- •Introduction
- •2. They can all serve as a metaphor for the media
- •Chapter 2
- •Chapter 3
- •Chapter 5
- •Chapter 6
- •Chapter 7
- •Chapter 8
- •Broadcast journalism: the world’s town crier
- •Ex. 2 Complete the following words and word combinations:
- •Broadcast vocabulary
- •Безответственный контроль сми со стороны частных организаций
- •Ex. 3 Complete the following words and word combinations:
- •Chapter 14
- •4. Complete the sentences using the list of vocabulary units in exercise 2, some words can be used more than once:
- •4. Complete the sentences using the list of vocabulary units in exercise 2, some words can be used more than once:
- •5. Match the following words and collocations with their synonyms from exercise 2:
- •7. Study the meaning of phrasal collocations with the verb “put” and the following particles: across, down, off, out, forward, down to. Then fill in the gaps in the sentences:
- •3. Match the following definitions with the words and expressions from exercise 2:
- •4. Match the following words and collocations with their synonyms from exercise 2:
- •5. Complete the sentences using the list of vocabulary units in exercise 2, some words can be used more than once:
- •There are many ways to lead and every leader has his or her own style. Some of the more common styles include autocratic, bureaucratic, democratic, and laissez-faire.
- •8. In chapter 16 the author uses the word “admission”. Explain the difference in the usage of the words “admission” and “admittance” by filling in the gaps with the suitable option:
- •11. Translate the sentences into English in writing paying special attention to the use of vocabulary units:
- •Keys to excerses (chapter 17)
- •Chapter 5
- •Chapter 6
- •Chapter 7
- •Chapter 8
- •Broadcast journalism: the world’s town crier
- •VII. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary:
- •Broadcast vocabulary
- •VIII. Solve the crossword:
- •IX. Interview quiz. Choose the variant(s) that best completes the statement or answers the question:
- •XII. Translate the following text from English into Russian Безответственный контроль сми со стороны частных организаций
- •XIII. Translate the following text from Russian into English
- •Chapter 13
- •VII. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using active vocabulary:
- •XII. Translate the following text from English into Russian
- •XIII. Translate the following text from Russian into English:
- •Chapter 14
- •6. In chapter 14 the author uses the expression “historical feature”. Explain the difference in the usage of the words “historic” and “historical” and then fill in the gaps with the suitable option.
- •Chapter 15 Ex. 1Translate all the words into Russian
- •7. Study the meaning of phrasal collocations with the verb “put” and the following particles: across, down, off, out, forward, down to. Then fill in the gaps in the sentences:
- •Chapter 16 Ex. 1Translate into Russian
- •There are many ways to lead and every leader has his or her own style. Some of the more common styles include autocratic, bureaucratic, democratic, and laissez-faire.
- •8. In chapter 16 the author uses the word “admission”. Explain the difference in the usage of the words “admission” and “admittance” by filling in the gaps with the suitable option:
- •Chapter 17
Chapter 14
Ex. 1 Provide the Russian equivalents for the following words and expressions:
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Idioms and phrasal verbs
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Useful words and expressions
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Journalism related phrases
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Ex. 2 Match the following definitions with the words and expressions below:
the additional effectiveness when two or more companies or people combine and work together synergy
making you feel sad or full of pity poignant
someone who has just started doing a job and has little experience rookie
to be very easy a piece of cake
receiving financial assistance from a governmental agency on the dole
incapable of being overcome; insuperable insurmountable
the title of a newspaper or magazine masthead
the tired and confused feeling that you can get after flying a very long distance jet lag
to make something more prominent or noticeable bring to the fore
the basic drive or motivation of a person what makes smb tick
a line at the beginning of an article in a newspaper or magazine that gives the writer's name byline
to be skilled or proficient in something to be adept at (doing) smth
a very bad situation that someone is in plight
directly relating to something that is being considered [= relevant] pertinent
to compete against someone in order to gain something contend for smth
a short piece taken from a book, poem, piece of music etc excerpt
to cause harm or suffering take its toll
clear enough or definite enough to be easily seen or noticed ______________
a necessary part of something an integral element
a person who cannot be completely trusted because their behaviour is sometimes strange or violent a loose cannon
to lower your head or body very quickly, especially to avoid being seen or hit duck
Equivalent in effect or value tantamount to
more important than anything else in a situation, system etc pivotal
short, with no unnecessary words [= brief] concise
to be limited constrained
An often abrupt increase or rise, e.g. in price hike
The emcee or interviewer on a radio or television program television host
an article or picture that has been cut out of a newspaper or magazine [= cutting] clipping
newspaper reporting that is concerned with shocking or exciting the reader and not with giving serious news gonzo journalism
a condition in which an author loses the ability to produce new work writer’s block
Matter under consideration in a written work or speech; a theme subject matter
the last few words of a joke or story, that make it funny or surprising punchline
to become realistic; to become alert to what is going on around one come down to earth
Ex. 3
After his unemployment benefits ran out, his family was on the dole for a year.
