Arts & Media: The News
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1. Listen to each word as your read the written form.
2. Say the word and listen again to compare your pronunciation.
3. Flip the card and read the definition.
4. Say the word to complete the example sentence. (Flip the card back to check if necessary.)
5. Listen to the example sentence, and say it yourself.
breaking news
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PHRASE: information about an event that is currently occurring or developing
“_____ news just in, the Prime Minister now confirming his resignation.”
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coverage
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NOUN: reporting/ analysis of a specific subject or event
“For _____ of the latest news, local, national and international, stay tuned.”
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feature
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NOUN: special article or programme, about a particular subject
“More of our _____ on the Post Office scandal after this short break.”
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run a story
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PHRASE: print in a newspaper/ magazine
“While most tabloids are _____ today, The Express focuses on the house-buying crisis.”
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