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Language Focus / Aims : Pre-listening & listening

Title: EM3U6newspapers. Language Focus / Aims : Pre-listening & listening. Level : Express Master 3. Notes (and their location) :. Credits : Microsoft Gallery & All The Web. Work in groups. Discuss:. How often do you read a newspaper? Do you know anyone who is a newspaper junkie ?

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Language Focus / Aims : Pre-listening & listening

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  1. Title: EM3U6newspapers Language Focus / Aims: Pre-listening & listening Level : Express Master 3 Notes (and their location): Credits: Microsoft Gallery & All The Web

  2. Work in groups. Discuss: How often do you read a newspaper? Do you know anyone who is a newspaper junkie? Which of these sections do you read first? Which do you never read? Why? arts horoscope funnies politics fashion celebs sport crosswords foreign affairs health

  3. Which newspaper do you usually read? Why? What is the difference between a broadsheet and a tabloid? Which of these features do you consider most important when choosing a newspaper? good coverage of the news short and readable articles interesting stories impartiality reliable sources your own ideas … Useful expressions Listening

  4. Remember to use these expressions: I believe/suppose ... It seems to me that ... From my point of view, ... As far as I’m concerned, ... In my view, ... To my mind, ... As I see it, ...

  5. Listening Part 1 TIPS:  Read the options carefully before you listen and pay attention to differences between them.  Then, choose the best answer. You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about newspapers. Match the speakers with the newspapers they read.

  6. A. A selection of newspapers B. The Daily Mirror C. The Guardian D. The Independent E. The International Herald Tribune F. The Mail G. The Times H. The Financial Times Speaker 1: Speaker 2: Speaker 3: Speaker 4: Speaker 5:

  7. Listening Part 2 Now listen again and match the speakers with the reasons why they like the newspaper.

  8. A. It does not express a political opinion. B. It provides the reader with information on a wide range of areas. Speaker 1: C. It covers international stories. D. It is filled with supplements. Speaker 2: E. It contains articles which are easy and short. Speaker 3: F. It covers local news. Speaker 4: G. It is unbiased and has updates on cultural events. Speaker 5: H. It provides good coverage of all sports.

  9. Check your answers Part 2: Part 1: Speaker 1: C Speaker 1: A Speaker 2: D Speaker 2: G Speaker 3: F Speaker 3: E Speaker 4: A Speaker 4: B Speaker 5: E Speaker 5: C

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