11 Complete the table. What are the differences between these items in the list?

Item	Writer	Meaning
report
column
forecast
letters page	readers
editorial
review
horoscope	astrologer
crossword	compiler

12 A journalist is a general term for someone who writes for a newspaper or magazine. Who writes the following items?

A outlook for tuesday: more rain in the South, sunny in the west.

B McKellan's portrayal of Richard III was memorable.

C Elections were held in Angola yesterday. A high turnout was reported.

D THE GOVERNMENT should think very hard before it raises interest rates again.

E I CANNOT agree with the view expressed in your editorial (9 February) that our railway system needs more subsidies from the Government.

F Take care that your fiery temper does not lead you to say anything you might regret.

14 Here are several other items you may find in newspapers or magazines. What would each of them consist of?

obituaries small ads share prices announcements results service strip cartoons pin-ups programme listing

15 Work with a partner to suggest the contents, layout and design of your ideal newspaper. How many pages would it have, what would it contain, what wouldn't it contain, how much space would be given to what, etc?

l6 What would you do in each of the following dilemmas?

a You are reporting on a war which your country is involved in. Military censors control your movements and check everything you write in case the information you give is helpful to the enemy. But you believe that people should know what horrific things are going on ...

b Your editor has told you to get an interview by whatever means with a filmstar whose son was recently killed in a road accident. You unexpectedly recognize her sitting in a church . . .

c You receive a letter from someone who claims to have had an affair with the president, suggesting a meeting - and a payment of $5,000 if a story is published . . .

17 Explain the following headlines. Which reflect problems that exist in your country?

A CHRONICLE PHOTOGRAPHER ACCUSED OF INVASION OF PRIVACY

B Clarion editor on libel charge as industrialist sues

C MURDERER'S WIFE SELLS STORY TO PAPER FOR £25,000

D Right-wing bias dominates popular press, says PM

E 'My life's in ruins after newspaper allegations' says singer