Unit 1 Newspapers

Task 1. Translate the vocabulary, give definitions, think of a context where you can use it.

headline news story lead story newspaper format omit liberal emotive conservative reactionary neutral emphatic language vow blunder alliteration cultural references cohesion political slant reactionary hoodie mugger low-level disorder law-abiding fed up with terrorise ban discrimination teenager crime epidemic outsider intimidate shoplifting weapon

thug bias impartial trainee consistency brainstorm the topic main body victim house style punctuation capitalization spelling Introductions How do you do? Nice to meet you I’m … Interrupting hold on Could I just say something? Sorry, but … Can I interrupt for a moment? Hang on a minute Hesitating Well… You know … I mean … So … Asking for detail What exactly do you mean?

Task 2. Think of a word that matches the definition below, the first letter is given:

• adhering more or less strictly to the laws - l…………………….

• tired of - f………….

• unfair treatment of a person, racial group, minority, etc. – d…………….

• a person who commits robbery with violence, esp. in the street – m…………..

• a person or thing excluded from or not a member of a set, group, etc – o………….

• an object or instrument used in fighting – w…………

• the most important stories – l…………s………

• not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party; fair; unbiased – i………

• relating to or having social and political views that favour progress and reform – l……

• to make frightened; scare – i…………….

Task 3. Make up collocations:

lead	language
house	abiding
law	reference
emphatic	device
cultural	shelter
spelling	slant
cohesive	style
emphatic	mistake
main	epidemic
political	language
crime	body
homeless	story

Task 4. Look at the different types of newspapers and magazines. Match them to the advertisements below.

A daily newspaper A woman’s magazine A local newspaper

A Sunday newspaper A TV guide

A monthly magazine A comic

The Beano – this week it’s full of funny stories and jokes with great full colour pictures!

The Oxford Mail – all the week’s news in your area

The Express – be up-to-date with today’s news and sport

Women’s Realm – fashion, cooking, relationships, TV and films

The Independent on Sunday – an in-depth look at the week’s news plus our special fashion? TV and sports supplements

TV Quick – a look at what’s on this week

Vanity Fair – January edition – reviews and articles

Task 5. Find the odd word put in each list.

1. These are jobs on a newspaper. Two are writers, but which one decides what goes in the newspaper

a journalist a reporter an editor

2. Two of these words are places where newspapers and magazines are sold. Which one is the person that sells them in the street?

a newsagent’s a newspaper vendour a newspaper stand

3. Two of these types of newspapers are serious with long articles about politics and economy. Which type of newspapers is small with lots of pictures and articles about scandal and sport?

a broadsheet a quality newspaper a tabloid

4. Two of these things are written in newspapers. Which one is on TV or radio?

a news report an article a newsflash

Task 6. Who does what? Answer the questions with the words from the list below.

A journalist a paper boy/girl a media mogul

An editor a newsagent a columnist

1. Who delivers newspapers?

2. Who sells newspapers in a shop?

3. Who owns newspapers?

4. Who writes articles in newspapers?

5. Who writes regularly for the same newspaper?

6. Who decides what goes where in the newspaper?

Task 7. You find these things in a newspaper. Which do you find on the front page, which on the back page and which on inside pages?

a crossword a TV page a report on a football match

a cartoon strip a review of a film a headline story

An exclusive

Task 8. Reading a newspaper article.

How to get that first!

Yvette Essen hears the secrets of two women

who made the grade

Task 9. GLOSSARY - check that you understand these important words:

A degree	The qualification that you get from university
A graduate	A person who has a degree.
To get a first	The top grade for a degree.
a 2:1	Degrees are graded first, second and third. You can get two kinds of seconds - a 2:1 and a 2:2. A 2:1 is better than a 2:2.
A lecture	A special lesson that you usually have at university. It’s where a lot of people sit and listen to one person talking on a subject.
To read a subject at university e.g. to read anthropology	Another way to say “study”, it’s only used to refer to university study.
A dissertation	A long formal piece of writing on a subject, especially for a university degree.
An essay	A short piece of writing on one particular subject written by a student.
Retakes	If you fail your exams you have to take special exams called retakes. If you pass, you can continue with your course.

Task 10. Match the words to the definitions:

A highlighter	A Short for examination
A mathematical proof	B A degree for two different subjects. For example, a joint degree in English and Anthropology.
To graduate from Edinburgh University (with a first/second)	C To pass your degree.
A bibliography	D A series of mathematical equations that show something to be true
An exam	E A pen that is very brightly coloured and is used to draw attention to important words
Set books	The books that you have to read for your course
Joint degree	G A list of books or articles that you have used in your research for an essay or dissertation

Task 11. Can you think of anyone who you think is a really good student. Describe them in brief. What do they do that makes them so successful?

Task 12. You are going to read about Melissa Malins and Francesca Stellman. Read the article to complete the information about both the students.

Student	Melissa Malins	Francesca Stellman
University
Degree
Why is she so special?
What study techniques did she follow to be successful?

How to get that first!

Yvette Essen hears the secrets of two women who made the grade

Melissa Malins graduated from King's College London with a first, she was awarded the Drew Prize for the Second Most Meritorious Mathematics Graduate.

Although my degree had no coursework, I put a lot of work in during the year and went to virtually all the lectures, as you take things in subconsciously. I made notes in lectures and copied them up well in advance - often in different colours and sizes, using highlighters to make them look more interesting. As I had eight exams each year it was difficult concentrating on all my subjects without leaving one till the end or focusing too hard on another. Some friends worked on five of the exams, but if you have retakes the following year your workload increases to an almost ridiculous and unmanageable level.

I didn't like going to the library much as I can't work for hours on end in silence. Instead, I spent a lot of time with friends in the study areas as we understood different things so could help each other. It is reassuring when you realise you're not alone when you can't do something. Group study can be distracting as you often talk instead of working, so you need a happy medium and in the final stages I studied on my own.

I tried to think of different ways to remember things: some proofs you just had to understand, others I learnt parrot fashion, by mnemonics or rhymes. I found it better to study in small half-hour sessions rather than five-hour trots as it stuck more in my head and I had to constantly test myself.

Although a degree is really hard work and other things have to be sacrificed, getting the result made it all worthwhile.”

© Yvette Essen, the Guardian

How to get that first!

Yvette Essen hears the secrets of two women who made the grade

Francesca Stellman read anthropology and linguistics at University College London. She was

the only person to get a first in her year.

There is definitely more work doing a joint degree - this year alone I had two more courses than straight anthropology students. Easter was a nightmare as I had a dissertation and six essays, and two exams to revise for. However, I organised my time well by choosing essay titles, photocopying readings and taking books out well in advance.

To get a first you need to work consistently. I had lots of friends who worked hard this year but not in the first and second years. I also did all the reading for each essay, which helped as there was a large amount of coursework and my teachers commented on my "impressive" bibliographies and independent research.

Living at home made a difference to my final grade. I had lots of parental support, my own space and could work in peace without worrying about things like food and ironing.

However, self-motivation is also important, as if you miss an essay deadline, the lecturers won't chase you up. I planned ahead but it took me months to research, write and redraft my dissertation.

For my finals I spent at least six hours a day revising and working on exam technique. As there isn't much time in exams I learnt a few topics well, made lots of essay plans using past papers and listed the arguments on both sides. My social life was more restricted during the exam period, but I also tried to relax and not work late in the evening.”

© Yvette Essen, the Guardian,

Task 13. Newspapers use special grammar and vocabulary. Look at these two headlines. The meanings are totally different. What is the difference? Check in your course book Unit 1.