An excerpt of the speech appeared in the Sunday paper.
The last point is particularly pertinent to today's discussion.
Three armed groups are contending for power.
Rescuing frightened cats is my specialty. Piece of cake!
"Poverty and inadequate health care take their toll on the quality of a community's health" (Los Angeles Times).
The language difference proved an insurmountable barrier.
He showed us his collection of old press clippings about movie stars
Divorce takes its toll on the children involved.
The scheme must have tangible benefits for the unemployed.
The programme's subject matter was quite unsuitable for children.
Few of us can be unmoved by the plight of the Romanian orphans.
The term gonzo journalism was first used to describe an articlebyHunter S. Thompson, who later popularized the style.
He has no tangible evidence of John's guilt.
Several airlines have proposed fare hikes, effective October
Your summary should be as clear and concise as possible.
Most writers have trouble with writer's block at some point in their careers.
The silence of the countryside was almost tangible.
Vegetables are an integral part of our diet.
Our PR manager is very adept at dealing with the media.
He's seen as a loose cannon by other team members. If anyone's going to get into a fight, it'll be Pete.
She ducked her head to look more closely at the inscription.
To leave a dog home alone is tantamount to cruelty.
The Bank of England has a pivotal role in the London money market.
Women's employment opportunities are often severely constrained by family commitments.
The article appeared in The Economist under her byline.
These rookie cops don't know anything yet.
I took apart the radio to find out what made it tick.
The president has proposed a hike in the minimum wage.
I always forget the punch line of his joke.
You have a fit of enthusiasm, John, but you must come down to earth. We can't possibly afford any of your suggestions.
What makes John tick? I just don't understand him.
Glad to help. It was a piece of cake.
Synergy is the ability of a group to outperform even its best individual member.
Every time I fly to the States, I get really bad jet lag.
All the talk about costs brought the question of budgets to the fore.
Famous TV host suspends show in response to censorship. (Egypt Independent)
The masthead is not only the title of a newspaper but also a list of its staff.
Ex. 5 In chapter 14 the author uses the expression “classical literature”. Explain the difference in the usage of the words “classic” and “classical” and then fill in the gaps with the suitable option:
He had all the classic symptoms of the disease.(typical)
Do you prefer classical music like Mozart and Mahler, or pop? (music)
Have you ever read Fielding's classic novel 'Tom Jones'? (high-quality)
Aggression is a classic example of anti-social behavior.(typical)
I adore the masterpieces of classical mythology. (Ancient Greece or Rome)
She chose a classic navy suit for the ceremony (simple,traditional and fashionable)
He is one of our greatest classical actors.(traditional)
The Coca-Cola bottle is one of the classic designs of the last century. (admired, high-quality)
It's classic - you arrive at the station on time and find that the train's left early.(typical,informal,unpleasant but expected)
Does she study classical ballet or modern ballet? (traditional)
Too many job hunters make the classic mistake of thinking only about what's in it for them.(typical)
Usage Note: Historic and historical have different usages, though their senses overlap. Historic refers to what is important in history: the historic first voyage to the moon. It is also used of what is famous or interesting because of its association with persons or events in history: a historic house. Historical refers to whatever existed in the past, whether regarded as important or not: a minor historical character. Historical also refers to anything concerned with history or the study of the past: a historical novel; historical discoveries. While these distinctions are useful, these words are often used interchangeably, as in historic times or historical times.