KEY
Group:
SCORE: / 10
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
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1. Why are the tabloid press under fire again? What’s the problem with them?
1 point à Because of their apparent disregard for truth and accuracy
0.5 point à Because of their disregard for truth / for accuracy
0.5 | 1 | 0 |
2 points à Because Shelley Russell used to beg the press to write features about her before she was famous
1 point à Because some time ago Shelley Russell wanted to appear in the press
2 | 1 | 0 |
3. What story did The Daily Post write about the actress last week?
2 points à She was taking a bath with her co-star in her hotel room
1 point à She was with her co-star in her hotel room
2 | 1 | 0 |
4. Write one of the headlines the newspaper wrote about the story.
- Shelly gets bubbly with Shaun in champagne bath
- Shaun’s wife is now filing for a divorce
1 | 0 |
5. What does “flattering” mean?
a. Elegant
b. Smooth
c. Overcomplimentary
d. Believable
-0.33 | 0 | 1 |
6. According to the actress, why do the press continue to print stories that are supposed not to be true?
1 point à To increase circulation and make more money
0.5 points à To increase circulation / To make more money
0.5 | 1 | 0 |
7. According to the Daily Post, why do the press continue to print these stories?
1 point à Because the public are fascinated by fame and scandal, and they love to read about their favourite stars.
0.5 points à Because the public are fascinated by fame and scandal / Because they love to read about their favourite stars.
0.5 | 1 | 0 |
8. What does “No smoke without fire” mean in this context? Use your own words to explain it.
1 | 0 |
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