hearing more and more that people are no longer putting their faith in what they read in the newspaper or hear on the news. And while I find this lack of confidence to be somewhat surprising, I must admit that I don’t know anyone that reads or listens to the news without a bit of doubt and a nagging suspicion that not all that is being reported is factual. I recently had the opportunity to speak with a man who is part of a national group that investigates allegations of breaches of conduct by the news media. According to him, reporters frequently leave out news details because they don't understand them or believe that their readers are unable to understand them. He also said that editors are known to cut out large segments of reporters’ stories. Worse still, reporters often know that their information and sources are tainted but frequently continue to use these sources anyway.


Advanced: Reading Discussion

•  What is the main idea of this passage?

•  Do you usually believe what you read in the newspaper, or do you feel that it’s mostly lies or inaccuracies? Why?

•  What kind of punishment do you think the reporters, journalists, and writers responsible for misleading the public should receive?


Advanced: Expressions & Phrases Match the idiom to its meaning 1)  To get the inside story, you have to talk to someone who is directly involved. 2)  Dave said he was late to work because of traffic. That’s a likely story! I don’t believe it for a minute. 3)  Yesterday my cat died, and a tree fell on my car. That's the story of my life. I’ve always had rotten luck. 4)  We met in high school and then… but to make a long story short, we’re getting married! 5)  Remember, there are two sides to every story. Lane may not be as bad as some people say.

a)  someone’s explanation is not true b)  There are valid reasons for holding opposing opinions. c)  used to end an account of events quickly d)  used when bad things happen frequently in your life e)  an explanation known only by the people who are personally involved with an issue


Advanced: Question Formation Form a question based on the response Ex: How much money would you like to deposit?

1.  I can’t remember the last time I watched the news.

2.  He wants to be an anchorman.

3.  I’ve been on the news lots of times.

4.  She’s been a journalist for five years.

5.  I watch the news about once a week. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

Advanced: Related Lessons Ask a Teacher • 8:00 am to 12:00 am Community Conversation Classrooms • 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm Live Sessions 3 times a week! Now beginning at 3:00 am •  Intonation (#0169) •  Present Progressive Forms (#0107) •  Compare hard /c/ (coffee) vs. hard /g/ (go) (#0204) •  When to Pause with Key Words (#0170) •  Pronunciation: Stop & Continuant Sounds (#0307) •  Pronunciation: /y/ vs. /j/ (#0315)


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Disclaimer/ Descargo de responsabilidad This is the complete content for the lesson. It includes beginner, intermediate and advanced slides. The experience during each live session will vary depending on the level of the class and not all slides will be covered. Este es el contenido completo de la lección. Se incluye diapositivas básicas, intermediarias y avanzadas. La experiencia durante cada sesión en vivo variará en función del nivel de la clase y no todas las diapositivas serán cubiertas. Copyright (c) 2008-2012 Open English LLC. All rights reserved.

0561_Discussing the News in English

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