Week 8
Discuss the questions and prompts with your partner(s).
Useful words: although, even though, even if, while, whereas
Conditionals
What I really find interesting…
What I like most is…
The thing I like most is…
Language
1 Do you prefer to get your news from tv, newspapers, social media or other online sources?
2 Can you believe news sources?
3 Are newspaper articles biased?
4 Do you prefer newspapers which mirror your political views?
5 Do you think being a reporter or journalist is an interesting job? Why (not)?
6 What are the differences between newspapers online and in print?
independent
biased (in favour of)
to reflect the views of the newspaper’s owners or investors
editor
readership / readers
advertising revenue
up-to-the-minute stories
behind a paywall
(to take out) a subscription